Space Settlement Summit 2020 Sessions
Recent Material Developments
Recent Material Developments
Moderator: Bruce Pittman
This session is intended to identify what material developments have occurred in the last 12 months. How has the landscape changed or advanced? How do they impact the decade ahead?
Implications of a Race for Cislunar Dominance
Implications of a Race for Cislunar Dominance
Moderator: Peter Garretson
The world has entered a new era of strategic and geopolitical reality. What are the implications of this for efforts to settle space? What will be the future rules of the road?
COVID-19 and the Impact on Space Settlement
COVID-19 and the Impact on Space Settlement
Moderator: Karlton Johnson
With the world economy in tatters what will this mean for the appetite for space settlement? Will governments pull back on their more visionary plans? Will private enterprise still be able to play the same vibrant role as they have in recent years?
The Impact of Science Fiction on the Future of Space Settlement
The Impact of Science Fiction on the Future of Space Settlement
Moderator: David Dressler
Having recently celebrated 50 years of the Star Trek universe many commentators have noted how influential scince fiction has been in planting the seeds for ideas to become reaality. Modern day technologies such as tablet computers, mobile phones and medical sensors have drawn their inspiration from sci-fi. Today shows like ‘Mars’ and ‘The Expanse’ foretell what the early phases of space settlement might be like.
What is Living in Space Really Going to be Like?
What is Living in Space Really Going to be Like?
Moderator: Chantelle Baier
Wrap Up Session
Wrap Up Session
Moderator: Mark Hopkins
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Edwin R. Jones
National Space Society Board of Governors
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Edwin R. Jones
National Space Society Board of Governors
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Edwin R. Jones
National Space Society Board of Governors
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