The World Space Sustainability Association (WSSA) convened its latest leadership dialogue and membership meeting in Dubai, reinforcing the Association’s mission to accelerate global collaboration on space sustainability.
The gathering brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders from across the international space ecosystem, including Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), elseco, Bahrain Space Agency, G2Sky Group, Kayhan Space, MEA-COMM, Marlan Space, Leolabs, Kratos Space, Slingshot Aerospace, and AzurX, along with supporting bodies and observers including Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), SAMENA Council, and the U.S. Embassy’s Space Affairs Office.
The diverse participation reflected the WSSA’s expanding role as a unifying platform for governmental, commercial, cross-industry, academic, and digital communications actors working to advance practical, cooperative solutions that ensure a safer and more sustainable orbital environment.
During the opening of the stakeholders’ dialogue session, the WSSA Board Advisor, Bocar BA, who also serves as CEO of the SAMENA Telecommunications Council, welcomed new members and reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to responsible practices, cross-sector collaboration, and innovation in support of the long-term sustainability and safe use of outer space. He acknowledged the critical contributions of the WSSA’s Founding Members since its launch at the World Government Summit 2022 (WGS 2022).
Hosting the meeting, Adnan Al Rais, Assistant Director General of the Space Operations and Exploration Sector, MBRSC, emphasized the WSSA’s growing role as a multi-stakeholder, non-profit platform advancing shared priorities among spacefaring nations and diverse industry players. Participants echoed this message, highlighting increasing member engagement and the value of sustained cooperation.
During the meeting, members reviewed the WSSA’s guiding materials, reaffirming the shared purpose, values, and strategic priorities shaping the Association’s next phase of coordinated action. The session ensured alignment across all participating stakeholders as the WSSA continues to expand its global initiatives.
Bocar also introduced the WSSA’s newly established Working Groups, each designed to address critical dimensions of global space sustainability. The discussion covered Space Traffic Management, Space Traffic Coordination, Space Situational Awareness, and Space Debris Removal. Members offered insights on regulatory alignment, data interoperability, tracking accuracy, end-of-life standards, and long-term debris mitigation. Several organizations expressed readiness to take on leadership roles within these groups to support coordination and debris-related initiatives.
Throughout the dialogue, the participants emphasized the importance of aligning the WSSA’s efforts with global discussions and emerging international standards, while maintaining steady engagement with governmental entities, and cross-industry and cross-sector stakeholders.
“We should feel encouraged by the fact that this meeting marks an important milestone in the WSSA’s ongoing effort to foster collaboration across the space ecosystem. The need for responsible space practices has never been more urgent, and it is a pleasure to see ecosystem partners and key stakeholders tackling pressing challenges in outer space’s sustainability”, remarked Bocar.
The discussions at the space stakeholders’ meeting have set the stage for critical next steps that will drive meaningful progress in space sustainability, and has successfully given way to tackle new mission areas, to help unite the global space community. By bringing together a diverse community of stakeholders, the WSSA is fostering the collaboration needed to ensure that space remains a safe, accessible, and sustainable resource for future generations.
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Source: WSSA Press Release
