Achieving Unified Global Governance for Civil Space Exploration
Day: Thursday 17 October
Time: 15:45 - 16:30 CEST
Location: Red Hall, Level 1, North Wing, MiCo Convention Centre
We are entering a new and dynamic era of space exploration with numerous countries and even companies conducting ambitious and trailblazing missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The pace and number of current space activities are only being exceed by their unique nature as concepts such as in-situ resource utilization transition from concept to reality. The Outer Space Treaty, along with other binding UN agreements, have established a foundation for norms of behavior which are being further refined by instruments such as the Artemis Accords, the International Lunar Research Station agreements, and the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space's long-term sustainability guidelines. The purpose of this singular panel will be to bring a diverse group of experts together, reflecting different and potentially conflicting views, in an attempt to understand the constantly evolving policy environment, and to find common ground and a path forward to achieve a responsible and sustainable future in space for all of humanity to enjoy.
Moderator
Speakers
Aarti HOLLA-MAINI
Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Austria