This is the preliminary webinar #01 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4) Abstract In the 1970s, Gerard O’Neill developed plans for large space habitats. One that could house 10,000 people was a level of design known as “Island One”. This would be different from anything launched previously, as it would rotate to produce simulated Read More
Abstract Bill Diamond, current President and CEO of the SETI Institute, will drive us inside the search for life beyond Earth, not only the founding concepts, current status and perspectives of the search, but the organizational aspects too. A more detailed abstract will be added soon. A short bio Bill Diamond is a Silicon Valley Read More
This is the preliminary webinar #02 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4) Abstract The utilization of the natural resources of our Moon and the Near Earth Asteroids for the benefit of mankind will need industrial plants in space. The favourite locations for an initial space factory are the Lagrange Points of the Earth-Moon system. Read More
This is the preliminary webinar #03 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4) Abstract The sun is the source of life on Earth and it supplies Earth with thousands of times the amount of Energy we use. Yet Solar wind and radiation and especially Coronal Mass Ejections that could if were to be as powerful Read More
Abstract The International space station program is a humanity's achievement from many different perspectives. 15 nations are united together to design, construct and operate the in-orbit technical and scientific facility with permanent human presence for 25 years (38 years taking into account previous orbital station - MIR). Now we're at the stage when we're aiming Read More
Abstract The terraforming process entails thickening the Martian atmosphere and allowing water to exist on the surface in liquid form. Greater sunlight absorption is the key. Heating the planet via orbital mirrors will reduce the planet’s albedo and in turn release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere creating a green-house effect. Over time, a human friendly Read More