Discussions in 2025 framing 2026

Ruth Stilwell, Kevin O’Connell, Ignacio Cires, and Stewart Bain discuss Space Domain Awareness​

Day 1 | What topic related to Space Domain Awareness keeps you up at night?​
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As the orbital environment becomes more congested and contested, the challenges facing SDA are evolving faster than ever. We asked the Executive director at aerospace policy solutions, Ruth Stilwell, to reflect on the issue in her mind that demand the most attention—and the most urgency.​

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Day 2 | How do you see the space economy evolving over the next five years?​

From commercialization and regulation of the space sector, the next phase of the space economy will redefine how we operate in orbit. We asked the CEO of Space Economy Rising, Kevin O’Connell, to share his outlook on what lies ahead.​

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Day 3 | What is top of mind as we look toward 2026?​

With technological acceleration and growing geopolitical and commercial complexity, priorities are shifting. We asked experts Kevin (CEO at Space Economy Rising) and Ruth (Executive Director at Aerospace Policy Solutions) what will matter most in the year ahead.​

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Day 4 | Why is 24/7 continuous monitoring essential for space safety?​

In an environment where seconds can matter, continuous monitoring is no longer optional. We asked industry expert Ignacio, Director of Business development at NorthStar, to explain why persistent, real-time awareness is critical to protecting space assets and ensuring mission success.​

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Day 5 | What are the biggest roadblocks to making space sustainable for all?​

Long-term sustainability requires more than awareness—it requires coordination, accountability, and action. We asked industry leaders Stewart Bain (CEO of NorthStar), Kevin (CEO at Space Economy Rising) and Ruth (Executive Director at Aerospace Policy Solutions) to identify the most significant barriers standing in the way of a safer, more sustainable orbital future.​

Table of Contents:

• Day 1-5 Compilation | Important Discussion 2025 Framing 2026 (4:59)
  
• Clip 1 – Day 1 | What topic related to Space Domain Awareness keeps you up at night? (0:49) (Top of page)
• Clip 2 – Day 2 | The necessity of establishing a Space Council in Canada. (0:21)
• Clip 3 – Day 3 | What is top of mind as we look toward 2026?​ (0:24)
• Clip 4 – Day 4 |  Why is 24/7 continuous monitoring essential for space safety?​ (0:46)
• Clip 5 – Day 5 |  What are the biggest roadblocks to making space sustainable for all? (2:14)

Day 1-5 Compilation | Important Discussion 2025 Framing 2026 (4:59)

Day 1 | What topic related to Space Domain Awareness keeps you up at night? (0:49)

Clip 2 – Day 2 | The necessity of establishing a Space Council in Canada. (0:21)

Clip 3 – Day 3 | What is top of mind as we look toward 2026?​ (0:24)

Clip 4 – Day 4 |  Why is 24/7 continuous monitoring essential for space safety?​ (0:46)

Clip 5 – Day 5 |  What are the biggest roadblocks to making space sustainable for all? (2:14)