Next Generation Impact on Social Responsibility in Space
Day: Thursday 28 October
Time: 08:30-09:30 GST
Location: Sheikh Rashid Hall E, Dubai World Trade Centre
Social responsibility in space ensures that the inspirations and innovations of today’s space sector are implemented in equitable and sustainable ways. The unique environment of space creates challenges and benefits for working toward a more sustainable and equitable future for humankind and requires social responsibility among space sector actors to maximize the benefits of space. This plenary panel explores both social responsibility in conduct of space activities and space activity impact on social responsibility on Earth through a diverse panel of competitively selected young professionals and students whose work is advancing social responsibility in space and terrestrial activities across the globe.
Moderator
Tanja MASSON-ZWAAN
Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of the International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), Leiden University
Netherlands
Speakers
Molly MACEACHEN
Research Associate, Space & Sustainability Initiative, CU Boulder
United States
Giuliana ROTOLA
Implementation Support Officer, Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA)
Italy
Andrew SWACKHAMER
Research Assistant, Space & Sustainability Initiative, CU Boulder
United States