16 – 19 April
Bengaluru, India
The Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) serves as a global governmental forum dedicated to coordinating efforts concerning both human-made and natural debris in space. Its core objectives include fostering the exchange of information on space debris research among member space agencies, facilitating collaborative opportunities in this field, reviewing the advancement of ongoing cooperative initiatives, and pinpointing potential strategies for debris mitigation. During the 2024 meeting, S Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Honorary Ambassador of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), emphasized ISRO's clear agenda for space exploration and utilization. Additionally, IAF Vice President on Relations with International Organizations Anil Kumar pledged to host and present the next Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) in India, reinforcing the commitment to advancing international collaboration in space exploration efforts.
Event Link: https://iadc-home.org/what_iadc
