SCAF2026 workshop on spacecraft anomalies and failures

NASA and NRO will jointly host the Spacecraft Anomalies and Failures (SCAF) Workshop March 24–26, 2026. The event brings together government, industry, academia, allies, and international partners to share analysis, trends, and lessons learned from anomalies and failures to prevent them from reoccurring.

The three-day workshop will be held at two locations and at multiple classification levels, offering the chance to learn from leading experts about designing, operating, protecting, and defending space, ground, and communication systems. Registration and visit requests are required for each location by 10 March 2026.

Register for Day 1 here. To register for Days 2 and 3 or for questions concerning those days, send emails to SE-MA-SCAF@nro.mil. Due to new NASA conference travel rules, NCTS approval is required for NASA civil service and contractor personnel to attend the SCAF 2026 workshop; work with your manager to obtain the necessary approvals.

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