The International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST) marks a transformative milestone in Pakistan's journey through space science and technology. As the largest space event in the country, ICAST unites the legacies of IST’s International Conference on Aerospace Science and Engineering (ICASE) and SUPARCO’s International Conference on Space (ICS) into a biennial global forum of unparalleled excellence. ICAST bringing together visionaries, global thought leaders, pioneering researchers, and industry trailblazers, aspires to redefine the future of space science by fostering collaboration, presenting transformative research, and exploring interdisciplinary space applications with the potential to reshape our collective future.