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Mission overview
Welcome to the SPACE Futures Forum
The SPACE Futures Forum is the flagship thought leadership programme of SPACE UNGANA 2026, bringing together leading scientists, engineers, astronauts, policymakers, entrepreneurs, educators, students, and innovators from around the world to explore humanity's future beyond Earth.
Over three inspiring days, participants will examine the technologies, partnerships, policies, and human values shaping the next era of space exploration—from the return to the Moon and the emerging cislunar economy to artificial intelligence, space sustainability, and opportunities for Africa and other emerging space nations.
Whether you are a student, researcher, entrepreneur, educator, policymaker, or space enthusiast, the Forum offers a unique opportunity to learn from global experts and become part of an international Community of Practice dedicated to Space for All Humanity.
Why You Should Join
Be among the first to experience SPACE UNGANA 2026.
✔ Official Global Launch
✔ International Moon Day Celebration
✔ Global Partner Roll Call
✔ World Premiere of the SPACE UNGANA 2026 Video
✔ Launch of the 2026 Mission Calendar
✔ New Calls for Participation
✔ Meet the Global Community
Programme Highlights
Three Days. Three Missions.
DAY ONE
Celebrating the global movement behind International Moon Day and humanity's shared future beyond Earth.
Feature Presentation
The Making of International Moon Day
Discover the story behind the international movement that inspired this global celebration.
Global Partner Roll Call
Meet organizations and representatives from around the world joining SPACE UNGANA 2026.
Mission Calendar Launch
Preview the month-long programme featuring the SPACE Futures Forum, African Parliament of the Future, Design Dojos, FutureSpace Leadership Day, LUNARYA Virtual Analog Mission, MoonTales, STARTUP SPACE, and the Grand Finale.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, 18 July
Time (EDT) Activity
7:00 AM Mission Control Opens & Welcome
7:15 AM International Moon Day Secretariat
7:25 AM SPACE UNGANA 2026 Overview
7:35 AM The Making of International Moon Day
7:50 AM Global Partner Roll Call
8:15 AM Launch of the 2026 Mission Calendar
8:30 AM Global Calls & Opportunities
8:50 AM Join the Community of Practice & Closing
Global Time Zones
City Time
🇺🇸 Washington, DC 7:00–9:00 AM EDT
🇬🇠Accra 11:00 AM–1:00 PM GMT
🇰🇪 Nairobi 2:00–4:00 PM EAT
🇮🇳 Delhi 4:30–6:30 PM IST
🇯🇵 Tokyo 8:00–10:00 PM JST
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Join the Mission
SPACE UNGANA is more than an event—it is a global movement and Community of Practice dedicated to ensuring that the future of space is peaceful, sustainable, inclusive, and accessible to all humanity.
Join us as we launch a month of dialogue, innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.
Most conferences end. This one launches things.
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