Join leading experts to examine major issues in space policy, including space traffic management and integration, Earth observation and data management, and logistical infrastructures. Tory Bruno, President and CEO of United Launch Alliance and member of the ASCEND Guiding Coalition, will also lead a conversation on education and workforce development, and you will hear from cutting edge University programs that are striving to produce the next generation of space leaders. This event will also feature opportunities to participate in real time training and certification courses.
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ASCENDxSummit: Space Science and Technology
Registration is FREE.
Find out what’s driving the scientific discoveries that are propelling the space economy.
Enjoy a half-day interdisciplinary event featuring keynote presentations, panels, and workshops that can help you stay up to date on trends and technology, and form partnerships that will advance space commerce, exploration, and discovery.
ASCEND event registrants will be automatically registered for this ASCENDxSummit. If you haven’t joined ASCEND yet but want to attend the ASCENDxSummit, you can register for free.
Space Policy Pod: Episode 7 (Tommaso Sgobba, International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety)
This podcast discussion features Tommaso Sgobba, Executive Director and Board Secretary of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS). Until 2013, Mr. Sgobba was head of the Independent Safety Office at the European Space Agency (ESA), including human-rated systems, spacecraft re-entries, space debris, use of nuclear power sources, and planetary protection. He joined the ESA in 1989, after 13 years in the aeronautical industry.
Mr. Sgobba holds an M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin (Italy). He has published several books, articles, and papers on space safety. Additionally, he received the NASA recognition for outstanding contribution to the International Space Station in 2004, and the NASA Space Flight Awareness Award in 2007.
Economically Viable Lunar Settlement (ASCENDxCo-Lab)
This event is part of the ASCENDxSeries, a collection of online events powered by AIAA and ASCEND—the new, global platform for innovation that’s accelerating space commerce and new discoveries.
On 2 April 2020, NASA released the “Plan for Sustained Lunar Exploration and Development,” in response to direction from the National Space Council. As humanity works to develop a “vibrant Earth-Moon future,” we must think not only about role of space agencies and the technologies required, but also about the economic conditions needed to sustain humanity in space. This virtual collaborative working session will collect expert feedback to identify both the technology and information gaps and the economic conditions needed to support long term settlement of the moon and Mars.Working Group.
Space Policy Pod: Episode 6 (Shawn Barnes, U.S. Air Force)
This podcast discussion features Shawn Barnes, a member of the Senior Executive Service, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration. Mr. Barnes is responsible for carrying out Air Force space missions and integrating space policy, guidance, coordination and synchronization of space-related activities, and issue resolution for the Department of the Air Force.
Space Policy Pod: Episode 5 (Bhavya Lal, Science and Technology Policy Institute)
This podcast features an engaging discussion with IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute expert Dr. Bhavya Lal. Dr. Lal leads strategy, technology assessment, and policy studies and analyses at the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Space Council, and federal space-oriented organizations including NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community. Bhavya has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Her work is routinely covered by technical and mainstream press outlets including Space News, The Economist, Science, Chronicle of Higher Education, and National Geographic, among others.
Bhavya holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a second M.S. from MIT’s Technology and Policy Program, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration from George Washington University.
Space Policy Pod: Episode 4 (JP Parker, Office of the Director of National Intelligence)
This podcast takes an inside look at the intelligence community space enterprise with senior executive John Paul (JP) Parker. Mr. Parker is a Senior National Intelligence Service officer serving as Intelligence Community Space Executive, a newly formed office designed to increase collaboration, integration and innovation throughout the IC space enterprise. Previously, Mr. Parker was Special Advisor to the Vice President for Space, Cyber, Intelligence, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Science and Technology. Mr. Parker represented the Vice President on all national security space matters, and was instrumental in reestablishing the National Space Council and drafting the National Strategy for Space.
Live Panel Discussion: Staking Your Claim to the Trillion-Dollar Space Economy (Free Webinar)
Visions of a trillion-dollar space economy are driving planning and investment. Register for the webinar to join Carissa Bryce Christensen and Christian Davenport to analyze the burgeoning trillion-dollar space economy.
After the panel discussion, participate in one of the following interactive workshops:
- Commercial LEO
- Lunar Economy
- Satellite and Services
- Space Exploration and Longshots
This panel discussion is part of a new series of online events powered by ASCEND—the new, global platform for innovation that’s accelerating space commerce and new discoveries.
Building Our Off-World Future (On-demand Webinar)
On 29 May 2020, an ethicist, an astronaut, an engineer, and a business leader convened for a spirited discussion about the return to human spaceflight and how close we are to building a sustainable civilization beyond Earth. This session covers:
- How to cope with inherent human challenges – both physiological and psychological – to living and working off-Earth.
- Technical and design solutions needed to expand off of planet Earth to other worlds.
- Our ethical responsibility as this journey unfolds, and how we ensure we meet it.
This panel discussion is part of a new series of online events powered by ASCEND. In future sessions like this, ASCEND will give you the chance to:
- See the impact of new research across government, civil, and commercial
- Hear how domestic and foreign policies are affecting the space economy
- Build new partnerships that can help you achieve your business goals
Space Policy Pod: Episode 3 (Advancing Space & National Security: A Discussion with Department of Defense’s Stephen L. Kitay)
This episode features an in-depth discussion on space and national security with Stephen L. Kitay, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. Kitay, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is responsible for establishing policy and guidance to assure U.S. and allied warfighters the benefits of space capabilities and to help guide the Department’s strategy for addressing space-related issues. He also leads Departmental activities in international space cooperation.