Scaling ISAM from Vision to Reality - IAC 2026 Special Session

Organizer Astroscale, in collaboration with the IAF Space Economy Committee Facilitator Victoria Carter-Cortez, Astroscale / IAF Space Economy Committee Speakers Holger Krag, Head of the Space Safety Programme Office, ESA Charity Weeden, Principal, Lquinox Global Dr Jason Forshaw, Director of Product & Business Development at Astroscale UK Join Astroscale and the IAF Space Economy Committee at IAC 2026 for an interactive Special Session exploring what it will take to make In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) a foundational capability of the future space economy. As launch costs fall and orbital activity grows, the ability to maintain, upgrade and build assets in orbit is becoming increasingly relevant. Realising this potential will require progress across technical, commercial and regulatory areas. Building on the opening discussion, participants will move into , expert-led breakout groups, to explore some of the key challenges and opportunities on the path towards scalable ISAM services. The discussion will be driven by the room, bringing together participants’ perspectives, questions and ideas to identify shared priorities and practical actions for a sustainable, resilient and secure orbital economy. Whether you work in engineering, policy, business, research, or are simply interested in the future of the space economy, come ready to contribute to the conversation. And yes, there will also be some Astroscale goodies to take away!