Wrap-Up Report: 5th Summit for Space Sustainability

The 5th Summit for Space Sustainability took place June 13–14, 2023, in New York City. This wrap-up report outlines key themes from the conference, which explored how to advance long-term sustainability in space amid a rapidly changing geopolitical and commercial environment. It includes takeaways from high-level panels, working sessions, and keynote speakers across the event’s two-day program.

Topics covered include international cooperation, space governance, security concerns, commercial norms, emerging threats, and the role of multilateral institutions. Speakers emphasized the need for coordination across governments, industry, and civil society to reduce risks and ensure responsible behavior in space. The report also summarizes community-generated insights from interactive sessions focused on norms, debris mitigation, commercial practices, and regional perspectives.

The Summit was hosted by Secure World Foundation and convened diverse stakeholders from around the globe to share ideas and promote actionable strategies for space sustainability.