Space Debris and Sustainability Conference
Welcome to the Space Sustainability Conference, where the brightest minds in space exploitation, sustainability, and technology converge to discuss the serious issue of Space Situational Awareness.
Our multi-day event is a premier international gathering for those who are passionate about the future of space and keeping our low earth orbit environment in particular usable for the future.
The meeting offers access to the latest trends, insights, and opportunities for space sustainability.
Join us as we explore the solutions.
Theme Song – (Created by Dr. Andy Kong using AI.)
About
Date: May 4-6 2026
Time: 9am-6pm
Venue: The Hong Kong Convention Centre
Registration: Please go to Aprim website
Please enter SSC2 in the Coupon Code box during the registration.
The authors who want to submit an abstract for SSC2 choose theme A09:Space Sustainability (Deadline: March 20)
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Major themes and Questions
1) The scale of the threat, updated risks and costs – modelling, monitoring, measuring
2) Mitigation – what are the latest processes/technologies available/under development? Can they be cost-effective
3) Data collection and data sharing – vital aspects of addressing the issue
4) International Regulation of LEO – progress, pitfalls, policy compliance & co-operation for a safe & Sustainable Space future
5) Public Awareness and the threat unregulated LEO access poses to ground based astronomy in both the optical and radio regimes
6) Economics of Active Debris Remediation –burden or market and the role of insurance through surety bonds
Plenary Speakers
Director of Center for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability, Co-Director of Space Science and Technology Institute （Space Sustainability）
Hong Kong SAR, China
Director of Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CSU)
China
Invited Speakers
Engineer F & Engineer-in–Charge प्रभारी अभियंता
Honorary Member IAU
Indian Astronomical Observatory भारतीय खगोलीय वेधशाला
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
India
Dorje Angchuk दोर्जे अंगचुक
Professor, ERC Advanced Laureate, Director ESC, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Switzerland
Chief Scientist, Space Debris Observation and Data Application Center, National Astronomical
Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC/CAS)
China
Lecturer in Aerospace Systems, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Manchester
UK
Federico Di Vruno – Spectrum Manager, SKA Observatory.
Co-Director, IAU Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation
Interference
UK
Russian expert, member of the Russian Academy of Cosmonautics, specialist in space policy, economics and law, member of the International Institute of Space Law, Director of ANO Space Economics and Policy
Russia
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