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 22rd and 1/2 day February 25th, 2027
Open Portion - February 23th through 24th, 2026, 1/2 day February 25th 2027

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline - January 11th, 2027

Registration Deadline - February 8th, 2027

Landing Fee Payment Deadline - February 15th, 2027

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

General Inquiries - Dr. Noah Lewis, noah.lewis.7.ctr@spaceforce.mil

Classified Portion (TS/SCI) - Dr. Jennifer Reed, NIPR: jennifer.reed.15@spaceforce.mil, JWICS*:  jennifer.reed@af.ic.gov
*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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