IAF GNF SESSION - Pioneering space circular economy, for space and the Earth.

Day: Thursday 17 October
Time: 11:25 - 12:15 CEST
Location: Red Hall, Level 1, North Wing, MiCo Convention Centre
Join us for an enlightening Global Network Forum at IAC24 that delves into the transformative application of circular economy principles - reduce, repair, reuse, repurpose and recycle - to space activities across three critical regions: on Earth, in Earth orbit, and on the Moon.
As space exploration accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the sustainability of our activities has never been more crucial. With increasingly crowded orbits, escalating space debris and finite resources on the Moon, there is an urgent need to rethink our strategies.
The panel, featuring representatives from major space agencies as well as established and emerging industry players, will discuss the latest initiatives and collaborations driving circular economy in the space industry, including:
How incorporating ecodesign into satellite development, extending the operational life of satellites, and implementing recycling methods on the lunar surface are shaping the future of sustainable space exploration
How the development of circular economy technologies for space activities can serve as a catalyst for similar initiatives on Earth
Join us for meaningful discussions and collaborations among participants and attendees, touching on research findings, cutting-edge technologies, and bold strategies aimed at influencing future space exploration. Together, we will contribute to shaping a more sustainable approach to space activities.