The VOLTRON meeting series aims to bridge the gap between laboratory-based experiments and spectrally resolved observations of resident space objects with the intent of determining the limits, practicality, and exploitability of color photometry and spectroscopy as a space-domain awareness tool. The workshop provides a forum that brings together researchers from academia, government laboratories, FFRDCs, UARCs and industry to discuss recent advances in these fields.

Topics will include, but are not limited to:
Advances in observation systems
Modeling of the reflective properties of spacecraft
Laboratory-based materials measurements
On-sky spectral or photometric observations of resident space objects
Techniques for the analysis of observations

Conference Dates:
Classified Portion (TS/SCI) - February 23rd and 1/2 day February 26th, 2026
Open Portion - February 24th through 26th, 2026

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline - January 12th, 2026

Registration Deadline - February 9th, 2026

Landing Fee Payment Deadline - February 16th, 2026

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to the corresponding contact below.

General Inquiries - Lt Weston Davis, weston.davis.2@spaceforce.mil

Classified Portion (TS/SCI) - TBD, NIPR: TBD, JWICS*:  TBD
*These email addresses can only be used on the corresponding secure network. Emails sent from other domains will not be received 

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