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SUMMARY:eSpace Webinar - Mikhail Kokorich\, founder of Destinus SA
DESCRIPTION:The whole history of humanity is the story of our struggle with space and time. Mastering new horizons\, moving ever farther; driven by the desire for a better life or for profit\, out of fear or out of sheer curiosity\, people found ever faster\, easier\, cheaper\, and safer ways to conquer the space between here and there. The mastering of new territories is impossible to imagine without transport. The invention and proliferation of new means of moving people and goods — such as railways\, aviation\, containers — has created the modern economy that we know. The aviation industry didn’t experience larger disruption since the proliferation of jet turbines in the 50th. But now we see an explosion of new concepts for automobility that also try to open a new angle – sustainability. The aviation industry is one of the primary pollutants on Earth. The delivery of cargo or passengers creates 10-100x times more CO2 emissions than terrestrial or marine transport. Almost all of the new companies aim to revolutionize only local transport. But without a revolution on long-haul aero transportation\, we will not be able to change the face of this big industry. \nMikhail Kokorich (born 1976\, in Siberia) is a well-known space entrepreneur. He has founded several successful space technology companies. Dauria Aerospace was Russia’s first private aerospace company. Canadian-based Helios Wire was a satellite IoT operator and sold to EchoStar in 2019. Astro Digital is a prominent US microsatellite company\, one of the key DARPA suppliers. In 2017 Mikhail founded Momentus Inc.\, a provider of space infrastructure services. Momentus went public on the NASDAQ in August 2021.\nIn 2021 he moved with his family to Switzerland. He started a new company\, Destinus\, to develop a hyperplane\, a hybrid of a rocket and an airplane that can deliver express cargo anywhere in the world in 1-2 hours.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/espace-webinar-mikhail-kokorich-founder-of-destinus-sa/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031
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SUMMARY:Expo 2020 Dubai – EPFL hosts the space weeks at the Swiss Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:On October 17th – 30th 2021\, the exhibition “Switzerland\, a space nation” will showcase our country’s over half-century of active international participation in the space field\, EPFL expertise in space education\, research and innovation and raise awareness on space sustainability. Visitors would also be able to experience virtual space outreach projects and attend a large program of conferences. \n\nTuesday October 19th\n09:30 am – 12:00 pm: Panel (Australian Pavilion)\nIn cooperation with the UAE University and Curtin University\, Australia\nRadio Astronomy Research & Development \nIncluding Prof. Jean-Paul Kneib\, Director eSpace and LASTRO (EPFL) \n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: World Majli (Indian Pavilion) – Livestream available\nco-hosted by Switzerland and India\nLessons from Space: Applying Approaches from Space to Fight Climate Change\nIncluding Prof. Claude Nicollier\, former Swiss Astronaut and Mrs. Emmanuelle David\, executive manager eSpace (EPFL)\nTechnological innovations developed for space exploration and manned spaceflight offer rich potential here on Earth\, at a time when efficient resource management is becoming mission critical for humanity. \n2:45 pm : forum (Dubai Exhibition Center)\nin collaboration with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry\nSpace Thematic Business Forum – Opportunities for Tomorrow \nIncluding Dr. Luc Piguet\, CEO & co-founder (Clearspace) \nWednesday 20 October\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote (Swiss Pavilion) – Livestream available\nSustainable Space Logistics and Space Sustainability Rating\nProf. Jean-Paul Kneib\, Director eSpace and LASTRO (EPFL) and Dr. Tim Flohrer\, Head Space Debris Office (ESA)\nIn recent years\, the space industry has evolved towards a predominantly commercial operation\, with a proliferation of reusable rockets and nano-satellites. But it comes at a cost\, including increased space traffic and debris. This leads to rethink the way we conduct space missions\, in compliance with the SDGs. And this is exactly what EPFL Space Center (eSpace) research initiative on Sustainable Space Logistics (SSL) is all about\, supporting the development of key technologies such as relative navigation and space robotics. We will also talk about the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR) that has been developed by a consortium including the World Economic Forum\, the European Space Agency\, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, The University of Texas at Austin and Bryce Tech. It will be operated by eSpace by 2022 and aims to promote and incentivize Sustainable Behavior of Space Actors\, including space debris mitigation. \n1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Guest Lecture (Swiss Pavilion) – Livestream available\nIn collaboration with the Japanese Pavilion and the UAE University\nHuman Spaceflight: inspiring Humankind\nProf. Claude Nicollier\, former Swiss Astronaut and Ms. Naoko Yamazaki\, former JAXA Astronaut \nExploration has always been in Humankind’s DNA. Explorers are countless in History and have always brought knowledge and fascination to the world. But what do we know from Astronauts? What is their motivation\, how do they prepare\, what kind of mission do they achieve? This talk is about sharing two astronauts personal experience and thoughts on their space missions\, eventually bringing inspiration to new generations. \nThursday 21 October\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Workshop (Swiss Pavilion) – Catch-up streaming available\nIn collaboration with the UAE University\nSpace education: how to design an outreach program\nMs. Emmanuelle David\, executive manager eSpace (EPFL eSpace)\, Ms. Chloé Carrière\, EPFL student (Space at your Service)\, Dr. Aquib Moin\, Assistant Professor (UAE University)\nThis workshop for students will emphasize space science\, outreach and sustainability. Students will be invited to design their own Space outreach activities and strategies\, which will be shared with the public. \n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Panel (Swiss Pavilion) – Livestream available\nSpace Debris: Knowledge creation & Problem solving\nDr. Luc Piguet\, CEO and co-founder (ClearSpace)\, Prof. Moriba Jah\, professor and Space Environmentalist (University of Texas at Austin\, remotely) Prof. Thomas Schildknecht\, Director Swiss OGS (University of Bern\, remotely)\nSpace activity has never been as intensive in the last 50 years. This has also developed a problem: space debris. Our experts will explain the current situation\, thanks to debris observation\, and what is needed to improve the situation\, from a technological point of view from knowledge creation- observation and database creation to problem solving – such as ESA’s CleaSpace-1 mission. Metrics arounds space sustainability will also be introduced \n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Panel (Australian Pavilion) – Livestream available ?\nIn collaboration with the Australian Pavilion\nSquare Kilometre Array (SKA) Science Showcase\nIncluding Prof. Jean-Paul Kneib\, Director eSpace and LASTRO (EPFL)\nThe Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is an international effort to create the world’s largest radio telescope over a square kilometre of collecting area. It will consist of thousands of dishes and up to a million low-frequency antennas. As one of the largest scientific endeavours in history\, the SKA will bring together a wealth of the world’s finest scientists\, engineers and policy makers to bring the project to fruition. Whilst 14 member countries are the cornerstone of the SKA\, around 100 organisations across 20 countries are participating in the design and development of the SKA. The SKA will be able to conduct transformational science\, breaking new ground in astronomical observations. SKA scientists’ key science goals for the telescope will re-define our understanding of space as we know it. Prof. Jean-Paul Kneib will talk about the major Swiss contribution to the project. \nSaturday 23 October\n10:00 am – 13:00 pm: Sustainability @ Expo (Nexus North)\nIn collaboration with the UAE Space Agency and the Slovenian Pavilion.\nProtecting the Great Unknown\nIncluding Ms. Emmanuelle David\, executive manager eSpace (EPFL) and Dr. Luc Piguet\, CEO and co-founder (ClearSpace)\nSpace technology is one of several technologies central to successfully implementing the SDGs. As the space sector evolves\, both public and private actors must take collective action to contribute towards long-term sustainability of the space environment. This event will focus on sustainable space exploration\, the role of women in the space economy\, and the link between space exploration and sustainability here on Earth. \nSunday 24 October\n1:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Workshop (Zabeel House by Jumeirah) on invitation only\nIn collaboration with Skoltech\nSustainable Space Logistics: How to Design and Build More Sustainable Space Missions?\nIncluding Ms. Anne-Marlène Rüede\, Doctoral student eSpace (EPFL) and Shamil Biktimirov Doctoral student (Skoltech)\nThe meetup aims at gathering international specialists from industry\, government\, and academia interested in sustainable space logistics\, to share their ideas and future visions of the field. \nFollow us in Dubai on Social Media: #eSpaceDubai \nLINKS: \n\nSwiss Pavilion – space weeks program\nTranquility Base escape game (Space@yourService)\nVIRUP (LASTRO)\nSustainable Space Logistics\nSpace Sustainability Rating\nClearSpace\nVirtual Expo Channel \n“Powers out of this World: Using space for the benefit of all humanity ” in collaboration with Italy and Portugal\n“Hope and Perseverance: Lessons Learnt from the Red Planet for life on Earth”\, in collaboration with USA
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/9454/
LOCATION:Expo 2020 Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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SUMMARY:EuRoC: European Rocketry Challenge 2021
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of the EuRoc – European Rocketry Challenge\, the first university rocket launch competition in Europe\, promoted by the Portuguese Space Agency – Portugal Space\, will bring together 20 teams\, and around 400 students\, from all over Europe.\nEuRoC seeks to stimulate engineering students to design\, build and launch their own vehicles. In a broader spectrum the competition aims to encourage students to study science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM) and to the development of technological skills. \nThe EPFL Rocket Team will be participating on site this year with their rocket Bella Lui 2.\nMore than 20 members of the team will be in Ponte de Sor between October 11th – 17th\, reaching for success on the launchpad. \n \nMore details about the pasts projects of the EPFL Rocket Team can be found HERE
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/euroc-european-rocketry-challenge-2021/
LOCATION:EuRoC\, Ponte de Sor\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:#wetechtogether Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:This conference brings together female tech communities to empower\, engage and celebrate women in tech – join us for workshops\, panels and lots of networking! \n  \n – CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET –\nThe conference creates an empowering environment for everyone to discover and navigate the fields of STEM.\nIt offers a diverse range of workshops\, mentoring\, talks and coverage for\, with and about women in tech. \nKeynote & Knowledge Sessions \n\n\nListen to experts in the different fields of tech such as AI\, Blockchain\, Cybersecurity and many more.\nLearn about the latest trends\, get new insights and advice how you can build a successful career in tech. \nWorkshops \n\n\nGet your hands-on experiences with the latest technology. Our workshops cover the latest tech trends and allow you to not only learn how to apply these but also exchange with experts in the field. \nNetworking \n\n\nMeet interesting companies from different areas and get to know some of the people working there. Learn about the technology they are using and open positions they are hiring for. Network with like-minded people\, connect and get empowered. \n\n\n\n\n\n – Check out the full programme and speakers HERE –
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/wetechtogether-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Technopark Zurich\, Technoparkstrasse 1\, Zurich\, Zurich\, 8005\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210917T171500
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SUMMARY:eSpace Webinar – Can an airship explore Mars ? by Roméo Tonasso\, Alice Barthe\, Laurene Delsupexhe
DESCRIPTION:A preliminary feasibility study for an airship operating on the red planet. \nVarious space orbiters\, landers and rovers have given us precious data on the Red Planet. Orbiters allow global analyses and landers have an increased capacity of detailed observations but their accuracy is at the cost of restriction to the small area where they land. Ingenuity helicopter has shown us that we can take profit of another dimension by hovering just above ground at slow speed\, since the Martian atmosphere\, though tenuous\, has proved dense enough to allow lift and propulsion. \nAn airship would allow for observations similar to those of a helicopter but over longer missions since it could float above the ground without consuming energy. Therefore\, whereas a helicopter can be used as a scout\, an airship could be used for autonomous full missions. Its ability to observe cliff walls over long distances would be unmatchable. \nThe study provides a preliminary design for such an airship. It contains design drivers\, trade-offs and provides a preliminary sizing of the main subsystems. The Design Reference Mission is to explore parts of Valles Marineris. This region shows interesting geomorphological context. Additionally\, the depth of the canyon yields a higher air pressure which means heavier surrounding air. \nThe reference scientific goal would be to perform mineral mapping of the cliff walls using a hyperspectral sensor of a maximum mass of 3 kg. Adding the navigation\, command and data transmission systems\, the airship has been designed for a total payload mass of 10 kg. \nRoméo Tonasso\, EPFL\, Student in Mechanical Engineering\, Master semester 4 / Laurène Delsupexhe\, Consultant engineer for ArianeGroup / Alice Barthe\, Space engineer / Julie Hartz\, Astrobiologist. Laurène\, Alice and Julie are members of the WoMars Team. \nMentors: Claude Nicollier\, Pierre Brisson (Mars Society Switzerland).
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/espace-webinar-can-an-airship-explore-mars-by-romeo-tonasso-alice-barthe-laurene-delsupexhe/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
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SUMMARY:Official launch of Tranquility Base and VIRUP prototype in Tokyo
DESCRIPTION:As part of the EPFL Virtual Space Tour Tokyo\, the virtual escape game and virtual map of the Universe will be presented in a two-days public event in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya\, on September 17th and 18th. Visitors can experience the latest versions of those open software produced and developed at EPFL using tablets and virtual reality headsets. \nFriday Sept. 17th\n6:00 PM JST (11:00 AM CEST) – Tranquility Base : the Project and SpaceBok\, a Four-Legged Robot for Planetary Exploration \n\nAlexandre de Montleau (Space@yourService EPFL\, Tranquility Base project)\nHendrik Kolvenbach (ETH Zurich\, SpaceBok project)\n\n7:00 PM JST (12:00 AM CEST) – The Space Debris problem: monitoring and solving it by \nProf. Thomas Schildknecht\, Head of Optical Astronomy and Space Sustainability Group\, Vice Director Astronomical Institute\, University of Bern\nProf. Sinichi Kimura\, Faculty of Science and Technology\, Dept. Electrical Engineering\, Tokyo University of Science\nDr. Luc Piguet\, CEO ClearSpace SA\nChris Blackerby\, COO Astroscale\nMarie-Valentine Florin\, Excecutive director EPFL International Risk Governance Center (IRGC) \n \nSaturday Sept 18th\n3:00 PM JST (8:00 AM CEST) – Careers in Space by \n\nProf. Jean-Paul Kneib\, Director eSpace\nMs. Chloé Carrière\, Space@yourService EPFL\nProf. Genya Ishigami\, Department of Mechanical Engineering\, Faculty of Science and Technology\, Keio University\nMr. Naoyuki Oota\, Dept. of Physics\, Graduate School of Science Tokyo University of Science\nMr. Taiki Kanda\, Dept. of Electrical Engineering\, Faculty of Engineering\, Tokyo University of Science\n\n5:00 PM JST (10:00 AM CEST) – Tranquility Base: The Project and the Modular Origami Robot MORI \n\nAlexandre de Montleau (Space@yourService\, Tranquility Base project)\nKevin Holdcroft (EPFL Reconfigurable Robotics Lab\, Mori modular origami project)\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/official-launch-of-tranquility-base-and-virup-prototype-in-tokyo/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
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SUMMARY:EPFL Virtual Space Tour in Tokyo
DESCRIPTION:eSpace\, the Laboratory of Astrophysics and Space@yourService are presenting two amazing experiences in Tokyo at the Science Museum.\n\nNote that VIRUP and Tranquility Base will follow their Virtual Tour in Tokyo at Base Q Tokyo Midtown Hibiya in September.\n\n  \nVIRUP is a virtual reality platform where you can fully immerse yourself in the most advanced and detailed virtual map of the Universe.\nImmerse yourself in the most advanced and detailed virtual map of the Universe. Sit back\, relax and enjoy this amazing journey!\nVIRUP is a new multi-platform Virtual Reality (VR) environment developed by the Laboratory of Astrophysics (LASTRO) of EPFL\, which provides users with the most modern dynamical view of our Universe. Fully immersed\, one can travel through space and time\, from the solar system through the outer confines of the Universe\, visiting the nearby stars\, exoplanets\, our galaxy the Milky Way and the Local Group. \n \n  \nMore information on the project on LASTRO VIRUP \n  \nTranquility Base is a thrilling cooperative virtual escape game set in a lunar base and its mission control center on Earth.\nA thrilling co-op augmented reality escape game set in a lunar base and its mission control center on Earth where cooperation\, action and time will be the key to saving the mission!\nTranquility Base is an application to promote Swiss excellence in the domain of space in an entertaining and educational format. The game is based on the physical escape game named “Switzerland\, We’ve Had a Problem” created by the student association “Space@yourService” at EPFL and can be played now in a virtual format. While solving the puzzles\, learn about Swiss cutting-edge technologies that support living on the moon. There are hidden elements\, too. How many can you find?\nThe game can be played on two tablets at the Science Museum. The number of players per gameplay is two and the time limit to solve all puzzles is 20 minutes! \n \n  \nMore information on Space@YourService \n\nFirst stop: Science Museum\n \nEPFL Space Center (eSpace)\, LASTRO and Space@your Service are virtually travelling to the Science Museum in August for the first appearance of VIRUP and Tranquility Base in Japan. It is also the world premiere of the latest versions of these science communication projects. \n\nAn 18-minute VIRUP journey through the Universe will be shown at the Synra Dome from August 11th to 31st starting at 13:10\nTranquility Base can be exclusively experienced on August 27th and 28th before its official launch in September\n\nLocal visitors are kindly asked to register online on the Science Museum website (in Japanese)\, due to the sanitary restrictions. \n  \n–> Event funded by Leading House Asia
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/9422/
LOCATION:Science Museum Tokyo\, 2-1\, Kitanomaru-koen\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, Japan
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SUMMARY:eSpace Webinar - An Introduction to the Biotechnology Space Support Center (BIOTESC) and the Cimon Project\, by Gwendolyne Pascua
DESCRIPTION:Unknown to many\, a Ground Control center linked to the International Space Station (ISS) exists in central Switzerland.\nThis talk will introduce one of the User Service and Operations Center (USOC) of the European Space Agency\, the Biotechnology Space Support Center (BIOTESC).\nIn a second part\, Gwendolyne Pascua will explain what The Cimon project is\, a first of its kind Free-Flyer in the ISS with an artificial intelligence. As the Operations Lead of this project\, she will share with her experiences\, her journey and missions. \nGwendolyne Pascua is currently working as Operations Lead\, Ground Controller at the Biotechnology Space Support Center (BIOTESC); and as a Senior Research Associate at Hochschule Luzern.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/an-introduction-to-the-biotechnology-space-support-center-biotesc-and-the-cimon-project-by-gwendolyne-pascua/
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SUMMARY:eSpace Webinar - Single band Nano-satellite Remote sensing: BGUSAT's challenges and opportunities\, by Shimrit Maman
DESCRIPTION:Nano satellites are a relatively new category in the field of satellite technologies and space science.\nIn the past years\, several Earth Observations (EO) missions using nano-satellites have been successfully launched and used\, forecasts for the upcoming years display an increase of such missions.\nBGUSAT is an example of such EO\remote sensing single band\, SWIR sensor via a spatial resolution of 600 meters per pixel.\nIn the seminar\, we intend to overview the satellite design and capabilities and to present the results of the ongoing remote sensing research. \nDr. Maman is a research associate in the Homeland Security Institute and director of the Earth and Planetary Image Facility (EPIF)\, both at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Her research deals with the application of satellite technologies (remote sensing and GIS) to environmental challenges and climate change. She is an integral part of the research team leading BGUSAT\, Israel’s first research nanosatellite.\nShe also serves as a UN-SPIDER expert\, and heads the Israeli Regional Support Office of the United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response.\nPreviously she served as the board director of D-mars\, and is a founding board member of WiSpace\, a women’s association promoting gender equality among Israeli STEAM professionals and was appointed by UNOOSA as a mentor in the SPACE4WOMEN Network.\nMaman leads diverse education and outreach programs promoting Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)\, using hands-on research activities\, at both the national and international scales\, including the unique\, all-girl\, international remote sensing science program: She Space. \nQuote by Dr. Maman:\n“Although it is a vast\, icy void\, I think space holds unique opportunities for dreamers unafraid to boldly face meaningful challenges”.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/espace-webinar-single-band-nano-satellite-remote-sensing-bgusats-challenges-and-opportunities-by-shimrit-maman/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210510T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210510T140000
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SUMMARY:eSpace Webinar - Evolution of crew safety criteria for future Space transportation systems\, by Aline Decadi - ESA
DESCRIPTION:Crew safety is of paramount importance for future human exploratory spaceflight. In order to ensure optimum safety standards\, the design criteria for this new generation of spacecraft must be matured\, such as the level of crew safety required.\nThrough a hazard control process assessment\, several risk mitigation strategies may be found suitable to achieve both an acceptable level of crew safety and mission success. Such an assessment thus requires both: elaboration of a regulated safety assessment process\, that is shared and approved worldwide\, and definition of safety criteria that are required to fulfil the mission objectives\, and need to be approved by a Certification Authority.\nThe paper will evaluate existing standardized safety and regulatory processes that are in place for civil aviation\, which are largely accepted as being a premier example of industry safety standards\, and assess how it could be extrapolated and adapted to ensure similar safety standards in future human space exploration missions.\nThe civil aviation process presents commonalities in terms of methods for conducting a safety assessment\, that are expandable to space exploration. This paper describes the related transfer function from civil aviation to space exploration (ISS\, Moon and Mars) as a stepping stone to reach an international consensus to be targeted by the Space Agencies to ensure the crew a safe journey and return to Earth. \nAline Decadi is a Dependability and Safety engineer working on the development of the Launch System Ariane 6 at the European Space Agency. In addition\, she is involved in ESA Moon/Mars workshops and she volunteer on Mars analogue missions for the Mars Society. She is passionate by the human space exploration\, and works on the evolution of the crew safety criteria for future exploration missions.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/evolution-of-crew-safety-criteria-for-future-space-transportation-systems-by-aline-decadi-esa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210429T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210429T170000
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SUMMARY:#PLASUS21 Online Workshop - PLAnetary SUStainability 21: Challenges\, Opportunities and Necessities
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will connect space & global sustainability\, key space actors and sustainability thinkers. \nSee speakers’ bios and abstracts of their talks HERE. \n– REGISTER HERE –\n \nSchedule: \n09:00-9:05 Opening: Natália Archinard (Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs)\n09:05-9:30 Planetary Sustainability: Andreas Losch with André Galli (University of Bern) & Xiao-Shan Yap (EAWAG/University of Utrecht)\n09:30-10:00 Planetary Boundaries and Limits to Growth: Christian Berg (Club of Rome)\n10:00-10:25 Earth-Space Sustainability: Xiao-Shan Yap (EAWAG/University of Utrecht) \n10:25-10:40: Break \n10:40-11:25 Environmental challenges: Space Debris\, Megaconstellations\, and the Preservation of our Night Sky: Thomas Schildknecht (University of Bern)\n11:25-11:45 Active Space Debris removal: Luc Piguet (ClearSpace.today)\n11:45-12:05 Space Sustainability Rating: Nikolai Khlystov (World Economic Forum)\n12:05-12:10 Words of welcome from our host: Mathias Wirth (University of Bern) \n12:10-13:00 Lunch Break \n13:00-14:30 Challenges and Opportunities I \n\nSpace can do more for Earth: Gaetan Petit (Space4Impact)\nSpace Resources & Innovation: Dovilé Matuleviciute (Luxembourg Space Agency)\nSustainable Embeddedness of Space Activities : Traugott Jähnichen (University of Bochum)\n\n14:30-14:45 Break \n14:45-16:15 Challenges and Opportunities II \n\nForward to the Moon: Europe’s exploration program Terrae Novae and Artemis: Stefaan De Mey (European Space Agency)\nSustainable Space Logistics: Emmanuelle David (eSpace – EPFL Space Center)\nBiological Challenges in Space: Oliver Ullrich (University of Zurich)\n\n16:15-16:30 Break \n16:30-17:00 Wrap up & Closing Panel: Andreas Losch & TBA \n  \nRegistration to the workshop will be free of charge for all.  \nTo make it happen\, sponsors and donations are much welcome. \nThink big. Think connected. Think planetary. Act Sustainably. \nMedia partner:
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/plasus21-online-workshop-planetary-sustainability-21-challenges-opportunities-and-necessities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210308T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210308T140000
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SUMMARY:eSpace Webinar - Astrophysical dust measurements in our cosmic backyard\, by Veerle Sterken - IPA ETHZ
DESCRIPTION:Interplanetary dust is measured in situ in the solar system since several decades\, using dedicated cosmic dust instruments on-board spacecraft with a variety of orbits. Also interstellar dust from our neighbouring Local Interstellar Cloud passes through the solar system and was measured in situ for the first time almost 30 years ago. Such in situ measurements – only half a decade old – have revolutionised the field of astrophysical dust science. Besides in situ measurements\, also meteor observations\, sample return missions\, and astronomical observations have shaped our current understanding of the astrophysical dust environment in our immediate cosmic neighbourhood. \nThis talk discusses the field of in situ cosmic dust science: we cover the fascinating facets of “fairly nearby” cosmic dust and its importance for our understanding of the solar system\, from icy comets to atmosphereless bodies\, active moons\, and interstellar dust. Then we will focus on the different types of cosmic dust instruments that exist so far\, their working principles\, capabilities\, and their limitations. Finally\, we give an overview of future missions that are in the planning or under study\, like the Interstellar Probe\, and we elaborate on a few of the still existing gaps in our nearby-cosmic-dust knowledge. This way\, we can tailor future mission and instrument designs towards bridging these gaps. \nVeerle Sterken is originally from Belgium\, studied Aerospace Engineering in the Netherlands\, and did her PhD on cosmic dust science at the TU Braunschweig in Germany\, while being a guest at the Max Planck Institute in Heidelberg. After her PhD studies\, she moved to Switzerland where she was a post-doc in the International Space Science Institute. Now she is a senior research assistant at the ETH in Zürich\, focusing on simulations and measurements of the dynamics of interstellar dust particles that move from the Local Interstellar Cloud through the heliosphere. She kicked off a major project in 2020 on this topic\, supported by the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant). \nPlease note that this seminar will not be recorded.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/espace-webinar-astrophysical-dust-measurements-in-our-cosmic-backyard-by-veerle-sterken-ipa-ethz/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210304T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210304T183000
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SUMMARY:On-orbit servicing\, Debris & Proximity operations Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Watch on YouTube \n– Full programme HERE –  \nThe EPFL Space Center (eSpace) and Skoltech Space Center are co-organizing this On-orbit Servicing\, Debris & Proximity Operations Workshop. It will gather international perspectives from industry\, government\, and academia interested in sustainable space logistics\, to share their ideas and future visions of the field. One impact of new logistics in space is orbits have become more crowded. On-orbit servicing\, space debris\, life extensions and disposal are all deeply connected to this trend. \nTopics include: \n\non-orbit servicing of satellites and distributed space systems: new capabilities\, stakeholder requirements\, mission architectures\, expected benefits and limits;\nspace debris\, their avoidance & capture: observations and measurements\, modelling and risk analysis\, re-entry\, mitigation\, space surveillance and traffic management;\nimpacts of the above on the wider space supply chain\, satellite industry\, design practice\, orbital environment\, and transportation flows;\nother topics relevant to sustainable space logistics.\n\nThe format will be 7-25-minute presentations followed by Q&A. Afterwards an interactive session will synthesize viewpoints\, identifying key societal issues and research questions\, and creating common mental models. What research is needed on these issues? What is the structure and interconnection of the problems? \nOutcomes will include:  \n\nprioritized research topics;\nproposed collaborations;\nmodeling integrating multiple stakeholder viewpoints\, e.g. holistic views of on-orbit servicing and debris issues\, and the dynamic impacts on the orbital environment and satellite industry;\n\nParticipants include:  \n\nClearSpace SA\, leading the world’s first space mission to remove space debris;\n\nProf. Koki Ho of Georgia Tech\, specialist of space logistics flows;\n\nMIT’s Engineering Systems Laboratory\, thought leader in space logistics;\n\nAs well as many top researchers from Skoltech and EPFL! \n 
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/on-orbit-servicing-debris-proximity-operations-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210219
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SUMMARY:#1 Sustainable Space Logistics digital symposium
DESCRIPTION:  Watch on YouTube \nA space revolution \nA revolution is afoot in space logistics. Starting with shoebox-sized nanosatellites\, now a reusable rocketry renaissance and soon swarming satellite mega-constellations providing continuous internet on the planet. These developments could provide wonderful benefits\, but also bring serious sustainability challenges\, one of them being increased congestion and orbital debris. \n  \nTime to (re)think\, time to (re)act \n50 years of government-led space activities are now being reinvented by all stakeholders. And it should be done with United Nations and European Space Agency sustainability goals in mind. \nIntroducing the Sustainable Space Logistics (SSL) initiative: in 2019\, the EPFL Space Center (eSpace) in Lausanne\, Switzerland\, started a research initiative on Sustainable Space Logistics. The thematic of space logistics is still largely untouched and will be the backbone of multiple large-scale applications on new materials & services\, data\, human spaceflight\, etc. \n  \nGet onboard ! \nFull programme available HERE \nFor this first digital symposium\, eSpace invites you to a 3-days journey featuring space and sustainability experts\, as well as observers from outside the space area. \nDay 1 – we will explain the vision of SSL and find out what is the current relation between space activities and sustainability. \nDay 2 – A look at the ongoing revolution gripping the new space industry. We will also feature the experience of a non-space industry that has faced similar transformation. \nDay 3 – We would like to conclude on the perspectives\, highlighting Swiss success stories such as ClearSpace\, looking at the legal and policy framework and giving the voice to the younger generation. \n  \nDon’t miss anything \nFollow us on social media to stay informed about upcoming updates: \n     \n  \nOur partners \n         \n          \n        
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/1-sustainable-space-logistics-digital-symposium/
LOCATION:SDG18.SPACE Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210118T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20210118T130000
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SUMMARY:eSpace Webinar - Space Safety is Foundation for Reliable Space Traffic Management\, by Darren McKnight
DESCRIPTION:The current efforts to develop space traffic management (STM) governance\, rules\, and regulations are necessary but not sufficient to assure the safe\, reliable\, and sustained operations in low Earth orbit (LEO). What is also essential are (1) the strengthening of debris mitigation guidelines and compliance to them plus (2) implementation of debris remediation solutions. No matter how sophisticated and robust the STM framework becomes\, if the background hazard from debris\, both cataloged and lethal nontrackable (LNT)\, continues to grow\, there will be negative repercussions on space operations/commerce in the near-term and efforts to support long-term space sustainability. \nThe combination of reinvigorated debris mitigation and operationalized debris remediation efforts constitute space debris management (SDM)\, to parallel the other key activities  of STM\, and space situational awareness (SSA); if any one of these three fails to perform appropriately\, assured space operations will be put at risk. \nThe three fundamental actions that support this new call for SDM to support STM are: \n\nRequire propulsive collision avoidance capability for all satellites launched above 400 km altitude\,\nChange the 25-yr rule to a 1-yr rule\, and\nStart to remediate some of the statistically-most-concerning massive derelicts in LEO\n\nDr. Darren McKnight is currently Technical Director for Centauri based in Chantilly\, Virginia.  He leads teams to develop solutions across disparate domains: space systems\, predictive awareness for infectious disease outbreaks\, orbital debris\, and workforce productivity.\nAs a member of the International Academy of Astronautics’ Space Debris Committee\, he has been active in position paper development\, selection of symposia papers\, and execution of the annual International Astronautical Congress. Darren co-authored first book on space debris in 1990 with Nick Johnson and has been active in a wide variety of orbital debris topical areas: hypervelocity impact phenomenology\, breakup modeling\, spacecraft anomaly attribution\, debris environment evolution\, space traffic management\, space safety\, and debris mitigation/remediation analysis. Recent work has focused on the monitoring and characterization of the conjunction dynamics for massive derelict objects that present the greatest debris-generating potential in Earth orbit.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/espace-webinar-space-safety-is-foundation-for-reliable-space-traffic-management-by-darren-mcknight/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20201207T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20201207T181500
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SUMMARY:Imaging the Planet for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Gilberto CAMARA\nSecretariat Director for the Group on Earth Observations\nwith the special participation of: \nProf. Martin Vetterli\, EPFL President\nProf. Meredith Schuman\, UZH\nProf. Devis Tuia\, EPFL\nSatellite images are the most comprehensive source of data about our environment; they provide information for measuring deforestation\, crop production\, food security\, urban footprints\, water scarcity\, and land degradation. In recent years\, space agencies have adopted open distribution policies and as result experts now have access to repeated acquisitions over the same areas; the resulting time series improve our understanding of ecological patterns and processes. \nThe availability of big Earth observation data has led the experts in the field to focus on the technologies of cloud computing\, data cubes\, and machine learning. However\, continuous monitoring of land dynamics using remote sensing data differs from applications such as spam filters\, automatic translation\, and object detection. This talk will focus on the challenges of using machine learning to analyse large satellite image time series and argue that long-term progress will depend on a new generation of methods that combine machine learning with functional ecosystem models.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/imaging-the-planet-for-a-sustainable-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20201123T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20201123T140000
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SUMMARY:eSpace Webinar - Radio frequencies in outer space : framework for an international cooperation\, by Alexandre Vallet
DESCRIPTION:Almost all satellites are using radio frequencies. Since there is no national sovereignty in outer space\, the management of radio spectrum essentially relies on an international treaty called the Radio Regulations\, which is elaborated by the International Telecommunication Union\, the UN specialized agency for ICTs. Since 1906\, this treaty is regularly updated by ITU Member States to cope with the advance of radio technologies through an cooperative process of technical and regulatory studies. The presentation will first introduce the international framework for regulating the use the radio frequencies. It will then focus on the specific case of Cubesats with a presentation of the process to get access to radio frequencies for a Cubesat project. \nAlexandre Vallet is the current Chief of the Space Services Department in the Radiocommunication Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)\, since November 2017. Alexandre Vallet began to work in 2000 in the R&D center of Orange dealing with communications satellites. In 2006\, he joined the satellite operator Eutelsat where he was in charge of regulatory matters. From 2007 to 2017\, he was the Head of the Regulatory affairs and Spectrum/Orbit Resources Department at the French Agency in charge of radio spectrum management (Agence Nationale des Fréquences – ANFR).
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/espace-webinar-radio-frequencies-in-outer-space-framework-for-an-international-cooperation-by-alexandre-vallet/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201111
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SUMMARY:Swiss Space Days 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Swiss Space Days offer a platform to exchange experiences and to support cooperation.\nThis is a great opportunity to listen to prominent speakers such as ESA directors\, representatives of Swiss companies and of the Large European System Integrators.\nThe Swiss Space Days will be held online this year and you can register HERE.
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/swiss-space-days/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026
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SUMMARY:European Rocketry Challenge - EuRoC 2020
DESCRIPTION:The first edition of the European Rocketry Challenge 2020 (EuRoC) will take place from October 21st to October 25th in Ponte de Sor\, Portugal. \nThis is the first European rocketry challenge alongside the Spaceport America Cup\, whose 2020 edition has been postponed to next year. \nThe EPFL Rocket Team will not be able to launch their rocket this year for this first European edition but was closely involved in the organisation of the event.\nFind out more >> HERE
URL:https://espace.epfl.ch/event/euroc-european-rocket-competition/
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