2012

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 »