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Spaceflight Human Optimization & Performance
April 29 - May 1 | Space Center Houston | Houston, Texas
Join global experts at SHOP-26 to advance astronaut readiness, resilience, and performance in space and extreme environments.
Spaceflight Human Optimization and Performance Summit 2026 (SHOP-26)
The Spaceflight Human Optimization and Performance Summit 2026 (SHOP-26) is the leading global event dedicated to enhancing human capability in space and other extreme environments. This summit brings together experts across human performance, aerospace innovation, and space medicine to address one central mission:
Optimizing astronaut readiness—physically, mentally, and operationally—for long-duration and deep-space missions.
Through research presentations, hands-on workshops, and high-level collaborative sessions, SHOP-26 explores emerging science, technologies, and methodologies that strengthen astronaut performance, resilience, and recovery.
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14 Contact Hours
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~10 CEUs Category A
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1.2 CEUs Category A
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Who Should Attend SHOP-26?
SHOP-26 is designed for professionals, researchers, and organizations shaping the future of human performance and space exploration.
Join leaders and innovators from:
- NASA and other space agencies
- The Department of Defense (DoD)
- Academia and research institutions
- Elite athletics and human performance labs
- Aerospace, biotechnology, and engineering sectors
This event is ideal for individuals who:
- Are passionate about the science of human performance in extreme environments
- Work to improve strength, endurance, injury mitigation, and mental fitness for high-risk missions
- Want to connect with experts in physiology, psychology, engineering, and mission-readiness technology
- Seek insight into next-generation human monitoring systems and adaptive performance solutions
Why Attend SHOP-26?
Attendees gain exclusive access to:
- Cutting-edge research in astronaut physiology, biomechanics, and behavioral health
- Expert-led workshops offering practical strategies for optimizing performance in spaceflight conditions
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration between aerospace leaders, human performance specialists, and innovators in emerging tech
- Insights that bridge the gap between operational spaceflight needs and human performance science
Be part of a community driving the next breakthroughs in astronaut readiness and space human factors.
Join Us at SHOP-26
Where science, human performance, and space exploration align to shape the future of long-duration missions.
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Early Bird
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December 29th– February 20, 2026
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Standard Price: $290
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Federal/KBR/HHPC/UHCL Discount (20%): $232.00
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Student Discount (50%): $145.00
Standard Tickets
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February 21 – April 18, 2026
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Standard Price: $315
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Federal/KBR/HHPC/UHCL Discount (20%): $252.00
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Student Discount (50%): $157.50
Late Registration
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April 19 – April 27, 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM CT)
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Standard Price: $340
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Federal/KBR/HHPC/UHCL Discount (20%): $272.00
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Student Discount (50%): $170.00