Events
- 3.29 – 3.30.2012SWF-UNIDIR Space Security Conference 2012SWF-UNIDIR Space Conference 2012: Laying the Groundwork for Progress is a collaboration of the Secure World Foundation and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research that aims to provide information and thinking on space security issues to Geneva's disarmament community. Read More »
- 2.21 – 2.23.2012SWF Co-Sponsors ISU 16th Annual International Symposium:"Sustainability of Space Activities: International Issues and Potential Solutions"The symposium with address the risks faced by spacecraft and crew due to various natural and human generated threats. Looking beyond the current situation the focus will be on what can be done to mitigate threats in order to assure long-term sustainability of space activities particularly through increased co-operation between nations.Read More »
- 2.17 – 2.17.2012The Brussels Space Policy Round Table - The Future of GMESThe Future of GMES, as the part of the SWF’s Brussels Space Policy Round Table series of short panel discussions focused on significant global space events with a particular emphasis on Europe. The schedule of these events is driven by the important occurrences in the space sector. This event will focus on the GMES program. It will examine its current status, challenges, and future opportunities. In addition the general relevance/importance of GMES will be discussed.Read More »
- 2.3 – 2.3.2012Trash in the Skies: The Challenge of Space DebrisMan’s activities in space have benefited life on Earth greatly, but they have left their mark: over 22,000 pieces of man-made space debris are being tracked as they orbit our globe. How does space debris affect our space activities, both now and in the future? How do we monitor it? What are the national policies and international norms that limit it? And what can be done about it? Read More »
- 11.22 – 11.22.2011The Brussels Space Policy Round Table - Galileo: Current Status and Future OpportunitiesGalileo is Europe’s own global navigation satellite system, providing a highly accurate, guaranteed global positioning service under civilian control. It is inter-operable with GPS and Glonass, the two other global satellite navigation systems. Read More »
- 11.16 – 11.16.2011UN-SPIDER International Expert Meeting-Crowdsource Mapping for Preparedness and Emergency ResponseSecond UN-SPIDER International Expert Meeting: Crowdsource Mapping for Preparedness and Emergency Response Organized by The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs with the support and cooperation of Secure World Foundation. Read More »
- 11.14 – 11.15.2011Near Earth Objects (NEOs) Working Group on Media Communications and Risk ManagementA Near Earth Objects (NEOs) Working Group on Media Communications and Risk Management is being held at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The event is co-sponsored by Secure World Foundation and the Association of Space Explorers.Read More »
- 11.9.2011The Dragon’s New Eyes: China’s Space-Based Surveillance Capabilities, Doctrine, Strategy, and ImplicationsA panel discussion focusing on China's development of space capabilities and the impact of China's evolution, from asymmetric actor to established space power, on its approach to space security and sustainability.Read More »
- 11.3.2011Secure World presents “Russia’s Space Plans” “Russia’s Space Plans,” a panel discussion that examines Russia’s space history, the current status of its space program and efforts in international fora to enhance space security, and possible future paths it may take.Read More »
- 11.3.2011Brussels Space Policy Round Table - 2011 Space Security Index Launch in EuropeSecure World Foundation and the Mission of Canada to the European Union are partnering to organize the 2011 Space Security Index Launch in Europe as the part of the SWF’s Brussels Space Policy Round Table series of short panel discussions focused on significant global space events with a particular emphasis on Europe.Read More »
- 10.19 – 10.19.2011TCBM's in Outer Space Activities: Looking Back and Moving ForwardSWF and UNIDIR are excited to announce a jointly-hosted discussion on TCBM’s in outer space at the UN Headquarters in New York on October 19th, 2011.Read More »
- 10.13 – 10.14.20112011 Beijing Space Sustainability ConferenceA two-day conference bringing together international experts to discuss topics related to the long-term sustainability of space activities. Read More »
- 10.11 – 10.11.2011Implications of Emerging Space Cooperation Dynamics in AsiaThe Space Policy Institute, the Elliott School's Sigur Center for Asian Studies, and Secure World Foundation cordially invite you to a lecture by Dinesh Kumar Yadavendra, SPI Visiting Scholar, on the subject of "Implications of Emerging Space Cooperation Dynamics in Asia." Read More »
- 10.5 – 10.5.2011Assuring the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space ActivitiesThis one-day session, will support the activities of the Working Group on the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Read More »
- 9.30 – 10.2.201121st UN/IAF Workshop on “Space for Human and Environmental Security”The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Secure World Foundation (SWF) are jointly co-organizing a Workshop on the theme “Space for Human and Environmental Security” to promote the use of space technology for benefits of the developing countries. The Workshop will be held in conjunction with and as associated event of the 62nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which will take place from 3 to 7 October 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa. Workshop participants selected by the UN and IAF will be also invited to attend the IAC. Read More »
- 9.29 – 10.1.20112011 Space Generation CongressThe Space Generation Congress (SGC) is SGAC's annual conference that brings together top young minds from around world to focus on key space topics. This year the Secure World Foundation, in partnership with SGAC, will lead the Society session of the Congress entitled "Integrating Space Technology into Society: Overcoming Societal, Political, Economic, and Logistical Roadblocks." Read More »
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