Life in Space: the Science, the Challenges, and the Broad Horizon

This event will showcase our current understanding of life in space, including the potential for extraterrestrial life and the search for life in our solar system (Ehrenfreund), and the potential for live humans to capably and safely deal with the fundamental challenges of spaceflight, including: biomedical (Mukai); long-duration life support (Mankins); and the projection of individual human capabilities and presence on the surface of another world (Newman). A clarification of these life-related issues will be provided by these distinguished panelists, and via (live) audience engagement.

Organized by:

Moderator

John D. Rummel

Senior Scientist, SETI Institute

Speakers

Pascale EHRENFREUND

Research Professor, Space Policy Institute, George Washington University

Austria

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Chiaki MUKAI

Astronaut and Vice-Director for Human Space Systems and Utilisation Mission Directorate, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Japan

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John C. MANKINS

Vice President, Moon Village Association (MVA), President, ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions

United States of America

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Dava NEWMAN

Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

United States of America