Dr. Pace spoke about the important role of lunar missions in the context of future exploration of Mars. The panel, titled “Is the Moon a Good Step on the Way to Mars?” took place at the Humans to Mars Summit hosted at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium. The panel begins at 54:20 in the broadcast.
Category: Testimony, Presentations and Panel Appearances
Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund speaks at 5th DLR Industrial Days
Dr. Ehrenfreund, Chair of the German Aerospace Cente (DLR), presented the opening keynote at the 5th DLR Industrial Days, an annual meeting of approximately 100 experts from space agencies, industry, and science to exchange views on the future of European space transport.
Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund Featured in 2017 Space Symposium Panel
Dr. Ehrenfreund, Chair of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), was featured in a panel of eight other leaders of national space programs. Her comments focused on the need for cooperation and were featured in a number of publications, including ViaSatellite, The Gazette, and a Sputnik News piece titled “Russia, Europe, US Should Work Together on Space Exploration – German Agency”.
Dr. Scott Pace Featured as Panelist in Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Breakfast
The session, titled “Shaping Space Acquisitions for the Future Force”, was part of an ongoing series of Space Group Breakfasts. Dr. Pace was joined by moderator Steven Isakowitz, President and Chief Executive Office at Aerospace Corporation, and Maj. Gen. Roger Teague, Director of Space Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions.
Dr. Henry Hertzfeld Featured as Panelist in Space Law at 50: Past, Present and Future
Dr. Hertzfeld discussed “The Outer Space Treaty and Its Impact on Space Law”, which focused on the Outer Space Treaty, its impacts during the last fifty years on space development, and the future of the Treaty in the context of the revitalization of space exploration. The program was hosted by The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Steven M. Schneebaum International Law Society and SAIS International Law and Organizations Program.
Dr. John Logsdon to be Featured in “Fight for Space”
Dr. Logsdon will provide expert commentary in the documentary exploring the past, present, and future state of the U.S. space program. “Fight for Space” will also feature appearances by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Jim Lovell, Story Musgrave, Rick Tumlinson, Robert Zubrin, James Muncy, Marcia B. Smith, Bill Nye, Gene Kranz, and Jeff Greason.
Dr. John Logsdon Delivers Presentation on Upcoming Publication
Dr. John Logsdon provided a progress talk on his next novel, tentatively titled, “Ronald Reagan and the Space Frontier” at the National Air and Space Museum.
Will Collaboration or Competition Propel Humans to Mars and Beyond?
Dr. Pace was featured in a panel titled “Will Collaboration or Competition Propel Humans to Mars and Beyond?” at the offices of New America in Washington, DC.
SPI Hosts Dr. Bleddyn Bowen for Space Warfare Lecture
Dr. Bowen’s remarks, titled The Wrath of Mahan Invite: Space Warfare on the Cosmic Coastline”, explored the modern military forces’ reliance on space systems to provide communications and precision-strike capabilities. Dr. Bowen, a former SPI visiting scholar, is currently a lecturer at teh Defence Studies Department, King’s College London, which is based at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, UK Defence Academy.
Dr. Henry Hertzfeld Delivers Keynote at 2016 International Law Review Symposium
Dr. Hertzfeld’s presentation titled, “Up, Up, and Away: Space Law and Upcoming Uses of Outer Space” was delivered at Michigan State University College of Law’s 2016 International Law Review Symposium.
