Abstract The Search for Life Beyond Earth - How It Works, Where It Stands and Why It Matters, explores the science and technology of humanity’s efforts to understand the nature and prevalence of life and intelligence beyond Earth and answer the question “Are we alone in the Universe?” For most of human history this fundamental 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
This is the preliminary webinar #04 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4) Abstract The Civilization Survival Scale is in provides a powerful argument based in evolutionary biology for human expansion into space. It recognizes that the survival of a civilization, as the survival of a species, is dependent on its ability to adapt highly 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
The 14 members alliance known as the Living-in-Space Initiative is calling space enthusiasts from around the world who are interested in the many dimensions of space technology, life-support systems, safety standards, economics, and more to sign up for a Zoom-based free workshop on November 13th. World-leading experts from around the world will present on the 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
This is the preliminary webinar #05 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4) Abstract Author: Dame Commander Dr Susan Jewell MD, DCEG, DOD The next era of human exploration demands a profound rethinking of how health, medicine, and consciousness are sustained beyond Earth. Space pharmacology and medicine have emerged as key disciplines focused on understanding Read More
This is the preliminary webinar #06 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4) Abstract Peace of Cake is a symbolic culinary project called "Cake O'Peace" associated with Guy Pignolet from La Réunion. It evokes the Apollo-Soyouz docking system as a metaphor for peace. Guy Pignolet, a Senior Space Educator involved with the Réunion Island Space Read More
Space Renaissance Italia e Space Renaissance International presentano un programma di Educazione allo Spazio, in 10 lezioni pluritematiche, da Gennaio a Dicembre 2026 ASTRONOMIA - Il nostro sistema solare, corpi celesti, eso-ambienti, risorse e orizzonti di sviluppo SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIA - Navigazione spaziale, habitat spaziali, sistemi di supporto e protezione della vita FILOSOFIA E STORIA Read More
This is the preliminary webinar #07 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4) Abstract The idea of generating solar energy in space and beaming it down to Earth using lasers or microwaves is not new. Isaac Asimov envisioned a large space-based solar power satellite transmitting energy to Earth in his 1941 short story Reason. Later, Read More
December 15th 2025: join the Space Renaissance Special Christmas Party! Our President, Prof. Bernard Foing, the SRI Board, and all of our Members invite the Space Renaissance community to the last Party of 2025! We’ll announce the program of 2026, recall what we have made in 2025, what we have achieved, and what not. The Read More