BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//InvisionCommunity Events 5.0.18//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN REFRESH-INTERVAL:PT15M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M X-WR-CALNAME:Space Sector Events NAME:Space Sector Events BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) DTSTAMP:20251208T123248Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:112-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) will take place in Antalya\, Türkiye\, from 5–9 October 2026 — markin g the first time in history that the event will be hosted in Türkiye. The IAC 2026 theme\, The World Needs More Space\, frames a programme inviting visionary ideas\, innovative technologies\, and pioneering research.\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Student Space Conference (NSSC) DTSTAMP:20251208T121906Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:111-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n NSSC is UKSEDS (UK Students for the Exploration and Devel opment of Space) flagship event of the year. It brings together students\ , academics\, and industry professionals from across the country for a wee kend of talks\, panels\, and networking.\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8th Summit for Space sustainability DTSTAMP:20251128T174447Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:110-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n \n\n\n\n Secure World Foundation will host the 8th Summit for Space Sustainability will be held in Brasília\, Brazil\, in partners hip with the Brazilian Space Agency.\n\n\n\n More information can be found : SWF November 2025 Newsletter | LinkedIn \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space-Comm Europe DTSTAMP:20251125T115114Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:109-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n London\, UK\n\n\n\n Space-Comm Europe is an international event for the UK and global space industry\, bringing together commercial \, government\, defence\, and academic sectors to discuss opportunities an d challenges in space.\n\n\n\n https://space-comm.co.uk/\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space Symposium DTSTAMP:20251125T114908Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:108-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Colorado Springs\, USA\n\n\n\n The 41st annual gathering of global space professionals\, including government agencies\, commercial companies\, military and research organizations\, and educational institu tions\, to discuss issues\, foster dialogue\, and advance the space indust ry. A UK Space Agency-led panel focused on civil and defence collaboration through ISAM and a UK Space Agency exhibitor stand has been proposed\, so watch this space!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n https://www.spacesymposium.org/\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DebriSolver Competition DTSTAMP:20250831T101715Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:105-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n DebriSolver Competition will form part of the Space Debri s Conference (SDC) 2026. The international competition designed to engage both industry professionals and academic institutions in developing innov ative solutions to address the global challenge of space debris. \n\n\n\n DebriSolver Competition\n\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space Debris Conference (SDC2026) DTSTAMP:20250831T101328Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:104-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n The upcoming Space Debris Conference 2026 (SDC 2026)\, ta king place on January 26–27\, 2026 in Riyadh\, aims to build upon the cr itical discussions and insights generated during the successful 2024 confe rence.\n\n\n\n Amidst the escalating threat of space debris to internation al space activities\, SDC2026 emerges as a vital forum uniting stakeholder s to navigate the dynamic landscape of space debris challenges. Join us fo r in-depth discussions\, collaborative endeavours\, and tangible solutions aimed at tackling the pressing space debris crisis head-on.\n\n\n\n Space Debris Conference 2026\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OCE workshop at the UK Space Conference DTSTAMP:20250709T104641Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:103-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n The Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) at the UK Space Ag ency is planning to support studies that will contribute to ongoing resear ch under its role in the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC).\n\n\n\n We’re pleased to share that the notice for the IADC Stud ies 2025–26 is now live: Inter-Agency Space Debris Co-ordination Committ ee (IADC) Studies 2025-26 - Find a Tender\n\n\n\n Estimated publication da te for the tender notice: 17th July 2025\n\n\n\n OCE are also hosting a wo rkshop at the UK Space Conference: “Get involved: Funding Pathways and O pportunities for Space Debris Research” on the 17th July from 8:15 – 8 :55\n\n\n\n Get involved: Funding Pathways and Opportunities for Space Deb ris Research\n\n DTSTART:20250717T071500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CySpace workshops - Edinburgh DTSTAMP:20250709T104321Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:102-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n CySpace\n\n CySpace are hosting regional workshops to con tribute towards a UK-wide mapping exercise of space domain awareness and c yber security capabilities during the Summer 2025. Each workshop will iden tify key cyber and SDA capabilities\, and map them to the Requirement Cata logue. The Capability Mapping workshops will hold up to 100 attendees and last around 10:00-16:00. The workshops will take place throughout the UK i n the North East\, North West\, Central South\, South West\, Scotland\, Wa les and Northern Ireland between May and September in Summer 2025:\n\n * E dinburgh\, Scotland - 4th September 2025\n\n * London\, Central South - 23 rd September 2025\n\n  \n\n\n\n CySpace CCN Mapping Workshop Series | NCC UK\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CySpace workshops - London DTSTAMP:20250709T104319Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:101-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n CySpace\n\n CySpace are hosting regional workshops to con tribute towards a UK-wide mapping exercise of space domain awareness and c yber security capabilities during the Summer 2025. Each workshop will iden tify key cyber and SDA capabilities\, and map them to the Requirement Cata logue. The Capability Mapping workshops will hold up to 100 attendees and last around 10:00-16:00. The workshops will take place throughout the UK i n the North East\, North West\, Central South\, South West\, Scotland\, Wa les and Northern Ireland between May and September in Summer 2025:\n\n * E dinburgh\, Scotland - 4th September 2025\n\n * London\, Central South - 23 rd September 2025\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n CySpace CCN Mapping Workshop Series | NCCUK\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Space Investment Conference DTSTAMP:20250709T101259Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:100-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n The Space Investment Conference\n\n\n\n 8 December - 9 De cember 2025 | LONDON\, UK\n\n\n\n The two-day forum will bring together pr ivate equity firms\, venture capital funds\, institutional investors\, and space experts to explore strategic growth opportunities in the sector. \ n\n\n\n The Space Investment Conference : Finance : UK\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251210 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space-Comm Expo Scotland DTSTAMP:20250708T155330Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:99-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Space-Comm Expo Scotland\n\n\n\n 3-4 DECEMBER 2025 | SCOT LAND\, UK\n\n\n\n Meet business and industry leaders at the 2025 Space-Co mm Expo in Scotland aiming to transform Europe's Space ambitions into comm ercial reality. There will be over 2\,300 space leaders in attendance from across the sector. \n\n\n\n The themes are the 'Future of European Space '\, 'Innovation to deliver: scaling Europe's Space capability'\,  'Satell ite  data for competitive advantage' and 'meet the buyer'.\n\n\n\n There will be over speakers\, global exhibitors\, product showcases\, live demos and networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n https://space-comm-sco tland.co.uk/\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space Autonomy International Expo 2025 DTSTAMP:20250704T155010Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:98-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="FJones":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n The Space Autonomy International Expo 2025 \n\n\n\n 30 S eptember- 1 October\, London\, UK\n\n\n\n The Space Autonomy International Expo 2025 convenes 4\,000 professionals from academia\, government\, spa ce agencies\, military and defence to explore the latest autonomous space systems breakthroughs\, technologies\, and innovations. \n\n\n\n There wi ll be ISAM-related interests discussed at this conference.\n\n\n\n Please let us know if the comments if you plan to attend!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Why Attend - Space Autonomy International Expo 2025 | Talking with Industry Le aders of AI-driven Space Systems\, Robotics\, and Autonomous Missions\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UK Space Conference DTSTAMP:20250331T170011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:93-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n UK Space Conference\n\n 16 - 17 JULY 2025 | MANCHESTER\, UK\n\n\n\n The UK Space Conference convenes experts and innovators from ac ademia\, government and industry from the UK and around the globe to estab lish next steps for the UK’s Space Sector and agree tangible solutions t o shared challenges.\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISAM Conference 2025 DTSTAMP:20241121T163422Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:77-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n The UK Space Agency and Satellite Applications Catapult a re thrilled to announce the UK’s second In-Orbit Service\, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) Conference - taking place from 4–5 June 2025 at the ICC Belfast.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  Building on the success of the inaugu ral In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing (IOSM) Conference in 2024\,  t he Satellite Applications Catapult and UK Space Agency invite you to t he In-Orbit Servicing\, Assembly &\; Manufacturing (ISAM) Conference a t the ICC Belfast from 4 - 5 June 2025\n\n\n\n This conference is the pre mier gathering of experts from government\, academia\, industry\, and end users\, all united to shape the future of in-orbit services.\n\n\n\n It will include an expanded exhibition area to showcase innovative technologi es\, interactive roundtables\, enhanced networking opportunities\, and opp ortunities for academic posters.  \n\n\n\n With a focus on fostering int ernational collaboration and expanding cross-sector partnerships\, the eve nt will highlight the UK’s pivotal role in advancing space capabilities and provide a unique opportunity for the ISAM community to connect\, share insights\, and explore the future.\n\n\n\n \n \n Over three days\, you can explore key conference tracks\, covering critical themes such as te chnology\, regulation\, skills and security. There will also be in-depth r oundtable discussions\, offering a unique platform to engage with the mo st pressing topics in the field. \n \n\n \n With over 25 exhibitors\, academic poster sessions\, and exclusive networking events - including in ternational receptions aimed at fostering cross-sector collaboration - the ISAM conference 2025 is your chance to connect with leading stakeholder s helping drive innovation in space technology and policy.\n \n\n \n Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the conversations that will h elp define the future of space!\n \n\n \n ⭐Get Your Tickets Here- av ailable until 28 May\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Download the Conference app here which provides access to essential event resources\, including a detailed venue floor plan\, the complete conference agenda\, and backgro und information on featured speakers.\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n Event Sponsors:\n \n\n \n Headline Sponsor:\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Si lver Sponsor:\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Bronze: \n\n \n \n\n \n Lanyard Sponsor:\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Tote Bag Sponsor:\n \n\n \ n \n \n\n \n Exhibition:\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n News - In Orbi t Servicing\, Assembly &\; Manufacturing Conference 2025\n \n\n \n Sponsorship Opportunities:\n \n\n \n Sponsorship ensures high visibil ity among key decision-makers and innovators - don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation that will define the next era of space explora tion!  Join us to engage with top stakeholders shaping space technology and policy.\n \n\n \n ⭐Download Sponsorship Prospectus\n\n ⭐Cont act us to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities.\n \n\n \n  \n \ n\n \n Exhibitor Information:\n \n\n \n Showcase your latest techn ologies and services in our exhibition area\, where up to 25 companies wi ll present groundbreaking advancements in space servicing and manufacturin g. Demonstrate your capabilities\, connect with potential partners\, and generate new business opportunities.\n \n\n \n ⭐Contact us to regis ter your interest.\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n #ISAMConference\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250606 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BSI Flex 1971: Space Sustainability – Launch – Guide is open for public consultation DTSTAMP:20250424T144448Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:97-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Sasha":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n A note to let you know that the poublic consultation for the BSI Flex 1971: Space Sustainability – Launch – Guide is now open . \n\n\n\n To share your feedback:  \n\n\n\n \n Visit the online standa rds portal: https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/9025-11909 \n \n \n Register for free or log in. \n \n \n Access the draft and sub mit your comments online. \n \n\n\n\n To find out more\, head here. \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The 3rd Niparo Summit on Space Sustainability \"Next Steps: In-orbit innovation and insurace\" DTSTAMP:20250401T180215Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:95-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Nic R.":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n This two-day summit\, entitled 'Next Steps in Sustainable Space: In-orbit Insurance and Innovation'\, will bring together thought l eaders and influencers from academia\, industry and government to make tan gible progress in the area of space sustainability. It aims to deeper unde rstand the accelerators and roadblocks to insurance related to space activ ities\, In-Orbit Servicing\, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) technologie s and financial innovation\, all under the umbrella of space sustainabilit y and the circular economy.\n\n\n\n https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-st eps-in-sustainable-space-in-orbit-insurance-and-innovation-tickets-1244779 963379\n\n is the Eventbrite link to register with more details and the ag enda. \n\n \n\n All are very welcome\, but places are limited.\n\n \n\n A ny questions or for speaker or sponsorship slots\, contact Dr. Nic Ross\, nic@niparo.org\n\n DTSTART:20250521T070000Z DTEND:20250522T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summit for Space Sustainability DTSTAMP:20250331T170247Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:94-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Summit for Space Sustainability\n\n 22-23 October | PARIS \, France\n\n\n\n The 7th Summit for Space Sustainability\, co-hosted by t he Secure World Foundation\, the Centre National D’études Spatiales (CN ES)\, and the Government of France\, is a high-level\, multi-day internati onal forum focused on advancing solutions for the long-term sustainability of space activities.  \n\n\n\n Through a mix of keynotes\, panels\, and spotlight talks\, key themes this conference will address include:\n\n\n\n \n \n Policy updates on key initiatives for space sustainability\n \n \n \n \n Impacts of space activities on the atmosphere\n \n \n \n \n Viewpoints on space security and stability\n \n \n \n \n Contribu tion of space applications to sustainability challenges on Earth\n \n \n \n \n The role – and viability – of commercial space sustainability services as part of the space economy\n \n \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:40th Space Symposium DTSTAMP:20250331T163650Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:92-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n 40th Space Symposium\n\n 7-10 April | COLORADO SPRINGS\, USA\n\n\n\n Space Symposium is the premier event uniting global space prof essionals from all sectors\, providing a unique platform to explore critic al space issues\, foster dialogue\, and drive innovation across the space industry.  \n\n\n\n The UK Space Agency CEO\, Paul Bate\, will be on the Sustainability: Practices and Responsibilities for the Future of Space pan el on Tue 8 April\, 16:20 - 17:00 - don't miss it!\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Workshop: Visions for a sustainable space sector DTSTAMP:20250314T114930Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:91-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Ciara McGrath":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n This workshop is part of the University of Manchester pro ject Visions of\, and steps towards\, an Environmentally Sustainable Space Future (more information: here). The project is a collaboration between researchers from Manchester’s Engineering and Geography Departments and aims to develop a vision for a sustainable space sector. The workshop\, w hich focuses on the topic of space debris and space sustainability\, will be held at the University of Manchester on Tuesday 8th April: 11am-4pm.\n\ n\n\n This workshop will bring together diverse experts and practitioners from across the space sector to discuss the challenge of space debris and strategies for tackling it. All perspectives and areas of expertise are we lcome and participants will include engineers\, scientists\, academics\, j ournalists and artists.\n\n\n\n If you are interested in participating\, o r have any questions about the event\, please contact Laurie Waller (lauri e.waller@manchester.ac.uk).\n\n\n\n We very much hope you’re able to joi n us and look forward to hearing from you.\n\n DTSTART:20250408T100000Z DTEND:20250408T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9th European Conference on Space Debris DTSTAMP:20241220T084850Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:79-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Conference scope:\n\n Organised by the ESA Space Debris O ffice\, the EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SPACE DEBRIS is the largest dedicated g athering on the subject. Internationally renowned scientists\, engineers\, operators\, industry experts\, lawyers and policy makers meet here to dis cuss different aspects of space debris research\, including measurement te chniques\, environment modelling theories\, risk analysis techniques\, pro tection designs\, mitigation &\; remediation\, as well linking with pol icy and regulation. \n\n\n\n Target audience:\n\n The 9th edition of this leading conference on space debris matters will provide a unique forum fo r information exchange\, technical discussions and networking between spac e debris researchers\, engineers &\; decision takers of industry\, poli cy makers &\; space lawyers\, insurance underwriters\, space &\; gro und system operators\, institutional organizations (e.g. space agencies\, EU\, UN\, IAA\, COSPAR)\, academia\, and the defense sector.\n\n\n\n  \n\ n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ignite Space DTSTAMP:20241220T084438Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:78-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Acting as a catalyst for commercial success\, Ignite Spac e conference and exhibition 2025 will create opportunities for you and yo ur business to engage with new customers\, collaborators and investors wit hin the UK space industry and its supply chain.\n\n\n\n Showcasing an indu stry worth more than £17.5bn to the UK economy\, this event will accelera te growth and collaboration across the sector\, and will include a session on Space Sustainability on Day 1. \n\n\n\n Register here for your FREE ti cket. \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GNOSIS24 Virtual Conference DTSTAMP:20241101T161229Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:75-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n GNOSIS24 will take place over two days as an entirely vir tual event which is free to attend.\n\n\n\n It will provide opportunities for sharing knowledge\, raising awareness and making new connections to en courage collaboration in tackling the challenges of space sustainability.\ n\n\n\n The UK Space Agency’s Head of Sustainability\, Ray Fielding will chair a panel on Active Debris Removal (ADR)\, and our Head of R&\;D\, Mamatha Maheshwarappa\, will chair a panel on Environmental Interdependen cies &\; Impacts.\n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1st International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceport s DTSTAMP:20240924T135224Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:74-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Hester":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Held at the ECSAT Centre in Harwell\, UK\, the 3-day Inte rnational Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports is a unique\, techni cally focused event jointly co-organised between the UK Space Agency (Offi ce of the Chief Engineer) and the European Space Agency (Directorate of Sp ace Transportation). The event focuses on themes supporting the developmen t and sustainment of the small launcher industry and spaceports.\n\n\n\n T he conference will bring together technically orientated participants from industry\, government\, academia\, and researchers from around the globe. The conference agenda adopts a multifaceted approach which looks to solve challenges in space through the active participation of those involved in the technical elements of launch activity.  \n\n\n\n The agenda and call for abstracts will be based around five themes:\n\n\n\n \n    System D esign &\; Qualification\n \n \n    Manufacturing\, Quality and Produ ctionisation  \n \n \n    Mission and Operations\n \n \n    Lifecyc le Sustainability\n \n \n    Market and Regulations\n \n\n\n\n Registra tion is free\, as the co-organisers are hoping to welcome engagement and s eek input from varied stakeholders in the technical aspects of launch acti vities.  \n\n\n\n A special thanks to @Andrew Fournet for bringing the e vent to our attention!\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:25th AMOS Conference DTSTAMP:20240830T192131Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:73-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n The Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technolo gies (AMOS) Conference is the premier technical conference in the nation d evoted to space situational awareness/space domain awareness. The cross se ction of private sector\, government\, and academic participation helps fo ster important dialogue and international collaboration. The continued gro wth in attendance and participating countries at AMOS reflects a growing i nterest in space sustainability and space commerce initiatives as new acto rs—national governments\, private sector companies\, non-governmental en tities\, and universities—become involved in these activities.\n\n\n\n A ndrew Ratcliffe\, UK Space Agency Chief Engineer\, will be speaking on a p anel on 18 September entitled “SSA POLICY FORUM: Sustainable Operations of Large Constellations: The Role of Orbital Carrying Capacity and Other T ools”\n\n\n\n Virtual Registration Available\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Defence in Space DTSTAMP:20240830T191658Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:72-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n **SOLD OUT**\n\n\n\n Defence in Space is a two-day free I nternational event tackling a diversity of topics from both the industry & amp\; the public sector. Topics include MilSat\, Space ISR\, Space Domain Awareness\, Earth Observation\, Geospatial\, Multi-orbits\, PNT\, Satcom\, Space Security &\; Cyber and Defence Strategies. This conference is fr ee of charge and organised by and for the Space &\; Defence industry.\n \n\n\n Jodie Howlett\, Senior Systems Engineer at the UK Space Agency\, is participating in a panel on “All eyes on the sky - how increased Grey Z one activities present new challenges to SDA monitoring\, debris mitigatio n and associated policies” on 10 September.\n\n\n\n Diana Luncă\, the U K Space agency’s Unlocking Space for Dual Use Senior Project Lead\, is d elivering a keynote speech entitled “UK Space Agency Unlocking Space for Dual Use” on 10 September.\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SpaceComm Expo Scotland DTSTAMP:20240802T164752Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:70-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Ray Fielding\, Head of Sustainability and ADR at the UK S pace Agency\, will be speaking at Space-Comm Expo Scotland.  Fielding is participating in the Space Law Symposium sponsored by DLA Piper\, in a se ssion entitled \"Tackling the hot topics that keep you up at night\"\, and also in a panel entitled \"Dual Horizons: Ensuring Sustainability in Orbi t and on Earth\". Paul Bate\, head of the UK Space Agency\, is also delive ring a keynote at the event on \"The UK’s Leadership in Space and Scotla nd’s Role\".\n\n\n\n Space-Comm Expo Scotland at SEC Glasgow is the new catalyst for one of the world’s leading space nations at the forefront o f the UK’s global ambitions.\n\n\n\n The Scottish space industry is thri ving and one of the fastest growing in Europe. Glasgow designs and builds more small satellites than anywhere outside of California. Scotland is hom e to five spaceports aiming to be a strategic launchpad for the northern h emisphere with multiple launch vehicle operators. Scotland is famous for w orld class downstream data capabilities\, technology for deep space missio ns and is home to over 150+ space companies with the sector underpinned by government\, business\, clusters and universities.\n\n\n\n Space-Comm Exp o Scotland is supported by the Scottish Government\, UK Space Agency\, UKs pace\, Scottish Enterprise\, South of Scotland Enterprise\, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Space Scotland with plans to attract international delegations and visitors from across Europe and the global space community \, alongside Primes\, SMEs and Start-Ups.\n\n\n\n Space-Comm Expo Scotland will follow the award-winning format of previous events with Scottish bas ed companies to the fore alongside international exhibitors\, product demo nstrations\, keynote speakers\, multiple conference theatres\, roundtables and 1-2-1 networking opportunities.\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240913 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:13th IAASS Conference - “Building a Safe\, Secure\, and Su stainable Space” DTSTAMP:20240726T152725Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:68-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n 13th IAASS Conference - “Building a Safe\, Secure\, and Sustainable Space”\n\n\n\n The 13th IAASS Conference “Building a Sa fe\, Secure\, and Sustainable”\, is an invitation to reflect and exchang e information on a number of space safety\, security\, and sustainability topics of national and international interest. The conference is also a fo rum to nurture mutual understanding\, trust\, and the widest possible inte rnational cooperation in the peaceful\, responsible\, and shared use of sp ace. \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Civil Service Live DTSTAMP:20240712T163733Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:66-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Jodie Howlett and Amelia (Millie) Ayesh Meagher from the UK Space Agency will be presenting at Civil Service Live London on 3rd Jul y.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Come and see them in the session “(PROF6) Government Science and Engineering explained in 30 minutes or less: Taking UK space sustainability seriously\"\, running 10:35-11:20 and again at 12:30-13:15\ , in Capital Suite 5.\n\n\n\n \n View the agenda\n \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240704 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In-Orbit Servicing & Manufacturing (IOSM) Conference 2024 DTSTAMP:20240712T150951Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:5-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Join us on 8-9 May 2024 for the UK's first In-Orbit Servi cing and Manufacturing conference.\n \n IOSM 2024 is the first-of-its-kind event bringing together experts from the global In-Orbit Servicing and Ma nufacturing industry. Held over two days in the purpose-built ESA conferen ce facility in Harwell\, Oxfordshire\, the packed agenda includes sessions from industry professionals on UK and international IOSM strategy\, curre nt and planned IOSM applications\, enabling technology and regulation\, sk ills and investment. It also provides dedicated time for delegates to netw ork with other attendees to share ideas and develop collaborations.\n \n W ith over 50 expert speakers\, including representatives from the UK and US space agencies\, this conference is a must-attend event for professionals across the space industry. With the global opportunity for IOSM growing r apidly\, this conference will provide insight into the crucial roles of in vestment\, education and training\, sustainability\, and risk and regulati on for the IOSM industry. \n\n\n\n Together\, delegates will come together to maximise the benefits of IOSM economically\, environmentally and for t he advancement of science.  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Astronautical Congress (IAC) DTSTAMP:20240712T124347Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:4-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n This year’s theme: Responsible Space for Sustainabili ty \n\n\n\n Under the motto “Responsible Space for Sustainability”\, the aim of IAC 2024 is to highlight the importance of space as an environm ent that must be kept secure and open to exploration\, peaceful use and in ternational cooperation by present and future generations in the interests of the planet and all nations\, regardless of their level of development and without discrimination of any kind.\n\n\n\n The UK Space Agency is a Gold Sponsor\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space Generation Congress DTSTAMP:20240712T123421Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:3-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Event theme: Space for our future\, pursuing sustainabili ty on earth and in space.\n\n\n\n \n The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is the annual meeting of the Space Generation Advisory Council always held in conjunction with the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) at th e same hosting country. Every year\, the SGC event receives about 150 outs tanding students and young professionals who share a passion for space. Th rough the SGC\, SGAC aims to give a voice to the young generation of space leaders so that they can share their opinions and perspectives concerning international space development. They are selected with a highly competit ive application process open to our Space Generation international network . With SGC\, SGAC aims to promote the voice of the next generation of spac e sector leaders on the topic of international space development.\n \n\n\n \n \n The 22nd edition of the Space Generation Congress (SGC) aims to bri ng together the next generation of space leaders to discuss the two-folded dimensions of sustainability: in space and on earth. Under the title of “Ensuring Sustainability on Earth and in Space for our Shared Future\ ,” we invite you to join us in shaping a future where sustainability ser ves as the guiding principle in our journey to the stars.\n \n\n \n The U K Space Agency Space Sustainability Team is running a Workshop at this eve nt.\n \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:6th Summit for Space Sustainability DTSTAMP:20240712T121433Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1-15-95da1480eeedd50f2ba6fd8535ad8496@sustainable-space.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Emma King":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n The 6th Summit for Space Sustainability is a high-level\,  multi-day policy forum designed to highlight opportunities and challenge s for developing solutions for space sustainability.\n\n\n\n This year\, i t is co-hosted by the Secure World Foundation and Cabinet Office\, Space P olicy Secretariat\, Government of Japan. \n\n\n\n The UK Space Agency are sponsoring as a Global Partner\, will be attending and speaking at the Su mmit\, and partnered with the Space Generation Advisory Council and Secure World Foundation to bring 8 students or young professionals to attend the Summit.   \n\n\n\n Join hundreds of global experts and stakeholders fro m industry\, governments\, and civil society to participate in keynotes\, interactive sessions\, panels\, and networking. \n\n\n\n With a special f ocus on the Asia-Pacific region\, key themes include:\n\n\n\n \n \n Act ive debris removal progress and challenges\n \n \n \n \n Space situati onal awareness initiatives\n \n \n \n \n Commercial space industry's r ole in space sustainability\n \n \n \n \n The interaction of civil\, s ecurity\, and commercial space\n \n \n \n \n Space sustainability in t he exploration context\n \n \n\n\n\n The \"Our Fragile Space\" photograph y exhibition by Max Alexander about the reality of space debris will be on show at the Summit for Space Sustainability\, sponsored by the UK Space A gency.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR