Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
NASA's ethics office has issued determinations regarding Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) connected to various space sector events scheduled for 2025 and 2026. These include public conferences, symposiums, and banquets attended by members of government and industry.
The guidance covers events such as Space Policy Institute forums, the 41st Space Symposium, Space Heroes and Legends Award Banquets, Maryland Space Business Roundtable meetings, as well as receptions held by organizations like the Space Foundation and the National Space Club Florida Committee.
NASA's documentation notes that these WAGs also include specialized industry events like the Artemis Suppliers Conference, Women in Aerospace events, and receptions hosted by companies such as SpaceX and Umbra Lab Inc. The guidance also covers luncheons and gatherings tied to both government and commercial space initiatives.
These ethics advisories are issued to ensure NASA personnel maintain compliance with conduct standards, reflecting NASA’s commitment to ethical participation within the space community.
The events span from early 2025 through at least mid-2026, highlighting ongoing interaction between NASA and external space sector stakeholders.