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SPACE FUTURES FORUM
20–22 July 2026
Exploring Humanity’s Shared Future Beyond Earth
Celebrating United Nations International Moon Day
One Moon. One Vision. One Future.
Part of SPACE UNGANA 2026
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Welcome to the SPACE Futures Forum
The SPACE Futures Forum is the flagship thought leadership programme of SPACE UNGANA 2026, bringing together leading scientists, engineers, astronauts, policymakers, entrepreneurs, educators, students, and innovators from around the world to explore humanity’s future beyond Earth.
Over three inspiring days, participants will examine the technologies, partnerships, policies, and human values shaping the next era of space exploration—from the return to the Moon and the emerging cislunar economy to artificial intelligence, space sustainability, and opportunities for Africa and other emerging space nations.
Whether you are a student, researcher, entrepreneur, educator, policymaker, or space enthusiast, the Forum offers a unique opportunity to learn from global experts and become part of an international Community of Practice dedicated to Space for All Humanity.
Three Days. Three Missions.
🌕 DAY ONE
20 July – International Moon Day
Our Shared Moon. Our Shared Future
Explore humanity’s return to the Moon, international cooperation, lunar governance, Artemis, and the opportunities for emerging space nations to help shape the future of the Earth–Moon system.
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🌍 DAY TWO
21 July
Space for Sustainable Development
Discover how satellites, Earth observation, artificial intelligence, and geospatial technologies are transforming agriculture, climate resilience, disaster management, water security, health, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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🚀 DAY THREE
22 July
Engineering the Space Frontier
Explore the technologies powering tomorrow’s space economy, including AI, digital engineering, cybersecurity, space weather, orbital sustainability, analog missions, robotics, launch systems, and the emerging cislunar economy.