NASA has announced invitations for journalists to attend the 2026 Von Braun Symposium on Space Exploration, which will take place from Monday, October 26, through Wednesday, October 28, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The event traditionally brings together representatives from the space industry, scientists, engineers, and experts to discuss key directions in space exploration. This year, the symposium will focus on several key topics: humanity's return to the Moon as part of long-term exploration programs, the creation of sustainable infrastructure for lunar missions, the development of advanced rocket engine and space propulsion technologies, and issues related to preparing and training future professionals for the space industry. Organizers emphasize that the symposium will serve as a platform for exchanging views among representatives from NASA, private space companies, academic institutions, and government agencies. Panel discussions are planned featuring leading industry specialists who will discuss technical and strategic aspects of lunar and deep space exploration. Huntsville, where the event will be held, is historically closely connected to the U.S. space program — it is home to the Marshall Space Flight Center, one of NASA's key research facilities. The choice of the university as the venue underscores the region's importance to the development of American space exploration. NASA notes that media invitations to the event are designed to ensure wide coverage of discussions about the future of space exploration and to give the public an understanding of the agency's plans for returning to the Moon and advancing further into space.