SGC Working Groups

As part of SGC 2025, delegates will work in groups to brainstorm solutions to pressing problems. 

Guidelines for Discussion:

  • Each group will have Subject Matter Experts from each sponsoring organisation, one SGAC moderator, and two Delegate Rapporteurs, who will record the discussion points.
  • All delegates are expected to participate in the discussion. Be respectful of others’ desire to speak, especially with the tight time limit of discussions, and limit each comment to no more than one minute.

Enjoy, and be bold in your vision of the role and potential of space!

WG 1 – NASA Exploration

Delegates will use NASA’s Moon to Mars Objectives in an engaging architecture-planning simulation that mirrors NASA’s Architecture Concept Review process. Working across science, engineering, and policy lenses, teams will balance technical requirements, mission goals, hardware elements, and risk to produce clear, actionable recommendations for the exploration architecture and the next generation of space leaders.

WG 2 – ESA – Securing the Future of Space: Creating a safe orbital environment with united Space Traffic Management

Delegates will stress-test Space Traffic Management (STM) in an interactive coordination exercise grounded in ESA’s Zero Debris vision. Working across technical and policy tracks—with an industry partner—teams will reconcile data-sharing, conjunction response, and regulatory incentives to produce clear, actionable recommendations for a safer, sustainable orbital environment.

WG 3 – SIAA – Australian Industry – Australia and Indo-Pacific Space Partnerships

Delegates will co-design an Indo-Pacific pilot for space-enabled connectivity and maritime services in an interactive scenario that mirrors real government–industry coordination. Working across technical, policy, and business lenses, teams will balance spectrum and data-sovereignty constraints, hybrid architectures (e.g., LEO/GEO/HAPS/coastal 4G–5G), and end-user needs (SAR, fisheries, ports) to produce concise, actionable recommendations and a roadmap for Australian-led partnerships in the region.

WG 4 – Amazon Kuiper – Space-based connectivity for sustainability on Earth

Delegates will use an Amazon-style PRFAQ planning exercise to design space-enabled connectivity pilots that advance sustainability—from disaster communications to remote health—grounded in Kuiper’s LEO broadband mission. Working across technical, policy, and business lenses, teams will balance spectrum and affordability constraints, terminal/antenna choices, and latency/coverage trade-offs to produce clear, actionable recommendations and deployment roadmaps for equitable access.

WG 5 – Crazy Might Work – Accreditation in the 4-Dimensional System to Create High-Performing Teams used by NASA

This working group will work towards accreditation in the NASA 4-D system developed by Director of Astrophysics, Charlie Pellerin, to create cohesive, high-performing teams for critical missions under extreme conditions. The accelerated 6-hour format designed by Crazy Might Work compresses the 16-hour program into a series of simulations and exercises based on the current space program, preparing you to submit your final assignment and gain digital certification. Starting with Astronaut Selection and ending with Return to Earth, this is an immersive experience that you will never forget.