The inaugural Space Summit 2026 concluded at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, successfully convening over 1,500 attendees and 300 organisations to address the growing interdependence of the global space ecosystem.
The two-day event, themed “New Frontiers: Shaping a Responsible and Inclusive Space Future”, featured representatives from 20 international space agencies and more than 60 speakers who discussed critical issues such as orbital safety, satellite infrastructure, and climate resilience.
Organised by Experia in partnership with the Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn), the summit served as a neutral platform for aligning policy, technology, and talent across the aviation, aerospace, and space sectors.
A landmark development from the summit was the announcement by Tan See Leng, minister for manpower and minister-in-charge of energy and science & technology at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, regarding the upcoming establishment of the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS).
Scheduled to launch on April 1, 2026, under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the NSAS will spearhead Singapore’s efforts to capture a share of the global space economy, which is projected to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2035. The agency is set to assume the current functions of OSTIn while adding new mandates to develop national space capabilities and draft pro-innovation regulations.
Ngiam Le Na, formerly deputy CEO at DSO National Laboratories, was named chief executive (designate) of the NSAS during the event. Her appointment follows her extensive experience in delivering technological solutions for Singapore, including the acquisition and development of Earth Observation satellites.
The summit closed with a focus on regional development in South-east Asia and the long-term sustainability of the in-space economy, reinforcing Singapore’s role as a key node for the global space community.
