Events

Feb 3, 2012 Trash in the Skies: The Challenge of Space Debris Man’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? Learn More »
Feb 17, 2012 The Brussels Space Policy Round Table - The Future of GMES The 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. Learn More »
Feb 21–Feb 23, 2012 SWF 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. Learn More »
Mar 8, 2012 Brussels Space Policy Round Table: International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities - the International Perspective This event will focus on the EU proposed International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities. It will examine its current status, challenges, and the way forward from the point of view of several States. Learn More »
Mar 29–Mar 30, 2012 SWF-UNIDIR Space Security Conference 2012 SWF-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. Learn More »
Apr 23–Apr 25, 2012 Space for Human and Environmental Security in the Americas: Space policy, Long-term Sustainability and Cyber-health The two day Forum "Space for Human and Environmental Security in the Americas: Space policy, Long-term sustainability and Cyber- Health" will be held in Mexico. The forum will inform the participants of the ongoing work on the long-term sustainability of activities in outer space in COPUOS and other international fora. Learn More »
Apr 24–Apr 26, 2012 5th United Nations International UN-SPIDER Bonn Workshop on Disaster Management and Space Technology: “Strengthening global synergies through knowledge management, portals and networks” The 5th International UN-SPIDER Bonn workshop brought together decision-makers and experts from the space technology and disaster management communities representing national, regional and international organizations, knowledge transfer and academic institutions, as well as internationally active private companies to identify knowledge management strategies that will enhance access to and use of space-based information as a way to enhance the resilience of nations. Learn More »
Apr 30, 2012 Frameworks & Strategy for Space Sustainability: Defining Sustainable Use of Space Workshop Learn More »
May 1, 2012 International Perspectives on Space Sustainability from Africa, Asia, and Latin America The Secure World Foundation is pleased to host a panel on space sustainability that encompasses perspectives from many of the major space stakeholders whose viewpoints are not often heard in the Beltway. Learn More »
May 10–May 11, 2012 Indo-US Track 1.5 Dialog on Space The Indo-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue on Space was co-sponsored by the Secure World Foundation and the Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign along with the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. The event was held from May 10-May 11 at the Marina Mandarin in Singapore. Learn More »
May 16–May 18, 2012 Workshop on Use of Space Applications in Humanitarian Operations The "Workshop on Use of Space Applications in Humanitarian Operations" is devoted to presenting and discussing optimal utilization of space applications in support of humanitarian efforts during large-scale crises. Learn More »
Jun 20, 2012 The Brussels Space Policy Round Table - The Ups and Downs of Euro-China Space Cooperation Secure World Foundation and the European Institute for Asian Studies organized a panel discussion titled "The Ups and Downs of Euro-China Space Cooperation". Learn More »
Jun 26, 2012 Fostering Sustainable Satellite Servicing A one-day conference discussing the legal, policy, and other non-technical challenges posed by future on-orbit satellite servicing activities. Learn More »
Jul 17, 2012 2012 Space Security Index Executive Summary Release SWF is pleased to announce the release of the 2012 Space Security Index’s Executive Summary. It will be held from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Canada Room at the Canadian Embassy (501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, DC 20001). The event will feature four distinguished speakers who will discuss the most important events affecting space security in the past year and examine what might be coming up over the next year. Learn More »
Aug 21, 2012 SWF & Space Foundation Event - Defense & Industry on Space Cooperation A Congressional briefing to discuss defense and industry perspectives on current international initiatives aimed at outer space security and sustainability. Learn More »
Sep 13, 2012 International Relations and Space: The European Approach Secure World Foundation and the Space Policy Program at Ifri are partnering again this year to organize a conference under the banner “International Relations and Space: the European Approach”. Learn More »
Sep 20, 2012 Brussels Space Policy Round Table: Race to the Moon and Back - Policy Perspectives 50 Years After the JFK's 1962 Moons Speech Secure World Foundation and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy organize the panel discussion “Race to the Moon and Back: Policy Perspectives 50 years after the JFK's 1962 Moons Speech”. The event will focus on the analysis of the last 50 years of the Space Age and we will then move to its current developments, challenges, and the future plans. Learn More »
Sep 27–Sep 29, 2012 Space Generation Congress 2012 The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is SGAC's annual conference that brings together top young minds from around the world to focus on key space topics. The Congress takes place in conjunction with the International Astronautical Congress. This year, Secure World Foundation is partnering with SGAC to organize a session entitled "Space for Humanitarian Relief." Learn More »
Sep 27, 2012 European Satellite Day 2012: Mayday! A day without satellites A one-day conference on the important roles satellite applications play in the everyday lives of EU citizens. Learn More »
Oct 18, 2012 The future of space security: framing the development of TCBMs in parallel multilateral fora Learn More »
Oct 25, 2012 Asia in Space: Cooperation or Competition? Learn More »
Oct 30, 2012 European Conference on On-Orbit Satellite Servicing and Active Debris Removal: Exploring Commercial, Legal, and Policy Implications A one-day conference discussing the legal and policy challenges with on-orbit satellite servicing and active debris removal in a European context Learn More »
Nov 5, 2012 2012 OOS and ADR Scenario Workshop A half-day workshop examining the policy and regulatory challenges of future on-orbit satellite servicing and active debris removal activities. Learn More »
Nov 8–Nov 9, 2012 2012 Beijing Space Sustainability Conference A two-day conference bringing together international experts to discuss technical, legal, and policy topics related to the long-term sustainability of space activities. Learn More »
Nov 12–Nov 16, 2012 United Nations/Chile Workshop on Space Technology Applications for Socio-Economic Benefits The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (OOSA) is organizing this workshop to promote the use of space technology and its applications for socio-economic benefits, in partnership with Secure World Foundation. Learn More »
Nov 29–Nov 29, 2012 Brussels Space Policy Round Table - 2012 Space Security Index Launch in Europe Secure World Foundation, and the Mission of Canada to the European Union, are partnering again to organize the 2012 Space Security Index Launch in Europe as the part of SWF's Brussels Space Policy Round Table series of short panel discussions focused on significant global space events with a particular emphasis on Europe. Learn More »
Dec 3–Dec 5, 2012 United Nations International Expert Meeting on Crowdsource Mapping for Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response SWF and UN-SPIDER continue their partnership and organize together with the Government of Austria the third meeting on “Space-based information for Crowdsource Mapping” project which started in 2011. This meeting will build upon the recommendations and conclusions of the previous two meetings. Learn More »
Dec 3, 2012 Space Policy Challenges Facing the Second Obama Administration A luncheon panel discussion of the major space policy challenges facing the second Obama Administration Learn More »

Last updated on December 13, 2017