Space Debris Conference 2026

The Space Debris Conference 2026 (SDC 2026)successfully concluded, building on the critical discussions and insights generated during its previous edition and reinforcing international cooperation to address the growing challenges of space debris and ensure the sustainability of the space environment.

The third edition of the conference is scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2028, continuing global dialogue and collaborative efforts toward a safer and more sustainable orbital environment.

Live Stream

Amidst the escalating threat of space debris to international space activities, SDC2026 emerges as a vital forum uniting stakeholders to navigate the dynamic landscape of space debris challenges. Join us for in-depth discussions, collaborative endeavors, and tangible solutions aimed at tackling the pressing space debris crisis head-on.

In Partnership with

Supported by

Strategic Partner

Executive Partner

Knowledge Partners

DebriSolver Competition Partners

objectives

Lead international dialogue

to develop policies for managing space debris.

Enable partnerships

to foster integrated efforts in addressing space environment challenges.

Encourage innovative solutions

to tackle debris removal challenges.

Enhance economic opportunities

to sustain the space sector.

Strengthen global awareness

to ensure a sustainable space future.

themes

Next-Gen Technologies

Tracking and Removing of Space Debris.

Shaping the Future

Policy, Ethics, and Space Sustainability.

Global Alliances

For a Cleaner and Safer Orbit.

The Ripple Effect

Economic and Societal Impact of Space Debris.

Beyond Earth

Space Debris in context of Space Exploration.

speakers

Rainer Horn Partner & Managing Director
at NOVASPACE

Dr. Alexis Petit Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Aldoria

Miguel Molina Cobos Deputy General Manager for Space Systems at GMV

Dr. Nadeem Gabbani Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Exobotics

Christopher Kunstadter President at Triton Space

Alberto Agueda Director of Space Surveillance and Traffic Management at GMV

Dr. Mark Dickinson Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the
Neo Space Group (NSG)

Mike Lindsay Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Astroscale

Aarti Holla-Maini Director of
UNOOSA

Dr. Driss El Hadani Deputy Director of
UNOOSA

Andrew Ratcliffe Chair of the IADC

Frank Salzgeber Acting Space Sector Deputy Governor
at CST

Sergey Gugkaev Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
StarTrail

Rosanna Deim-Hoffmann Lead, Space Law and Policy
at UNOOSA

Dr. Olga Volynskaya Space Law Professor at Prince Sultan University

Dr. Minkwan Kim Professor in Astronautics at University of Southampton

Dr. Mariel Borowitz Head of International SSA Engagement at Office of Space Commerce, U.S. DOC

Dr. Jing Liu Deputy director-General of Space Debris Observation and Data Application Center at
China National Space Administration (CNSA)

Koichi Kikuchi Manager of International Relations and Research Department at
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Mike Gold President Civil and International Space at Redwire Space

Marco Aliberti Associate Manager and Lead on International Engagement at ESPI

Hazuki Mori Lead, Space Technology at World Economic Forum

Dr. Bulbul Mukherjee Deputy Director, Safe & Sustainable Operations Management Area at ISRO

Chehineze Bouafia Head Of Regulatory and International Affairs at
Eutelsat

Dr. Belinda Marchand Chief Science Officer at
Slingshot Aerospace

Giorgio Saccoccia Advisor to ESA Director General at
European Space Agency (ESA)

Dr. Daniel Ceperley COO and Founder of the
LeoLabs

Prof. Danielle Wood Director of Space Enabled, Media Lab
at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Max Haot CEO of the
Vast Space

Prof. Kazuto Suzuki Professor at
Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo

Dr. Philip Bauer Founder and CEO of the
Starflight Dynamics

Akihiro Iwaki Co-Founder, CEO of the
Star Signal Solutions

Abdulhadi Alhassani Strategy and Business Development Consultant at
ARABSAT

Jorge Ciccorossi Head, Space Strategy and Sustainability Division - Radiocommunications Bureau at
ITU

Abdulaziz Alsuwailem GM for Economies of the Future Priority at Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA)

Dr. Rebecca McFadden Strategy and Business Development Manager at Indra Space

Giliana Urkhaeva Third Secretary of the Legal Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

Paul Graziani CEO at COMSPOC

Dr. Pascal Faucher Chairman EU SST, Defense and Security at the French Space Agency (CNES)

Tomas Lamanauskas Deputy Secretary-General at International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Dr. Shen Zhang Lead Researcher in Space Debris and NEO Observation at China National Space Administration (CNSA)

Luca Rossettini Founder and CEO at D-Orbit

Anirudh Sharma Founder and CEO at Digantara

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al-Tamimi Acting CEO of the
Saudi Space Agency

Dr. Valanathan Munsami Chief Science Officer of the
Saudi Space Agency

agenda

Time	Title
09:00-10:00	Registration	Reception & Registration
10:00-10:50	Opening Ceremony	Opening of the Conference
10:55-11:45	Panel Discussion 1	Leading the Way: Government Collaboration for a Sustainable Space Environment
11:50-12:20	Break
12:25-12:55	Keynote 1	Safeguarding the Final Frontier: Global Collaboration on Space Debris Mitigation
13:00-13:50	Panel Discussion 2	Governance in Orbit: Shaping Policies for Space Debris Mitigation and Remediation
13:55-14:25	Demo 1	Artemis II: Space Weather Mission Demonstration
14:30-15:30	Break
15:35-16:20	Panel Discussion 3	The Economics of Inaction: Making the Business Case for Debris Solutions
16:25-17:10	Panel Discussion 4	From Vision to Action: The Next Frontier in Active Debris Removal
17:15-17:45	Keynote 2	Sustaining Human Presence in LEO: Commercial Habitats, Debris Resilience, and the Future of Commercial Space Infrastructure
17:50-18:00	Day one Conference Closing

Time	Title
09:00-10:00	Registration	Reception & Registration
10:00-10:10	Opening
10:15-10:45	Keynote 3	From Orbit to Impact: Operationalizing Space Law in the Context of Debris Reentries
10:50-11:40	Panel Discussion 5	Insuring Space: Economic Impacts and Risk Solutions for Space Debris
11:45-12:30	Panel Discussion 6	Beyond Earth: Space Debris and the New Age of Exploration
12:30-13:00	Break
13:05-13:55	Panel Discussion 7	Next-Gen Satellites: Innovations in Servicing, Autonomy, and Sustainable Design
14:00-14:50	Panel Discussion 8	Tracking the Threat: Space Debris and Traffic Coordination
14:55-15:25	Awarding Ceremony	DebriSolver Competition
15:25-16:25	Break
16:25-16:50	Demo 2	The Effect of Re-entries and Its Implications on the Atmosphere
16:55-17:45	Panel Discussion 9	Bridging the Gap: Academia and Industry Collaboration for Space Debris Mitigation
17:50-18:00	SDC2026 Closing	Closing remarks