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Space Weather Enterprise Forum Session 4: National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan Update Jul 12, 2017

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Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017.

SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership."

The forum brought together a blended audience of space weather experts from both research and operations, space weather users from the public and private sectors, academia, international representatives, and policy makers. One of the event objectives was continuing outreach and education to raise awareness of space weather effects on systems and humans and to provide information on available services.

Speakers

Mr. Steven Clarke, Director, Heliophysics Division, Headquarters, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Dr. Jeffrey Love, Research Geophysicist, Advisor for Geomagnetic Research, US Geological Survey
Mr. Kenneth Hodgkins, Director, Office of Space and Advanced Technology, US Department of State
Moderator: Mr. William Murtagh, Program Coordinator, Space Weather Operations Research and Mitigation (SWORM) Subcommittee and NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

More details, including transcripts, can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

Space Weather Enterprise Forum Session 3: Space Weather Services, Science, and Supporting Infrastructure Jul 12, 2017

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Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017.

SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership."

Speakers

Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Dr. William Easterling, Assistant Director Geosciences, National Science Foundation
Dr. Louis Uccellini, NOAA Assistant Administrator for Weather Services and Director, National Weather Service
Dr. Conrad Lautenbacher, Chief Executive Officer, GeoOptics Incorporated and American Commercial Space Weather Association
Moderator: Mr. Martin Frederick, Northrop Grumman Civil Space Programs

More details, including transcripts, can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

Space Weather Enterprise Forum Session 2: Space Weather Impacts and Mitigation Jul 12, 2017

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Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017.

SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership."

Speakers

Ms. Kenyetta Blunt, Chief, Recovery Planning Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Mr. Ralph Stoffler, Director of Weather, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters, US Air Force
Dr. Ken Friedman, Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Department of Energy
Mr. Mark MacAlester, Telecommunications Specialist and National Response Coordinator in the Disaster Emergency Communications Division at FEMA
Moderator: Mr. Jack Anderson, Department of Homeland Security

More details, including transcripts, can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

Space Weather Enterprise Forum Welcome and Opening Address Jul 12, 2017

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Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017.

SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership."

Speakers

Mr. Ralph Stoffler, Director of Weather, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters, US Air Force
Major General Scott Vander Hamm, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters, US Air Force
Dr. Stephen Volz, Acting Assistant Secretary for Environmental Observation and Prediction, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

More details, including transcripts, can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

Space Weather as a Global Challenge 2017 May 23, 2017

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Recorded in Washington DC, on May 18, 2017.

The Embassy of Italy, the U.S. Department of State, and Secure World Foundation held a discussion on space weather as a global challenge with a focus on research, operations and preparedness. This event updated the international community on progress made toward implementing the U.S. National Space Weather Strategy and advances in Italy, Europe, and beyond.

Featuring space-weather experts from across the world, the morning's three panels focused on space weather research and observations, space weather services, and industry perspectives. Following lunch, the participants gathered for technical discussions about improving research and observation, developing international frameworks, and enhancing preparedness.

Speakers

H.E. Armando Varricchio
Prof. Roberto Battiston
Dr. Jonathan Margolis
Ms. Victoria Samson
Mr. Steven Clarke
Prof. Alberto Buzzoni
Dr. Paul Shepson
Dr. Mamoru Ishii
Dr. William Lapenta
Dr. Leonardo Sagnotti
Dr. Juergen Drescher
Gen. Luigi Del Bene
Mr. Ralph Stoffler
Mr. Ken Hodgkins
Mr. Bob Jackson
Mr. Frank Koza
Mr. Vincenzo Giorgio
Mr. Ignazio Droghini
Mr. Marco Brancati
Mr. Stefano Cesare

More details can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

New Actors in the Space Domain Apr 17, 2017

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Recorded in Colorado Springs, CO, on April 6, 2017.

There are an increasing number of governmental and private sector actors in space, which could lead to existing new applications and benefits on Earth but also increased space sustainability challenges. To discuss these issues, SWF held an luncheon panel discussion at the 33rd Space Symposium. The panel featured a variety of perspectives to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing new actors, and the issues and potential positive benefits that the growth in participants poses to existing actors, with the goal of pointing out that structures need to be in place to ensure that all can continue to benefit from access to and use of space over the long-term. SWF presented our new Handbook for New Space Actors, an electronic version of which can be found here.

Speakers

Mr. Salem Humaid AlMarri, Assistant Director General for Science & Technology Sector, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
Mr. Pete Hoene, President and CEO, SES Government Solutions
Mr. Rich Leshner, Vice President of Government Affairs, Planet
Ms. Audrey Schaffer, Director, Space Strategy and Plans in the Office of the Secretary of Defense - Office of the Secretary of Defense

More details can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Signing of the Outer Space Treaty Jan 30, 2017

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Recorded in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2017.

On January 27, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty was opened for signature in Moscow, London, and Washington DC. On the fiftieth anniversary of this occasion, a luncheon symposium was held at Georgetown University to reflect on the development of the Outer Space Treaty, the fundamental role the US government played in its development, as well as rationales behind the treaty and fundamentals of public international law underpinning the document and informing our understanding of it.

This event was organized by the American Society of International Law (ASIL) with the support of the Secure World Foundation and the Georgetown Space Law Society.

Speakers (in order of appearance):

Ms. Oonagh Sands, American Society of International Law
Mr. Christopher Johnson, Secure World Foundation
Moderator, Mr. Steve Mirmina, Georgetown University
Mr. David A. Koplow, Georgetown University
Mr. Robert E. Dalton, US Department of State

More details, including a video recording of the event, can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

The United States, China, and Space Security: Issues for the Trump Administration Jan 17, 2017

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Recorded in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2017.

On January 11, 2007, China destroyed one of its aging weather satellites using a ground-based anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon. The 2007 ASAT test, and a similar test by the United States a year later, reignited international and domestic debates over strategic stability and deterrence, space weaponization, and the potential for a space arms race. Ten years later, many of the same tensions and questions remain. This luncheon panel discussion brought together experts to discuss the evolution of the space security environment over the last decade, and specifically the evolution and current state of the relationship between the United States and China. Panelists will provide contrasting views on the perceptions and tensions on both sides, and outline potential options and strategies the Trump Administration may take going forward. Speakers (in order of appearance):

Mr. Kevin Pollpeter, Research Scientist, CNA
Dr. Brian Weeden, Technical Advisor, Secure World Foundation
Dr. Gregory Kulacki, China Project Manager, Union of Concerned Scientists
Mr. Dean Cheng, Senior Research Fellow, Heritage Foundation
Moderator, Ms. Victoria Samson, Washington Office Director, Secure World Foundation

More details, including speaker bios and a video recording of the event, can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

Progress on International Best Practices for Space Sustainability - Part 3 Nov 15, 2016

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Recorded in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2016.

On June 17, 2016, the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) agreed to twelve long-term sustainability (LTS) guidelines, representing "best practices" for the safe and responsible use of space. These twelve voluntary guidelines mark a successful milestone out of years of discussions within COPUOS and represent the Committee's role in fostering international cooperation in ensuring that everyone can continue to derive benefits from the use of space over the long-term.

Co-organized by the Secure World Foundation and the U.S. Department of State, "Progress and Planning Ahead: International Best Practices for Outer Space Sustainability" brought together top U.S. and international space policy experts from governments, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of the long-term sustainability guidelines discussions, national implementation strategies, and next steps for the international community to ensure that space is sustainable over the long-term.

This podcast is a recording of the third panel from the event, on "Multilateral Organizations: International Efforts and Successes." Speakers:

Mike Gold, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC)
Elliot Pulham, Space Foundation
Madhurita Sengupta, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Frank Slazer, Aerospace Industries Association
Charity Weeden, Satellite Industry Association
Moderator: Marcia Smith, SpacePolicyOnline.com

More details, including speaker bios and a video recording of the event, can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

Progress on International Best Practices for Space Sustainability - Part 4 Nov 09, 2016

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Recorded in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2016.

This podcast is a recording of the fourth panel from the event, on "Multilateral Organizations: International Efforts and Successes." Speakers:

Gerard Brachet, space policy consultant, former chair of COPUOS
Sergio Marchisio, University Sapienza of Rome
Mazlan Othman, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, former Director of UNOOSA
Scott Pace, George Washington University's Space Policy Institute
Moderator: Ken Hodgkins, U.S. Department of State

More details, including speaker bios and a video recording of the event, can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

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