Before the start of the First Florida Space Summit participants gather around the poster.

Before the start of the First Florida Space Summit, participants gather around the poster. From left are Center Director Roy Bridges, Representative Jim Davis, Representative Dave Weldon, NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, Senator Connie Mack, Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Bob Graham and 45th Space Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Donald Pettit. The summit, which was held at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, featured key state officials and aerospace companies to discuss the future of space as it relates to the State of Florida. Moderated by Bridges, the event also included State Senator Patsy Kurth, State Senator Charlie Bronson, and State Representative Randy Ball