The line between civil and military space assets is increasingly blurred. This discussion highlights the opportunities and risks of leveraging dual-use technologies for defense in an era of contested space.
Making the most of dual-use technology
Date: May 26, 2026Time: 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Debra Werner
Correspondent
SpaceNewsDebra Werner, Correspondent, SpaceNews
Brigadier General Roberto Vittori
AstronautBrigadier General Roberto Vittori, Astronaut
Kees Buijsrogge
Director Space
TNOKees Buijsrogge, Director Space, TNO
Celia Pelaz
Chief Operating Officer
Spire Global, Inc. Celia Pelaz, Chief Operating Officer, Spire Global, Inc. 
Chiara Pertosa
CEO
SITAELChiara Pertosa, CEO, SITAEL
Col. Marcin Mazur
Vice President
Polish Space AgencyCol. Marcin Mazur, Vice President, Polish Space Agency