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SUMMARY:SRIC4 #04: "The Civilization Survival Scale and Space Settlement"
DESCRIPTION:This is the preliminary webinar #04 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4)\nAbstract\nThe 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 diverse and changing habits. Unlike the very popular Kardashev Scale\, which is built around ever greater energy consumption\, the Civilization Survival Scale is based firmly on the principles of evolutionary biology. It recognizes that the survival of human civilization lies in replacing the brute force approach of the Kardashev Scale with a scientific approach  based on acquiring the technology and knowledge to adapt to diverse habitats. The technology we develop to build communities in diverse habitats throughout the Solar System will expand our ability to thrive in diverse environments here on Earth. Rather than abandoning the Earth\, the Civilization Survival Scale demonstrates how humanity expanding into the Solar System and beyond enhances the survivability and quality of life for humans on Earth. The advanced food production systems required to sustain communities in space will enable farming on Earth to become more resilient to environmental disruptions while expanding it to new environments. Similarly\, recycling technology developed by communities in space will be used to reduce the environmental impact of communities on Earth. The Civilization Survival Scale provides a solid scientific foundation for justifying our need to evolve into a spacefaring society. It illustrates that the best hope of humanity surviving into the future is to become a Level 2 Civilization on the Civilization Survival Scale by developing the technology to multiple habitats in our solar system. \nA short bio\nThomas L. Matula\, Ph.D. is a Professor of Business Administration at Sul Ross State University in Texas and holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from New Mexico State University. Sul Ross State University is now offering an MBA in Space Commerce. This is an excerpt from a book in progress: Astrosettlement: An Evolutionary Strategy for Space Settlement.\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/pxxVRMesABw \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3727604044200789
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/sric4-04-the-civilization-survival-scale-and-space-settlement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:IV SRI WORLD CONGRESS,Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:SRIC4 #03: "Space Shields to Terraform Mars and Protect Earth from Solar Storms"
DESCRIPTION:This is the preliminary webinar #03 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4)\nAbstract\nThe 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 as the Carrington Event of 1859 could wipe out much of the World’s electrical power grid system and perhaps take down the Internet. Lloyd’s of London estimated that a Carrington Event solar storm would require 3 trillion dollars to bring back just the North American power grid. Mars\, unlike Earth\, has virtually none of its magnetic field protection left and thus the solar wind alone strips away its atmosphere. There have been studies by NASA and other research institutes that have examine the possibility of creating magnetic shielding systems for Mars. This would use a combination of artificial satellites as well as Phobos and Deimos that could create a complex combination of magnetic shielding systems that could allow the terraforming of a natural atmosphere on Mars that could sustain life. The Earth might also potentially be protected by a satellite system to augment the Earth’s natural geomagnetic field. A three-satellite network deployed by ESA and a 4 satellite network deployed by NASA has confirmed that the Earth’s magnetic field is in the process of reversal. Thus the North Magnetic Pole is moving down to Siberia and the South Magnetic Pole is moving up toward Australia. Computer modeling has suggested that during the reversal period the Earth’s magnetic field might be reduced to 15% of its protective shielding strength when the reversal is halfway complete. Earth has no suitable low orbiting satellites so a magnetic shielding system would be dependent entirely on artificial satellites. Such a network would be expensive to deploy and maintain its operation\, but it could potentially ultimately make Mars habitable with natural oceans and could save Earth from a devastating Coronal Mass Ejection that could have devestating economic impact where billions of jobs might be lost and trillions of dollars of would need to be spent to restore electrical power grids\, pipeline controls\, the Internet and communications networks and other vital infrastructure. Former Nasa Chief Scientist James Green and SRI Vice President Joseph Pelton jointly are carrying out research in this area to explore design architecture for magnetic shielding systems starting with Mars. \nA short bio\nJoseph N. Pelton\, Ph.D. is Chair of the Board of the Alliance for Collaboration in the Exploration of Space (ACES Worldwide) (acesworldwide.org). He is Dean Emeritus and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the International Space University. Dr. Pelton is Founder of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation and the founding President of the Society of Satellite Professionals International (now SSPI). He serves as Vice President of Space Renaissance International\, President of the International Space Safety Foundation\, and President of the Global Legal Information Network. He was Director Emeritus of the Space and Advanced Communications Research Institute at George Washington University\, where he also directed the Accelerated Master’s Program in Telecommunications and Computers. Earlier\, he headed the Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program at the University of Colorado-Boulder and held executive posts at COMSAT and INTELSAT\, where he was Director of Strategic Policy. A prolific author and futurist\, Dr. Pelton has written some 70 books and over 400 articles\, including works nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He has appeared on PBS\, NPR\, ABC\, CBS\, BBC\, CBC\, and FR-3\, and has spoken before the U.S. Congress\, the United Nations\, and audiences in more than 40 countries. His honors include the Sir Arthur Clarke International Achievement Award\, the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award\, the Da Vinci Award of the IAASS\, the Guardian Award of the Lifeboat Foundation\, the ICA Educator’s Award\, and the ISCe Excellence in Education Award. He is a Fellow of the IAASS\, Associate Fellow of the AIAA\, member of the SSPI Hall of Fame\, and an elected member of the International Academy of Astronautics. His recent books include Space Systems and Sustainability\, Future Challenges for NASA\, Space 2.0\, The New Gold Rush\, Global Space Governance\, and The Handbook of Space Satellites. Dr. Pelton received degrees from the University of Tulsa\, New York University\, and Georgetown University (Ph.D.).\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/m81GKRgc1qo \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/986928816896025/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/sric4-03-space-shields-to-terraform-mars-and-protect-earth-from-solar-storms/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:IV SRI WORLD CONGRESS,Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:SRIC4 #02: "Lagrange Factory and Geo-Lunar Space Industrialization"
DESCRIPTION:This is the preliminary webinar #02 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4)\nAbstract\nThe 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. There are five Lagrangean Points which provide an equilibrium between the gravity forces of Earth and Moon. Especially in the points L4 and L5 an object remains in a stable position because there is a triangle between the object\, the Earth and the Moon. Building the first space factory e.g. in L5 will enable us to process material and procuce goods in zero gravity. Unlike on Earth or on the Moon solar power is available for 24 hours. The industrialization of cis-lunar space will start with the mining of our Moon. The Lagrange Space Factory (LSF) will start with the processing of lunar material and extract iron\, aluminium\, titanium and other materials from lunar regolith. An additional source for material will be the recycling of orbital debris to clean up Earth orbit. In the long run the LSF will also process asteroid material including gold\, platinum and carbon. The goal is to produce building material like steel bars\, aluminium panels\, tubes and bricks for future space habitats. Furthermore oxygen and space-made rocket propellant can be produced. The design of LSF should be modular to keep the structure flexible and expandable. Based on Public-Private Partnership the modules could be rent by private companies for industrial production.  \nA short bio\nWerner Grandl graduated at the Technical University of Vienna in 1984\, as architect and civil engineer. He published several papers on studies for space stations and space colonies\, utilization of lunar and asteroid resource. He is Member of the SRI Board of Directors and Chair of the Space Renaissance Academy Space Tech & Industry Committee\, and co-chair of the SR Academy Space Habitats Committee.\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/K8RKG-hS-C0 \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1252587536621067/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/sric4-02-lagrange-factory-and-geo-lunar-space-industrialization/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:IV SRI WORLD CONGRESS,Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series,Space Renaissance International
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SUMMARY:A search for life beyond Earth - How it works\, where it stands\, why it matters. With Bill Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe 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 and profound question has been relegated to the domains of philosophy and religion. But with our ascent to a technological species\, manipulating the electromagnetic spectrum and having the capability to look for engineered phenomena coming from beyond our solar system – so-called ’technosignatures’ – the question of are we alone is now firmly within the grasp of modern science. In his presentation\, Mr. Diamond will describe the scientific ways in which we seek to find evidence of life beyond Earth\, the progress of efforts undertaken thus far\, and the impact and relevance of these efforts to science and to society as a whole. \nA short bio\nBill Diamond is a Silicon Valley technology veteran and current President and CEO of the SETI Institute in Mountain View\, California. The SETI Institute is a nonprofit astrophysics and astrobiology research and education organization focused on the study of life in the Universe. Prior to joining the Institute\, Mr. Diamond held various executive management positions in applied technologies\, most recently at the optical networking company\, Oclaro\, Inc. Mr. Diamond has over 30 years’ experience in laser photonics and optical communications networks\, X-ray imaging\, and semiconductor processing technologies. His corporate background ranges from venture-backed start-ups to Fortune 100 multinationals\, including CEO positions at WaveSplitter Technologies\, Denselight Semiconductor (Singapore) and Xradia\, Inc\, (now part of Zeiss). He was also President of COMET Technologies USA\, leading US operations for the Swiss COMET\, AG corporation. Mr. Diamond holds a B.A. in physics from Holy Cross College and a Master’s in Business Administration from Georgetown University. He is a past member of the Advisory Board for the McDonough School of Business Administration at Georgetown and is a current member of the Optical Society of America\, the International Astronomical Congress and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Science and Innovation Council\, BASIC\, in San Francisco. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/aw0-Jatj36w \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2181611545690038/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/a-search-for-life-beyond-earth-how-it-works-where-it-stands-why-it-matters-with-bill-diamond/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Space Renaissance Italia celebra la SETTIMANA MONDIALE DELLO SPAZIO: “LIVING IN SPACE”
DESCRIPTION:Il 7 Ottobre 2025\, Space Renaissance Italia celebrerà la Settimana Mondiale dello Spazio\, istituita dalle Nazioni Unite\, dal 4 al 10 Ottobre\, quest’anno sul tema “Vivere nello Spazio”. In particolare\, intendiamo onorare l’evento che ha segnato un momento epocale della storia umana: l’uomo per la prima volta\, calpestava il suolo lunare\, 56 anni fa. Perché è importante celebrare la Luna? Perché la scienza ha condotto l’uomo verso il traguardo più importante della vita umana\, aprendo un nuovo processo nell’esplorazione dello spazio\, rappresenta la conquista scientifica e tecnologica in un processo di industrializzazione del mondo cosmico. L’allunaggio di Apollo 11 del 1969 simboleggia la forza del cammino umano verso l’esplorazione dello spazio. Oggi\, lo spettacolo della Luna\, unico satellite della Terra\, convoglia tanti appassionati nelle osservazioni più fantasmagoriche delle immagini del cielo\, da incapsulare nelle notti magiche lunari. L’ISS ed i telescopi spaziali come James Webb\, mandano sulla Terra immagini da prospettive che vantano la bellezza della Luna e dell’Universo\, e lasciano le emozioni più intime e colorate della ricerca della conoscenza sulla conquista scientifica dell’universo. Nel 2026\, il programma ARTEMIS della NASA e altri partner internazionali come ESA e JAXA inizieranno le prime missioni scientifiche\, con equipaggio a bordo\, per dare una stabilità futura\, la presenza umana fissa sulla Luna e per favorire lo sviluppo dell’economia Lunare. La Luna\, stazione intermedia verso la conquista di Marte. Un’altra iniziativa in collaborazione con Agenzie Spaziali\, Università\, Istituti di ricerche e Industrie è il progetto EuroMoonMars dell’ILEWG (1-235). Il programma\, che promuove l’esplorazione dello spazio in particolare sulla Luna e su Marte\, prevede l’organizzazione ed il supporto per missioni analogiche\, test e sviluppo di tecnologie. Il programma crea piattaforme sperimentali e promuove la collaborazione tra ricercatori\, scienziati per le missioni future\, simulazioni di missioni astronautiche\, che preparano il terreno per esplorare altri corpi celesti come Marte. I temi da sviluppare in questa giornata di celebrazione ma anche di impegno\, sono l’economia cislunare\, la realizzazione di Lunar Gateway per dare porto sicuro agli astronauti e ogni sperimentazione sulla gravità simulata\, insieme ad una grande politica spaziale internazionale. Apprestiamoci ad osservare la Luna nel suo messaggio di aiuto e ammirazione per tutti gli appassionati della ricerca\, delle missioni e di ogni essere vivente che conserva ancora l’istinto della vita.  \n Alcuni argomenti che saranno discussi nella conferenza:  \n\nvivere e lavorare per lungo tempo nello spazio\, \nriferimenti alle esperienze astronautiche sulle stazioni orbitanti\,\nla cultura ed i valori della pace e della collaborazione nella storia dell’astronautica\,\nla Luna (missioni Apollo\, missioni robotiche successive)\,\nle missioni ARTEMIS ed ILRS\,\nl’economia cislunare prossima ventura\,\nle sfide scientifiche e tecnologiche da affrontare per permettere la vita civile nello spazio: protezione dalle radiazioni\, gravità simulata\, ambienti verdi negli habitat spaziali.\n\nIntervengono:  \n\nLuigina Feretti (INAF Bologna) \nBernard Foing (ESA\, LUNEX\, SRI President) \nGiancarlo Genta (Politecnico di Torino) \nAdriano V. Autino (SRI\, CEO & Founder) \nNatale Viscomi (SR Italia\, Presidente)\n\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/jEUz-A7787g \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1159362176104313/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/space-renaissance-italia-celebra-la-settimana-mondiale-dello-spazio-living-in-space/
CATEGORIES:Living in Space,Space Renaissance Italia
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SUMMARY:SRICA4 #01: Island Zero: A practical gateway to large-scale space habitats – with Jerry Stone
DESCRIPTION:This is the preliminary webinar #01 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4)\nAbstract\n 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 gravity. Designs for space habitats have always assumed that they would operate under 1g. But do we need 1G? What about 0.9g\, 0.8g or less? We’d need a much smaller structure first\, to carry out the required medical research. This would also demonstrate the viability of some of the ideas behind space habitation\, and later versions would house the personnel that will assemble the main structures. This initial unit is designated as “Island Zero”. Here is an opportunity to hear about this new development straight from the designer. “The most practical 1-g space station concept I have seen”  \nA short bio\n\nJerry Stone is a Freelance Space Presenter; running Spaceflight UK and giving presentations on a range of topics on astronomy and space exploration all over the UK and abroad. Jerry is a fellow of the British Interplanetary Society and the Royal Astronomical Society\, a member of the Board of the Space Renaissance International\, and chair of the Space Habitats Committee. He has ran a project at the British Interplanetary Society\, to re-examine and update the original space habitat studies. This became the SPACE Project – Study Project Advancing Colony Engineering\, which also resulted in a new design for what we called “Island Zero”\, as described above. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/J7AW_NPKyJE\n\nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1284186396575785/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/srica4-01-island-zero-a-practical-gateway-to-large-scale-space-habitats-with-jerry-stone/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:IV SRI WORLD CONGRESS,Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series,Space Renaissance International
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SUMMARY:SRIC4 #00: "Announcing the 4th SRI World Congress"
DESCRIPTION:This is the preliminary webinar #00 of the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4)\nAbstract\nHuman civilization stands at a critical juncture. Global crises—wars\, nationalism\, cultural decline\, and environmental degradation—are worsening our quality of life and blocking pathways for progress\, particularly for younger generations. If unchecked\, this trajectory could lead to collapse. Civilian Space Development offers a viable alternative. By expanding into outer space\, humanity can open new frontiers for sustainable growth. Space resources and habitats\, as envisioned by Gerard K. O’Neill\, can provide clean energy\, vast living space\, and abundant raw materials while protecting Earth’s biosphere. Moving industry off-planet and establishing self-sufficient colonies on and around the Moon\, Mars\, and asteroids can prevent resource wars\, foster cooperation\, and ensure the survival and flourishing of civilization.\nThe SRI 2026 IV World Congress will bring together thinkers\, innovators\, and space humanists to:\n– Raise awareness of current risks to civilization and culture\n– Promote accelerated civilian space development\n– Debate priorities in space policy\, philosophy\, and strategy\n– Build coalitions to advance industrialization and settlement beyond Earth\nCall for Papers: We invite contributions that address how humanity can transcend present limits and grow into outer space. While technical and business proposals are welcome\, emphasis will be on political\, cultural\, and philosophical frameworks that can inspire action.\nSubmit your abstract: https://2026.spacerenaissance.space/i…\nRegistration will open soon.\nThe time has come to shift focus from mere survival to expansion\, progress\, and a renaissance of human civilization in space. \nA short bio\nAdriano Vittorio Autino\, born in Moncrivello (VC\, Italia)\, is CEO\, co-founder and former President of the Space Renaissance Initiative\, since 2010 Space Renaissance International (SRI)\, an inter-cultural non-profit association\, whose mission is the opening of the space frontier: low-cost access to space\, space tourism\, industrialization of the geo-lunar space\, use of near Earth asteroids\, and the full development of space economy. Adriano is diplomed in Industrial Electronics\, acting since 1971 as a software and system engineer\, then project manager and entrepreneur in the field of real-time automation systems. His insatiable curiosity and the desire to engage in frontier fields have led him to work in the aerospace environment\, and to devise and develop an integrated software system\, supporting the systems engineering and the project lifecycle management processes. Adriano authored and co-authored several books\, papers and articles on the theme of civilization expansion into the outer space.\n\nBernard Foing. Prof. Foing is President of Space Renaissance International\, executive director of ILEWG International Lunar Exploration Working Group\, manager of EuroMoonMars programme. Guest prof at VU Amsterdam/Leiden Observatory. Vice-chair of COSPAR Commission B (Moon\, planets and small bodies) and PEX Exploration panel\, chair of IAF ITACCUS committee on Socio-Cultural Utilisation of Space\, and member of IAF committees (Astronomy\, space habitats\, exploration\, traffic management)\, and full member of IAA since 2010. Former President of ESTEC staff committee (2012-2017)\, and former Chief scientist ESA ESTEC (2002-2018). He has worked at ESA Space Science Department at ESTEC (1989-2020)\, as visiting scientist\, staff scientist\, study scientist (SIMURIS\, MORO lunar orbiter\, EuroMoon lander)\, Research Unit Coordinator\, Project scientist of SMART-1 (first European mission to the Moon\, launched in 2003)\, Head of Research Division\, and Chief scientist. He has been active at ILEWG (International Lunar Exploration Working Group) as president (1998-2000)\, from the start of MoonVillage discussions. He has been Co-Investigator of space projects such as SOHO\, XMM\, BIOPAN\, SMART-1\, Mars Express\, COROT\, ISS/Expose. He has published over 650 articles\, including 225 refereed papers\, in lunar and planetary exploration\, solar/stellar physics\, complex organics in space\, astrobiology\, instrumentation. He edited 16 books and organized over 75 international conferences and symposia. His most cited papers include the discovery of fullerene C60+ and diffuse bands in space\, CoRoT-7b: the first super-Earth with measured radius\, Tropical glaciation on Mars\, multisite continuous spectroscopy of stars. Born in France\, he was admitted at Ecole Normale Supérieure of Education & Technology\, and became Professor Agrégé of Physical sciences. He obtained a PhD on Astrophysics and Space Techniques using a sounding rocket ultraviolet camera experiment at CNRS\, with research stays in the US (Lockheed\, SacPeak\, Boulder\, Harvard). He worked 3 years in Chile as astronomer for ESO European Southern Observatory\, the French embassy\, and as Professor of Astrophysics. Permanent researcher.\n\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/duwFQHbsXWs \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/25270550142533267
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/8182/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:IV SRI WORLD CONGRESS,Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series,Space Renaissance International
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SUMMARY:Personal Liberty Vs. Safety and Celebration in Space
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nNew human societies forged off-world will face unforgiving constraints imposed by their physical environment. Respecting those constraints\, these societies will otherwise have wide organizational discretion. We propose that such societies should be derived from core consensual principles\, identified through discussion and debate by prospective residents. All culture and law can then emanate from these principles.  We expect that amongst these principles will be a commitment to maximizing personal liberties consistent with protecting the society as a whole from existential threats\, and providing for all material necessities through automation. In addition\, we argue that a commitment to the scientific method including first principles-based thinking and ever-evolving systems of systems\, will be wise. While many favor some sort of democratic system\, we note that such experiments have consistently failed over time. We argue that effective and sustainable democracy is possible only when the Citizenry is well informed and committed to a shared vision and principles codified as a Charter. We therefore propose ending birthright Citizenship\, instead making it into an office\, available to all residents through a hard-won Rite of Passage. The Citizens can then BE the government; fulfilling the dream of government “Of\, by and for the People”. Others\, whether Residents or Visitors\, will have certain inalienable rights but no role in governance\, other than a veto on changes to the Charter. Much of this was accomplished in the highly successful yet largely forgotten Venetian Republic\, which failed only because it underestimated Napoleon. We can add systems of sustainable technological abundance based on emerging technologies and a deeper understanding of money. In particular\, given that all material wealth is some confluence of raw materials\, energy\, and organizing intelligence (AI software)\, such societies can be structured to automatically meet the basic needs of their residents whilst preserving individual liberties. \nA short bio\nJonathan Kolber is an author and investor. He wrote Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations: a 21st Century Translation and Commentary\, followed by A Celebration Society. He was the last seed investor in Cambridge Quantum Computing\, which later became Quantinuum. He proposes raising the experimental and disruptive approach of Silicon Valley to the level of society itself\, albeit tempered by consensual values. Jonathan shares his vision of science-driven model society\, based on ever-evolving systems\, which he and his allies call A Celebration Society. This provides a scaffolding upon which many different societal designs can be built. The preferred design offers a comprehensive solution that celebrates human greatness to inspire more greatness\, encouraging and building upon humanity’s finest qualities. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/lLUuKTQ571c \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/954859479937081/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/personal-liberty-vs-safety-and-celebration-in-space/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:A Healthy Space Environment for all - avoiding the Kessler Syndrome - with Quentin Parker
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe question of human health in space in not limited to the human condition inside a Space Station but is increasingly dependent on the safety and health of the external environment. This is in terms of the orbital security of satellites\, space telescopes and space stations from the direct threat posed by the so-called Kessler Syndrome. It sounds like a medical condition or viral infection and indeed in some ways it is. The Kessler syndrome would be the ultimate result of the unchecked infection of LEO by vast swarms of large and small pieces of viral space debris which\, if unremediated\, will lead to the catastrophic cascading collapse of the entire ecosystem -ie the destruction of LEO as a viable environment for any satellite or spacecraft. In this talk I cover the issues and explore potential solutions the most important of which is accepting responsibility and committing to international co-operation and\, if necessary\, unilateral action. \nA short bio\nProfessor Quentin A Parker\, PhD\, BSc (hons)\, FRAS\, FASA. Quentin Parker obtained a PhD from the University of St. Andrews in 1986 and joined the faculty at the University of Hong Kong in March 2015 to take up the Headship of the Department of Physics. In 2017 he became Associate Dean (Global) of the Faculty of Science and Director of the Laboratory for Space Research (see https://www.lsr.hku.hk/). Prior to that Quentin worked at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh (1986-1992)\, Anglo-Australian observatory (1992-1999)\, Institute for Astronomy\, University of Edinburgh (1999-2002) and then in joint position with the AAO and Macquarie University (2002-2015) where he developed and was director of the MQ research centre in Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Astrophotonics growing membership from 2 staff when he arrived to 50 when he left. Research activities are mainly but not exclusively associated with Wide Field Astronomy (including being PI for the UKST H-alpha survey)\, large-scale redshift surveys\, Galactic Archaeology\, supernova remnants and especially Planetary Nebulae where he has discovered more PNe than anyone in history of the field. He leads the Hong-Kong/AAO/Strasbourg H-alpha PNe project. He has also extensive experience as an instrumentalist with multi-object fibre-optic spectrographs and narrow-band filters. In the last 8 years he has taken a strong interest in the Chinese Space program and the emerging NewSpace economy. He contributes regularly on this topic on various fora\, including TV\, radio and newspaper articles where he is a regular opinion contributor to the South China Morning Post and China Daily. Academically he has published more than 598 papers and articles of which ~300 are refereed and has ~23\,500 citations with a h-index of 71. He has supervised and co-supervised about 30 PhD\, MSc/MPhil and honours students to successful completion and is always keen to attract students. Quentin also has a long-term interest in Chinese Bronze artifacts and cultural heritage\, interdisciplinary studies and science pedagogy. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/oSiq3Jd0WTs\nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1237907214423991/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/a-healthy-space-environment-for-all-avoiding-the-kessler-syndrome-with-quentin-parker/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250715T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250715T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the historical Apollo-Sojuz Rendezvous\, 17 July 1975
DESCRIPTION:Space Renaissance International (SRI) wants to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the historical Apollo-Sojuz Rendezvous\, occurred the 17 July 1975! During the cold war age\, American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts gave a beautiful example of friendship and collaboration. Space culture demonstrated to be very much higher than terrestrial warmongering attitude! And such a distinctive cultural tract was demonstrated even later\, with the MIR space station and then the ISS. Up to our present days\, when the need of an higher Peace Culture is more urgent than ever. Bernard Foing (SRI President)\, Jerry Stone\, Werner Grandl\, Marie-Luise Heuser\, and others\, will celebrate and share their thoughts about this historical Anniversary. SRI invites All to celebrate with us! \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Mu7iEyaOmDM \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/4141697336100065/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-historical-apollo-sojuz-rendezvous-17-july-1975/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance International
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250707T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250707T223000
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SUMMARY:Human Health in Space: Comparing Astronautic Exploration Missions and Civilian Space Settlements\, with Maria Harney
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAs humanity ventures beyond our home planet\, understanding human health in space becomes paramount. This abstract focuses on the differences between astronautic exploration missions and civilian space settlements\, considering various aspects: resource availability\, infrastructure\, biomes\, social dynamics\, and even legal aspects. We delve into the challenges faced by astronauts during exploration missions and the unique considerations for long-term habitation in space settlements. From managing limited resources to prioritizing physical and mental well-being\, this presentation sheds light on the intricate interplay between human biology\, technology\, and social cohesion. Understanding this interplay is crucial for ensuring the success of future space missions. \nA short bio\nDr. Harney\, an M.D. graduate from First Pavlov State Medical University in Saint-Petersburg\, Russia\, worked as a Psychiatrist at Psycho-Neurologic Hospital #6. After relocating to the United States\, she leveraged her professional experience to provide emergency medical services. Dr. Harney collaborated with MMAARS\, INC.\, completing five Analog Astronaut missions and contributing to over 10 research projects in space medicine. Her focus areas include tele-anesthesia\, telesurgery\, human factors\, and astronaut well-being. She also oversees the use of exponential technologies during analog missions. Dr. Harney is a frequent speaker at prestigious conferences and founded the S.T.E.A.M. for Humanity Foundation. Additionally\, she serves as the secretary of the Life Sciences and Biomedical Engineering Branch within the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA). In addition to her impressive accomplishments\, Dr. Harney also serves with the Air National Guard\, contributing to both federal and state missions. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/elWRWN-eqx0 \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1699856284219156/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/human-health-in-space-comparing-astronautic-exploration-missions-and-civilian-space-settlements-with-maria-harney/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250622T223000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250622T233000
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SUMMARY:Space Renaissance 4 All launch\, June 22 2025 23:00 CEST
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 22 June 2025\, 23:00 CEST\nSpace Renaissance 4 All will launch with The Exploration Company  \nLivestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube channel  \nLive commentary with Bernard Foing (SRI President) and several experts. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/zu2yj_E0bZ8 \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/23864983993141760/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/space-renaissance-4-all-launch-june-21st-2300-cest/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance International
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SUMMARY:Building data centers in space - with Philip Johnston
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThis talk explores an innovative approach to overcoming the energy and scalability challenges of powering the next generation of AI training infrastructures by moving data centers from Earth into orbit. As global energy demand surges due to rapid advances in AI and widespread electrification\, traditional terrestrial data centers face mounting obstacles—high operating costs\, cooling inefficiencies\, and lengthy permitting processes. Starcloud presents a visionary solution by leveraging near-uninterrupted\, high-intensity solar energy available in low Earth orbit\, where solar arrays operate at capacity factors exceeding 95%. The presentation will detail the design and operational advantages of modular orbital data centers. Utilizing reusable heavy-lift launch vehicles and modular\, container-based compute units\, these orbital installations can rapidly scale to multi-gigawatt levels without encountering the physical and regulatory constraints that limit Earth-bound facilities. In space\, passive radiative cooling replaces energy-intensive terrestrial systems\, resulting in drastic reductions in operating costs and environmental impact\, including lower greenhouse gas emissions and elimination of water usage for cooling. Connectivity and performance are maintained through advanced laser-based networking and optical communication systems\, ensuring the low-latency\, high-throughput links essential for training large-scale AI models. This novel approach not only addresses the looming energy crunch but also transforms the economics of data center operation\, making it feasible to deploy large-scale\, energy-efficient AI training clusters on a scale previously unimaginable. In summary\, this talk will provide an in-depth exploration of the technical\, economic\, and environmental benefits of constructing large data centers in space. By shifting the locus of AI training from Earth to orbit\, Starcloud aims to unlock a new era of rapid\, sustainable growth for artificial intelligence\, meeting the rising global demand for computing power in an energy-efficient manner. \nA short bio\nPhilip Johnston is the co-founder and CEO of Starcloud\, building large data centers in space. Philip is a second-time founder who previously spent time at McKinsey & Co. working on satellite projects for national space agencies. Philip has an MPA in National Security & Technology from Harvard University\, an MBA from Wharton\, an MA in Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics from Columbia University\, and is a CFA Charter holder. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/sUizPY8q2-U \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2475910212774695/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/building-data-centers-in-space-with-philip-johnston/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250613T193000
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SUMMARY:“Terzo Congresso Nazionale di Space Renaissance Italia - “ECONOMIA CISLUNARE E SVILUPPO CIVILE DELLO SPAZIO\, IL RUOLO CHIAVE DELL’ITALIA”
DESCRIPTION:SRITAC 3 – Terzo Congresso Nazionale di Space Renaissance Italia – Università Magna Græcia di Catanzaro\, 13-15 Giugno 2025\n“ECONOMIA CISLUNARE E SVILUPPO CIVILE DELLO SPAZIO\, IL RUOLO CHIAVE DELL’ITALIA”\n13 – 15 Giugno 2025\n\nVedi il programma completo https://spacerenaissance.it/sritac-3-programma-2/\nAnche livestreaming via YouTube Space Renaissance channel:Giorno 1 – mattina: https://www.youtube.com/live/8F_7PKm8gscGiorno 1 – pomeriggio: https://www.youtube.com/live/19APNofBPywGiorno 2 – mattina: https://www.youtube.com/live/qSavWHMiR8oGiorno 2 – pomeriggio: https://www.youtube.com/live/_X_QDdgy2E8\nRegistrazione: https://spacerenaissance.space/registrazione-3-congres\nClick ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1015458113689688/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/terzo-congresso-nazionale-di-space-renaissance-italia-economia-cislunare-e-sviluppo-civile-dello-spazio-il-ruolo-chiave-dellitalia/
LOCATION:Università Magna Grecia Di Catanzaro\, Catanzaro\, Catanzaro\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Italia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250602T160000
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SUMMARY:The Case of the Sexual Cosmos - new book by Howard Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe theory of entropy\, a basic tenet of science\, is wrong.  \n\nAnother underlying scientific assumption\, Pierre Louis De Maupertuis’ law of least action\, is also wrong. \nThis is not a pinch-penny\, parsimonious cosmos. It is the opposite. It is a flagrantly materialist\, consumerist cosmos\, a cosmos that has invented vanity–piling up surplus\, then displaying it with panache. Flaunting\, flouncing and strutting your stuff. \nNature loves those who oppose her most. She favors those who reinvent her\, those who give her new powers. \nThis is a planet of climate catastrophe. With mass die-offs every 26.5 million years. And 99% of all the species that have ever lived extinguished by\, guess who? Nature. \nYet life flings a finger in the face of this poison pill of stone. Despite nonstop climate apocalypse\, life greens and gardens the place. Life’s next imperative: garden and green the poison pills of stone above our heads. Bring space to life by bringing life to space. \nMeanwhile\, invent climate stabilization technologies to overcome this planet’s wild mood swings. Invent climate stabilization technologies to sneak over\, around\, or above the next ice age or the next planetary warming\, a warming with carbon dioxide levels over twice what they are today. \nIn this cosmos\, it is not the most probable thing that happens. It is the most improbable. Sex is the ultimate example. Sex is not the shortest path to reproduction. In fact\, it is the longest path this universe has ever conceived.\n\nA short bio\nHoward Bloom has been called the Einstein\, Newton\, Darwin\, and Freud of the 21st century by Britain’s Channel 4 TV. He is the founder and chair of the Space Development Steering Committee\, the co-founder and co-chair of the Asian Space Technology Summit and on the Board of Governors of the National Space Society. Bloom is the author of eight books\, including The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition Into the Forces of History. One of his books\, Global Brain\, was the subject of a symposium thrown by the office of the Secretary of Defense\, with representatives from the State Department\, DARPA\, the Energy Department\, IBM\, and MIT. His work has been published in The Washington Post\, the Wall Street Journal\, Wired\, Psychology Today\, and the Scientific American. He has written articles for peer-reviewed journals or given lectures at scholarly conferences in twelve different scientific fields\, from quantum physics and cosmology to evolutionary biology\, neuroscience\, biopolitics\, information science\, and astronautics. And he has worked with Buzz Aldrin\, Michael Jackson\, Prince\, Billy Joel\, Paul Simon\, and Bob Marley. The eleventh president of India\, Dr. APJ Kalam\, calls Bloom “a visionary.” And in 2021\, an organization was established to further his work: The Howard Bloom Institute. Pavel Kurakin of the Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics of the Russian Academy of Science in Moscow says that\, “Bloom has created a new Scientific Paradigm. He explains in vast and compelling terms why we should forget all we know in complicated modern math and should start from the very beginning. …Bloom’s Grand Unified Theory… opens a window into entire systems we don’t yet know and/or see\, new…collectivities that live\, love\, battle\, win and lose each day of our gray lives. I never imagined that a new system of thought could produce so much light.” Concludes Joseph Chilton Pierce\, the author of Evolution’s End and The Crack in the Cosmic Egg\, “I have finished Howard Bloom’s [first two] books\, The Lucifer Principle and Global Brain\, in that order\, and am seriously awed\, near overwhelmed by the magnitude of what he has done. I never expected to see\, in any form\, from any sector\, such an accomplishment. I doubt there is a stronger intellect than Bloom’s on the planet.” Home – Howard Bloom Institute. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/8PvjfKg2JZQ \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1027976905580373/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/the-case-of-the-sexual-cosmos/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250529T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250529T223000
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SUMMARY:La Terra\, un pianeta immerso nel Cosmo
DESCRIPTION:Quarto webinar preparatorio del 3° Congresso Nazionale di Space Renaissance Italia\, Università della Magna Graecia\, Catanzaro\nModeratori: Antonio Locampo (giornalista)\, Luigina Feretti (astrofisica\, INAF) \nPartecipano:  \n\nLuigina Feretti (INAF) Astrofisica\nEnrico Feoli (SRI) ricercatore Università di Trieste\nGermano Bianchi (INAF) ricercatore detriti orbitali\nAlberto Cavallo (SRI\, Co-fondatore)\nMarco Bersanelli (Univ. Milano) Astrofisico\nNatale Viscomi (SRI) Presidente Space Renaissance Italia\nAdriano V. Autino (SRI) CEO & Fondatore\n\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/N6tZVxLFfl4 \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/643897348649976/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/la-terra-un-pianeta-immerso-nel-cosmo/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Italia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250519T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250519T223000
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SUMMARY:Chile Space Ecosystem and challenges - with Loreto Moraga
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nDescription of the current state of Chile’s space ecosystem\, based on the five pillars defined in international studies; the challenges and opportunities that arise from this. \nA short bio\nDr. Loreto Moraga – Lawyer\, Universidad de Chile\, Master in Business Law\, Universidad del Desarrollo; Managing Director of Law firm Moraga Contracts & Corporate; President of the Chilean Space Association A.G. – ACHIDE; President of the Chilean Helicopter Association A.G. – ACHHEL; Member of the Chilean Institute of Aviation and Space Law – IDAE. Between 1996 and 2007\, she was an associate lawyer and Head of the Corporate Services Area at Estudio Carvallo\, a firm specialized in the areas of Aviation Law and Insurance Law. As of 2007\, she began working independently\, constituting the Law firm “Moraga Contracts & Corporate” that advises aeronautical manufacturers and operators\, suppliers of goods and services in mining\, and engineering service companies. In 2008 he participated in the creation of Chilean Helicopter Association\, joining its board of directors and from 2018 assuming the presidency\, leading the creation in Chile of the operational safety project “VAST Chile” and currently starting the “Advance Air Mobility” road map project with the Civil Aviation Board\, Ministries of Energy\, Transportation\, Public Infraestructure\, and private organizations. During the year 2017 she participates in the review of the space policy and in 2018 she assumes as director and first vice president of the Chilean Space Association\, which she currently chairs. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/zz86-gEyKnI  \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/674652615067436/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/chile-space-ecosystem-and-challenges-with-loreto-moraga/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250512T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250512T223000
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SUMMARY:La politica spaziale Italiana ed Europea. Protagonisti?
DESCRIPTION:Terzo webinar preparatorio del 3° Congresso Nazionale di Space Renaissance Italia\, Università della Magna Graecia\, Catanzaro\nModeratore: Piero Bianucci (giornalista)\, Adriano V. Autino (SRI) \nPartecipano:  \n\nGabriella Arrigo (ASI\, IAF)\, Direttore Affari internazionali Agenzia Spaziale Italiana\, Presidente eletto International Astronautical Federation\nSergio Marchisio (Delegato Italia al COPUOS)\, esperto di diritto internazionale e spaziale\, Presidente European Centre for Space Law (ESA)\, Presidente Space Law SubCommittee COPUOS\nStefano Antonetti (D-ORBIT SpA)\, Business Development Manager\nAlberto Cavallo (SRI)\, co-Fondatore di Space Renaissance International \nAdriano V. Autino (SRI)\, CEO e Fondatore di Space Renaissance International \nNatale Viscomi (SRI) – organizzatore del Congresso all’Università di Catanzaro\, presidente Space Renaissance Italia (chapter italiano di Space Renaissance International)\n\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/-hIk7syZjvU \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1210034913871077/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/la-politica-spaziale-italiana-ed-europea-protagonisti/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Italia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250505T210000
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SUMMARY:Space as a physical location for sustainable development - with Juliana Rinaldi-Semione
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nSustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to do the same. When we think of sustainable development\, the future of society\, or what we will leave behind for the next generations\, nearly all of us picture the future of Earth. But with countries\, companies\, and individuals making meaningful advances toward inhabiting the Moon and Mars\, our responsibilities\, and future now concern both Earth and space. While space conversations around sustainable orbital traffic\, sustainable in-situ resource utilization\, and mining have gained significant traction\, these are only a part of the sustainability picture. Very little attention is paid to the implications of the social\, political\, and economic sustainability of our space activities. This fuller picture of sustainability has two sides to it: what happens on Earth to make space exploration possible and what happens in space once we settle there. The space sector must consider space itself a location for sustainable development precisely because we are setting up space to be a location for future generations of humans. This talk will elaborate on this two-sided consideration and present practical ideas about what sustainability on Earth and in space might look like when it comes to human settlements on Mars\, in particular. \nA short bio\nDr. Juliana Rinaldi-Semione is the Research Fellow in Future Worlds & Freedom and the SDGs in Space project lead in the Faculties of Engineering and Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham (UK). Juliana’s research interests center on applied space ethics within a sustainable development framework\, including future directions for cross-sector initiatives in aerospace production and for governance and societal structures around off-world colonization. She is passionate about synthesizing disparate bodies of knowledge to create and implement solutions to complex problems on Earth and on new worlds. With many years of implementing research in “real life\,” Juliana has designed impact pathways involving government\, policy\, and industry stakeholders. Previous projects have examined human rights in the transition to clean energy; developing a sustainability requirement for an electro-mechanical engineering apprenticeship course; and establishing how Mars can act as proof of concept for the global ethics and human values we ostensibly hold. Juliana has previously worked with global non-governmental organizations and in the public sector\, specializing in managing cross-sector\, multi-agency collaborative work. She is an alumna of the Space Generation Advisory Council. Originally from California (USA)\, Juliana holds an MA from King’s College London and a PhD from the University of Nottingham. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/9W_M3q3l9_s \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1324993632095629/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/space-as-a-physical-location-for-sustainable-development-with-juliana-rinaldi-simione/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Behind the 'Artist’s Rendition' - Art\, Illustration\, and the Space Age
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAs long as humanity has dreamed of other worlds and how we might get there\, artists have been inspired to imagine and depict these worlds and what such amazing journeys might look like. Before the age of modern photography\, explorers were frequently accompanied by artists who created drawings and paintings of the unknown regions. This trend continued into the Space Age\, when artists were tapped to help visualize the space environment in the absence of cameras capable of reaching alien planets. “Behind the ‘Artist’s Rendition’ – Art\, Illustration\, and the Space Age” looks at the history of twentieth-century astronomical illustration and space art\, focusing on its role as both cultural artefact and a form of scientific visualization. I will examine how these illustrations have impacted popular culture. My talk will use the history and legacy of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA)\, founded in the early 1980s\, to structure its chronology. The IAAA\, a guild that professionalized around the accurate representations of space\, was behind some of the most iconic depictions of space produced during the United States’ exploration of the outer solar system. The IAAA\, which still exists today\, still collaborates closely with the astronomical and space exploration communities. \nA short bio\nAldo Spadoni is an aerospace engineer-futurist with over 40 years of experience supporting advanced NASA\, DARPA\, and US DoD programs. He created and managed an award-winning visualization team at Northrop Grumman. He is a team recipient of NASA’s Turning Goals Into Reality award and has several US patents to his credit. His consulting company\, Aerospace Imagineering\, specializes in the conceptual design and visualization of advanced aerospace technology concepts. Aldo is an accomplished artist\, illustrator and concept designer. He is the former President of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA). As a Hollywood technical consultant\, he supported the production of APOLLO 13\, STEALTH\, IRON MAN 1 & 2\, and other movie projects. He is currently the spacecraft technical advisor on the upcoming interstellar adventure film\, PERSEPHONE\, and the SPACE:1999 EAGLE documentary. Aldo’s personal goals are to promote STEAM education and create compelling visions of humanity’s spacefaring future. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/NAPwnC65h40 \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1371486994044325/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/behind-the-artists-rendition-art-illustration-and-the-space-age/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Astropolitics: The Human Relationship to the Space Enterprise - Eligar Sadeh
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe talk is focused on “Astropolitics: The Human Relationship to the Space Enterprise”. In this context\, an overview of how the on-going space revolution is essential to the future of humanity is discussed. This entails how the space revolution advances a connected worldview versus a disconnected one\, and addresses energy and resources needed for modern civilization mitigating the crisis of human-induced global climate change. \nA short bio\nEligar (Eli) Sadeh\, Ph.D.\, is an Aerospace Professional since 1982 and The Man Who Wrote the Book on the human relationship to the space enterprise. He is a TEDx speaker\, and CEO and Founder of Astroconsulting International LLC and the non-profit Astropolitics Institute where he engages in technical consulting and educational programming. Eli serves as Chief Editor of the academic journal Astropolitics\, which covers human factors related to the space program. He is a Professor and STEM educator of Aerospace Engineering\, Space Operations\, Program/Project Management\, Business and Entrepreneurship\, Astrophysics\, Physics\, Environmental Studies\, and Astropolitics. Professional experiences include work with NASA\, Lockheed Martin\, SpaceX\, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University\, University of Colorado\, Colorado State University\, U.S. Air Force Academy Eisenhower Center of Space and Defense Studies\, U.S. Air Force Space Command\, University of North Dakota Aerospace Sciences and Space Studies\, International Space University\, and foreign national space agencies and academic institutions. Eli is working to develop expeditionary STEM programs. Eligar’s leadership in aerospace and seminal publications helped revolutionize the way we think about space exploration and the space program. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/fyrFPNVbs6M \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/621851180784602/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/astropolitics-the-human-relationship-to-the-space-enterprise-eligar-sadeh/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250328T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250328T223000
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SUMMARY:Una bandiera dell'ONU sulla Luna! Lo sviluppo spaziale per la pace - 2° webinar del 3° Congresso Nazionale di Space Renaissance Italia
DESCRIPTION:Moderatore: Paolo Aresi\, giornalista e scrittore di fantascienza  \n\nMario Giro\, responsabile rapporti internazionali della Comunità di S.Egidio\nPaola Antolini Spadafora\, Antropologa\, Giornalista\, Responsabile Counicazione & Divulgazione E-FORESTER Initiative\, European Commission Green Deal\nBernard Foing\, Presidente di Space Renaissance International \nAlberto Cavallo (SRI)\, co-Fondatore di Space Renaissance International \nAdriano V. Autino (SRI)\, CEO e Fondatore di Space Renaissance International \nRoberto Viscomi (SRI)\, avvocato \nNatale Viscomi (SRI) – organizzatore del Congresso all’Università di Catanzaro\, presidente Space Renaissance Italia (chapter italiano di Space Renaissance International)\n\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/A86YzX-p_PA \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/666790429511920/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/una-bandiera-dellonu-sulla-luna-lo-sviluppo-spaziale-per-la-pace-2-webinar-del-3-congresso-nazionale-di-space-renaissance-italia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Italia
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SUMMARY:Space Enthusiasm. Cultural History of the Early Space Pioneers in Germany - Dr. Marie-Luise Heuser
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe space movement from 1923 to 1933 was primarily a cultural phenomenon in Germany during the Weimar Republic. Neither the universities nor industry recognized the potential of space travel at the time. Often ridiculed as dreamers\, the space pioneers pursued their visionary goals\, founded the famous “Verein für Raumschiffahrt” in 1927 and carried out the first self-built rocket tests. They wrote science fiction stories\, were involved in the production of Fritz Lang’s legendary 1929 film “Woman in the Moon”\, invented scientifically based future scenarios and published metaphysical works. They were border crossers between cultures. We want to approach this cultural phenomenon from different angles and examine “technology fiction” as a philosophical concept. \nA short bio\nMarie-Luise Heuser studied philosophy\, history\, physics and mathematics at Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf/ Germany and completed her doctorate with a thesis on Schelling’s philosophy of nature and the physical theories of self-organization. She worked in research and teaching at the universities of Düsseldorf\, Heidelberg\, Stuttgart and Braunschweig. From 2002-2015 she was a research assistant at the Department of Philosophy at the Technical University of Braunschweig and organizer of the transdisciplinary cooperation “Culture and Space”. From 2015-2020\, she headed the Department of Culture and Space at the Institute of Space Systems at TU Braunschweig. Since 2010 she has also been Managing Director of the Gesellschaft für Kultur und Raumfahrt e. V. (www.kulturraumfahrt.de)\, since 2020 Head of the Space and Culture Committee in the German Aerospace Society (DGLR)\, since 2022 Head of the Space Philosophy Laboratory of the Space Renaissance Academy\, and since 2024 she has been delegate to UN COPUOS. Her research interests are: Classical philosophy of space flight from antiquity to modernity\, metaphysics\, ontology\, anthropology\, philosophy of nature and philosophy of art. Her publications include: Transterrestrialismus in der Renaissance (2008)\, Russischer Kosmismus und extraterrestrischer Suprematismus (2009)\, Space Philosophy (2016)\, Space Ontology and Space Travel around 1600 and 1900 (2016)\, Return to the Moon (2019)\, Husserl’s Phenomenology of Flight (2020)\, ‘Man is not only there for the Earth’. Schelling’s Philosophy of Space (2020)\, Zur Philosophie der Raumfahrt bei Günther Anders. Zwischen kopernikanischer Wende und Wiederverwurzelung (2021)\, Space Culture and Space Philosophy (2022) and together with Adriano Autino et al: A SRI position paper on the key critical issues toward 2030\, 2024\, ISBN 979-8879814286. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/g6rVwCUNX-U \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/612639044948853/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/space-enthusiasm-cultural-history-of-the-early-space-pioneers-in-germany-during-the-weimar-republic-with-marie-luise-heuser/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Shielding for atmospheric (re-)entry\, with Andrea Lani
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n(Re-)entry represents one of the most critical phases for space exploration missions. The safety of the expensive payload and/or human crew strongly depends on the spacecraft survival to the harsh conditions which are experienced during the hypersonic descent into the target planetary atmosphere\, involving high thermal loads on the vehicle surface. In addition\, at the highest speeds\, the surrounding gas ionizes forming a plasma sheath which can prevent radio signals to pass through\, leading to communication blackout which can last for minutes\, as in the case of the 4.5 minutes during the famous Apollo 13 re-entry. While previously confined solely to Sci-Fi movies\, magnetic shielding can now be seriously proposed and technologically pursued as a potential game-changer for tackling all these issues and for contributing to establish a safer and possibly more cost-effective era for space flight. To this end\, this presentation introduces MEESST (MHD Enhanced Entry System for Space Transportation)\, an international project that has developed and demonstrated the first magnetic shielding prototype for re-entry based on high-temperature superconductors (HTS)\, aiming at actively mitigating both high surface heating and communication blackouts. MEESST has been funded under the Pathfinder program of the European Innovation Council (EIC) and has involved 30+ scientists/engineer from 10 organizations (of which 4 SMEs) in 6 countries. The project has involved a combination of numerical modelling of plasma flows and radio communication blackout\, design/assembly/testing of a cryocooled probe integrating a HTS magnet\, and experimental measurements in high-enthalpy plasma wind-tunnels (i.e. the PWK1 arc-jet facility at the Institute for Space Systems in Stuttgart and the Plasmatron at the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics in Belgium). The vision\, methodology\, main results and achievements of MEESST will be presented\, together with a roadmap towards consolidating and establishing this technology as a disruptive solution to empower future space missions.  \nA short bio\nDr. Andrea Lani (Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences\, MSc in aerospace engineering) is research/team manager at KU Leuven’s Center for mathematical Plasma Astrophysics\, AIAA member\, co-author of 100+ scientific papers and previously senior researcher at Von Karman Institute\, postdoc at NASA/Stanford Center for Turbulence Research and NATO Science & Technology technical member. Since 20+ years he has lead the development of models/software to simulate hypersonic flows around space vehicles and space weather as co-designer of the COOLFluiD (Computational Object-Oriented Libraries for Fluid Dynamics) and ESA VSWMC (Virtual Space Weather Modelling Center) platforms. He has been the PI of MEESST\, a large EU project (10 organizations) developing the first magnetic shielding demonstrator for space re-entry. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/dcXO-j6L9lg \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1277634080017458/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/electromagnetic-fields-for-protection-during-atmosphere-re-enter-with-andrea-lani/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:3xE Energy Economy Environment - webinar 3° Congresso Nazionale di Space Renaissance Italia
DESCRIPTION:3xE Energy\, Economy\, Environment 1° webinar precongressuale del 3° Congresso Nazionale di Space Renaissance Italia  \n\nPiero Bianucci – moderatore\nFrancesco Lodi (ENEA)\, coordinatore del progetto SELENE: piccoli reattori nucleari per alimentare il villaggio lunare\nStefano Antonetti (D-ORBIT SpA) – Alberto Cavallo (SRI)\, esperto di energia\, co-Fondatore di Space Renaissance International\nAdriano V. Autino (SRI)\, CEO e Fondatore di Space Renaissance International\nNatale Viscomi (SRI) – organizzatore del Congresso all’Università di Catanzaro\, presidente Space Renaissance Italia (chapter italiano di Space Renaissance International)\n\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Q81siPRkz0k \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/914178740793537/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/3xe-energy-economy-environment-webinar-3-congresso-nazionale-di-space-renaissance-italia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Italia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250217T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250217T213000
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SUMMARY:2024 BX1 and the Ribbeck Meteorite Fall
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nIn the evening of Jan 20\, 2024\, Hungarian astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky discovered a small asteroid. It quickly became clear that this is an extraordinary object\, since it was on collision course with Earth. Just before midnight is was announced in social media\, that on January 21\, at 1:32\, the rock from space would enter the Earth atmosphere just west of Berlin\, and produce a dazzling fireball. In the first part of the talk we will present\, how we got notified of the events and what we did in the remaining hours till impact. We will describe what happened thereafter and how we managed to gather just 13.5 hours later near the impact point for a first for meteorite hunt. The second part of the talk will describe the details of the meteorite search\, the lessons we learned\, and how we managed to obtain the best-documented meteorite-strewn field ever. \nShort bios\nSirko Molau became a star gazer and amateur astronomer at the age of 15\, when he joined a youth club at public Archenhold Observatory in Berlin. One year later he conducted his first meteor observation – a topic which has fascinated him till then. In 1992 he used for the first time a video camera to record meteors. In 1997 he became head of Arbeitskreis Meteore e.V.\, a German society for observers of atmospheric phenomena\, and has remained bord member or head of organization till then. In 1999 he started the world-wide first video network to record meteors permanently\, which is still in operation today. Over the time the network has grown to more than 80 cameras recording the sky in about a dozen of countries. In 2018 he started his latest project and arranged the AllSky7 Fireball Network Europe\, a network of meanwhile a hundred all-sky cameras that are recording the skies 24/7. This network has already captured numerous fireballs and a few meteorite falls\, including Ribbeck. \nAndreas Möller is a member of the Arbeitskreis Meteore e.V. and is passionate about atmospheric phenomena\, especially auroras. Over the years\, he has built a well known website for aurora prediciton in Germany www.polarlicht-vorhersage.de as well as the Aurora Archive. In his free time\, he travels the world to photograph breathtaking landscapes and observe total solar eclipses. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/Dbh4mdT7CsI \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/599615146256577
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/2024-bx1-and-the-ribbeck-meteorite-fall/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Living in Space
DESCRIPTION:Join astronauts Jeff Hoffman\, Robert Thirsk\, Soyeon Yi\, with Joe Pelton\, Bernard Foing\, and many other experts\, discussing how it will be to live in the outer space. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/hMTBepQ4Jls \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1124423735981278/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/living-in-space/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Living in Space
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SUMMARY:Space Elevators: the Green Road to Space - with Jason "Hap" Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nA space elevator connecting a sea-based platform on Earth with a space anchor in geosynchronous orbit is the inevitable solution for sustainable space lift and an equitable space economy. The realities of the “rocket equation” mean that cargo will always be prohibitively expensive to lift out of the gravity well\, limiting the scope of human activities in space. Rockets create pollution that contributes to climate change. The development of a space elevator provides limitless cargo lift using clean electricity. This allows critical space applications with large logistic footprints to be pursued. Projects such as space solar power\, planetary defense\, and communities on the Moon and Mars have lift requirements that are unachievable by any system other than the space elevator. A space elevator benefits all\, providing universal access to space\, not just for those nations that can afford rockets. The discovery and development of CVD Graphene and other materials with the strength to serve as a tether for the space elevator means that we can pursue this infrastructure now. The goals and ideals of the 18th SDG are best met by building a space elevator\, as a green road to space for all. \nA short bio\nDr. Jason “Hap” Arnold\, Ed.D. is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for the National Space Society (NSS.org)\, and the Director of Education and Outreach for the International Space\nElevator Consortium (ISEC.org). He serves as a member of the Board of Directors for both organizations. Dr. Arnold is a National Space Society “Space Ambassador.” Previously\, he was a Dean at the Defense Security Cooperation University. As a professor\, he taught at the National Defense University and Air Command and Staff College. Dr. Arnold is a retired Air Force Colonel. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/yhrEz54GpRg \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/885436506997620/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/space-elevators-the-green-road-to-space-with-jason-hap-arnold/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Multiplanetary\, and/or Interplanetary? - Joe Carroll Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nWe don’t know what gravity levels humans need for sustained good health. If Mars gravity is enough\, we can settle there and become multiplanetary. But whatever gravity we need\, we can also live in spinning facilities\, in earth orbit and then in interplanetary space. We can test our response to Mars gravity by trying to settle Mars\, or by living in a spinning station in LEO\, at far lower costs and risks. I will explore the implications of both options. \nA short bio\nJoe Carroll has worked in aerospace since 1981 and is now mostly retired. He developed the space tether systems used in SEDS\, PMG\, SEDS-2\, TiPS\, and TEPCE. His current focus is spinning space stations to evaluate human health in Moon and Mars gravity. \nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/KOf80sGqJzg \nand click ‘going’ on the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/632664865766576/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/7921/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance Academy Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Why Go To Space - Space Renaissance Academy Africa
DESCRIPTION:Adriano V. Autino talks with Students \nKelvin Dafiaghor (OGBA EDUCATIONAL CLINIC) is a dedicated professional with a background in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Leadership and Management from Accra Business School\, Ghana. As the Chief Promoter of Artificial Intelligence in Africa and Regional Manager for the Global STEM Initiative\, he plays a pivotal role in advancing education and technology on the continent. Additionally\, he leads the Effurun team in the prestigious NASA Space Challenge\, demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in STEM fields.  \nAdriano Vittorio Autino\, born in Moncrivello (VC\, Italia)\, is CEO\, co-founder and former President of the Space Renaissance Initiative\, since 2010 Space Renaissance International (SRI)\, an inter-cultural non-profit association\, whose mission is the opening of the space frontier: Civilian Space Development\, low-cost access to space\, space tourism\, industrialization of the geo-lunar space\, use of near Earth asteroids\, and the full development of space economy. Adriano is diplomed in Industrial Electronics\, acting since 1971 as a software and system engineer\, then project manager and entrepreneur in the field of real-time automation systems. His insatiable curiosity and the desire to engage in frontier fields have led him to work in the aerospace environment\, and to devise and develop an integrated software system\, supporting the systems engineering and the project lifecycle management processes. Adriano authored and co-authored several books\, papers and articles on the theme of civilization expansion into the outer space. \nLinks\nFollow the Livestream on the Space Renaissance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/tRtdIdwCWsk \nClick ‘Going’ to the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/584818180838678/
URL:https://spacerenaissance.space/event/living-in-space-virtual-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Space Renaissance International
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