Abstract Since the launch of Sputnik in Oct 1957, the nations (and companies) of Earth have continually added to the collection of artificial satellites and other space vehicles in Earth orbit. In orbit now are communications, navigation, weather, Earth observation and science satellites as well as human occupied space stations. These human made space objects Read More
Abstract Heritage is an evolving resource that supports identity, memory and sense of place and has a crucial role in achieving sustainable development. Humanity has a common responsibility to the past – to protect it so that we may move forward to the future in unity. Unfortunately, historic sites, our heritage, in outer space – Read More
Rocket City-native Chris Wade is a scifi / fantasy artist who describes his art as “ethereal with a whimsical and dark surreal style,” often pulling inspiration from the world he experiences in dreams. His work explores ethereal internal landscapes featuring abandoned Space Age machinery presented in a dystopian, yet dreamy aesthetic, with the goal of Read More
“Only by expanding the domain of life into space can we fulfill the 17 SDGs on Earth in the long term. Therefore, the Space Renaissance International and the National Space Society, in partnership with many other space organizations, urge UN COPUOS State Parties to develop and introduce a resolution for a Space 18th Sustainable Development Read More
Abstract The ARTEMIS programme will open a new era of space exploration and a beginning of a sustainable presence and exploration of the lunar surface. The Moon is not ‘a’ steppingstone towards Mars, it is ‘the’ steppingstone. The target of these missions is the lunar South Pole due to strategic resources that will be needed Read More
Called one of the world’s top space “visionaries” and most influential people in the space field, Rick helped coin the term "NewSpace," and is credited with helping birth the new commercial space industry highlighted by Musk, Bezos and Branson. A leading writer, speaker, and six-time Congressional witness, Rick helped start the first mission to find water Read More
Abstract - AGOS Living in space in a zero- or low-gravity environment like the Moon or Mars causes danger to human health, such as bone demineralization or muscle atrophy. In the long run space habitats need gravity simulation by rotating around their main axis. The AGOS (Artificial Gravity Orbital Station) project was designed as a Read More
Abstract Join us on November 6th at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for a one-hour presentation on large scale life support systems. Explore the current state of space technologies and their potential applications, both in space and here on Earth. Discover how these innovations are shaping the decades to come of human space exploration, from lunar Read More
Abstract Danielle Futselaar presents her new book. An adventure discovering what the secret places of the universe might look like. The universe is infinitely vast, dangerous, and super secretive. Travel with Jesse, who is a space travel tester and he makes sure you don't accidentally land in an asteroid field or black hole, or land on a Read More
Abstract What is the relationship between life in heaven and life in outer space? Galileo famously quipped “The intention of the Holy Ghost is to teach us how one goes to heaven – not how heaven goes.” Jesus Ascension was not the same as the ascent of a rocket. Lucas Mix will talk about the Read More
December 18th 2023: join the Space Renaissance Spaceal Christmas Special meeting! Our president Prof. Bernard Foing, the SRI Board and all of our Members invite everybody the Space Renaissance people to the last Party of 2023! We’ll announce the program of 2024 and remind what we have made in 2023, what we have achieved and Read More
Abstract It is a common opinion that space exploration is a matter that exclusively involves science and technology. Certainly the exploits of Gagarin or Apollo 11, the missions of the Shuttle, Mir or the ISS, to mention only the milestones of these first 50 years, were made possible by an amazing leap forward in mathematics, Read More
