Keystone Space Collaborative

03/06/2026

We’ve missed connecting with you! Mark your calendars for our first Working Group of 2026 on March 19 from noon-1:00 p.m. Join us for a FREE, virtual session on nuclear innovation in space with Westinghouse Government Services, featuring Pete Frye, Space Applications Manager, and Ryan Blinn, Senior Director, Space & National Security Programs.

Attendees will also have the chance to meet a new member of the Keystone Space Collaborative team and catch up on the latest Keystone Space updates.

Register now: https://keystonespace.wildapricot.org/event-6586392

06/20/2025

☀️ Wishing the Keystone Space community a bright and inspiring summer!

As we take a brief seasonal pause, we’re excited about what’s ahead—new programs, expanded engagement opportunities, and continued collaboration across the Tri-State region. 💫

This is also a great moment to revisit our Tri-State Regional Positioning Paper, which outlines a shared vision to strengthen and unify the space ecosystem in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. By identifying core assets, opportunities, and regional priorities, the paper offers a strong foundation for strategic growth and collective impact, serving as an important first step toward a broader regional strategy.

📄 Read it here:https://keystonespace.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KS-2025-Positioning-Paper_FINAL.pdf

We look forward to reconnecting soon with fresh opportunities to collaborate and advance the region’s leadership in the commercial space industry!

06/20/2025

Keystone Space Collaborative Board Chair, Justine Kasznica, and Program Director, Zoë Karabinus, visited NASA's Glenn Research Center last week to engage with leadership on the center’s strategic priorities and capabilities.

As NASA’s "utilities agent," the center delivers critical infrastructure and expertise in propulsion, power, energy, communications, and testing. Our visit provided an opportunity to experience several of these capabilities firsthand (alongside exciting ongoing campus modernization efforts!) highlighting NASA Glenn’s continued investment in mission-critical innovation.

The visit included overviews and tours of key programs and facilities, including:
🚀 Solar Electric Propulsion for lunar and Mars missions
⚡ Fission Surface Power technologies
🌕 The Simulated Lunar Operations Environment (SLOPE) Lab
❄️ Icing Research and the Supersonic 10x10 Wind Tunnel

NASA Glenn is a vital regional and national asset, and its continued leadership in aerospace innovation reinforces the importance of robust partnerships across government, industry, and academia.

Sincere thanks to Scott Broemsen for coordinating the visit and to Dr. James Kenyon and the NASA Glenn leadership team for their time and insights!

06/09/2025

Keystone Space Collaborative was honored to participate in workforce-focused meetings at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters as part of the National Space Council’s Workforce Coalition alongside representatives from leaders in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas.

Our Program Director, Zoë Karabinus, participated in discussions with national leaders on workforce challenges, emerging trends, and scalable solutions for the aerospace industry. These conversations emphasized the importance of aligning state and regional efforts with national priorities to support the future of the space workforce.

We’re proud to represent the Tri-State region in these critical conversations and are grateful to the NASA STEM team for hosting us — and for the incredible tour of the Space Operations Center and Earth Information Center.

We look forward to the progress and collaboration that will emerge from this important work!

06/05/2025

Keystone Space Collaborative recently had the pleasure of visiting some of our partners in West Virginia, and what a successful trip it was!

Program Director Zoë Karabinus and Board Chair Justine Kasznica made stops at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Independent Verification and Validation Facility and TMC Technologies headquarters in Fairmont, as well as West Virginia University in Morgantown.

This visit was a fantastic opportunity to engage with key partners across the state and gain insight into the groundbreaking work they’re doing to move the space industry forward. Seeing these efforts up close was both inspiring and energizing – a powerful reminder of how collaboration across federal, private, and academic sectors continues to strengthen our region’s role in the space economy and of the significant contributions West Virginia’s space ecosystem makes to that progress.

We'd like to extend a huge thank you to each organization for the warm welcome and for sharing your innovative work with us! 🙌🚀✨

05/28/2025

It’s not too late to register! ‼️🚨 Join us for an afternoon of celebrating innovation at the Keystone Space Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investor Day. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from leaders shaping the future of the space industry in our region.

Don’t miss:
✔️ Investor Insights
✔️ Awardee Presentations
✔️ Industry Expert Speakers
✔️ Networking Opportunities

Secure your spot now 👉 https://keystonespace.wildapricot.org/event-6140222

05/28/2025

Tomorrow, we celebrate breakthrough ideas shaping the future of the space industry at the Keystone Space Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investor Day.💡🌟

Join us for a panel featuring the 2025 Innovation Challenge awardees, moderated by Ven Raju, President & CEO of Innovation Works:

🌟 David Niedzwiecki – Senior Scientist, Goeppert LLC
🌟 Jacob Scoccimerra – Founder, Monolith Space
🌟 Mitchell Fogelson – Founder & CEO, Beyond Reach Labs
🌟 Kyle Guinness – CEO & Co-Founder, Revitalize Eye Care
🌟 Rich West – Director of Marketing and Digital, Kurt J Lesker Company

Hear their innovations, and what’s next as they share insights on building the future of space in our region. Register now: https://keystonespace.wildapricot.org/event-6140222

05/27/2025

We're bringing together some of the region's most influential investors at the Keystone Space Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investor Day this Thursday, May 29! 🌟‼️

Ilana Diamond, Managing Partner at 412 Venture Fund, and Zach Malone, Partner at Magarac Venture Partners, will share insights into what they’re looking for in early-stage companies and the future of aerospace and tech innovation.

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from the minds fueling the next wave of industry growth in our region! Register now:

05/27/2025

This Thursday, May 29, join us as we hear from leaders shaping the future of the space industry at the Keystone Space Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investor Day. 🚀🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome:

Justine Kasznica – Founding Member & Board Chair, Keystone Space Collaborative
Cynthia Bouthot – President, Space Commerce Matters
Manwei Chan – Director of International and Science Department, Voyager Technologies

And more!

From workforce economic opportunities to aerospace investment trends, they're driving real progress in the space industry – in our region and beyond. Be part of the conversation! 🤩 Register now: https://keystonespace.wildapricot.org/event-6140222

05/27/2025

‼️Happening THIS WEEK‼️ The Keystone Space Collaborative Innovation Challenge Award Ceremony and Investors Day is set for May 29—and you don’t want to miss it.

Join regional innovators, startups, and investors for an afternoon of big ideas and powerful connections. From cutting-edge space technologies to game-changing concepts, this is where the future of space within our region takes shape. Registration is free, but space is limited. Secure your spot now!

Register Innovation Challenge Award Ceremony & Investors Day Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investors Day May 29, 2025 | Alloy 26, Nova Place Join us on Thursday, May 29 at Alloy 26 in Nova Place for an afternoon focused on recognizing innovation and exploring investment opportunities at the...

05/23/2025

Space innovation is accelerating — and you can be part of it! Join us Thursday, May 29 at Alloy 26 in Nova Place for the Keystone Space Collaborative Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony and Investor Day. This event is your chance to explore the future of aerospace innovation in our region.

Here’s what you can expect:
🌟 Fireside Chat: Explore how regional workforce development and economic opportunities are shaping space innovation.
🌟 Investment Panel: Hear from top investors and experts on aerospace investment trends — with insights from venture partners, international tech developers, and NASA representatives.
🌟 Awards Ceremony: Celebrate breakthrough startups pushing the boundaries of space technology and transforming ideas into reality.
🌟 Networking Happy Hour: Wrap up the day at Federal Galley with a chance to connect with innovators, investors, and community leaders.

Attendance is FREE — but spots are limited! Register today and be part of shaping space exploration:

Register Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investor Day Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investor Day May 29, 2025 | Alloy 26, Nova Place Join us on Thursday, May 29 at Alloy 26 in Nova Place for an afternoon focused on recognizing innovation and exploring investment opportunities at the....

05/21/2025

Last week, Keystone Space Collaborative proudly co-hosted a half-day conference with the Pittsburgh Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR) on The International and Legal Implications of Space Exploration and Advanced Technologies. 🌟

Held at our Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, the event brought together industry leaders, experts, and space enthusiasts for a thought-provoking discussion on the international and legal landscape shaping the future of space and advanced technologies.

We’d like to extend our gratitude to these outstanding speakers for sharing their insights and expertise:
Justine Kasznica – Babst Calland & Keystone Space Collaborative
Steve Clarke – Astrobotic Technology
Garvey McIntosh – Axiom
Kate Kelly – BWXT
Zac Manchester – Carnegie Mellon University

Many thanks to PCFR for their partnership and for bringing this important conversation to life — helping our region continue to thrive as a hub for space innovation and dialogue.

Interested in hosting an event at our Innovation Center?📍🤩 Reach out to us at [email protected]!