Space Generation Advisory Council

[PG-SEPG] SEPG Webinar #5: Lunar Architecture 101: Perspectives and Scenarios for Future Lunar Settlements
2020-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Facebook Livestream
Can you imagine how the first lunar settlement will look like?
Then the next episode of our webinar series on the future of space exploration is for you! Together with John Mankins from the Moon Village Association, Valentina Sumini from the MIT Media lab and SEPG member Ola Kozawska we will discuss architectural scenarios for future lunar settlements.
Join us live on the 29th of May between 5 and 7 pm CEST to take part in the discussion!

Speakers:

Dr. John Mankins, Vice President Moon Village Associaton (MVA), former Manager of Exploration Systems Research & Technology at NASA
Valentina Sumini, Space Architect, Post-Doctoral Researcher at the MIT Media lab and
SEPG member Ola Kozawska.

This event is organized in partnership with the Moon Village Association

SG Latin American Webinar Series #6: Education and Professional Development in the Space Field
2020-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Mexico_City) | Zoom
This panel will be about the steps required by the Latin America Region to benefit from the “New Space” industry, by developing the necessary educational programs and initiatives to strengthen the local human resources, and to improve the competitiveness of the countries in the sector

**This session will be delivered in Spanish

SGAC Coffee Hour #3: Tanja Masson and Sergio Camacho
2020-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Zoom
As part of our response to COVID-19, we would like to extend an invitation to all SGAC members to participate in the next virtual Coffee Hours Saturday, May 29th, 2020 at 1:00 PM UTC.
Hosted by SGAC Honorary Board Members, Tanja Masson-Zwaan and Sergio Camacho, this Saturday will be an “Ask-Me-Anything” style discussion with a focus on Space Law and the United Nations. So bring your coffee and let’s chat!
Tanja Masson-Zwaan is an Assistant Professor and the Deputy Director of the International Institute of Air and Space Law at Leiden University. Among many other accolades, she is also the President Emerita of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and adjunct faculty at the International Space University.
Sergio Camacho is the Secretary General of the Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education for Latin America and the Caribbean, affiliated with the United Nations. In addition, he is currently a professor at the National Institute on Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics of Mexico as well as the former Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (OOSA).

SG Latin American Webinar Series #5: Opportunities and Benefits of Low-cost regional technological implementations
2020-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Mexico_City) | Zoom
The democratization of space is a new concept where the status quo of outer space has been modified, giving access not only to the global superpowers and large space agencies, but also to new actors in space, such as developing countries, start-ups and universities, among others. In this panel, we will analyze the opportunities and benefits of low-cost regional technological implementations from a latin-american perspective.

**This session will be delivered in Spanish

SGAC Mentoring Webinar #2: Graduate School Panel
2020-05-28 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom
In SGAC’s Mentorship Program’s second webinar, a host of grad school students and professionals worldwide will log on to answer questions.

[PG - SSS] - The Unifying Power of Space Debris
2020-05-27 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Berlin) | GoToMeeting
“We all have a role to play in the long-term sustainability of spaceflight, but it can be difficult to
figure out how to make a meaningful contribution to this issue. That’s why we designed
TruSat. TruSat is an open-source, citizen-powered space sustainability tool that empowers
everyday space enthusiasts to observe satellites and have their observations tracked in a
public catalog. In this webinar, you will learn how the TruSat platform supports space
sustainability and how you can start contributing to this mission from the comfort of your
home.
To get started on your satellite tracking journey, visit Learn.TruSat.Org

This webinar features Kim Macharia as invited speaker and will be moderated by Maren Hülsmann.
Register here!

Kim Macharia serves as a member of the Project Management Committee for TruSat, an open-source, citizen-powered, space sustainability tool.
Outside of her work on TruSat, Kim lends her time to organizations like the Space Frontier Foundation as a part of her personal mission to contribute to the democratization and diversification of space endeavors.
Maren Hülsmann is a researcher at the Institute of Space Technology and Space Applications of the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Germany.
Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in the space domain.
Before this she worked as a Flight Dynamics Engineer at the German Space
Operations Center.
She has been part of SGAC since 2016 and holds an official position since October 2019 as the event manager of SG[Germany] and since February 2020 as the co-lead of the SGAC Space Safety and Sustainability Project Group.

SG Latin American Webinar Series #4: Development and implementation of a space economy in the region
2020-05-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Mexico_City) | Zoom
In the early stages of space exploration most activities were undertaken or guided by states, however there is a current trend of private companies developing several aspects of space exploration. From launch services to satellite parts manufacturing, including Earth observation services and space tourism, private initiatives have flourished towards a new age of space exploration, a philosophy known as NewSpace. This trend has been allowed by the development of the markets, cheaper technology, new regulations, appearance of new applications for a broader audience, and new opportunities for commercial exploitation of space resources. The South American region could benefit from the development of a space economy ecosystem, by providing a benchmark for the appearance of private companies tackling space applications.
**This session will be delivered in Spanish

SGAC WebTalk addressing Vision for the Emerging Countries & Career progression from Non-Space sector
2020-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Topic 23 May 2020: SGAC WebTalk addressing Vision and Activities for the Emerging Countries & Career progression from Non-Space sector
Description:
Come and meet the SGAC team!
The first part of the webinar will cover the activities and vision of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) in emerging countries, followed by round table discussion with the team sharing their journey entering the space sector from a Non-space background.
Guest speakers:

Clementine Decoopman – SGAC Executive Director
Harriet Brettle – SGAC Co-Chair
Mariam Naseem – SGAC NPoC of Canada
Ghanim Alotaibi – SGAC RC of Middle East

Moderators:
Mariam Naseem – National Point of Contact of Canada
Alina Vizireanu – Membership Manager
Q&A moderator:
Damilola Oladeji – National Point of Contact of Nigeria

When? – 23rd May 2020 @ 10:00 ED | 16:00 CET | 17:00 AST
Where? – https://bit.ly/SGAC_VisionAndCareer
Get your questions ready!

Register Here!

SG Latin American Webinar Series #3: Opportunities for Analog Research, Astrobiology and Planetary Science in Latin America
2020-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Mexico_City) | Zoom
There has been a great growth in interest around the world in crewed missions towards the Moon, Mars, and several outer space destinations. As part of this endeavor, there has been a development in analogue research missions. Analogue missions are field tests in locations that have physical similarities to the extreme space environments that we can find in other locations in outer space. Analogue missions experiments involve testing of new technologies, robotic equipment, vehicles, habitats, communications, power generation, mobility, infrastructure as well as the observation of human factors such as the analysis of behavioral effects, isolation and confinement, team dynamics, menu fatigue, among others. Previous studies have shown that South America has several places that could be used to develop analogue missions. This working group will identify how SA countries can be part of this research trend from different perspectives: locations/facilities in SA for the development of analogue mission, formation of human resources for future missions, and interaction between the region and external agencies and institutions.

SG Latin American Webinar Series #2: Satellite Technology for the Benefit of People: A Space Perspective for Solving Regional Problems
2020-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Mexico_City) | Zoom
The electronics miniaturization as well as cost reduction have been the trigger of a new generation of small satellites, amongst them the ones known as CubeSat. Although small, this kind of satellite can carry a variety sensors such as multispectral and hyperspectral cameras or even spectrometers that can acquire important and useful information while they are in orbit around the Earth. Its general low cost implementation makes it interesting for researchers, governments, and companies who want to provide services such as internet, land monitoring among others, to use them as a resource. Several institutions in South America have been developing small satellite technology as independent initiatives, gathering experience relevant for the implementation of small satellite based missions which could benefit the region. This panel will focus on identify possible partnerships, the steps to generate collaborative programs in this area, and the current state of affairs regarding the technology capacities, towards making a first approach for emergent countries towards the space sector, and serve as a platform for solving some problems of the region that could be aided by the use of space located assets, such as natural disaster control.
This webinar will be held in Spanish.

[PG-SEPG] SEPG Webinar #4: Forward to the Moon – Lunar Analogue Missions
2020-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Facebook Livestream
In the 4th episode of the SEPG webinar series on the future of space exploration, Antonino Salmeri and Ilaria Cinell will talk about the importance of designing and running appropriate analogue missions simulating in situ resources utilisation on the Lunar surface.
In this episode they will be joined by Aleksander Wasniowski, development manager of the LUNARES analogue mission.

SG Latin American Webinar Series #1: Challenges of Cooperation and Development, Space Diplomacy in Latin America
2020-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Mexico_City) | Zoom
This panel is about understanding the current dynamics that are developing in the area of cooperation and space diplomacy, knowing the challenges that Latin America faces as a region and what strategies can be applied to achieve a higher level of progress in space development.
This webinar will be held in Spanish.

SGAC Japan Space Talk #7: Autonomation of Rovers
2020-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Zoom
SGAC Japan Space Talk is a weekly webinar with space experts.
It consists of a 30-min guest followed by a 30-min Q&A.
This week’s guest:
Dr. Masahiro Ono
Dr. Ono is an engineer based in Los Angeles, CA. He is working on the Research & Development on the autonomation of Mars rovers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). He is also a best-selling author with over 50,000 copies sold.

Join the Zoom call: (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85166567980)

SGAC Space Webinars #7 – Overview of Earth Observation Satellite Missions and Data Access
2020-05-16 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Zoom
“Webinar series featuring industry professionals from diverse backgrounds from all over the world, presenting you with Space Industry insights, career journey, focused presentations and much more.”

Topic 16 May 2020: Overview of Earth Observation Satellite Missions and Data Access

Description: Earth Observation (EO) Satellites based on the Open Data framework represent the most important assets brought to us by the New Space Age. EO data helps us to understand, better protect and sustainably develop our resources here on Earth.
We welcome Cristina Vrinceanu for a presentation of ESA Copernicus mission answering key questions on EO awareness.
Guest speakers: Cristina Vrinceanu – PhD candidate at University of Nottingham, ESA YGT Earth Observation Data Applications, OSGeo Chartered Member, SGAC Member

Join Us!

[PG-SEPG] SEPG Webinar #3: Forward to the Moon – Towards the development of a lunar economy
2020-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Facebook
Would you live and work in a..Moon Valley?
Then the next episode of our webinar series on the future of space exploration is for you!
Together with C Daniel Espejel from space and Dr. Giuseppe Reibaldi from the Moon Village Association we will discuss what does it take to start a Lunar economy, and how will it look like.

SG[China]
2020-05-12 16:11 (Europe/Vienna)
1st SG[China]:
The 1st SG[China] is proposed by Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) to be held in conjunction with the United Nations/China Forum on Space Solutions in Changsha, China on the 23rd of April 2019.
The main aim of this event is to contribute to the theme of the UN/China Forum— Realizing the Sustainable Development Goals. By providing a platform specifically targeting the young generation (18-35 years-old), students and young professionals can share their perspectives to those contemporary issues, provide valuable input to address the challenges and build a professional network. SGAC also intends to leverage this event to establish collaborative relationships with Chinese partners to create a sustainable synergy for future collaboration.
Through the 1st SG[China], participants and sponsors/supporters can also be introduced to SGAC’s global community and its various opportunities around the world.
Programme:

Time

Activities

4:00 pm

Event Opening & SGAC Intro

4:20 pm

Panel Discussion

4:50 pm

Q & A

5:10 pm

Speed Mentoring

6:00 pm

Group Photo & Social

7:00 pm

Event Close

7:30 pm

Firework Show (Organised by CNSA)

Registration link and details:
This is a free event specifically targeting students and young professionals (age 18-35). You must be an SGAC member to apply for the event (not a member yet? Sign up free here). The event is restrictedly limited to 40 attendants, successful applicants will be evaluated based on their intention to attend the event, academic/professional background SGAC will only provide assistance for applying Visa to travel to China. Applicants will be responsible for their own cost of travelling to and from Changsha, China and any other expense occurred during the stay in China or the event.
Registration close March 24 th 2019
Sponsors:
China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Beijing Commsat Technology Development Co., Ltd. (Commsat)

Supporters:
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

Beihang University

Hunan University

[Partnered] Space Development Policies in Colombia
2020-05-11 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Facebook
On Monday May 11th at 3:00 pm (UTC-5), join to @Universidad Antonio Nariño Perfil Oficial Facebook Live for the Webinar: Space Development Policies in Colombia.
There will be experts from the Vice Presidency of the Republic of Colombia, Colombia National Planning Department – DNP, Space Generation Advisory Council and Antonio Nariño University.
The event will be held in Spanish.

Space Generation Congress 2020
2020-05-11 08:49 UTC | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is the annual meeting of the Space Generation Advisory Council held in conjunction with the International Astronautical Congress. Participants are top university students and young professionals with a passion for space who are selected from among applicants from our Space Generation international network. With SGC, SGAC aims to hone and promote the voice of the next generation of space sector leaders on the topic of international space development.
In particular, one of the priorities of SGC2020 is to plan the event with a particular concern for environmental, economic and social issues based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This will involve sustainable development principles and practices at all levels of the event planning, including reduction of food waste, reduction of water waste, gender equity, plastic free utilization, use of public transportation and increase of public awareness and engagement with sustainability principles and sustainable living.

Check the SGC2020 Website

SGAC Coffee Hour #2: Ariane and Agnieszka
2020-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
As part of our response to COVID-19, we would like to extend an invitation to all SGAC members to participate in the next virtual Coffee Hours Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at 4:00 PM UTC.
Hosted by SGAC alumni, Ariane Cornell and Agnieszka Lukaszczyk, this Saturday will be an “Ask-Me-Anything” with a focus on the challenges and opportunities of working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. So bring your coffee and let’s chat!

SGAC Space Webinars #6 - Business Space sector - Challenges & Opportunities
2020-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Webinar series featuring industry professionals from diverse backgrounds from all over the world, presenting you with Space Industry insights, career journey, focused presentations and much more.
Title: Business Space sector – Challenges and Opportunities with Eldrige de Melo & Marco Romero
When: May 9 between 13:00 – 14:00 WAT

Guest speakers:

Eldrige de Melo – Aerospace Project Manager, Master student at ISAE SUPAERO
Marco Romero – Space System Engineer, Master student at ISAE SUPAERO and SGAC National Point of Contact of Angola

SGAC Mentoring Webinar #1: "Getting Started with SGAC"
2020-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Wondering how to get involved with SGAC? Join the SGAC Mentoring Webinar “Getting Started with SGAC” to learn more about what SGAC is and how to get actively involved.

Lear more about the Mentoring Programme here.

SGAC Space Webinars #5 - Space Education in Africa
2020-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Webinar series featuring industry professionals from diverse backgrounds from all over the world, presenting you with Space Industry insights, career journey, focused presentations and much more.
Title: Space Education in Africa – inspiring stories of Africa’s youth space activities with Eldrige de Melo & Marco Romero
When: May 2nd between 13:00 – 14:00 WAT

Guest speakers:

Eldrige de Melo – Aerospace Project Manager, Master student at ISAE SUPAERO
Marco Romero – Space System Engineer, Master student at ISAE SUPAERO and SGAC National Point of Contact of Angola

[PG-SCPG] Space and Cybersecurity Webinar #2
2020-04-30 15:45 - 17:15 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Welcome to our webinar series on Space and Cybersecurity where we will explore their relationship from the technical, legal and policy angles.
In this 2nd edition welcome Dr. Beyza Unal on “Cybersecurity of Space-based Weapons Systems” and Stefano Zatti on “Protecting Space Missions from Cyber Threats”.
About the webinar
These free webinars are open to all to participate and offer an opportunity to engage with exciting speakers. The series is organised by the Space Generation Advisory Council project group “Space and Cybersecurity” see more about the project group here: https://spacegeneration.org/projects/space-cybersecurity
About the speakers
Dr Beyza Unal is a senior research fellow with the International Security programme at Chatham House. She specializes in nuclear policy, cyber security, space security, and NATO’s defence and security policy at Chatham House. She formerly worked in the Strategic Analysis Branch at NATO Allied Command and Transformation, taught International Relations, transcribed interviews on Turkish political history, and served as an international election observer during the 2010 Iraqi parliamentary elections. Dr Unal’s current research interest is in emerging technology applications and security in the Middle East. Dr Unal also conducts research on urban preparedness and city resilience against CBRN threats. She has been given various fellowships for her achievements – most notably she is a William J Fulbright Alumni.
Stefano Zatti is a cybersecurity consultant and Professor of ” Risk Management” in the cybersecurity master’s program at the University of Rome (La Sapienza). Mr. Zatti has worked for the European Space Agency for 26 years, covering leading positions within the ESA Information Systems Department and then in the ESA Security Office, that he founded and became the Head of. Previous to that, he worked as a Research Staff member with IBM research, working on projects on inter-networking, security (KryptoKnight) and security management (Samson). He holds a Laurea in Mathematics from the University of Pavia and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley.

[PG-SEPG] SEPG Webinar #2: Forward to the Moon – Sustainable Lunar Activities & Moon Village Principles
2020-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Vienna) | Facebook
2nd episode of the SEPG Webinar Series on Space Resources and the Future of Space Exploration
This time we will talk about sustainable lunar activities and the development of international standards based on the Principles developed by the Moon Village Association.
Special guests: Piero Messina (European Space Agency), Prof. Mark Sundahl (Moon Village Association) , Ms. Dimitra Stefoudi (Hague Working Group)
The event will be live-streamed on the SEPG facebook page: SEPG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/sepg.sgac)

[PG-SMLS] Health in Space series: The mission of a Crew Medical Officer
2020-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Welcome to our webinar series on Health in Space: showing how space exploration is advancing and benefitting health(care) on Earth. Our speakers include experts in the field of space medicine and space life sciences, former or current astronauts, flight surgeons. These webinars are open to all to participate and offer an opportunity to engage with exciting speakers. The series is organized by the Space Generation Advisory Council project group Space Medicine and Life Sciences. We hope you learn a ton!
Our fourth episode will focus on what it is like to be a Crew Medical Officer. How do you lead your team into a healthy mission? How do you deal with the limitations and opportunities of being in space, when it comes to health and medical needs? Our stellar panellist truly has been in outer space and will talk about this and more… At the end of the session we will open it up to the audience, so you can ask questions to our guest yourself!
Our speaker of this episode is:

Dave Williams – Dave is a former Canadian Aqua- and Astronaut. He is a physician and was a Crew Medical Officer on board the Space Shuttle. After his space career he did many things, among which leading a hospital and writing children books. He is currently CEO of a biomedical company called LEAP Biosystems.

The session will be moderated by Jules Lancee, healthcare innovator here on Earth.

SGAC Space Webinars #4 - Space Industry and Careers
2020-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Webinar series featuring industry professionals from diverse backgrounds from all over the world, presenting you Space Industry insights, career journeys, focused presentations and much more.

Title: Join us Live for a discuss about the Space Industry and Careers with Dr Laura Forczyk – Astrophysicist, NASA SME, Author and Entrepreneur, and Dr Charlie Pellerin – President of 4-D Systems and former NASA Director of Astrophysics.
Guest speakers:

Dr. Laura Forczyk, Astrophysicist and NASA Subject Matter Expert on planetary science missions
Dr. Charlie Pellerin, former NASA’s Director of Astrophysics overseeing the launch and repair missions of Hubble Space Telescope, currently the President of 4-D Systems.

SGAC Coffee Hour #1: Ali and Stephanie
2020-04-25 06:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Missing the conversations over a cup of warm coffee with your SpaceGen colleagues at our events around the world? Look no further! As part of our response to COVID-19, we would like to extend an invitation to all SGAC members to participate in the first of a series of virtual Coffee Hours this Saturday, April 25th, 2020 at 4:30 PM GMT. Hosted by alumni, Ali Nasseri and Stephanie Wan, this Saturday will be an “Ask-Me-Anything” open floor discussion. So bring your coffee and let’s chat!

[Partnered] Returning to the Moon: Implications
2020-04-23 12:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Do we know what the implications of returning to the Moon would have on human physiology and psychology? Can medical technology aid us?
Time: 11:30-14:00 BST/12:30-15:00 CEDT/6.30am-9am EDT
About this Event
The last time humankind flew beyond lower Earth orbit and to the Moon was during the Apollo 17 mission, in 1972. Since then, as a species we have not returned to the Moon, despite multi-national interests in setting up lunar bases. NASA’s Artemis programme aims to put “the first woman and the next man” on the Moon by as early as 2024, with the aim of establishing a presence on the Moon, and using it as a way of eventually putting humans on Mars. Yet, the implications of an extended stay on the Moon on human health are yet to be explored in great detail. How would flying and setting up for months or even years at a time effect human physiology and psychology? What risks does this next step in human space exploration pose to our bodies, and are the risks worth it?
This UK Space LABS/SGAC webinar event aims to explore these questions and also provide the opportunity for your questions to be answered by a variety of experts in the field, who each have experience in space related research, and will offer fascinating talks on a range of topics, from remote monitoring of astronaut health, to the psychology of coping in extreme environments.

Dr Jo Bower – Jo is a Lecturer in psychology at University of East Anglia. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Houston, on a NASA funded project investigating risk and resilience of people in isolated and extreme environments. She will be presenting data on emotional and physical symptoms of being in isolated and extreme environments, including a recent Antarctic winterover study, which was used as an analogue for long duration space exploration.
Dr Floris Wuyst – Floris is Professor at the University of Antwerp and recently worked with Russian cosmonauts to publish a paper on the effects of spaceflight on functional brain connectivity.
Lauren Church – Lauren is an MSc student studying Space Physiology and Health at King’s College London. As part of the research collective “Paraboladies”, Lauren has completed research on the pre-flight medical checks required for commercial suborbital spaceflight, with an accepted abstract for AsMA 2020 on this subject. She will share her insights in how remote monitoring of astronaut health can facilitate a return to the Moon, as well as long term habituation of the Moon.
Professor Simon Evetts: Simon is the Managing Director of SeaSpace Research Ltd, the R&D arm of Blue Abyss, and the R&D Director of Blue Abyss. Simon is a Visiting Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, and co-founder of the UK Space Life & Biomedical Sciences Association. Simon will talk about Prof Walter Kuehnegger, one of the Apollo Program’s Principal Investigators and how his research enable humanity to explore the Moon.
Bjorn Baselt: Bjorn from SCK CEN in Belgium is our last speaker, and he will be talking about ‘Models for space studies in biology: from cells to animals to humans”.

UK Space LABS: The UK Space Life and Biomedical Sciences Association is an organisation which aims to communication, cooperation and collaboration between UK based organisations and individuals involved or interested in research, healthcare, outreach and educational activities related to space life and biomedical sciences and the human element of human spaceflight. The organisation aims to advance the research and conduct of space life and biomedical sciences in the UK, benefit terrestrial healthcare, and prepare the UK to effectively participate in future human spaceflight activities.

SPACE SCIENCE AND ASTRONOMY COMPETITION IN SIERRA LEONE
2020-04-23 08:00 - 2020-04-24 17:00 (Europe/Vienna) | British Council Auditorium, A. J. Momoh Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Event postponed due to current SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 situation, may be turned into a webinar series.

Event on Promoting and Raising Awareness in Space Science and Astronomy in Sierra Leone
The Project is inspired by a team of very carefully selected Engineering and Science students at Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone and individuals around the African continent with strong passion and desire for space technology and innovation.
The event is organised in partnership with SGAC
Objectives

Provide a global platform for students and young professionals to compete with the aim of raising awareness in Space Science and Astronomy and also promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Sierra Leone.
Support the creation of a ‘Space Community’ in Sierra Leone connecting students and young professionals in the STEM field.
Empower students and young professionals in the country with the knowledge and experience they need to get acquainted with the design, development and analysis phase of space systems and STEM programs for sustainable development.
Bringing attention to the political, academic and business class of the importance of space science and astronomy and the role it will play in the coming future.

Background
STEAD, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Developments is a student based organization dedicated to increasing space science, innovation and technology in Sierra Leone and the African continent by developing an enabling environment for the advancement of Space Education, Astronomy and other fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
STEAD currently has a membership of over 100 talented students with the aim of solving societal problems using an innovation and engineering approach.
The society is recognised by the university of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone institution of Engineers, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), International Astronomical Union (IAU) and the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation of the country.
From among the members of STEAD the core team for SierraLeoneSAT-1 was formed, a team working towards development and launching of Sierra Leone’s first Satellite.
Vision and Mission
The vision of STEAD is to empower students and youths to achieve and foster a vibrant and prosperous growth for human capital development and also increase the presence of minorities in the STEM field.
The mission of STEAD is to promote quality education through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, and also to invest in human capital development to solve national challenges through educative and creative solutions as a way to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and the fourth industrial revolution.

We are actively looking for sponsor that want to support this initiative
Sponsorship Opportunities

Increase brand awareness towards the educational sector
Connect to the next generation of Space, Astronomy and STEM leaders
Create brand awareness among the future drivers of industry and entrepreneurship
Possibility to send representatives to the coffee breaks and to install a promoting stand on site
Your logo on the SGAC website and promotion and advertising materials
Recognition during, before and after event
Opportunity to designate a representative of your organization to deliver a talk as a keynote speaker
Possibility to include branded items in attendee’s welcome pack
Identify talent from the best candidates in Sierra Leone
Nurture development of capacity in Sierra Leone
Support the biggest youth Space and STEM community in Sierra Leone
Contribute to the development of Sierra Leone by capacity building

The organisers have also set up a gofundme campaign to help fund the event
click here
Contact
Mr. Alimamy L.S. Conteh
Event Manager
Email: alimamyconteh099@gmail.com / alimamy.conteh@spacegeneration.org
Telephone: +23230247005 / +23275132473 / +23231488880

Dr. Samba Sesay
Deputy Event Manager
Email: sambasey@gmail.com
Telephone: +23276323708

[PG-SEPG] SEPG Webinar #1: Forward to the Moon – Can we mine the Moon?
2020-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Facebook
Can we mine the Moon?
Is it technically possible, financially profitable, and legally allowed to extract and utilize space resources?
Join us on the SEPG FB page this Wednesday at 6 pm CEST for a SEPG webinar on Space Resources to find out about it!
Together with our Co-Lead Antonino Salmeri, Carlos Espejel from ispace, SEPG member Paolo Pino and Head of Space Policy and Legislation at the UAE Space Agency Sumaya Al Hajeri we will discuss challenges and benefits of space resources utilization.
