Welcome to Space Resources Week 2026
04-07 May, 2026
Since its inauguration in 2018, Space Resources Week has evolved into a premier gathering for the space resources community. Hosted annually in Luxembourg, it is organised by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), and the Luxembourg Institute for Science and Technology (LIST)
Join us in Luxembourg for Space Resources Week 2026 – an international gathering of space agencies, industry, researchers, start-ups and policymakers. The next edition will take place from 04–07 May 2026 at Luxexpo The Box, bringing the global space resources community together under one roof for four days of discussions, networking and technology showcases.
In this fifth-anniversary edition of ESRIC, Space Resources Week 2026 will be an opportunity to reflect on how far the field has come, and to look ahead to what we aim to achieve in the coming years. Together, we need to map resources, plan architectures for and with space resources, and develop roadmaps that translate ground-based research into mission-ready technologies. We remain united by a shared vision: towards the sustainable and responsible use of space resources for our future in space and on Earth.
This year, we received a record number of submissions, allowing us to shape a particularly rich and dynamic programme spanning both academic and business tracks.Â
As Space Resources Week 2026 will be an in-person event only and will not be livestreamed, we strongly encourage early registration to secure your place and benefit from the early-bird rate.
Conference time: Monday 04.05, 14:00 - Thursday 07.05 17:30
Location:Â Luxembourg, Luxexpo
By clicking “Register”, you will be redirected to an external registration website hosted by LIST (Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology) at LIST.lu
Join us at Melusina for extra networking dinner
06 May, 2026
We’re hosting a special networking barbecue dinner at Melusina as part of Space Resources Week.
Nestled by the Alzette River, Melusina is known for its lively atmosphere, stylish décor, and great views of Luxembourg City. It’s the perfect spot to connect with other attendees, discuss the latest developments in space resources, and unwind after a full day of conference sessions.
Please note that an additional fee applies for this event.Â
We look forward to seeing you there!
Side event: Luxembourg Space Café #17
05Â May, 2026
Location: Jakob’s House, 9 Rives de Clausen, Luxembourg
Ticket price: 10 euros
Doors open at 18:15.
First presentation starts at 18:30.
What are the next steps toward unlocking lunar resources and enabling sustainable human presence on the Moon?
Join us on May 5th for a special edition of the Luxembourg Space Café, held during Space Resources Week.
Now organised by Orbital Network, a Luxembourg-based non-profit dedicated to science, innovation, and the space sector, the Space Café has been bringing together the national ecosystem since 2017. Each edition combines short, high-value presentations from local space actors with a structured networking session designed to foster concrete collaborations.
This 17th edition, supported by the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) and ESRIC, will feature two space companies developing tangible capabilities for lunar exploration. Speaker names and company details will be announced shortly.
The programme includes a sequence of short presentations followed by a networking session with drinks and finger food, enabling direct exchanges with speakers and participants.
Your ticket includes access to the full event, as well as drinks (beer, wine, or soft drinks) and catering during the networking session.
Capacity is limited and the event is expected to sell out.
Entry is strictly subject to prior registration and proof of ticket.
A waiting list is available once tickets are exhausted.
We're looking forward to seeing you in May!
In the meantime have a look at the ESRIC YouTube Channel and watch the videos from previous editions.Â
Pre-conference event
Space Resources Professional Course
02-03 May, 2026
This 2-day, in person course aims to provide a broad overview of the space resources field, including the current knowledge of available resources in the Solar System; resource identification, collection, extraction, and processing systems under development; economic and technical feasibility studies; legal, policy, and socio-economic issues; as well as space exploration architectures and commercial ventures that may be enabled by utilising extra-terrestrial resources.
The course culminates with teams of participants developing a space resource utilisation plan to identify, extract, and use resources from space
Ticket price: 780 EUR
*The ticket includes admission to the Space Resources Week Conference.
Early Career Symposium
📍University of Luxembourg, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT)
04 May, 2026
The Early Career Space Resources Symposium is designed specifically for PhD students and early-stage postdoctoral researchers.
This free, in-person, half day event provides a supportive forum for young professionals to present their latest research, share emerging technologies, and foster new collaborations.