This one-day preparatory meeting brought together decision-makers from governments, space agencies, and other high-ranking officials to address the four thematic pillars: space economy, space society, space accessibility, and space diplomacy. Read the full summary and find all presentations made during the conference below. Further information on The United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (1968 - 2018): UNISPACE+50
High Level Forum "Space as a Driver for Socioeconomic Sustainable Development |
Setting the Scene , Simonetta DI PIPPO, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Welcome Remarks, Michael SIMPSON, Secure World Foundation The 2016 High Level Forum , Naser ALRASHEDI, Director of Space Policy and Regulations, UAE-Space Agency, United Arab Emirates |
Space Economy |
Introductory Remarks, Michael SIMPSON, Secure World Foundation Econometric Models and Highlights of GSA GNSS Market Report 2015 , Martin Šunkevič, European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA) |
Space Society |
EURISY: 25 Years of Bridging Space and Society , Stefaan DE MEY, EURISY Space Science and Technology for the Benefit of Society , Pascal MICHEL, Canada |
Space Accessibility |
Additive Manufacturing (AM) for Space (and Earth) Applications, Wolfgang VEITH, European Space Agency The Utilization of the Dream Chaser Space Utility Vehicle , John ROTH, Sierra Nevada Corporation's Space Systems |
Space Diplomacy |
The Need for Space Regulatory Frameworks and Mechanisms at Global Level, Ram S. JAKHU, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Canada International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG): Future Perspectives and International Aspects, Sharafat GADIMOVA , United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) |