Abstract

We are in a golden age of space related activities. Not only do we heavily rely on space borne technologies but we are living in one of the most exciting times for space engineering and exploration. With the Rosetta mission and the Curiosity mission deemed a great success, there is more interest than ever in space engineering and exploration. In this lecture we bring together three experts from different avenues in the space arena to discuss their views on what policy considerations are needed for the continual advancement of space activity in the next century.

Confirmed speakers (full bios here):

Dr Franco Ongaro – Director of Technical and Quality Management (D/TEC), and Head of ESTEC at the European Space Agency (ESA) Dr Alice Bunn – Director of Policy, UK Space Agency Richard Peckham – UK Strategy and Business Development Director, Airbus Defence and Space Ltd

Following short talks from the invited speakers there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and we invite all attendees to join us for an informal drinks reception after the seminar.

For those with particular interest in a relevant area, there will an opportunity to attend the post-seminar dinner with the speakers and CUSPE committee members. If you wish to apply, you will be prompted in the registration form to submit a short paragraph (max. 200 words) describing your interest in Policy considerations for the continual advancement of space activity in the XXI century in relation to topic-relevant research and policy development and to include a question that you would like to ask the panel. Successful applicants will be notified during the week prior to the event.

This event is sponsored by the European Space Agency.

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