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SUMMARY:Why Policy Matters for Space Science - Scientific Collaboration in
  a Time of Geopolitical Shift - SW Chiu (Space Engineering Research Center
 )
DTSTART:20200218T160000Z
DTEND:20200218T170000Z
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CONTACT:Dr. Manda Banerji
DESCRIPTION:2019 had been a busy year for the space sector. With the celeb
 ration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing\, and China's lunar pro
 gramme on the far side of the moon\, it should have been an incredible tim
 e to push the frontier of space science and collaborations. As we enter 20
 20\, however\,  the technology sector and the International Science and Te
 chnology community found themselves operating in an increasingly testing e
 nvironment for business and scientific collaboration. Astronomers have bee
 n vocally critical of SpaceX's first phase of Starlink project\, noting th
 e potentially detrimental impact of "light pollution" and frequency interf
 erence associated with the introduction of mega satellite constellations. 
 At the same time\, the increasing commercialization of the space industry 
 has brought new challenges to orbital congestion and spectrum governance. 
 While space debris and near earth orbital environment have long constitute
  major concerns in international policy arena\, discussions on "light poll
 ution" and interference with scientific research were but marginalized deb
 ates at international forums. Coupled with deteriorating inter-State rival
 ry manifested through technology trade discord\, recent technology policy 
 developments have cast a sombre shadow over what should have been a golden
  era of scientific advance. \n\nThis seminar seeks to engage the scientifi
 c communities in a dialogue on the interplay between policy and scientific
  pursuits. It will address key opportunities and challenges that the space
  sector faces in recent years\, and explore how the policy landscape can a
 dequately prepare for rapid technological advances and commercialization i
 n the 21st century.
LOCATION:Martin Ryle Meeting Room\, Kavli Institute
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