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Exploring the future of space operations

October 6, 2026
by Nikki Krueger
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Space Operations Summit takes center stage in North Dakota Today television segment

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UND is hosting a two-day summit focused on the opportunities and innovations shaping the future of space operations.

Bob Kraus, dean of the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, recently joined “North Dakota Today” to preview the 2026 UND Space Operations Summit, set for Nov. 4-5 at the Memorial Union.

The summit features keynote speakers, technical sessions and panel discussions across the space domain. Professionals, policymakers, researchers, educators and students have the opportunity to share their expertise and build connections.

Watch the conversation on North Dakota Today to learn more about the summit and UND’s role in advancing education, research and collaboration in space operations.

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Nikki Krueger is the editor of UND Today. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Scientific & Technical Communication, she worked in pharmaceutical research before joining UND in 2010. Krueger serves as communications director in the Division of Marketing & Communications.

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