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🌎 The speakers are confirmed. The networking events are set. This is your last chance to register at the discounted rate of $250! In just two weeks, the 8th Summit for Space Sustainability will bring together leading voices from across government, industry, academia, and civil society in Brasília, Brazil, on November 4–5. ➡️ Don't miss your chance to save! Register today for $250 before it goes up on October 31 and join us in Brasília: https://lnkd.in/gxDMsJeX This year's speaker lineup brings together expertise from across the global space community, including: 🌐 Colonel Duque 🌐 Erica Rossetto 🌐 Natanael Pineda Rodrígue 🌐 Jane Davies And many more speakers representing diverse organizations, sectors, and perspectives! Across five themes—Aligning, Benefiting, Cooperating, Designing, and Exploring—the Summit will examine international best practices, the benefits of space applications, shared stewardship, policy pathways, and responsible expansion beyond Earth orbit. Co-hosted by Secure World Foundation, the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), and the Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Federal District (SECTI-DF), this year's Summit marks the first time the event will be held in Latin America and the Caribbean. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from these speakers, engage in important discussions, and connect with colleagues shaping the future of space sustainability. 📅 November 4–5, 2026 📍 Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada | Brasília, Brazil 🎤 Meet the speakers: https://lnkd.in/gMJdmWXt 📋 Explore the agenda: https://lnkd.in/g-QweqNS #Summit26 #SpaceSustainability #SpaceSecurity #SpaceSafety #SpacePolicy #InternationalCooperation

Today in New York City, Secure World Foundation, the Council on Strategic Risks, and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy are convening the "Dialogue to Strengthen the Outer Space Treaty: New York Follow-On Discussion." Building on the May 2026 dialogue in Geneva, today's invitation-only event brings together experts from across space security, strategic stability, arms control, and international law to examine approaches to reinforcing the Outer Space Treaty. Discussions will focus on supporting responsible behavior in outer space, strengthening international cooperation, and reducing risks associated with the potential placement of nuclear weapons in orbit. As space security challenges continue to evolve, sustained international engagement remains essential to maintaining a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-yFC7Tu #OuterSpaceTreaty #SpaceSecurity #SpaceDiplomacy #StrategicStability

What will it take to advance sustainability as commercial space activities continue to expand? Today, Secure World Foundation Senior Director of Private Sector Programs Ian Christensen is co-facilitating "The Road to Sustainability" at NeoSpace Europe 2026 in Luxembourg. Alongside Muriel Hooghe, Senior Manager and Lead for Space Safety at the Luxembourg Space Agency, Ian will help guide discussions on the opportunities and challenges associated with building a more sustainable space sector. Part of the conference's NewTech in Space track, the workshop provides an opportunity for participants to exchange perspectives on responsible operations and the long-term sustainability of space activities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egNyjzge #SpaceSustainability #NeoSpaceEurope #CommercialSpace #SpacePolicy

As more countries and private companies enter the space arena, some questions are becoming increasingly important: who gets to shape the industry's future and what responsibilities come with that influence? IgnitedThinkers recently had the immense honor of sitting down with Krystal Azelton, Senior Director of Program Planning at the Secure World Foundation, to discuss these important questions and her journey into the space industry. What makes Krystal’s path interesting is that she did not begin with a traditional engineering or aerospace background. She studied international politics at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, earned a Master of Public Administration, and began her career in international development before finding her way into space policy and strategy. Since then, she has worked across government, commercial, and international organizations, including NASA, where she contributed to strategic planning and received a NASA Group Achievement Award. Today, Krystal works at the intersection of space, policy, international cooperation, and sustainability. The Secure World Foundation is focused on a question that I think every new space company, engineer, scientist, and entrepreneur should be thinking about: How do we build an industry that can grow rapidly while remaining secure, sustainable, peaceful, and beneficial to humanity? In our conversation, we explored some fascinating questions: (1) As commercial space expands, what responsibilities should new space companies take seriously from the very beginning? (2) What does meaningful international cooperation look like when more countries, companies, and organizations are becoming space actors? (3) How can we think about sustainability not as a constraint on innovation, but as something that enables the space industry to exist and thrive for generations? Listen to our thought-provoking conversation and Krystal’s inspiring journey into the industry at https://lnkd.in/ecRG_WXE. Krystal, thank you so much for sharing your journey, your perspective, and your vision for a rapidly evolving space industry. It was an absolute pleasure to learn from you!

How can we strengthen sustainability across the interconnected Earth-space environment? Today, Secure World Foundation's Krystal Azelton, Senior Director, Program Planning, is participating in the International Panel on Earth-Space Sustainability (IPESS) Workshop at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. Taking place today, the workshop brings together experts to examine Earth-space sustainability and approaches to supporting the long-term sustainable use of outer space. Through international dialogue and collaboration, discussions like these can help advance a more sustainable future for space activities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSbJ_uUY #SpaceSustainability #IPESS #SpacePolicy #SpaceGovernance

How can the international community strengthen the Outer Space Treaty and reduce risks associated with the potential placement of nuclear weapons in orbit? On October 21, Secure World Foundation, in partnership with the Council on Strategic Risks and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, will participate in the “Dialogue to Strengthen the Outer Space Treaty: New York Follow-On Discussion” in New York City. Building on the May 2026 dialogue in Geneva, this invitation-only discussion will bring together experts working across space security, strategic stability, arms control, and international law to examine ways to reinforce the Outer Space Treaty, support responsible behavior in outer space, and reduce risks linked to the possible placement of nuclear weapons in orbit. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-yFC7Tu #SpaceSecurity #OuterSpaceTreaty #SpacePolicy #SpaceDiplomacy #StrategicStability

Today in Vienna, Secure World Foundation Senior Director Ian Christensen, Private Sector Programs, is participating in the U.S. Space Forum. The forum offers an opportunity to exchange perspectives on international cooperation and the evolving landscape of space policy. #SpacePolicy #SpaceSustainability #COPUOS #SpaceDiplomacy

That’s a wrap on #IAC2026 in Antalya, Türkiye! Secure World Foundation staff joined colleagues from across the global space community for a week of conversations on space security, sustainability, emerging space nations, debris mitigation, international cooperation, and the future of space activities. Throughout the week, SWF staff contributed across the IAC program: Dr. Peter Martinez, Executive Director, moderated the IAC Hosts Summit, chaired meetings of the Congress and Symposia Advisory Committee (CSAC), and co-chaired a paper session. Krystal Azelton, Senior Director, Program Planning, participated in IAF committee meetings and co-chaired a paper session. Victoria Samson, Chief Director, Space Security and Stability, chaired paper sessions on space security and policy/legal issues for debris removal and mitigation, as well as presented an update on the July OEWG at the IAF space security meeting. Dr. Alex Shi, Senior Program Analyst, Space Safety, participated as a panelist on the IAF NextGen Plenary on Emerging Space Nations and contributed to presentations on debris mitigation strategies and shared space logistics infrastructure. Christina Almonte, Program Analyst, Space Sustainability, participated in sessions and discussions on emerging developments and initiatives across the international space community. Several SWF publications and research efforts also informed conversations at IAC this year: 📄Exploring the Circular Economy in Space: https://lnkd.in/eUjhdMWN 📄Stakeholder-informed modelling of debris mitigation strategies to support evidence-based policymaking and operator decisions: https://lnkd.in/eV_Ab4Cg Thank you to everyone who connected with our team in Antalya and contributed to another productive week of international exchange and collaboration. Learn more about SWF’s participation at IAC 2026: https://lnkd.in/erNj3Pag #IAC2026 #SpaceSustainability #SpaceSecurity #SpacePolicy #SpaceSafety

Dr. Alex Shi, SWF Senior Program Analyst for Space Safety, will speak at the 2026 Future of Space Policy Forum and Expo, hosted by the Denver Council on Foreign Relations on Thursday, October 15, at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Alex will join Steve Clarke of Advanced Space, Sarah Law of Astroscale U.S., and Timothy Cichan of Lockheed Martin Space on the panel “Is Space an Accident Waiting to Happen? The Collision of Satellites, Debris, and Geopolitics,” moderated by Anne LaFleur, Senior Aerospace Lead for the Mountain West for the Government of Canada. The discussion will cover accountability for orbital debris, national regulation of commercial space activity, space traffic management, and governance approaches that could support the sustainable use of space over the next decade. SWF will also have a table at the expo, which opens at 6:00 p.m. MT. Stop by to learn more about our work on space sustainability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/es9pTEaJ #SpaceSustainability #SpaceSafety #SpacePolicy