Agenda

The global space industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation, driven by advances in technology, private sector participation, and increased international collaboration. This panel will explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities shaping space policy and regulatory frameworks in this rapidly evolving landscape. Key topics include fostering innovation in commercial space ventures while ensuring fair access and competition, developing international norms to address issues like space debris and resource mining, and strengthening governance to mitigate risks such as cybersecurity threats and space militarisation. It will also address how emerging economies are entering the space race and the role of international bodies in harmonising regulations for peaceful, sustainable, and cooperative use of outer space.