Exploring New Horizons: Even Rogers and Max Haot Delve into Space Commerce at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

The next chapter in the space economy transcends rockets and satellites; it focuses on building infrastructure, enhancing autonomy, and developing innovative frameworks for constructing and protecting off-Earth resources. Join us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, occurring October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, where the Space Stage will make this transformation evident.

If you’re excited to explore how cutting-edge technology integrates with the cosmos, secure your ticket before prices rise on September 1 and reserve your place at the Space Stage.

Building the New Backbone of Space

In this enlightening panel, Even Rogers, the co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly, along with Max Haot, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Launcher (which was acquired by Vast), will delve into the ongoing changes and what’s required to cultivate a more sustainable and scalable space economy.

Rogers brings crucial experience from national security and defense, developed during his service as an Air Force officer and space systems strategist, including his position as a DARPA Service Chiefs Fellow and his contributions to the foundational doctrine of the U.S. Space Force. He is now applying advanced space technologies to protect orbital assets and reassess how the U.S. maintains freedom in space.

On the other hand, Haot offers a commercial viewpoint as a successful entrepreneur with multiple exits across aerospace, livestreaming, and connected devices. His recent leadership of Launcher to acquisition by Vast aims to create artificial gravity space stations, marking him as a key player turning science fiction into reality backed by capital.

The Future of Space is Operational, Not Theoretical

This session will examine the strategies and technologies propelling the next wave of growth, including emerging partnerships between government and commercial sectors and venture-backed orbital platforms. It will be an honest discussion for those invested in the intersection of space, innovation, and private enterprise. Stay tuned for updates on additional space tech leaders joining this dialogue.

Join the New Pioneers on the Space Stage

Disrupt 2025 will gather over 10,000 founders, investors, and industry operators — don’t miss the opportunity to discover what’s next in space before it captures the headlines. Get your pass before prices rise on September 1 and witness the future unfold.