Agenda

As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches retirement by the end of this decade, the global space community faces the challenge of ensuring a seamless transition to the next generation of commercial space stations. This panel will explore how international collaboration is reshaping the space ecosystem, shifting from traditional government-led partnerships to innovative commercial ventures. It will discuss the integrated strategies essential for this transition, focusing on fostering international partnerships, achieving technical interoperability, shared interfaces, and developing robust economic models. The conversation will also address the financial sustainability of commercial space stations, examining innovative funding approaches and the shift from government dependency to private investment.