S5 EP5: ISAM Conference Live: European Perspectives

What will it take for Europe to lead the global ISAM revolution?

In this special live episode of In-Orbit, we’re returning to the ISAM Conference in Belfast for a wide-ranging panel discussion on Europe’s ambitions and progress in in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM).

From pioneering demo missions and robotic assembly to tackling debris and building a circular economy in space, this episode highlights how Europe is taking bold steps in space sustainability. Discover how ESA is leading by example, what barriers industry still faces, and why collaboration, innovation, and risk-taking will be key to staying ahead in the growing global ISAM market.

Guests

• Juan Bevan, Head of Space at GMV
• Irene Huertas Garcia, GNC System Engineer at ESA
• Enrico Cavallini, Head of Space Transportation & In-Orbit Servicing Dept at the Italian Space Agency (ASI)
• Timo Stuffler, Director Business Development at OHB System
• Matthew Cook, Head of ESA Operations at the UK Space Agency

Dallas presents some of television’s most popular factual programmes, his immersive documentaries lift the curtain on our human planet, giving audiences of all ages and backgrounds an exclusive backstage pass to some of the world’s most fascinating stories, ideas and places.

Beyond television, Dallas is an author, speaker, and ambassador for STEM education. He works closely with several major outreach initiatives which help kids across the UK think creatively about technology and innovation. He works internationally with the British Council’s FameLab project, designing and running workshops for early career academics, helping them hone their science communication skills.

Outer-Orbit

How can the space industry unlock the full potential of In-Space Assembly, Servicing, and Manufacturing?

In this episode of Outer Orbit – live from the ISAM Conference 2025 – Gary Cannon, our Space Segment Lead, and Stella Tkatchova, Programme Manager for Space Systems at the European Innovation Council, explore why setting global standards is not just a technical requirement but a commercial necessity for sustainable and scalable space activity.

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