Orbital Access Schedule & Info
Weekend Schedule
Saturday January 13 - 18+ Pre-Party Show
7:30 PM - Midnight // 18+ Pre-Party Show
Dress Code: Casual
Any time after 7:30 PM, you can present your EventBrite confirmation to the registration staff to pick up your lanyard and drink tickets.
Orbital & Apogee Access ticket holders gain access to the upper level VIP lounge during this fun night of music and entertainment!
8:00 - 9:00 PM // Scott Manley DJ Set
9:15 - 10:00 PM // Salt Fox - full band set
10:15 - 11:45 PM // Everyday Astronaut - full band set
Sunday January 14 - Awards Show
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM // VIP Meet-and-Greet
Dress Code: Casual to Business Casual
At any point between 11:30 - 1:30 pm, you can come to the Paramount Theatre to collect your tote bag and enjoy the VIP meet-and-greet!
Registration staff will direct you to the upstairs Houdini Lounge for your Meet-and-Greet experience where you’ll have the opportunity to mingle, take photos, and collect signatures from Tim Dodd and our special guests (Nominees, astronauts, and other space influencers).
At 1:30pm, we encourage you to take a lunch break in downtown Austin before the show begins!
2:30 PM // Theater doors open
While the front row seats are reserved for Nominees, followed by Apogee ticket holders, our staff will do their best to direct you to enhanced seating. We recommend you arrival early to claim your spot before the General Audience arrives, as seating is first-come-first-served.
3:00 - 5:00 PM // Astro Awards Ceremony
Dress Code: Casual to Business Casual
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Honorable Mentions
4:00 - 4:40 PM: Awards
4:40 - 5:00 PM: Panel Discussion
5:00 - 6:30 PM // Event End
During this time, attendees are encouraged to filter back out into the lobbies or upstairs lounge to visit the Firefly sponsor table, merch table, or photo backdrops.
Sunday January 14 - General Admission After Party
Industry - Eastside: 1211 E 5th St. Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702
5:00 PM - Midnight+ // General Admission After Party
Enjoy this super fun night of food, music, and entertainment, sponsored by Starbase Brewing!
Get a free Starbase Brewing glass with every purchase of a Starbase beer!
Registration Information
Be sure to hang on to your EventBrite ticket confirmation email. It contains an attached PDF, which serves as your ticket confirmation. Present this to the Registration Crew to collect your lanyard!
Registration Schedule
Sat, Jan 13
7:30 - 11:00 PM // Registration open at the Pre-Show Party
Location: Vulcan Gas Company 418 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701.
You’re welcome to register, pick up your lanyard, your two free drink tickets, and enjoy a fun evening of music and mingling!
All Apogee & Orbital Access ticket holders get access to the VIP lounge on the upper floor. Or, you’re welcome to enjoy mingling with the general audience on the first floor!
Sun, Jan 14
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM // VIP Registration
VIP Registration Opens at Paramount Theatre: 713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
If you’ve already registered the night before, you can simply approach the registration desk to pick up your tote bag! Then, head to the second floor “Houdini Lounge” for your Meet-and-Greet experience with Tim Dodd and our special guests (Nominees, astronauts, and space/science influencers)!
Transportation & Accommodation
Parking near our venues is limited. We encourage our guests to select accommodations in or near downtown Austin, so it is easy to walk or use Rideshare to access each venue.
If you do bring a vehicle to the Paramount Theatre on Sunday, you can park at the 600 Congress Parking Garage (entrance at 155 W 7th St). Present your parking ticket to the Paramount Staff in the lobby for validation.
There are many great AirBnb options you may want to choose from. But, if you prefer a nearby hotel, we recommend the following, which provide walking access to each venue: The Royal Sonesta hotel (attached to the Paramount Theatre), the Downtown Austin Aloft hotel, or the Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin hotel.
Helpful Links + Resources
Astro Awards
Everyday Astronaut on X - real-time updates