Session | Time (EDT) |
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Opening Plenary Session
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM |
Special Presentation: How NASA Will Deorbit the ISS Jacob Keaton, Senior Policy Advisor in the International Space Station Division, NASA | 9:30 - 9:45 AM |
Roundtable - Hubs and Consortia for Developing the In-Space Circular Economy This panel will explore the vital role of collaborative platforms – hubs and consortia – in accelerating the development of a sustainable in-space circular economy. Models for collaboration and how these are driving innovation, addressing key challenges, and shaping a thriving industry will be discussed. Dialogue to encourage action through strategic partnerships and shared goals will be emphasized. Moderator: Jon Beam, Cofounder, President, and Chief Strategy Officer, Rogue Space | 9:45 - 10:15 AM |
Break | 10:15 - 10:25 AM |
Moderated Panel - Balancing Supply and Demand for a High Growth and Resilient In-Space Circular Economy This panel will examine how supply and demand considerations influence the growth of an in-space circular economy. Speakers from industry and government will discuss approaches for scaling the levels of R&D and manufacturing in-space, sourcing and processing materials in orbit, creating markets for recycled and repurposed assets, and developing infrastructure to support long-term growth, resilience and sustainability. Panelists will discuss how to rapidly scale the in-space economy to facilitate the great societal impacts and economic growth possible in space. The conversation will address technical, economic, and policy factors needed to align scaling resource availability with utilization in space. Moderator: Anna Brady-Estevez, Founding Partner, American DeepTech | 10:25 - 10:55 AM |
Moderated Panel - Advanced Materials and Manufacturing in a Circular Space Economy As space missions grow longer and more complex, circular approaches to materials and manufacturing will be critical to reducing reliance on Earth-based supply chains. This session will highlight strategies such as design for reuse and repair, operational efficiency, and adaptive manufacturing, along with approaches for closing material loops through recycling and in-situ resource utilization. Discussion will focus on the technical challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of a circular space economy. Moderator: Andrew D. Iams, Materials Research Engineer, Materials Science and Engineering Division, Materials Measurement Laboratory, NIST | 10:55 - 11:25 AM |
Technical Presentation - Circular Economy of Space Economics | 11:25 - 11:40 AM |
Closing Keynote - Perspectives on Challenges, Current Activity, and a Pathway to the Future | 11:40 - 11:55 AM |
Closing Remarks | 11:55 AM - 12:00 PM |