Plan for Establishing an Early Warning Satellite for Korea

When
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
10:00am – 12:00pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Suite 403
Washington, DC 20052

Led by Captain HyeJin An

As North Korea’s missile program continues to develop, national security concerns in the Republic of Korea have led to investigations into the feasibility of a satellite-based component to the Korean early warning system. Captain An will discuss the results of her investigation into this option and alternatives, in light of the unique circumstances of the Korean Peninsula.

Formulating a Space Policy: The Malaysian Approach

When
Friday, February 12, 2016
11:30am – 2:00pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Suite 403
Washington, DC 20052

Presented by Dr. Mazlan Othman

More than ten years after the formulation process was formally initiated, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia will submit the final draft of the National Space Policy to the Cabinet for approval in July 2016. Visiting Scholar and Former Director of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Dr. Mazlan Othman will explain the rationalization of the policy and process flows, as well as reflect on Malaysia’s standing today in the global space enterprise and the country’s strategy with respect to international collaboration.