Collaborations: Events
"Human Spaceflight and the Future of Space Science"
"As the Obama administration prepares to unveil its plans for NASA and the USA human spaceflight program, experts on space policy will convene in Washington DC on January 14 for a symposium on this topic. Scott Pace (TR), Director of the Space Policy Institute, will open the symposium with introductory remarks before a session on 'Science, Human SpaceFlight and Congress' featuring representatives of the House Committee on Space Aeronautics and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. GWU professor Pascale Ehrenfreund (CL) and Stephen Katz of NIH will discuss the current state of human space flight, and Tom Cremins of NASA will give a talk with Len Fisk of the University of Michigan on 'Science and Human Space Flight Tomorrow.' Princeton University Professor Christopher Chyba (BR) is scheduled to give the closing keynote address. Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is cosponsor of the symposium. With a membership including 104 universities, USRA's mission is to advance the space-related sciences, develop and operate premier facilities and to promote space policy. (Credit: George Washington University, NASA, USRA)." Thanks to "The Space Calendar".
Innovation in Aerospace | A Workshop
The Workshop examined the challenges, lessons, and applicability of the information technology industry's practices for the aerospace community and the experience that innovative firms have had in working with government agencies. Two of the presentations have been put online after the event. Panel I covered "Introducing Silicon Valley to Aerospace" and Panel II covered "Public-Private Partnerships".
Space 3.0 - Emerging Commercial Applications for Small Satellites
“Radical advances in small satellite technology are fast approaching, which will allow innovators to create from today’s “garages” powerful consumer and commercial nanosatellites. This new era of entrepreneurial space will create a market where companies and educational groups can design, build and operate small, highly functional spacecraft (eSats). Join SEF Spaceworks, Stanford University, Aviation Week and other sponsors on March 24 in Palo Alto, California for a unique workshop exploring the emerging commercial and educational uses and applications for these eSats. Space is limited so register now.”