THE SPACE EVENT WHERE YOU BELONG
meet face-to-face WITH Astronauts, CEOs & Space Pioneers (Plus The Best Space Party On Earth!)
WE ARE 'GO FOR LAUNCH' IN:
THE SPACE EVENT
Where You meet face-to-face WITH Astronauts, CEOs & Space
Pioneers (Plus The Best Space Party On Earth!)
WE ARE 'GO FOR LAUNCH' IN T-MINUS:
300+
Spacers & Attendees
50+
Mind-Blowing Speakers
2
Unmissable Days
1
Epic Space Cowboy Ball
wHERE SPACERS UNITE
Be Part of the Conversation!
At New Worlds, you don't just listen - you join the fun! Sit next to space heroes, share your ideas, and make friends who love space as much as you do.
Meet real astronauts face-to-face
Share your ideas
Make new friends who love space just like you do
Party with people who build rockets, plan moon bases, write Hollywood films and more!
Join the Space Event Where You Belong
At new Worlds, We Do It Different...
New Worlds brings together scientists, creators, and leaders to talk about space, science, art, and the future. It’s a place to relax, dream big, and be around people who think like you.
What You’ll Experience:
Famous Guests: Past events included astronauts, investors, and big companies.
Fun Talks: Big ideas made simple with shows, stories, and excitement.
Astronaut Stories: Last year, four came. This year? You’ll have to see!
Make Real Connections: Meet cool people, from inventors to investors.
The Space Cowboy Ball: An epic party with music, costumes, awards, and surprises.
Most space events talk AT you. We talk WITH you.
At New Worlds, you don't just listen - you join the fun! Sit next to space heroes, share your ideas, and make friends who love space as much as you do.
What makes us special:
You'll meet real astronauts face-to-face
You'll hear about space in ways anyone can understand
You'll party with the people who build rockets and plan moon bases
You'll be part of our space family from day one
“I go to space conferences all of the time, all over the world and I can say New Worlds and the Space Cowboy Ball, without question, is the best in the world”
“Reality is becoming closer than what science fiction predicted; we imagined what a future of space would look like, and now it’s time for you to … MAKE IT SO.”
~ Kimberly Washington
SPACERS, UNITE
Join Our Unique Space Event
& Be Part of the Conversation!
New Worlds brings together space experts, business leaders, and tech creators. We share cool ideas about space, science, and art in one place. Come relax, have fun, and get inspired by new thinking you won't find anywhere else.
Star-Power Draw: Famous people, venture capitalist, and big companies have come to our event before.
Engaging Programming: Fun talks and exciting shows. Big ideas that can really happen.
Astronaut Interactions: Listen to stories about space travel. Four astronauts came last year. Come see how many will be here this time!
Elite Networking: Meet important people, journalists, and investors looking for new ideas, all in a friendly place.
Space Cowboy Ball: This space party is a one-of-a-kind with awards, live music, entertainment, and a costume dance party!
MEET YOUR CO-CHAIRS
hear from bold thinkers and brave dreamers
Rod Roddenberry
Founder
Roddenberry Entertainment
Dr. Phil Metzger
Director, Stephen W. Hawking Center for Microgravity Research and Education
Rick Tumlinson
Founder, EarthLight Foundation + SpaceFund; Co-Founder Space + Frontier Foundation
Kimberly Washington
Founder & CEO, Space 4 Girls
Executive VP, Deep Space Biology
Dr. Joel Mozer
Founder & CEO
Interstellar Labs
Topics You Will Hear Nowhere
Else On This Planet
At New Worlds, we talk about the ideas shaping our future in space. Here's a peek:
Can AI help us live in space?
Are we racing China to the Moon?
What happens when people date in space?
How can we help Earth using space tech?
Balloon Rides to the Edge of Space
Women's Space Leadership
The First Private Lunar Landers
Commercial Space Station Updates from Axiom Space, Vast Space, Orbital Reef, StarLab
Will we pass the Space Settlement Law?
And More!
Topics You Will Hear Nowhere
Else On This Planet
New Worlds in an incubator and accelerator of today’s top organizations and top minds who are opening up the High Frontier. Here are just some of the topics we’ll be discussing together:
AI and Our Future in Space
The Moon Race – Us vs. China
WARNING! WARNING! Sex in Space
Saving the Earth from Space
Wheeee! Balloon Rides to the Edge of Space
Women's Space Leadership
The First Private Lunar Landers
Commercial Space Station Updates from Axiom Space, Vast Space, Orbital Reef, StarLab
The Space Settlement – Act or Law?
And More!
GET INSPIRED
Big Names. Real Talk.
We don’t do boring panels. We have real conversations with real people.
Check back often—new speakers are added every week!
Robert Katz
Founder
World Innovation Network
Ben Haldeman
Founder
Lifeship
Samuel Coniglio
Author
“Creature Comforts in Space”
Christopher Jannette
Co-Founder
Black Star Orbital
Dr. Nola Haynes
Co-chair
WCAPS-SSLP
Rachel Lyons
Founder & CEO
EarthRise Leadership
Mike Mongo
Author
Astronaut Handbook
Angelica Sirotin
Founder of
Sirotin Intelligence
Dr. Robert Zubrin
Founder Mars Society,
Author - Mars Direct
Frank White
Author
"Over View Effect"
Junaid Mian
Director
EarthLight Foundation
Jack "2Fish" Fischer
NASA Astronaut,
Sr. VP Intuitive Machines
Leah Cheli-Doolittle
Executive Director
EarthLight Foundation
Nate Hargraves
Founder
Starbase Brewing
New Speaker
Announced Soon!
New Speaker
Announced Soon!
NOTABLE ATTENDEES
"You'll Never Guess Who I Hung Out With"
Astronauts, scientists, Hollywood stars, authors, and space legends have all joined us. Some iconic names from past events:
Jeff Bezos – Founder, Blue Origin + Commercial Astronaut
Jared Isaacman – Commander, Inspiration4
Gwynne Shotwell – President & COO, SpaceX + Architect of Space Exploration
Halston Sage – Actress: The Orville + Space Advocate
Orson Scott Card – Bestselling Author, Ender’s Game
Buzz Aldrin – Apollo 11 Astronaut + 2nd Human On Moon
Rod Roddenberry – Executive Producer, Star Trek
Jeanette Epps – NASA Astronaut + Aerospace Engineer
Dr. Sian Proctor – Inspiration4 Pilot + Geoscientist + Artist
Richard Garriott – Private Astronaut + Space Entrepreneur
Robert Rodriguez – Filmmaker: Sin City, Desperado
NOTABLE ATTENDEES
"You'll Never Guess Who I Hung Out With"
From Astronauts to A-Listers … Entrepreneurs to Engineers … and NASA to NewSpace, New Worlds is where the space elite meet to change our future. Just some iconic past attendees:
Jeff Bezos – Founder, Blue Origin + Commercial Astronaut
Jared Isaacman – Commander, Inspiration4
Gwynne Shotwell – President & COO, SpaceX + Architect of Space Exploration
Halston Sage – Actress: The Orville + Space Advocate
Orson Scott Card – Bestselling Author, Ender’s Game
Buzz Aldrin – Apollo 11 Astronaut + 2nd Human On Moon
Rod Roddenberry – Executive Producer, Star Trek
Jeanette Epps – NASA Astronaut + Aerospace Engineer
Dr. Sian Proctor – Inspiration4 Pilot + Geoscientist + Artist
Richard Garriott – Private Astronaut + Space Entrepreneur
Robert Rodriguez – Filmmaker: Sin City, Desperado
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A ... PARTY
"It's Burning Man On A Rocket Ship"
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: VIP Doors Open @ 7:00 PM / General Admission Doors Open @ 8:00 PM
Location: Space Center Houston – 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
What would you wear to a party on Mars in 100 years?
That’s the question, and the theme, for The Space Cowboy Ball! Last year, the event was so packed with Star Wars characters, it felt like we’d been transported straight to the Mos Eisley Cantina.
This unforgettable night is part STEAM charity fundraiser, part awards ceremony, part concert—and 100% intergalactic planetary fun, featuring special appearances from celebrities across the realms of space, sci-fi, and Hollywood–Expect plenty of surprises!
This year, we’re honoring a trailblazer who’s ridden beyond the frontier (trust us, you’ll want to meet this surprise guest in person!) and a private company that’s successfully landed on the moon (hint hint). Plus, don’t miss the special Peter Mayhew (aka Chewbacca) Foundation award presentation!
The Space Cowboy Ball is like a speakeasy for space geeks and nerds, so make sure you dress to impress in your finest Martian costume, futuristic space cowboy outfit, or space suit.
TICKETS SOLD OUT LAST YEAR -- So make sure to grab yours for BOTH New Worlds & The Space Cowboy Ball today!
“Reality is becoming closer than what science fiction predicted; we imagined what a future of space would look like, and now it’s time for you to … MAKE IT SO.”
“Reality is becoming closer than what science fiction predicted; we imagined what a future of space would look like, and now it’s time for you to … MAKE IT SO.”
~ Dan Currey, VFX Supervisor & Producer, Star Trek (New Worlds 2022)
Past Space Cowboy Award Winners
Who Will Take Home the Prize This Year?
2024
Vanessa E. Wyche
Former Director
Johnson Space Center
2023
Jared Isaacman
Founder, Philanthropist
Draken International and Shift4
2022
Gwynne Shotwell
Chief Operating Officer
SpaceX
2019
“Buzz” Aldrin
Apollo 11 Astronaut
SpaceX
2018
Jeff Bezos
Founder, Philanthropist
Blue Origin, Amazon
2017
Etienne Schneider
Former Dep. PM
Luxembourg
2016
Dr. Pete Worden
Chairman
Breakthrough Prize Fndn
PARTY FOR A CAUSE
Your Ball Ticket Helps Grow Future Dreams
We believe every kid has something special inside, what we call the “Right Stuff.” With the right dream and a little support, any kid, no matter where they live, can start building an amazing future.
When kids get the chance to look up at the stars, something changes. They start to wonder what's out there. They start asking big questions. That kind of curiosity makes them want to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. These skills can help them no matter what dream they choose to follow.
That’s why we started DreamScopes, a project that gives telescopes and fun lessons to middle schools all across the country.
We have a big dream: to give every middle school that wants one a telescope and the tools to use it. It’s a big mission, and we need your help to make it real. That's why all Space Cowboy Ball proceeds go towards the DreamScopes project!
All SPACE COWBOY BALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE DREAMSCOPES PROJECT
Your Ball Ticket Helps Grow Future Dreams
We believe everyone has the "Right Stuff." With the right dream, any kid anywhere can start their journey to a great tomorrow they create themselves. Not everyone will become an astronaut or build homes in space, but some might!
When we help kids look beyond their everyday lives to see what's in the universe at a young age, we think more of them will want to learn science, technology, engineering, art, and math. These skills help with any dream they choose.
Our Project: DreamScopes wants to create wonder and hope by giving a telescope and lessons to every Middle School that wants one. This is a big goal, and you help make it happen when you support our program!
2 Ticket Options To Choose From:
General Admission
What's Included:
General Admission – 2 Day Conference Access
Food Lab Lunch Included (both days)
10 Entries into the Starbase Brewing 'Beer For A Year' Giveaway
Limited Edition T-Shirt
Space Cowboy Ball Ticket
Space Cowboy Ball Dinner Access
Space Cowboy Cantina Sunday Hangover Brunch
$500
All Access VIP
What's Included:
General Admission – 2 Day Conference Access
Food Lab Lunch Included (both days)
VIP – Space Cowboy Ball Ticket
A Complimentary Welcome Beer, provided by Starbase Brewing
Space Cowboy Ball "Stellar Feast" Dinner, by Wolf Gang Puck
Space Cowboy Cantina Sunday Hangover Brunch
20 Entries into the Starbase Brewing 'Beer For A Year' Giveaway
Limited Edition T-Shirt
$700
a c k n o w l e d g m e n tS
Our Proud Sponsors & Partners
THE PERFECT VENUE pARTNER
Where America's Space Program Begin–and the Future Launches!
We’re proud to team up with Texas’s top space center.
Space Center Houston showcases the history of America’s space program and looks ahead to the future. It’s where big ideas launch.
From a real Apollo Moon capsule and a Saturn V rocket to the Space Shuttle and its 747 Carrier, you’ll be surrounded by the icons of space exploration.
And here’s the best part—New Worlds will be held in the Center’s incredible IMAX theater.
It's the perfect place to explore the past, present, and future of space exploration.
THE PERFECT STAY
Waterfront views beside NASA Mission Control
The Hilton is on the banks of Clear Lake, next door to Johnson Space Center, home to NASA Mission Control.
Waterfront dining, shopping, and entertainment at Kemah Boardwalk is five miles away.
Equipped with an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and free WiFi.
THE PERFECT STAY
Waterfront views beside NASA Mission Control
The Hilton is on the banks of Clear Lake, next door to Johnson Space Center, home to NASA Mission Control.
Waterfront dining, shopping, and entertainment at Kemah Boardwalk is five miles away.
Equipped with an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and free WiFi.
frequently asked questions
When is New Worlds 2025?
New Worlds will take place on October 24th & 25th, 2025
Where will the conference be held?
The conference will take place at Space Center Houston, located at 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 in the IMAX theater
Where should I stay?
We've secured a limited room block at the Hilton Nassau Bay Hotel, conveniently located right across the street from the conference and the Space Cowboy Ball. This hotel offers stunning views of Nassau Bay and marina on one side and overlooks Space Center Houston and the historic NASA Johnson Space Center on the other. Be sure to book early to secure the best views!
What is included with my ticket?
Depending on your package, your ticket includes access to all conference sessions, a limited edition t-shirt, meals, and drinks. VIP tickets also include exclusive access to the pre-dinner cocktail and networking party, as well as VIP seating at the Space Cowboy Ball.
Is there a dress code for the Space Cowboy Ball?
The Space Cowboy Ball is a themed event, so we encourage creative and fun costumes that fit the space and cowboy theme. However, formal attire is also welcome.
Can I upgrade my ticket later?
Yes, if you decide to upgrade your ticket to a VIP package after purchasing, please contact our customer service team for assistance by emailing [email protected]. *Upgrades are subject to availability.
Are meals included in the ticket price?
Yes, meals are included with all ticket options. VIP packages also include complimentary drinks at the Space Cowboy Ball.
Can I bring a guest to the Space Cowboy Ball?
Yes, you can purchase additional tickets here for the Space Cowboy Ball if you'd like to bring a guest. Please note that VIP benefits are only available to those with VIP tickets.
New Worlds & Space Cowboy Ball, Proudly Presented By:
To carry the seeds of life to places now dead, the light of love to places now dark, and the eyes, hands and imagination of humanity to places unseen, untouched and unexplored.
We are Spacers. We are EarthLight. We Rise.
New Worlds, Space Cowboy Ball, New Worlds Institute, Permission to Dream, and DreamScopes are trademarks and DBAs of the EarthLight Foundation (“ELF”), a 501(c)(3) charitable education and research organization registered with the I.R.S. and the Texas Secretary of State. ELF and its affiliates and DBAs do not participate in lobbying, nor do we have any political affiliations.
We are, however, radically Pro-Human, Pro-MotherWorld, and Pro-Space!
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OUR POLICIES
Infinite Diversity - Infinite Combinations
A Statement by the EarthLight Foundation: EarthLighters take the immovable and immutable stand that ALL human beings are one species and one family, indistinguishable from one another in terms of value, potential, and rights. We celebrate those differences, variations, and choices each of us makes that lead to our uniqueness within this great family. In perspective, we are one crew on one tiny spaceship floating in the sea of space and therefore MUST offer each other the respect and love of being one family. Further, should we as the family of humanity ever encounter other beings who also inhabit our shared Universe, we shall offer them the same respect and honor we show one another. This is sacrosanct to us, and nothing less shall be tolerated in our interactions with one another, our friends, guests, and any who join us in our events, activities, actions, and celebrations.
Earth and the Environment
As above, EarthLight itself stands for a new and dramatically increased awareness of, and change in, how we understand and care for our MotherWorld. It is central to us that life is to be treasured, no matter where we find it, and that as the stewards of this tiny bubble, it is our job to utilize our knowledge and space technology to both help heal her, even as we carry her seeds to worlds now dead.
So say we All.