Clean Space Days 2026

Europe/Amsterdam
Description

Clean Space Days 2026: Pioneering Sustainable Space Solutions

 

We, ESA’s Clean Space team, are proud to invite you to join the 2026 Clean Space Days, which will take place from June 29th to July 3rd at ESTEC, in The Netherlands. This event is a must-attend gathering for all space professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to the sustainability of space mission. 

 

This five-day event will focus on the advancements in the fields of eco-design, zero debris and in-orbit servicing. Alongside inspiring presentations, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow space enthusiasts and dive into a range of engaging workshops.

Call for Abstracts 

We invite you to submit abstracts on the following topics: 

 

Eco Design:

  • Simplified LCA
  • Methodology and Tools
  • Greener Technologies
  • Environmental Impacts of Launch and Reentry (Marine and Atmospheric impact)

 

Zero Debris:

  • Zero Debris Platforms

  • Space Debris Mitigation requirements compliance & evolution

  • Design for Demise

  • Design for Removal

  • Design for Robustness

  • Dark and Quiet Skies

  • Deorbiting & Passivation Technologies 

  • Collision Risk Management

  • Enhanced health monitoring & reliability

 

In-Space Servicing, Assembling and Manufacturing:

  • European Strategy and ISAM coordination
  • Space Safety Missions Preparation
  • Space Safety Missions Implementation
  • In-Space Logistic Missions Support
  • Technologies for Robotics, GNC and Interfaces
  •  Legal Aspects
  • Future Use Cases and Market investigation

 

Submit your abstract for the CSD 2026 here.

 

If your abstract is selected, you will be invited to give a presentation during the clean space days 2026 (no paper needed). 

 

Please note the following deadlines:

 

  • 15 April 2026: Abstract submission deadline 
  • May 2026: Announcement of the abstracts selected
  • 15 May 2026: Event Registration closed
  • 29 May 2026: Event Registration confirmed
  • 29 - 3 June/ July 2026: Presentations at CSD 2026 

Side-events

 
  • Clean Space Networking Dinner 
    Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
    Location: ESTEC Restaurant 
    Details: Connect with peers, forge new partnerships, and discuss the day's insights in a relaxed atmosphere. 
  • Poster Session & Networking Event 
    Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026 
    Location: ESTEC 
    Details: Explore cutting-edge research and projects at our poster session. This interactive event is the perfect place to exchange ideas and spark collaborations over light refreshments.

Registration

 

Participation is free of charge. However, registration is required. If you wish to attend the event, please register here. 

 

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the global effort for sustainable space activities. Register now for the Clean Space Days 2026 and join us at ESTEC for this exciting event! 

Registration
Register to the Clean Space Days 2026
    • General: Welcome
    • 15:30
      Coffee Break
    • Eco-Design: Introduction to Ecodesign
    • ISAM: European Strategy and Coordination
    • Zero Debris: Enhanced health monitoring & reliability
    • Eco-Design: ESA Ecodesign Policy Implementation Working Instructions
    • ISAM: Space Safety Mission Preparation
    • Zero Debris: Zero Debris Platform activities
    • 11:00
      Coffee Break
    • Eco-Design: LCA Methodology
    • ISAM: Space Safety Mission Preparation
    • Zero Debris: Zero Debris Platform activities
    • 13:00
      LUNCH
    • Eco-Design: LCA & Ecodesign Tools
    • ISAM: Space Safety Mission Implementation
    • Zero Debris: Design for Demise
    • 15:30
      coffee break
    • Eco-Design: LCA in technologies
    • ISAM: In-Space Logistic Mission Support
    • Zero Debris: Design for Demise
    • Eco-Design: LCA in projects - Results
    • ISAM: Technologies for Robotics, GNC and Interfaces
    • Zero Debris: Dark and Quiet Skies
    • Zero Debris: Deorbit & passivation devices
    • 11:00
      Coffee Break
    • Eco-Design: LCA in projects - Panel
    • ISAM: Technologies for Robotics, GNC and Interfaces
    • Zero Debris: Dark and quiet Skies Workshop
    • Zero Debris: Deorbit & passivation devices
    • 13:00
      LUNCH
    • Eco-Design: Environmental Impacts of Launch and Reentry (Marine and Atmospheric impact)
    • ISAM: Workshop - GNC and Robotics Technology Needs for ISAM
    • Zero Debris: Design for Removal
    • 15:30
      Coffee Break
    • Eco-Design: Simplifies LCA
    • ISAM: Workshop - ISAM Legal Aspects
    • Zero Debris: Design for Robustness to Hypervelocity Impact
    • Eco-Design: Programatic aspects
    • ISAM: Workshop on ISAM use cases
    • Zero Debris: Collision Risk management
    • 11:00
      Coffee Break
    • Eco-Design: Open Forum: EcoDesign What comes next?
    • ISAM: Workshop on ISAM use cases
    • Zero Debris: Space Debris Mitigation requirements compliance & evolution
    • 13:00
      LUNCH
    • General: Clean Space Days 2026: Wrap Up
    • Eco-Design: Climate Fresco
    • General: B2B Networking
    • ISAM: Workshop on ISAM use cases
    • Zero Debris: Technical Forum Workshop (Hybrid event)
    • 11:00
      Coffee Break
    • ISAM: Workshop on ISAM use cases
    • Zero Debris: Technical Forum Workshop (Hybrid event)