2nd Summit for Space Sustainability

Virtual

September 9-11, 2020

Pre-Conference Content

Spotlight Talks

Einar Bjorgo, Director of the Division for Satellite Analysis and Applied Research, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, Senior Vice President for Government Strategy and Policy, Inmarsat
Li Shouping, General Director, Space Law Center of China National Space Administration

2020 Conference Agenda

Wednesday, September 9

9:00	Opening Welcome Krystal Azelton, Summit Chair & SWF Director of Space Applications Programs
9:15	Panel 1: Space Sustainability in Review: What Progress Have We Made and What Remains? Panel Transcript This session reviewed the results of the audience voting at the 2019 Summit on priority space sustainability issues and the progress made or not made over the last year in space sustainability and establishing specific norms. The panel also discussed unresolved issues and remaining gaps across space sustainability challenges. MODERATOR: Michael Simpson, Former Executive Director and Board Member, Secure World Foundation Natalia Archinard, Deputy Head of Education, Science, Transport and Space Section, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland Joe Anderson, Vice President of Business Development and Operations,Space Logistics LLC Daniel Ceperley, CEO, LeoLabs Diane Howard, Chief Counsel for Space Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce
10:30	Keynote from Mark Peller, ULA's vice president of major development
11:00	Break
11:30	Panel 2: Money, Risk, Shame, and Reputation: Incenting Responsible Behavior in Space Panel Transcript There has been much discussion about using positive and negative incentives to encourage responsible behavior in space but few practical proposals. This discussed the pros and cons of the most talked-about ideas, as well as the role of third parties such as insurers, investors, and the public in enforcing behavior. MODERATOR: Ian Christensen, Director of Private Sector Programs, Secure World Foundation Chris Boshuizen, Operating Partner, Data Collective Venture Capital James Boyd, Senior Fellow and Thomas Klutznick Chair in Environmental Policy, Resources for the Future Nishant Choksi, Managing Director, Ares Advisors Francesca Letizia, Space Debris Engineer, European Space Agency Space Debris Office
12:45 - 13:30	Interactive Sessions - Megaconstellations and Astronomy - Improving Multilateral Diplomacy - US-China Engagement - Next Steps on Orbital Debris

Thursday, September 10

All times listed are EDT (UTC-4)

9:00	Panel 3 - Everybody Wants a Space Force Panel Transcript Over the last several years, multiple countries have shown an increased interest in enhancing military space activities. While the public and media discussion has often focused on the sensational aspects, there are more legitimate reasons and rationales. However, there are still big questions about the impact conflict in outer space may have on space sustainability. MODERATOR: Brian Weeden, Director of Program Planning, Secure World Foundation Brig. Gen. Mike Adamson, Director General Space/Joint Force Space Component Commander, Canadian Department of National Defence Maj. Gen. Michel Friedling, Major General, Commander, French Space Command Maj. Gen. Hiroaki Sakanashi,Director General of the Project Promotion Group for Emerging Domains and Programs, Air Staff Office, Koku-Jieitai (JASDF) Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Combined Force Space Component Commander, U.S. Space Command, and Commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
10:30	Keynote from James "Jim" Bridenstine, NASA Administrator Keynote Transcript
11:00	Break
11:30	Panel 4 - Beyond Earth Orbit: Cislunar and Lunar Sustainability Panel Transcript Much of the current discussion on space sustainability has focused on challenges and activities in Earth orbit, but as multiple countries and companies look to lunar exploration, there is a need to expand our thinking. This session will discuss the possible sustainability challenges from cislunar space activities, including lunar orbit traffic management, resource utilization, and non-interference. MODERATOR: Christopher Johnson, Space Law Advisor, Secure World Foundation John Carrico, CTO, Owner, and Astrogator, Space Exploration Engineering Mike Gold, Acting Associate Administrator, NASA Office of International and Interagency Relations Tanja Masson-Zwaan, Assistant Professor and Deputy Director, International Institute of Air and Space Law at Leiden University Audrey Powers, VP of Legal and Compliance, Blue Origin Jessy Kate Schingler, Director of Policy and Governance Research, Open Lunar Foundation
12:45 - 13:30	Interactive Sessions - Megaconstellations and Astronomy - Improving Multilateral Diplomacy - US-China Engagement - Next Steps on Orbital Debris

Friday, September 11

9:00	Panel 5 - Spectrum Governance: How Can We Better Optimize Usage for the Future? Panel Transcript The growth in space applications and fifth-generation terrestrial networks has heightened tensions over radio-frequency (RF) spectrum use and congestion. This panel will explore how RF spectrum is governed, particularly internal to governments. Do we have a policy and governance structure for making decisions that optimizes spectrum usage across all industries from terrestrial wireless to aviation to satellites? How are decisions regarding spectrum policy and negotiating positions managed in other countries? MODERATOR: Krystal Azelton, Director of Space Applications Programs, Secure World Foundation Kimberly Baum, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Echostar Corporation Alexander Kuhn, Senior Government Official, German Federal Network Agency Kenneth Turner, Deputy Director, DoD Chief Information Office, Spectrum Policy & Programs Jennifer Warren, Vice President of Technology, Policy and Regulation, Lockheed Martin
10:30	Keynote from Nobu Okada, founder & CEO of Astroscale Keynote Transcript
11:00	Break
11:30	Panel 6 - Why Should America Engage in Space Arms Control? Arms control has traditionally been the main way of controlling and mitigating security challenges on Earth, yet poses significant challenges for dealing with the proliferation of counterspace capabilities. For much of the last forty years, the United States has either refused to consider space arms control measures or criticized existing proposals without offering any of their own. This discussion will focus on the merits and drawbacks to U.S. engagement and potential leadership on space arms control and discuss pragmatic proposals that could be advanced. MODERATOR: Victoria Samson, Washington Office Director, Secure World Foundation Peter L. Hays, Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Space Policy Institute David A. Koplow, Professor, Georgetown University Law School Amb. Guilherme Patriota, Group of Governmental Experts on further effective measures for the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) Jessica West, Senior Researcher, Project Ploughshares
12:45-13:00	Closing comments Transcript Peter Martinez, SWF Executive Director

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