Space Generation Advisory Council

Space Careers in Belgium
2020-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Vienna) | GoToMeeting
Interactive Panel Debate with Young Belgian Space Professionals.

How and why did they get involved in the space industry?
Astrophysics & Astronomy
Space Systems Engineering
Business, Space Law and Science Communications

You have always been interested in the Space industry but have no idea what opportunities are available and where to start?
You want to talk to young Belgian professionals and ask them how and why did they get involved in the space industry?
Lucky for you, there is an online event organised by SGAC Belgium on November 3, 2020 at 7 p.m. CET. Don’t miss it!
Belgian young professionals will talk about their career’s path so far in the space industry and how they got it started. It will be a very informal and interactive panel debate open to your questions.

This event is organised by the Space Generation Advisory Council. SGAC, in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications, is a non-governmental organisation and professional network which “aims to bring the views of students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space industry and other organisations”.
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Simon Vanden Bussche
Simon is an electrical engineer with a passion for space. For the last six years he has been working as electrical systems engineer at QinetiQ, where he is the main responsible for the spacecraft avionics on two satellite projects. He graduated as an electrical engineer from KU Leuven and started his career as a young graduate trainee at the European Space Agency. After that he worked for Newtec (now ST Engineering iDirect) as an applications engineer, before starting at QinetiQ.
Simon has also co-founded Valispace, an engineering software start-up company. He is also a co-founder of beSPACE.

Céline Dubron
Celine followed the master of space studies at the Catholic University of Leuven and this helped her to get a young graduate trainee at the European Space Agency (ESA) as an economic business analyst of space enabled applications.
Throughout her education and experience she has acquired a passion for aerospace and she believes that the future of space transportation will remain as exciting as its past. For this reason she is now pursuing her second degree in Aerospace Engineering at Cranfield University.

Sarah Moens

Sarah Moens is a lead lawyer at DLA Piper in Brussels and has expertise in public and administrative law, with a particular interest in litigation matters and public procurement. Furthermore, she is experienced in space law and drones law. She is a Board Member of the European Centre for Space Law and an elected member of the International Institute of Space Law. Sarah also gives guest lectures on drones law and space law at various universities such as Université Paris-Sud XI (Paris, France), Universiteit Leiden (Leiden, The Netherlands), Universiteit Gent (Ghent, Belgium) and during specialized summer courses. Furthermore, she is a speaker at national and international conferences. She is author of legal articles on drones law and space law.
Joffrey Coheur
Joffrey Coheur is a PhD candidate since 2017 in aerospace engineering at the von Karman Institute (VKI), University of Louvain and University of Liege and is supported by a FRIA research grant from the FNRS. His current research interests are about uncertainty quantification and in particular Bayesian inference and its application to atmospheric entry problems. During his PhD, Joffrey worked for 6 months at NASA Ames Research Center on the characterization of thermal protection materials for atmospheric reentry and in particular on the reentry data of the Mars Science Laboratory mission. Before the PhD, Joffrey pursued the Research Master program at the VKI in Aerospace and Aeronautics engineering in 2016, and obtained a Master Degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Liege in 2015. Aside from his work, Joffrey is invested in the Space Generation Advisory Council as Regional Partnership Manager in Europe and aims at bringing a larger interest of the public in space and to promote the exchange of innovative ideas from our generation.

Entrepreneurship in Space
2020-10-24 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Entrepreneurship takes vision, courage, and persistence – and every such endeavor has an inspiring story! Leaders from the industry will share the motivations that have sparked the conception of their companies, fuelled their innovations, and driven positive change in the world through space-based endeavors. They will also share insights from their journeys to success – for example, what it takes to establish and maintain a competitive edge in the space industry, staying abreast of avenues and expectations associated with funding opportunities, embracing flexibility, striking a balance between marketing, strategy and technical development, and nurturing company growth.

RegisterThe panelists represent institutions expanding the frontiers of technology, services, sustainability and quality of life via space-exploration focused endeavors.Bonnie Rosen, Program Manager – Techstars Starburst
Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator focuses on the next generation of space technology companies and related frontier technologies: Techstars Starburst Space Program
Janice Starzyk, Vice President – Bryce Space and Technology
Bryce Space and Technology, an analytics and engineering firm, focuses on helping clients turn technology into mission and business success: Bryce Space and Technology
Jeff Guido, Director Special Projects – Planet
Planet aims to image the entire Earth every day and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable: Planet
Kyle Acierno, Managing Director – iSpace
iSpace aims to construct a sustainable Earth and Moon ecosystem implementing space resources: iSpace
Stephan Reckie, Executive Director – GEN Space (Moderator)
By fostering deeper cross border collaboration and initiatives between entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurial support organizations, GEN works to fuel a healthier start and scale ecosystems that create more jobs, educate individuals, accelerate innovation and strengthen economic growth: GEN Space
Vanessa Clark, Co-founder and CEO – Atomos Space
Atomos solves the last-mile problem in space by providing an in-space transportation service that lowers launch costs for satellite operators: Atomos Space

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What Space can do for WI
2020-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/St_Lucia) | Virtual
What Space can do for WI*
An introductory session discussing the potential benefits and feasibility of space technology to the Caribbean.
This session will focus on how space technology can play an integral role in the Caribbean achieving 4 Sustainable development goals (Climate Action, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Decent Work and Economic Growth & Partnership for the goals).
The first half of the webinar will be a panel discussion and this will be followed by attendees being separated into breakout rooms for discussion on one of the four topics. An introduction to the breakout rooms is provided on the EventBrite page when you click “Register here”.

*(The “WI” in the title is a play on the word “we”. WI stands for West Indies, which is another name the collection Caribbean of islands with similar history/culture is called. The phrasing of the title also represents common Caribbean dialect so instead of saying “What space can do for us”, some Caribbean natives might say “What Space can do for we”).

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Confirmed Speakers
Dr. Claire Nelson is Lead Futurist of The Futures Forum, an advisory practice specializing in foresight and sustainability engineering and Founding Convenor of the Caribbean Space Society. She serves on the Board of Journal of Futures Studies and is Editor-At-Large of World Futures Studies Federation’s Human Futures Magazine.
Before establishing The Futures Forum, Dr. Nelson had a thirty-year career at the Inter-American Development Bank and pioneered the Bank’s development with equity agenda. Named among Forbes Top 50 Female Futurists, she holds a Doctorate in Engineering Management from George Washington University and was honored as a White House Champion of Change.
Ricardo Small is a Barbadian Amateur Astronomer and Civil Servant. Mr. Small’s interest in astronomy and science in general was kindled in high school where he consumed volumes of literature on the subject. Ironically, his post-secondary education in Computer Science spoke more to the realities of the workplace than to the theoretics of astronomy.
It was in 1982 that Mr. Small realised the opportunity to play an active role in Barbadian Astronomy when he joined the Barbados Astronomical Society(BASI).
Throughout the years until the present, Mr. Small has served the BASI in various roles, Council member, Vice President, three five year terms as President, and
at present Member of the Board of Directors.
In 2013 the BASI’s Harry Bayley Observatory (HBO) was forced to close its doors to the public due to an incident of vandalism. Mr. Small, who was then the President, immediately brought to public notice the plight of HBO and drew up plans for the extensive refurbishment and reequipping of the Observatory.
With a generous grant from a UK based foundation, Mr. Small led the transformation of the HBO from a worn, poorly equipped facility into a modern Observatory possessing a large inventory of state-of –the –Art equipment; marking it as one of the finest in the Caribbean.
In public life, Mr. Small is a Civil Servant. He is at present assigned to the Barbados Postal Services where he has served the Department in various capacities including Management Information Systems, Superintendent Personnel Department, Manager Business Centre and Services Section among others.
Mr. Small has increasingly brought his management skills honed in the Civil Service to bear in his administration of the affairs of the BASI; namely in the revamping the Organisational Structure of the BASI to reflect a more modern and capable Incorporated body and reshaping the organisation to fulfill a research and experimenting role inastronomy and the related sciences.
Dr. Shirin Haque is an astronomer by profession, a former Head of Physics Department and former Deputy Dean at the University of the West Indies. She is
the 2020 laureate for the Anthony Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology and the first woman to be awarded the CARICOM
Science award in 2018.
Her areas of research are Astrobiology and Cosmology. She is passionate about Science outreach and STEM issues. She has produced several local Caribbean Science documentaries and hosted and produced two television series “Exploring our place in the Universe” and “Full STEAM Ahead!”.
She is producer and editor of the magazine “The Intellectual – art, science and architecture”. She is the director of SATU observatory, and the NINE Radio
Astronomy Caribbean Hub and the National Outreach coordinator with the International Astronomical Union and a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Dr. Emil Cherrington is a Caribbean-born scientist based at the Earth System Science Center of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. In that capacity, he also serves as the Regional Science Coordination Lead for West Africa at NASA’s SERVIR Science Coordination Office. He also currently serves as the Science Principal Investigator and a co-Investigator on the ongoing NASA-funded Climate-influenced Nutrient Flows and Threats to the Biodiversity of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (BZ-SDG) project. Outside of his land cover monitoring research, his interests also include science communication and promoting capacity development in Earth observations. In 2007 in the context of the GEF IWCAM project, he co-led a regional assessment of geographic information systems (GIS) capacity in the Caribbean.

Space Medicine and Life Sciences - An Insight from the United States
2020-10-16 08:00 - 09:45 (Asia/Shanghai)
The past decade has brought us to the miniaturisation of electronic components. This has dramatically reduced the cost to make satellites and has allowed smaller nations and companies to engage in space-related services and research. However, space research and exploration cannot be without its biological components. This webinar series aims to bring the latest space biological knowledge to students and young professionals.
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Simon Gilroy
Dr. Simon Gilroy is a professor in the Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the USA. He grew up in the United Kingdom and studied plant biology for his undergraduate degree at Cambridge University and for his Ph.D. at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland before moving to the USA and starting his own research group. His laboratory studies how plants sense and respond to their environment and especially how plants react to the unique stresses of spaceflight. His current work is aimed at answering how the weightless environment of space affects how plants can access water and whether growing in space causes the plant immune system to malfunction. His group has flown plant biology experiments to the International Space Station on SpaceX-2, -4 and -13 and has 3 Space Station missions and one sub-orbital flight with Blue Origin planned for the coming year.
Elba Serrano
Dr. Elba Serrano is a neuroscientist and biophysicist who holds a position as a Regent’s Professor of Biology at New Mexico State University. Her research focuses on the role of ion channels in the reception and transduction of stimuli and integrates methods from genetics, physiology, and anatomy. She has special interests in the mechanosensory systems for hearing and balance and the role of neuroglia in maintenance of brain function. Professor Serrano is an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring that is conferred by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Parul Gupta
Parul Gupta is a Research Associate in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University. She obtained her Ph.D. from India She is a plant molecular biologist with expertise in genomics, transcriptomics and bioinformatics. She is passionate about and very interested in plant biology research in the space environment. She is involved in comparative analysis of alternative splicing patterns and novel transcripts identification in flight and ground control plants.
Kuang-Han Ke
Kuang-Han holds a M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University. In the semiconductor industry, he has over 2 decades of experience encompassing a mix of industry and teaching. He is also the Founder & Chairman of Gran Systems where they engage in design, consulting, and manufacturing in aerospace and medical equipment. Today, he is engaged in investing in startups and MakerSpaces to foster creativity and innovation in Taiwan.

Space Students – Norwegian Student Communities and Space Activities
2020-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Norwegian students are showing an increasing interest in space activities, and in the last couple of years multiple space-related student organisations have been initiated at universities across the country.
In this webinar we are gathering the student organisations to discuss the projects they are working on, how students and companies can engage with the organisations, opportunities for collaborations, and how they view the future of the Norwegian space sector.

This round table discussion will be held in Norwegian.

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Speaker
Position/Company

Mari Amanda Eldholm
SGAC NPoC Norway & Director of NIFRO

Rannveig Marie Færgestad
SGAC NPoC Norway

Jøran Grande

Programme coordinator, NAROM

Nora Iman Hagesæther
Communications advisor, Norwegian Space Agency

Kjersti Bragstad
Vice President, Space NTNU

Jamila Mendoza
Leader, Mars Institute Student Chapter

Ola Sten Bakksaas
Leader, Portal Space

Johan August Larsson
Raptex

Martin Togstad
Raptex

EuRoC, the first edition of the European Rocketry Challenge that will shape the future of rocketry and space in universities
2020-10-11 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Vienna) | GoToMeeting
The European Rocketry Challenge (EuRoC) is the event in which rocketry teams from Europe will, for the first time, be able to launch their rockets and showcase their designs in the continent. Yearly editions of EuRoC will not only promote rocketry among universities, but will also push forward the space sector in Europe, attracting and maintaining young talent within Europe that will later become leaders of the sector. In this webinar, we talk with the students that had the vision of EuRoC and realized it in record time, discussing the challenges of organizing such an event and making it a yearly challenge, as well as how they brought together more than 40 rocketry teams to take part in the organization and the actual event.
Pierre Groslambert
Starting the second year of his masters in Robotics at EPFL in Lausanne, Pierre is also fortunate to be the Chief Technical Officer of the EPFL Rocket Team. Their team is looking into launching its 3rd, and first hybrid, rocket at the EuRoC.
Jonas Aannestad
Jonas Aannestad is a 3rd year student of Mechanical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is the Advisor to the Board to Propulse NTNU, the rocketry team from his university. Earlier, he was part of the founding team of a start-up, and the Engine System Lead and Technical Director at Propulse NTNU.
Eliisabet Jahilo
Eliisabet is a masters student at the faculty of Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft. Since her first bachelor year in University, she has been involved in Delft’s student rocketry society DARE. Her passion is everything to do with propulsion, but this year she is serving as the president of DARE.
Rasmus Arnt Pedersen
Currently on the 2nd last semester of the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at DTU, Rasmus has led DanSTAR through the development and testing of three different bi-liquid engines as chair of the board, project manager, and mechanical team leader. DanSTAR will be launching its first ever rocket, Dragonfly, at EuRoC this year as the only liquid team.
Marta Gonçalves
Very early on, Marta developed a special interest in how things work and a fascination for Space, which proved to be the ideal combination when entering the Master of Aerospace Engineering. On the other hand, interest in people and collective well-being has always been present and, therefore, it has also been participating in various volunteer activities.
Motivated by the search for a cross between people, technology, space, science and society, she worked as a researcher at IN + / IST, where she studied the impact of technological change in the aerospace sector. Now, at Portugal Space, she is the youngest member of the team and is a project manager in the area of science and education.
Always with a book at hand, if you can’t find her at the Agency, the most likely thing is that Marta is traveling: anywhere in Portugal or the world, between the pages of a book, or between pots and wooden spoons … but definitely doing something new.

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SGAC Bolivia Webinar No2 @ WorldSpaceWeek 2020
2020-10-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

Emerging Satellite Perspectives for the Philippines
2020-10-10 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Manila) | Zoom
As part of the World Space Week’s “Satellites Improve Life“, the SGAC Team from the Philippines plans to organize a one-day event highlighting emerging commercial satellite applications in the Philippines. This event will supplement the recently held “Space for the Philippines” webinar series by furthering the discussion with particular focus on satellites.
We want to highlight “novel topics” that are not yet common in the Philippines as a value-added to the agenda of the Philippine Space Agency whose current focus are satellites.
The event will be composed of three key speakers and is open to everyone.
This event will also be a lens for the international community on the Filipino space network to encourage networking and collaborations.

REGISTRATION
If you are interested in joining the event please register via EventBrite.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS FOR THE EVENT

SGAC Bolivia Webinar No1 @ WorldSpaceWeek 2020
2020-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

NextGen Summit @ IAC 2020 CyberSpace
2020-10-10 15:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For this year’s IAC, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) , the International Space Education Board (ISEB), and the IAF Space Education and Outreach (SEOC) and Workforce Development / Young Professionals Programme (WD-YPP) Committees joined forces to bring to you a great pre-IAC session dedicated to the Next Generation of space leaders!
Part of the IAC 2020 – Cyberspace Edition‘s programme, and sponsored by Blue Origin, the NextGen Summit will assemble a mix of fun and engaging online talks, activities and cosmic content!
Meet International Industry leaders, discover Blue Origin’s plans to go forward to the moon, and get to know the organisations that help students and young professionals thrive in the space sector.
Join our Live Stream on Saturday 10 October at 9:00 AM ET | 1:00 PM UTC | 3:00 PM CET
to celebrate the NextGen and the end of World Space Week 2020!
Download the Schedule!
To the Live Stream!

INTOSPACE - How Small satellites will improve our life
2020-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | GoToMeeting
INTO SPACE is a webinar series organized by SGAC Portugal featuring professionals from diverse backgrounds working in the NewSpace ecosystem. It aims to create awareness among students and young professionals about the roles, skills, and values of different NewSpace jobs. The objective is to show that there is space for everyone to get Into Space, independently of the background.
Marco Romero
Marco Romero is Ballistic and Navigation Satellite Specialist Angolan Space Program, who started his career in the Angolan National Air Force as the Aeronautical Engineer. Is the National Point of Contact of SGAC for Angola and National Outreach Coordinator for IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach/National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Open Cosmos Academy ambassador, ISS Ambassador. Recently doing an Advanced Master in Space System Engineer at ISAE Supaero going further by integrating the European Space Agency Master of Science, Post-Graduation on Human and Robotic Space Exploration and Development Systems (SEEDS) Program. In parallel with the operational space activates he supported development of a Space Education and Outreach Program in Angola that was expanded trough Africa through videos and comic Books, Pico Satellites, STEAM where we can Highlight the 3 Editions of the Space Education Comic Book “Kids and Satellites”.
Working now at Airbus Defence (at the Space Academy), as intern, Studding the utility of Small satellite for Capacity Building specifically studding “the path from CanSat to Space System Engineering in Africa”. Complementary to this internship started an observation Mission at the French Aerospace Valley to explore NanoStar, UFO, Gallatea European programs learn and develop a strategy to implement a Sustainable New space Ecosystem in Africa countries regardless their Space development stage.
Eldrige De Melo
Eldrige de Melo has been working in the space sector for 5 years, he is certified by the Russian Space Agency as a Senior Specialist for the Mission Control Center Ground Control, Experince in working in National Space programs and Big companies in the Space industry such as the Angolan Space Program and Airbus Defense and Space in collaboration with the French Aerospace Valley. He is also an Aerospace Project Management Master at ISAE-SUPAERO and a Commercial Space postgraduate student at Florida Institute of Technology and The International Space University.
José Pedro
José Pedro Ferreira graduated with honours from the Masters in Aerospace Engineering in 2017, where he specialized in smart structures, aerodynamics, and space technology.
He has been trained in concurrent engineering at ESA, and in integration and testing of nanosatellites at ISRO. José also conducted research at Delft University of Technology and at NASA Ames Research Center.
Currently, he is working as a Systems Engineer in the development of INFANTE – the first-ever satellite fully developed in Portugal. José is also an invited professor at Setúbal Polytechnic Institute (IPS), and member of the Center for Product Development and Technology Transfer (CDP2T) of that institute. Furthermore, he is the Co-lead of the Commercial Space Project Group within the Space Generation Advisory Council.

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[PG-SpaceandCyber] - Space for IoT
2020-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Vienna) | GoToMeeting
Space for the IoT: between the race for connectivity and cybersecurity concerns
With already more than 13 billion connected devices worldwide, the Internet of Things is expected to grow tremendously in the years to come. If the internet mainly relies on submarine cables, satellites and other space-assets are also part of the IoT. An increasing part of objects in the IoT are space-based assets such as autonomous cars or drones relying on GNSS services or smart appliances relying on PNT services for synchronization. Satellites might become the future backbone of the Internet of Things.
How are satellites related to the Internet of Things?
What are the cybersecurity challenges?
Register and find out during our webinar!
Register Here!Speaker Profiles
James Pavur

Doctoral researcher in Cybersecurity at Oxford University.
James has a degree in science, technology and international affairs from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service.
Rémi Ferrier

Engineer by training, interested in new technologies, industry and space, Rémi is Chief Product Officer at KINEIS after having worked 4 years in the administration for the implementation of public economic policies in the Midi-Pyrénées region. His technical and business profile allows him to address a wide range of issues and strategic challenges.

SGAC @ Galassica - Festival Dell'Astronomia
2020-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Vienna)
As part of Galassica – Festival dell’Astronomia, the Italian NPoC of SGAC will be part on a Session about the Italian Space Sector.
The Italian Space Sector: What are the opportunities?
Within firms, space agencies, academia and associations, Italy is one of the Space Sector’s most active countries in Europe and in the world. How do you end up working in the sector? What should you study? How do you move your first steps in it?
In this session, young professionals and SGAC members will speak about their experience and the opportunities available in the Space Sector in Italy. Any inconvenient questions are more than welcome!
Moderator:
Eleonora Lombardi, SGAC Regional Coordinator for Europe,
Speakers:
Antonio Scannapieco, SGAC NPoC in Italy
Aureliano Rivolta, SGAC NpoC in Italy

This session will be held in Italian.
Join us Live, Thursday 8 October, at 5pm CEST
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[Partnered] Spanish Entrepreneurs Travel to Space
2020-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Vienna)
Humans have always looked at space and wondered what our role in the universal playground of existence was, imagining gods and seeking for the scientific proof of space bodies movement. Nowadays, when we look at space, we see a platform for progress, a dimension for opportunity, a dancefloor for synergies between technologies to improve the lives of people on Earth.
The miniaturisation of the space technology and artificial intelligence have contributed to the democratisation of space and have meant the opening to a broader audience. This is allowing thousands of people to find their spot and solve problems through space applied science.
Join the webinar that we have organized on October 7, at 10 am, entitled ‘How satellites improve life: Spanish entrepreneurs travel to space’.
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SEDS-Canada x SGAC @WSW2020
2020-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The “Satellites Improve Life” Webinar as part of World Space Week 2020 is launched to engage Canadian students and young professionals in a discussion on ways satellites are being utilized to improve the life of Canadians.
Join us
Tuesday 6th October, 5:00-6:00 pm ET
A collaborative initiative between SEDS-Canada and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) to engage with the Canadian university students and young professionals. A webinar series is being jointly developed to highlight the benefits of space exploration in the everyday life of Canadians. A wide range of topics will be covered, ranging from Earth-observing satellites to space technologies advancing human spaceflight while bringing practical applications and solutions to global challenges.
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Voices from global youth on leveraging satellites for better lives
2020-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Vienna)
In this webinar, we will hear the winners of the UNOOSA/SGAC Space4Youth competition, that asked young people worldwide contributions to leverage space applications for sustainable development, present their ideas.
The competition has been generously supported by the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna.
The event will be followed by a short Q&A with the winners.

Webinar Schedule

Veronica Cesco (UNOOSA): Introduction to the Space4Youth competition (5 min)
Matteo Cappella (Operations Manager, SGAC): SGAC and the Space4Youth Competition (3 min)
Courtney Mazzone (Deputy Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Mission to the International Organizations): The U.S. support for the Space4Youth Initiative (5 min)
Arthur Nielsen Demain (winner of 1 st edition of the Space4Youth competition): Launching the satellites within: a paper on how design thinking can empower the youth to accelerate space and peace in vulnerable communities (7 min)
George Profitiliotis, winner of 1 st edition of the Space4Youth competition): Potential synergies between Space Exploration and Sustainable Development on Earth, in light of SDG 15 – Life on Land (7 min)
Paola Ivanova, winner of 2 nd edition of the Space4Youth competition: Space as a tool to address climate challenges – an example from the Alvarado Lagoon System in Mexico (7 min)
Satrio Wicaksono, winner of 2 nd edition of the Space4Youth competition: Empowering local youth to tackle tropical deforestation via space data (7 min)
Tsz Long So, winner of 2 nd edition of the Space4Youth competition: Space as a tool to address climate change challenges: the case of Hong Kong (7 min)
Q&A moderated by Hazuki Mori (UNOOSA) (10 min)

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Space Science and Technology in our Day-to-Day
2020-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
The 2nd Space Generation Advisory Council Angola webinar is coming on the 4th of October 2020, but now fully hands-on! SGAC, the International Astronomical Union/National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Open Cosmos and TopoGIS have joined forces to present the Angolan “NewSpace” community and all interested participants, a practical workshop opportunity to learn about Space Mission Design and Management, Space Law, Policy and Governance, and understanding how satellite missions impact our daily life. Stay ready to work and discover more about space and how it improves lives.

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SGAC Kenya World Space Week 2020 Webinar Series
2020-10-04 14:00 - 2020-10-10 14:50 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)
KENYA WORLD SPACE WEEK 2020 WEBINAR SERIES
About World Space Week (WSW)
The largest space event on Earth, UN-declared World Space Week is celebrated October 4-10 annually. World Space Week consists of a myriad of space-related activities held by space agencies, aerospace industry, schools, planetaria, museums, and astronomy clubs in a common time frame to achieve greater student and public impact through synchronization.
Objective of the Webinar Series

SGAC Kenya WSW 2020 Daily Webinars
SGAC Kenya plans to run a 50 minute daily webinar for the entire World Space Week, aligning with the global theme, “Satellites Improve Life”. The specific aims include:

Provide an opportunity to university students and young professionals to get to know about SGAC.
Bring in the space industry players, enthusiasts and professionals to know about each other’s work and network.
Assess the atmosphere of Kenya’s geospatial industry by identifying gaps and opportunities, and draw lessons from best practices.

Expected Outcomes

E1. ‘Break the ice’ and demystify the complexity of the space and geospatial industry
E2. Strengthen the Kenya space and geospatial industry.
E3. Expose students and young professionals including women to news, events and opportunities in the Kenyan space arena and beyond.

Date and Time
Date: 4th – 10th October 2020
Time: 11:00am to 11:50am GMT Daily

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SG[France] 2020: Our Giant Leap
2020-09-26 08:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris)
SG[France] 2020 will take place in Toulouse September 26 2020.
Under the theme “Women of the aerospace sector”, SG{France] 2020 is a one-day event that will bring together 60 to 80 SGAC students and young professionals, mentored by top experts, and will include: inspiring conferences, debates and round tables to find together solutions to inspire, promote and foster diversity in space.
Registrations are closed!
#SGFrance2020 #OurGiantLeap
Important note: prior to registering for the event make sure that your situation complies with the travel restrictions between your country of departure/arrival and France due to the global pandemic.
Global pandemic statement
The organising team puts your safety and well-being at the top of all priorities for this event, and we appreciate your efforts to make it to our event and comply with all rules to make it successful and safe for all, as specified in the COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver that you agree to by purchasing your ticket. We are constantly monitoring the situation in France and the French government’s response to it. The SGAC complies with all local regulations and restrictions for its events. Therefore, at SG[France]2020 you are required to wear a facial mask during the entire duration of the event and hand sanitising gel will be provided at your disposal. Furthermore, you will have to follow the social distancing rules on the premises of our venue. In particular, 1 meter distancing must be maintained during the whole event, and specific measures will be put in place to facilitate it.
It remains your responsibility to check that your travel situation is allowed between your country(ies) and France. Please, check your government’s websites and https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/ and contact authorities if needed.
If at any moment the event can no longer take place physically on September 26th 2020 due to the global pandemic and restrictions related to it, we will inform you immediately of any contingency plans or your ticket reimbursement options. If either the French government or the venue provider imposes a cancellation of the physical event and if it leads to a total event cancellation you are eligible for a full ticket refund. Note that the SGAC cannot refund your travel or accommodation expenses. Read more under Cancellation & Reimbursement policy.
Cancellation policy & ticket reimbursement
By purchasing the ticket you confirm your availability and physical presence at the event. It is therefore your responsibility to check the possibility of travel to Toulouse, France, see the important note above.
If your travel requires a visa and it is denied by the authorities you can request a full ticket refund (but we cannot refund your transportation ticket or accommodation expenses).
If the physical event will have to be cancelled due to the global pandemic-related restrictions from either the French government or the venue provider, ISAE-SUPAERO, you are eligible for a full ticket refund. In case the event will change to online format due to COVID-19 you are eligible to request to purchase the ticket at a reduced cost. Effectively, you will be able to request a refund at the rate of 50% of the initial ticket price.
ABOUT OUR GIANT LEAPCALL FOR ARTWORK CALL FOR VIDEOPROGRAMMEROUND TABLE DETAILSMEET THE TEAMCONTACTSPONSORSABOUT OUR GIANT LEAP
The highly ambitious and at times futuristic space sector isn’t a steady cruise for all; for many it is a bumpy ride. Women of the sector often learn to overlook the stigma of discrimination and accept it as the burden of traditionally male dominated work field but as we look into the future of space, we see the need for change. From this necessity, Our Giant Leap was born.

We are
Highly motivated young ambassadors of diversity and inclusiveness in space-related areas of work. The team was self-built of 13 SGAC delegates from 5 countries.
We offer
A system, a networking platform for the space sector to utilize in order to break stereotypes and embrace diversity for the full palette of opportunity and ingenuity that it presents. We aim to spread this vision across nations so that other SGAC groups can host similar events in many countries and we will be ready to assist them.

Our objectives:
● Inspire young women to choose the path of science, technology, engineering and research
● Raise awareness about the discrimination related problems
● Set up a network of motivated people ready to pursue the search for solutions to existing problems
● Propose mentorship strategies for young space professionals
● Propose solutions to the outlined problems for implementation in academia, industry and the everyday life of both women and men of aerospace
● Tackle concrete concerns raised by the women of aerospace
● Break stereotypes
● Enrich aerospace by advocating for diversity and inclusion
We succeed
By means of hosting inspirational, educational and networking events, we will build a network of people from the space industry and beyond who will push boundaries and collaborate to achieve our common objectives.
Our support keeps multiplying as from the early 2019 the group grew from 2 women to 43 men and women by August without external advertisement which demonstrates the remarkable self-motivation of the participants.
SG[France]2020
Our kick-off event, SG[France]2020 will take place in Toulouse, France in September 2020. It will be held in English for broader outreach and comprise:

Inspirational part when aerospace role models will share their experiences for us to learn from
Collaborative effort of experts from the industry and delegates to address our objectives
Networking opportunities for all

CALL FOR ARTWORK

Under the theme “Women of the Aerospace sector”, the SGAC SG[France]: Our Giant Leap event on 26 September 2020 will bring together 60 – 80 SGAC students and young professionals, mentored by top experts, and will include inspiring conferences, debates and roundtables discussions, in order to find together solutions to inspire, promote and foster diversity in space.
As an outreach and engagement initiative leading up to this exciting event, SGAC is inviting artists from all domains (music, dance, paintings, poetry, theatre, sculpture, installations…) to submit their original work under the general theme of “Women in Aerospace”, to be exhibited during the event in front of an international audience.
Please note that you are allowed to submit as many artistic creations as you like. The accepted formats are all types of Image, Audio files, PDF and Video files. Participating in this call for artwork does not include access to SG[France] 2020 however you may apply as an SGAC delegate.
To be selected, your work must be on the topic “Women in Aerospace”, and it will be displayed in front of an international audience with your full name, the medium used for you work, a short description of the work, and contact information (if available). The deadline for submissions is 18 September 2020.

CALL FOR VIDEO

Our Giant Leap – Call for video Submissions “What does gender equality in aerospace mean to you?”
Thank you all for participating in our call for video! Thanks to your contributions, we were able to create two inspiring videos to help promote gender equality and diversity in the aerospace sector.

Thank you all so much for your participations!
Other call for videos will come. Stay tuned!
PROGRAMME

The first pillar of our event will be inspirational for all. Our keynote speakers will give 3 TEDx like speeches to launch the event and our initiative!
The second pillar is where we all put our hearts and minds together, discuss, learn and propose solutions! This will be done during 4 sessions of round tables led by experts invited from the aerospace industry, agencies and academia.
Finally, the third pillar is our community. Throughout the whole event, there will be networking opportunities for all. The idea is to connect people who support our objectives and would like to continue working toward achieving our overarching goal of rendering the aerospace sector gender-balanced and more diverse.

ROUND TABLE DETAILS

Have you ever heard of the Matilda effect, this persistent minimisation of women’s contributions to scientific breakthroughs? Jocelyn Bell was one of its victims, as she saw her PhD director receive the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the first radio pulsar instead of her. Leaving her name in history was a real battle considering that, just for being a woman, some people would not believe she could have made such a discovery.
This is a striking case of unconscious bias, that clearly affects our relationships in all spheres of our lives. In fact, stereotypes, related to gender, race, religion, nationality and much more, have a direct impact on how we socialise and interact with our colleagues.
By joining this workshop, you will work on identifying bias and its impact. Together we will brainstorm ideas on how to break free from stereotypes. We will also discuss the relation of bias with harassment and systemic discrimination with the objective of learning about existing measures against both, and proposing new solutions for organisations of the aerospace sector.
This roundtable will be animated by experts:

Kristell Bars
Emmanuel Zenou

Student Affairs Lead at the International Space University
Deputy Director for International Affairs at ISAE-Supaéro

As a child have you ever dreamed of being an airplane pilot? Or being a researcher in aerodynamics? If so, then perhaps you had a mentor to guide you through it.
Mentors play a crucial part in someone’s education and career goals. In this workshop, mentors and mentees step forward and discuss different mentorship strategies with the delegates. From sharing tips on how to find your own mentor and breaking down the strategies that work best (and worst) to discussing ideas on how existing strategies can be transferred from the industry to academia.
This roundtable will be animated by experts:

Jerome Vila
Christine Debouzy

founder & leader of ArianeWorks
Ex A380 Flight Commander at Air France

In the movie “Hidden Figures” once the manager of Katherine Johnson at NASA realises that she has to go through unnecessary struggle for being a woman of colour, he helps make her situation easier so that she can focus on her work and nothing else. This puts the emphasis on the fact that, in order to ensure gender equality, everyone (at their own level) should take action.
During this workshop, everyone from the intern to the manager and the CEO will get tips on how to make their work environment more inclusive. We will also discuss how to make working conditions more inclusive for all. You can do something on the daily and you will be better off knowing what exactly you can do!
Due to the low number of participants for this roundtable compared to the number of participants for other roundtables, we have decided to cancel roundtable 3. However, its topic and core ideas will still be discussed at SG[France] 2020 and the main questions will be addressed in the remaining roundtables.

From last year, you might all remember the failed attempt* of a first all-woman spacewalk? This event served as a reminder that spacesuits of the future have to be designed for a wider range of bodies than previously anticipated.
Indeed, if space is for everyone then we ought to make future space-related research more inclusive. At this workshop, come and discuss how we can orient the future of space and space exploration towards including currently underrepresented groups, starting with women. Everything from analogue missions, bed rests, space suits and giving birth in orbit to whatever you bring to the table will be discussed!
*Of course, you may also remember the subsequent success of best friends Christina Koch and Jessica Meir spending their Friday night out on the first All-Female spacewalk in history.
This roundtable will be animated by experts and

Audrey Berthier
Aline Decadi

Executive Director at Medes IMPS
Ariane 6 Rocket Scientist at ESA and Communication Manager at Association Planete Mars (APM)

MEET THE TEAM
Yulia Akisheva
Event Manager and Program Team
Two nationalities, Russian and Swedish; three Master’s degrees, and 25 years of age make one aerospace engineer and young scientist. In space, I am above all passionate about human exploration of Mars and international collaboration. In life, I love to listen to others to try and understand their point of view. I enjoy public speaking, too. I have been debating for the last couple of years and I recently took on a new challenge, a TEDx talk on my space passions.
Our event for women in aerospace is something I have really been waiting for a while now. And I am so glad to find people who think alike and seem to have been waiting for it too. A change has been coming along for quite some time now and people, mostly women, have been forging way for this, mostly through personal struggle. I believe we can make a change, it will take some more time, and perhaps more struggle, but it is worth it and I want to be part of it. That is why I will deliver my best for our project and I am honoured to be doing it by the side of each and every member of my fantastic team.
Pauline Delande
Deputy Event Manager and Communications Team
Graduated from INSA Toulouse (Mechanical Engineering) and ISAE-Supaero (Space Systems Engineering), I am now working at CNES in Toulouse as “Earth Observation Satellite Operations Engineer”. In few words, my role is to prepare/schedule/organize satellite operations, ensure subsystem and equipment performances (for both platform and payload) and investigate anomalies.
I have a background with SGAC: I received a SGAC-CNES scholarship to participate in IAC 2018 before joining the Executive Committee as Membership Manager last year. Now that I know and understand better how SGAC works, I wanted to organize a local event: the perfect opportunity to meet and work with/for the very dynamic SGAC community in France, while tackling a subject that is close to my heart. In parallel to being SG[France] 2020 Deputy Event Manager, I am now one of the 2 National Points of Contact for France.
Priyanka Das Rajkakati
Program and Communications team
Space, Art and Adventures: three things that obsess me! Born in the mountains of the Himalayas, I grew up in New Delhi, pursued a bachelor in Physics from St. Stephen’s college (part of Cambridge Mission), and then – wishing to do something radical – I moved to France for a double degree in Engineering from École Polytechnique and ISAE-Supaéro.
Currently I am pursuing a PhD in precise satellite navigation in a CIFRE contract with Safran, and SCAN (DEOS) at ISAE-Supaéro. I am studying how to improve the precision of GNSS using precise positioning algorithms, hybridization with inertial measurement techniques, and… lunar GNSS!
I have been a member of the SGAC since the IAC 2018 and have been involved in a few events. ‘Our Giant Leap’ however is the project closest to my heart as I feel very strongly for improving the visibility of women especially in STEM fields, and in encouraging girls to pursue Science. An ambassador for L’Oréal-UNESCO For Girls in Science program, I am also involved in scientific and social outreach in India. Next stop? Antarctica! I am fortunate to be part of the 5th cohort of the Homeward Bound Antarctica expedition, scheduled for November 2020 and organised as a leadership program for women in STEMM.
Apart from being a STEMM researcher, I am an artist and part of the IAF Technical Committee for the Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS). Projects that mix Art and Science fuel my curiosity, and my taste for experiencing cultures encourages me to travel all over the world, and seek new sources of inspiration for my work and lifestyle.
Charlotte Nassey
Program Team
I am currently working for the European Space Agency as an Assistant Contracts Officer in support of the Science programme. I have prior experience in technology transfer and patent management.
After a double Bachelor in law and european studies. I obtained my Master’s degree in space and telecommunications law from University Paris-Saclay. With the support of a joint CNES and ESA scholarship, I then continued my studies at the International Space University and graduated from a Master in space studies.
As a French and British citizen; a lawyer working in a technical field; and having lived in France, Spain, the UAE and the Netherlands; diversity is everywhere in my daily life ! I joined Our Giant Leap to make sure we go to space with all of our best and brightest minds.

François Leproux
Organisation team
I am a graduated french engineer from ISAE-ENSMA (Poitiers, France) with a major in material science. I currently attempt an advanced master at ISAE-Supaero in space project engineering and management. Passionate about space exploration for a long time, I hope to be usefull to France and Europe in that field in the following years. During all my previous experiences, I was involved in innovative material characterization projects throught european teams in France, Italy and Luxembourg.
I also designed a small rocket with a team of ENSMA student, NINFEA, with an innovative airbrake system that successfully flown in july 2019, winning the CSpace special award. As an active member of 3AF (Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France), I organized and presented many lectures and debates about aerospace, including one in 2019 with the french astronaut Patrick Baudry about the european human spaceflights. I write a lot during my free time, I just finished a book about the european spaceplane project Hermès and I am writing a comic novel about space exploration.
I joined SGAC a few months ago as this organization looks like a good way to meet and discuss highly enthusiasts and ambitious young professionals of space industry. I always thought that promoting the role of women was a necessity to reach an equity in space industry (furthermore as all my tutors were women…), that is why I joined this event as a part of the organisational team.
Clara Moriceau
Delegates and logistics team
I’m an engineer in applied mathematics from INSA Rouen, and recently finished an internship in CNES in optimization for low thrust interplanetary trajectories. Currently, I’m studying in the “space systems engineering” advanced master in ISAE-Supaero in Toulouse.
I’m new to SGAC but I can’t wait to be part of future events with this space community! I’ve already been part of an association as the responsible for partnerships but I’d like to discover another aspect of event organization thanks to this event. I had the chance to be always supported by my relatives regarding my projects but I know it can be difficult for a woman to work in the space sector. I’m really touched by this and I hope, thanks to this event, we will inspire young women and encourage them to discover this sector but also inform both men and women about gender equality.
Apart from work, I enjoy traveling, in other countries but in France as well. As I’m new in Toulouse, I’m currently discovering this city and region! I like practicing sports such as cardio training, step, reinforcement… I also like board games so if you want to meet and exchange in games bar in Toulouse, don’t hesitate!
Nicolas Soulard
Delegates Team & Logistics Team
I am an aerospace engineer, currently working for Altran in Toulouse. I work as a subcontractor for the satellite operations of the CNES Command and Control Centre. My job consists of developing flight control procedures for a NASA/CNES oceanography satellite.
I graduated from ENAC where I studied aeronautics and space telecommunications. I also spent a semester in Politecnico di Milano to study space engineering subjects. I did several student internships in aerospace companies and did my end-of-studies internship in CNES.
I joined SGAC last year and I participated in SG[France] in June 2019, in Paris. In the past, I took part in several student associations such as the organisation of the Airexpo airshow, leading the activities of the ENAC Astro Club and working in summer camps. I am passionate about space exploration, astronomy and mountain activities.

Guillaume Thirion
Logistics Team Member & French NPoC

After a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering at the French University of Civil Aviation (ENAC, Toulouse), I decided to follow a Space Systems Engineering Advanced Master (ISAE-Supaero, France) to have focused my research on human spaceflights. Within the SpacE Exploration Development Systems project from ESA, I worked on Life Support Systems for a lunar base and I am now finishing a Master’s degree in Geophysics and Geology working on the characterization of Martian and lunar lava tubes and their potential applications in robotic and crewed explorations. My research interests include the use of ECLSS for space exploration and terrestrial applications, the use of terrestrial analog sites in both understanding geophysical/geological processes on Earth or other planets as well as in the context of crewed space exploration, the adaptation and test of technologies on analogs and ISRU.
I joined SGAC in 2017, participated in some events and eventually became one of the two National Points of Contact for France for 2019-2021.
Regarding our event and initiative, the subject of women in science has always been important to me as I grew up between two amazing sisters. If they got the chance to meet their inspirations and dreams, I know for sure that it is unfortunately not the case for all women. I look forward to addressing this issue through our event, to exchange my ideas and discuss with such amazing people from our team!

Maelys Beliazi
Communications Team Member
Recently graduated from a Master’s degree in GNSS at ENAC (Toulouse), I now work at Safran Electronics and Defense as a GNSS Systems engineer in the region of Paris. I am truly interested in daily applications that use satellite navigation whether it is for autonomous vehicles, environment monitoring, personal wearables etc. Outside of my field of expertise and generally speaking, I am passionate about all kinds of space-related activities.
In life, I am a risk taker and love meeting new people and changing environments. My whole life, I have traveled and lived abroad with my family (Vietnam, Germany, Mexico, Canada), and only came to France for University. This international experience is a big part of my identity, and I’ll be glad to discuss with other travel maniacs amongst you.
Regarding our event, the subject of women in science has always been dear to me. I was lucky enough to be raised in a family where girls were always pushed to fulfill their dreams and think big, but I know that it’s not the case for many young women and I want to give them my voice. I look forward to addressing this issue and many others in the context of our event, and I am honoured to share this with the whole team of “Our Giant Leap”. Specifically, I have chosen to take on the role of Communication Team Member because I have experience in communication from past events and really enjoy this activity.

Florentin Lamarque
Sponsor team
Space instrumentation Engineer graduated from Paul Sabatier University Toulouse, I always wanted to be part of scientific projects to explore and understand our universe. As Carl Sagan said, “The open road still softly calls, like a nearly forgotten song of childhood” this scientific field encourages people to surpass themselves, to give their best in order to reach unexplored areas and that’s what drives my passion. Recently I participated to the InSight project, a Mars mission that aims to better understand another planet than Earth. By participating in this project, I shared my enthusiasm with an audience thirst for knowledge and with an inquisitive mind. I wish to continue to share this passion with the public, this is the reason why I decided to join the SGAC association and be part of the Our Giant Leap event.
Otherwise, I like to surpass myself by doing sport like running. But sometimes I appreciate to take time and run gently along the canal or on the banks of Garonne too. Also, I like listening to music and playing music after a stressful week to unwind.

Florian Roselli
Sponsor Team
Graduated Engineer at HEI Lille in Electronics, Automation and Management, I am currently enrolled as a System Engineer Student at ISAE-Supaéro. I have oriented all my experiences through the space field in order to refine my understanding and critical view on this domain.
Passionate about space exploration, I really desire to help to push the boundaries and to promote the expansion of space engineering knowledge.
The SGAC made me discover a full set of passionnating projects, initiative and meet inspiring people. As a tomorrow’s Engineer, I also realized that the young generation could have a strong impact on our future world. The Our Giant Leap event is completely in line with causes I want to act for.
Driven by values such as respect, humility and courage, the martial arts I practice help me to perceive and enjoy my everyday life.

Judith Kemp
Sponsor Team

Emmanuelle David
Pool
Currently at RUAG Space in Zürich as a launch campaign manager, I work on main development project for the final integration of RUAG fairings/structures onto the launchers and the definition of the associated ground support equipment for European and US customers (A6, VEGA-C, Vulcan…). I also support for the integration of fairings for the Ariane 5 and VEGA campaign in French Guyana. Basically, I play space lego.
I joined SGAC in 2010 when I graduated from both the University of Technology of Compiègne and the TU Braunschweig (Germany) and took over the position of Project group coordinator and consequently French NPoC with Lucie Poulet. I also supported the organisation of two Space Generation Congress, the Space Generation Fusion Forum, the first European Space Generation Workshop. I am happy to share this experience with this fresh team but also get new inputs.
In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, hiking, trail running. I practice Yoga and try to live a low waste lifestyle (which can be very challenging!).

CONTACT
For more information about SG[France]2020 and Our Giant Leap in general, please contact the Event Managers:
Yulia Akisheva
yulia.akisheva@spacegeneration.org
Pauline Delande
pauline.delande@spacegeneration.org

To sponsor SG[France]2020: Our Giant Leap, please contact the sponsorship team:
Judith Kemp
judith.kemp@spacegeneration.org
Florentin Lamarque
florentin.lamarque@spacegeneration.org
Florian Roselli
florian.roselli@spacegeneration.org

For more information about the delegates application process, please contact the delegates team:
Nicolas Soulard
nicolas.soulard@spacegeneration.org
Clara Moriceau
clara.moriceau@spacegeneration.org

SPONSORS
Our event would not have been possible without our sponsors ISAE-Supaéro, CNES, WIA-E, HE Space and Association Planète Mars. Thank you for partnering with us!

[PG-SMLS] - Systematic Review Webinar
2020-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | GoToMeeting
About this webinar:
The Systematic Review webinar is a collaboration between SGAC SMLS and UK Space LABS, aiming to attract those with an interest in learning more about systematic reviews, particularly in the context of space medicine.
Systematic reviews are a type of literature review that enable researchers to review research and data from published studies in a standardised way. Their use in the field of space and aviation medicine needs to be explored, which is the purpose of this webinar. This unique webinar aims to introduce the audience to the methodologies of systematic reviews and how to conduct them, and then taking a look at how systematic reviews have been conducted in the space medicine sector, with published examples.
Stay tuned until the end to find out more on how you can get involved in writing a systematic review in the field of space medicine!
The schedule is as follows:
14:00 BST: Introduction
14:10: Talk by Anthony Yuen (SGAC) and Rochelle Velho (SGAC) + Q & A
14:50: Talk by Jonathan Laws (Northumbria University) + Q & A
15:20: Presentation on the systematic review project by Zainab Mavani (UK Space LABS)
15:30: General Q & A
15:50: End

The webinar will take place via GoToMeeting. Registered participants will receive the link to the webinar via email.
For any queries, please contact:
ukspacelabsengagement@gmail.com or
smls@spacegeneration.org
Register Here!Speaker Profiles
Rochelle Velho MD MPH BSc
Dr Rochelle Velho is a medical doctor specialising in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) and aerospace medicine research. She has completed an NIHR Academic Foundation Program (AFP) in Public Health and the NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) in ICM. In addition to her clinical role, she is also the Chief Medical Officer for the Austrian Space Forum (OeWF) and has participated in expeditions to test space suits in extreme environments like the Dhofar Desert in Oman (AMADEE-18). The culmination of her clinical and research experience has resulted in her recent election as co-chair of the SGAC Space Medicine and Life Sciences Project Group; a global platform for young professionals to present space-based solutions to the United Nations to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Her ultimate aspiration is to source space-based solutions to solve terrestrial health challenges.
Dr Anthony Yuen
Dr Anthony Yuen is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and an emergency medicine physician at the NewYork Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, U.S.A. He has a background in mechanical and space engineering and his experiences span areas as diverse as ramjets, global health, artificial hearts, high-fidelity medical simulations and telemedicine. He was the former Treasurer for Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) and is currently the co-lead for SGAC’s Space Medicine & Life Sciences project group. Dr Yuen’s interest is in translating emerging technologies into healthcare and the field of space medicine.
Jonathan Laws
Jonathan works with the Aerospace Medicine Rehabilitation Laboratory at Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom. His research concerns the health of astronauts during spaceflight and adapting exercise countermeasures to reduce or eliminate the physiological consequences of microgravity exposure.

UNOOSA / SGAC Space4Youth Competition Winners Announcement
2020-09-08 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna)
On 8 Sep. at 15:00 CET, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and and SGAC will host a special webinar to announce the winners of the Space4Youth competition, which asked young people from all over the world for ideas on how to use space to counteract climate change.

Please join us to find out the results of the competitions and to hear from representatives of the UNOOSA, SGAC, and the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna!

We’ll announce the 8 finalists whose essays will be published on UNOOSA’s website and the 3 winners who will travel to the U.S. in 2021 to visit space-related locations!

Register here!

Space for the Philippines
2020-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 (Asia/Manila) | Zoom
The 1st Space for the Philippines web-series is built on the success of countless SGAC events worldwide. Originally intended as a physical 2-day symposium, it’s now reverted to an online format.
This 2-day online webinar series is meant to introduce the SGAC network to Filipino youths and have a short panel discussion on the sphere of the Philippine space industry. The rationale behind these two goals being presented side-by-side is to provide immediate follow-up on the value SGAC Philippines can provide to space enthusiasts.

2-DAY SHORT WEBINAR SERIES – Timeline
August 29: DAY 1: Introduction to SGAC
During this 2-hour session, three SGAC key persons from the Philippines will share the SGAC values, mission, activities, and experience.
It will also feature the event hosts’ plan for local activities regarding space.

August 30: Day 2: Panel Discussion
This is to sustain the “excitement” ignited during the SGAC introduction, immediately.
Topics for the panel discussion:
1. History of space in the Philippines
2. Career opportunities in the Philippines in the space industry
3. Outlooks for the Asia-Pacific’s space industry

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS FOR DAY 1 – Introduction to SGAC

Kristine Jane Atienza
Kristine is currently the Executive Secretary of SGAC.
Harlee Quizzagan
Harlee is the currently appointed National Point of Contact for SGAC in the Philippines.
Bernadette Detera
Bernadette is the Regional Coordinator for Asia-Pacific Region of SGAC.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS FOR DAY 2 – Space Industry in the Philippines and Beyond

Nicholas Borroz
CEO – Rotoiti
Nicholas consults for clients in the space sector on a variety of business intelligence matters. He is also completing his doctoral studies, which focus on comparing different governments’ approaches to intervening in markets. He furthermore manages Filling Space, a website that features weekly interviews with space sector experts.
Dr. Joel Marciano
Director-General – Philippine Space Agency
Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano Jr. is a Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD).
In January 2020, he was appointed as the first Director General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), where he is now leading the buildup and mobilization of the newly created national government agency. Immediately prior to the PhilSA, Dr. Marciano served as the Acting Director of the Advanced Science and Technology Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ASTI).

REGISTRATION
If you are interested in joining the event please register via EventBrite. We have split the registration so you can choose to register for just one of the days or for both.
DAY 1
DAY 2

Series Space Law - Trade secrets and Blockchain as a means of protecting intellectual property in the space industry
2020-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Caracas) | Virtual
Trade secrets and Blockchain as a means of protecting intellectual property in the space industry
Webinar

From August 17 to 29, the Space Generation Advisory Council brings to the Spanish-speaking audience a series of webinars, chats and podcasts discussing various space law topics.
This series will be held in Spanish

Speaker:
Álvaro Ramos

Zoom link and log-in details:
Click here
ID de reunión: 710 8891 2306
Código de acceso: 1jZrC8

Series Space Law - The Law of Creation of the Costa Rican Space Agency (AEC) narrated by its creators.
2020-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Caracas) | Virtual
The Law of Creation of the Costa Rican Space Agency (AEC) narrated by its creators.
Webinar

From August 17 to 29, the Space Generation Advisory Council brings to the Spanish-speaking audience a series of webinars, chats and podcasts discussing various space law topics.
This series will be held in Spanish

Speakers

Leonardo Rodriguez Zarate, Lawyer.
With more than 32 years of experience in public service. Advisor to the deputy Aida María Montiel.
Legislative advisor in charge of project 21.330 Creation of the Costa Rican Space Agency.

Margarita Azofeifa Barrantes, Communicator.
With 10 years of experience in public service. Advisor to the deputy Aida María Montiel.
Legislative advisor in charge of project 21.330 Creation of the Costa Rican Space Agency.

Zoom link and log-in details:
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ID de reunión: 730 3044 3429
Código de acceso: 8XLuqb

Series Space Law - Space Mining
2020-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Caracas) | Virtual
Space Mining
Podcast

From August 17 to 29, the Space Generation Advisory Council brings to the Spanish-speaking audience a series of webinars, chats and podcasts discussing various space law topics.
This series will be held in Spanish

Speakers:
– José Godinho Uzcátegui
– Ricardo Hernan Quilaman Antivilo

Series Space Law - Space Law News
2020-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Caracas) | Virtual
Space Law News
Webinar

From August 17 to 29, the Space Generation Advisory Council brings to the Spanish-speaking audience a series of webinars, chats and podcasts discussing various space law topics.
This series will be held in Spanish

Speaker:
Juan Cruz González Allonca

Zoom link and log-in details:
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ID de reunión: 729 5782 4082
Código de acceso: 0G35nQ

Series Space Law - The Political Basis of Space Law
2020-08-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Caracas) | Virtual
The Political Basis of Space Law
Podcast

From August 17 to 29, the Space Generation Advisory Council brings to the Spanish-speaking audience a series of webinars, chats and podcasts discussing various space law topics.
This series will be held in Spanish

Speaker:
José Godinho Uzcátegui

Series Space Law - Space Industry
2020-08-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Caracas) | Virtual
Space Industry
Webinar

From August 17 to 29, the Space Generation Advisory Council brings to the Spanish-speaking audience a series of webinars, chats and podcasts discussing various space law topics.
This series will be held in Spanish

Speakers:
– José Godinho Uzcátegui
– Ricardo Hernan Quilaman Antivilo

Zoom link and log-in details:
Click here
ID de reunión: 724 0841 0339
Código de acceso: 3SzhR3

Series Space Law - Among Lawyers
2020-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Caracas) | Virtual
Among lawyers
Webinar

From August 17 to 29, the Space Generation Advisory Council brings to the Spanish-speaking audience a series of webinars, chats and podcasts discussing various space law topics.
This series will be held in Spanish

Speakers:

– Lawyer José Godinho Uzcátegui,

– Lawyer Alvaro Puentes

– Lawyer Neyda Perez

Zoom link and log-in details:
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Meeting ID: 732 9314 3055
Access code: 2mWj9a

SGAC Japan Space Talk #14: Diversity in Space
2020-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Zoom
SGAC Japan Space Talk is a weekly webinar series with space experts. It consists of a 30-min guest presentation followed by a 30-min Q&A.
This time, we will discuss diversity in the space industry with Garvey McIntosh, the NASA Asia Representative at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.

REGISTRATION
If you’re interested in attending the Space Talk, please register here: *click*
