
The space sector is evolving rapidly, with new public- and private-sector actors propelling it towards commercial launch and space tourism, ever-larger constellations that provide connectivity and ever-more precise Earth observation, as well as partnerships for lunar exploration and beyond. As the domain undergoes this important transformation, the Global Future Council on Space will explore critical challenges for the sector, such as the need for new governance frameworks, new forms of public-private collaboration and a greater understanding of the sector’s socio-economic impact. The council will continue to support the development and launch of the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR) as well as consider the future of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) to ensure sustainable growth in activity in Earth orbits.
Co-chairs
Council Manager
Nikolai Khlystov, Community Lead, Shaping the Future of Mobility, World Economic Forum
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Podcast: An interview on the future of space exploration with Ellen Stofan, Honorary Professor at the Hazard Research Centre at University College London.
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