Since 1957, artificial satellites and launch vehicles have created an ever-growing number of orbiting debris objects, from a few microns to several meters in size. However, there is no serious program to manage the existing and future debris population and satellite constellation traffic. The fast-growing number of low-orbiting constellations has raised the level of urgency to actively manage the debris situation and space traffic. The current state of the debris problem, potential remediation technologies and space sustainability approaches are discussed in this keynote address.

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  Luc Piguet, CEO of ClearSpace

Industry & Academic experts will join the discussion, offering their perspectives on the challenges of space debris and how we can find viable on-orbit solutions. We'll tackle the hurdles of effective solutions, technology validation and funding gaps.

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  Eng.Mishaal Ashemimry
  Senior Consultant at Saudi Space Agency

Dr. Mariam Nouh
VP Economies of the Future at KACST

Mike Lindsay
CTO of Astroscale

Luc Piguet
CEO of ClearSpace

Space debris is a growing problem that threatens the sustainability of space activities. Active Debris Removal (ADR) technologies offer a potential solution to this problem by removing existing debris from orbit. This plenary session will focus on the latest innovations and developments in ADR technologies.

Speaker:

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  Dr. Marshall Kaplan, Principal at Launchspace Services

This session will explore the vital role of space situational awareness (SSA) in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our activities in space. It will delve into the latest advancements in tracking, characterizing, and predicting the movements of space objects, and discuss the crucial role of international cooperation in building a comprehensive and effective SSA architecture.

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  Stewart Bain, CEO & co-Founder of NorthStar Earth & Space Inc

To ensure the safety and sustainability of future endeavors, robust Space Traffic Management (STM) and Situational Awareness (SSA) systems are paramount. This session delves into the technological advancements and strategic considerations underpinning effective navigation in this increasingly crowded celestial highway.

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  Lee Annamalai, Director of Space Data Management at Saudi Space Agency

Moataz AbdelAzim
Director at LeoLabs

Dr. Travis Blake
Program Officer for Space Traffic Coordination at NASA

Dr. Romain Lucken
CEO of Aldoria

Sahith Reddy
SGAC Representative

The orbital expanse holds not just celestial wonders, but also a growing field of debris, often painted solely in the dark hues of risk and cost. This session sheds a different light, unearthing the unexpected: the potential commercial opportunities. By exploring the commercial potential of space debris, we can incentivize responsible practices, stimulate technological innovation, and unlock a more sustainable future for humanity's endeavors in space.

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  Frank Salzgeber, Space Sector Acting Deputy Governor at CST

Panelists:

Adam Niewinski
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at OTB

Kelli Ogborn
VP of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship at Space Foundation

Volodymyr Usov
CEO of Kurs Orbital

Rainer Horn
Managing Partner at SpaceTech Partners

Space debris are an existential threat to the growth of a global and sustainable ecosystem of satellites, spacecraft and space stations in Earth’s orbit. In this keynote, Mike Suffredini, former Program Manager of the International Space Station (ISS) and now CEO of Axiom Space, will provide an overview of how the ISS mitigates debris risks today, and how Axiom Station, the world’s first commercial space station, will mitigate debris risks in the future. Beyond the risks, this keynote will also provide an overview of solutions to the debris problem, along with opportunities to leverage debris mitigation as an economic development driver in Earth’s orbit.

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  Michael Suffredini, Co-Founder & CEO of Axiom

A key aspect of the SDC2024 is to collate the preceding discussions and debates into a roadmap on how to address the space debris challenge. This plenary will specifically focus on the appropriate legislative and policy frameworks, the necessary adaptive and mitigation measures to be taken and the collective governance that will be required to address the growing space debris challenge

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  Harald P. Luiks, Manager at Saudi Space Agency

Amy Mehlman
VP Global Affairs and Stakeholder Relations at E-Space

Daniel Faber
CEO of Orbit Fab

Dr. Claire Nelson
Chief Futurist at The Futures Forum

Candace Johnson
Founder/Co-Founder of SES