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The 9th KGK Space Resources Conference – Interdisciplinary Frontiers in Space Resource Utilization will take place on 3–4 September 2026 in Kraków, Poland.
The event will be held primarily on-site, with selected contributions available online on demand.

• Conference website
• Call for Abstracts
• Register for the Conference

About the Conference

As space exploration enters a new and dynamic phase, rapid technological progress across many disciplines is reshaping how humanity approaches the exploration and utilization of space resources. Addressing these challenges requires close cooperation between diverse scientific and engineering communities.

The Space Resources Conference provides an open and interdisciplinary forum for discussing state-of-the-art technologies, emerging concepts, and key challenges related to space exploration and the responsible use of extraterrestrial resources. A central goal of the conference is to promote sustainable approaches that support both the future of space activities and the protection of Earth’s environment.

The 2026 edition places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together experts from engineering, planetary science, robotics, materials science, economics, and related fields. Participants will explore innovative pathways for space resource utilization, in-space manufacturing, and the development of future off-Earth infrastructure.

Building on the success of previous editions, the conference will once again host an international community of researchers, practitioners, and industry representatives. The program includes plenary and invited lectures, technical sessions, poster presentations, panel discussions, and industry-focused contributions. A range of social and cultural events will further support networking and knowledge exchange among participants.

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Topics

• Habitats, Bioastronautics & Life Support Systems, Chairperson: Agata Kołodziejczyk
• Space Law & Management, Chairperson: Katarzyna Malinowska
• Propulsion Systems for VLEO/LEO Missions, Chairperson: Mateusz Olek
• Entrepreneurship and Innovations in the Space Industr, Chairperson: Justyna Topolska
• Space and Society Book Series - Workshop for prospective Authors. Chairperson: Joanna Pyrkosz-Pacyna, Marcin Zwierżdżyński, Katarzyna Cieślak
• Space Resources, Chairperson: Jakub Ciążela
• Deep Space Exploration, Chairperson: Olga Sergijenko
• Space Structures and Materials Design and Operation, Chairperson: Waldemar Pichór
• Student Session (3-minute presentation + poster), Chairperson: Piotr Kulinowski, Jury Member: Anna Krukiewicz-Gacek
• Space Robotics, Chairperson: Karol Seweryn
• Remote Sensing and Earth Observation, Chairperson: Michał Lupa
• Space Biology, Health, and Astrobiology, Chairperson: Agata Rudolf
• Cybersecurity in Space, Chairperson: Magdalena Ostasz
• Planetary Missions – Exploration and Exploitation,Chairperson: Tadeusz Uhl
• Dual-Use in Space: From Risk to Resilience for Global Safet, Chairperson: Izabela Albrycht
• Space Design Standards, Chairperson: Dagmara Stasiowska
• Sensors for Space Applications, Chairperson: Krzysztof Grabowski
• Space Technologies, Chairperson: Czesław Kapusta
• Artificial Intelligence for Onboard, Autonomous and Resource-Efficient Space Systems and Robotics, Chairperson: Leszek Siwik

Deadlines: 

• Abstract Submission Deadline – 1st July 2026 
• Abstracts acceptance – 15th July 2026 
• Early fee registration deadline – 31th July 2026 
• Regular fee registration deadline – 20th August 2026 
• Late fee registration – from 21th August 
• Camera ready (min. 6 page paper) – November 2026