A pivotal event at the 6th COSPAR Symposium, the Roundtable of Space Leaders brings together the heads of major space agencies and space leaders from around the globe. This high-level discussion will focus on fostering international collaboration, addressing critical challenges in space exploration (including planetary defense and resource utilization), and shaping the future direction of global space endeavors. The outcomes of this roundtable will influence responsible space exploration and inform international space policy.
The discussion will center on:
- International collaboration: Sharing knowledge and resources to ensure that space exploration benefits all of humanity. This includes collaborative projects, resource sharing, and joint missions.
- Planetary defence and sustainability: Developing early warning systems and continuity plans for potential threats like space weather and near-Earth objects.
Participants confirmed to date:
- Pascale Ehrenfreund (MODERATOR) — President, COSPAR; Former CEO, German Space Agency (DLR)
- George A Danos (MODERATOR) — President, Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO)
- Kai-Uwe Schrogl — Special Adviser for Political Affairs, European Space Agency (ESA)
- Lionel Suchet — Directeur Général Délégué, French Space Agency (CNES)
- Marco Castronuovo — Head of the Observation and Surveillance Office, Italian Space Agency (ASI)
- Heinz-Wilhelm Hübers — Director, Institute of Space Research, German Space Agency (DLR)
- Ikkoh Funaki — Director, International Strategy & Coordination, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA / ISAS)
- Duggirala Pallamraju — Dean, Physical Research Laboratory, India’s rep to COSPAR Council
