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SUMMARY:IMD School Tour with MVA Nigeria
DESCRIPTION:This exciting event aims to inspire and educate Nigerian students about mankind’s exploration of the moon\, benefits to humanity\, challenges\, and the race for sustainability. \n\n\n\nDate: 15th – 20th July\, 2024Location: The six geopolitical zones in NigeriaTheme: Illuminating the Shadows \n\n\n\nPhotos from the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReport\n\n\n\nPost-Event Report for the MVA Nigeria 2024 IMD Event\n\n\n\nSponsorship and Preparations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are elated to have Phemotron Systems as our sponsor for the MVA Nigeria IMD Event this July! \n\n\n\nWe are preparing to have a fantastic celebration across all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria\, and this wonderful sponsorship by Phemotron Systems will be contributing to making the above a reality. Thank you\, Phemotron Systems!
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/imd-school-tour-with-mva-nigeria/
LOCATION:Nigeria\, Lagos\, Nigeria
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SUMMARY:International Moon Day Tele-Robotics 2024
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations approved the creation of the International Moon Day (IMD) as an annual educational\, cultural and scientific event. The International Moon Day is to be observed annually on 20 July to raise awareness among the public and generate support for sustainable Moon Exploration and Utilization. The International Moon Day encourages and promotes events around the globe on 20 July\, including community panel discussion\, lectures\, webinar\, concerts exhibits and screening of educational videos. \n\n\n\nThe Moon Village Exploration Analogues (MVA) Working Group provides a forum for identifying and coordinating activities related to terrestrial analogues for the Moon Village. It also addresses the associated topic of the use of the Moon as an analogue/testbed for future exploration of Mars and other destinations. This Working Group will support the creation of Analogue test sites around the world as a tool to contribute to capacity building in space developing countries and in general as outreach to the public. \n\n\n\nIn order to support the International Moon Day (IMD) and demonstrate the leadership of the MVA\, the Moon Village Exploration Analogues (MVA) Working Group is organizing an International Moon Day Tele-Robotics event for schools and universities. In this event groups of up to 4 students from each institution can tele-operate a lunar rover prototype in Canada or Hawai’i\, USA from any location around the world. \n\n\n\nThere are 5 groups that have graciously agreed to provide a robot and tele-operations software for the International Moon Day event on July 19 & 20\, 2024. \n\n\n\nPartners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSchools and Universities are invited to sign up below for a tele-robotics experience. Groups of 4 students can be accommodated in each time slot. The sessions are limited to one slot per institution and the reservations are on a “first come – first served” basis. In order to make sure that people from all over the world get the chance to participate\, reservations exceeding 2 per country\, will go on a waitlist. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up soon to avoid disappointment! Upon acceptance\, the Moon Village Association will send further instructions for logistics and software preparation to tele-operate a robot on July 19-20\, 2024!Registration is now Closed \n\n\n\nNeuroSpace HiveR Rover \n\n\n\nIntroducing HiveR\, the future of moon exploration. Our rover is modular\, flexible\, and transferable for use on earth and beyond. Equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software\, HiveR is engineered to the highest degree of precision and safety. It’s space exploration reimagined. \n\n\n\nDiscover the HiveR Ecosystem\, revolutionizing global rover control. Seamlessly command from anywhere\, experience unmatched flexibility\, and explore beyond boundaries with state-of-the-art technology. Navigate the future\, today. \n\n\n\nExperience the future of robotics with our central Mission Control Center\, which effortlessly establishes a wireless connection to a fleet of robots. This plug-and-play wonder integrates seamlessly into your network and can be easily expanded with your systems. Thanks to the browser-based user interface\, control is intuitive and accessible from anywhere. Revolutionise your operations with state-of-the-art simplicity and connectivity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurospace is hosting the IMD Main Event at Rostock Laage Airport\, where the mock lunar testing trail is and the HiveR rovers will be located. \n\n\n\nMission Control  \n\n\n\nThe  Spacefarer platform empowers mission controllers working in distributed teams to command and monitor remote assets in space and on Earth. \n\n\n\nThe  Spacefarer Software platform is the operations powerhouse of Mission Control’s end-to-end solution. When combined with one or more of our applications\, the solution provides core mission functions such as: \n\n\n\n\nCommand\, control\, guidance\, and navigation of spacecraft\, planetary rovers\, surface and orbital robots\, payloads\, guidance and robotic systems\n\n\n\nAI-based data processing of payloads and imagery\n\n\n\nInterfaces with common space software frameworks and protocols\, such as CCSDS\, NASA cFS\, Cubesat\, and others\n\n\n\n\nSpacefarer is being used for upcoming lunar rover missions\, so you / students will get a chance to use the same software platform as mission controllers for upcoming lunar rovers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMission Control Space Services Husky Rover (left) with  Spacefarer platform (right)\n\n\n\n\n\nPacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) \n\n\n\nPISCES will provide the use of the HELELANI PLANETARY ROVER as a mobile testing platform for tele-robotic software and hardware systems. Named “Helelani” (Heavenly Travels)\, this 700-pound (318 kg) rover is outfitted with a suite of instruments and camera systems that can be controlled remotely via a handheld radio controller or through an internet connection from anywhere in the world. Helelani’s hardware and software systems are continually developed and refined. \n\n\n\n\n\nHELELANI Planetary Rover testing on a Hawaiian Volcano\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Moon Village Analogue (MVA) Working Group is organizing a tele-robotics event for the International Moon Day using the Helelani planetary rover. Each rover will be available for tele-operations from multiple sites across the globe in order to promote international collaboration and cooperation. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Adelaide – Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh)\n\n\n\nThe Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh) is an annual robotics competition held by the University of Adelaide\, where university students from across Australia and around the globe\, battle it out in a full-scale Lunar mission\, using semi-autonomous rovers that they have designed and built themselves. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Adelaide will be participating in this year’s IMD Telerobotics Event\, with one of the Australian Rover Challenge winning rovrers. More info on the rovers at the ARCh website \n\n\n\nUniversity of Alabama – Astrobotics\n\n\n\nAlabama Astrobotics is a student design team at the University of Alabama formed in 2009 with the purpose of educating students about robotics through the design and build of extraterrestrial mining rovers.  \n\n\n\nFor this year’s IMD Telerobotics Event\, the team will provide their NASA Lunabotics Co-Champion 2024 rover. More info at Alabama Astrobotics website
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/international-moon-day-tele-robotics-2024/
LOCATION:Rostock Laage Airport\, Germany\, Flughafenstraße 1\, Laage\, 18299\, Germany
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SUMMARY:International Moon Day 2024 in Harbin
DESCRIPTION:IMD 2024 Main Event will take place on July 20 in Harbin China.Multiple activitites will take place on July 19\, 20 and 21\, surrounding the IMD Main Event.More information to follow!
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/international-moon-day-2024-in-harbin/
LOCATION:Harbin Institute of Technology\, China\, Harbin\, China
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SUMMARY:Living on the Moon - IMD Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\n\n\n\nThais RussomanoManvi BhattNareh GhazariansDiya Raj YajamanElvyn VijayanathanDr. Pankaj K Bhavsar – Senior Research Fellow \n\n\n\nRemote Medicine iBScNational Heart and Lung InstituteFaculty of MedicineImperial College LondonLondon\, United Kingdom
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/living-on-the-moon-webinar/
LOCATION:United Kingdom – Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:3rd International Moon Day Symposium for Spanish and Portuguese Speakers
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to participate in the IMD of the Latin American community (Hispanic and Portuguese)\, where we will meet leaders and experts from the space sector who are spearheading projects related to space and the moon. The event will also include brief talks and networking opportunities for the community. \n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and Speakers:\n\n\n\n14:00h – Opening.\n\n\n\n14:20h – Prof. Dr. Álvaro Penteado Crósta – Professor in “Universidade Estadual de Campinas – UNICAMP/Brasil” – Theme: Lunar South Pole Geology\n\n\n\n14:50h – Prof. Dr. Olavo de Oliveira Bittencourt Neto – Director of the International Institute of Space Law – Theme: Space Law and lunar exploration\n\n\n\n15:20h – Mr. Lucas Fonseca – Aerospace Engineer and Entrepreneur – Theme: New Space – Commercial opportunities in lunar exploration\n\n\n\n15:50h – CREATUS company team – Theme: Simulation of Space Missions in a private submarine in Costa Rica.\n\n\n\n16:20h – Debate: Sustainable operations on the Moon.\n\n\n\n16:50h – End of the event.\n\n\n\n\nOrganisers\n\n\n\nFrancisco Javier Céspedes JiménezMario GálvezÁlvaro Yuste PubillCarolina Prado SolísRodrigo Vesule Fernandes \n\n\n\nWatch on Youtube
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/3rd-international-moon-day-symposium-for-spanish-and-portuguese-speakers/
LOCATION:Brazil\, Online\, Brazil
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SUMMARY:2nd Italian MVA Space Summer School
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Second Italian MVA Space Summer Schoo\, a week of exciting online sessions where we will explore the latest developments in the field of space technology. Our expert speakers will cover topics such as satellite communication\, space exploration\, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow space enthusiasts from around the world. The 3 days event started on Tue Jul 23 2024 10:00:00 GMT+0200 (Ora legale dell’Europa centrale).  \n\n\n\nRecordings coming soon!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganizers and Participant affiliations\n\n\n\n\nMoon Village Association\n\n\n\nCenter for Near Space – Italian Institute for the Future (MVA Istitutional Partner)\n\n\n\nIstituto Marangoni – Dubai Site\n\n\n\nIstituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (infn.it) – Roma Sapienza Division\n\n\n\nMarco Peroni Ingegneria\n\n\n\n“Rocket Girls” – Programa Internacional \n\n\n\nSakasawa International Center for Space Architecture SICSA (uh.edu)\n\n\n\nSpace Renaissance – Space Renaissance – Civilian Space Development\n\n\n\nUCB – Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo\n\n\n\nUniversidad de Ciencias y Humanidades | (uch.edu.pe)\n\n\n\nUniversidad Nacional de Moquegua – UNAM MOQUEGU\n\n\n\n\nSessions\n\n\n\nDay 1 – 23 July\n\n\n\nD1.1 “Towards the Moon Village Generation” ( MVA \, Polispace\, Euravia\, …) \n\n\n\nD1.2 “Our Future Life in the Cislunar City” (CNS of IIF – MVA Istitutional Partner) \n\n\n\nD1.3 “Interactive Challenges in Space Architecture” (SICSA) \n\n\n\nDay 2 – 24 July\n\n\n\nD2.1 “Living in Extreme Environments” (Istituto Marangoni ) \n\n\n\nD2.2 “Cultural aspects of the return to the Moon” ( MVA CCWG) \n\n\n\nD2.3 “Educational Experiences and use of Spatial Technologies in Bolivia and Peru’ ” (UCB \, Rocket Girls\, UCH \, UNAM) \n\n\n\nDay 3 – 25 July\n\n\n\nD3.1 “Destination Moon and then …Mars!” (MVA\, Marco Peroni Engineering \, NASA JSC) \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating International Moon Day 2024 and shaping the future of space exploration! \n\n\n\nIntroduction\n\n\n\nThe Moon Village Association (MVA) Italian associates and some MVA istitutional Partners ( Center for Near Space of Italian Institute for the Future (CNS/IIF)\, Newroboticarm srl\, See Lab SDA Bocconi ) orchestrated a remarkable Space Summer School in Italy to commemorate International Moon Day 2023 (See IAC Paper). Building upon the success of this inaugural event\, we propose the second edition of the Italian MVA Space Summer School\, scheduled for July 2024\, coinciding with the celebration of International Moon Day 2024. \n\n\n\nContinuation of Organizing Committee and Expansion\n\n\n\nThis edition will be characterized by the same organizing committee. However\, in a bid to enhance accessibility and participation\, we plan to expand the in-person component of the school to other Italian cities such as Turin\, Milan\, Naples\, and beyond. This expansion aims to engage a broader audience and foster greater collaboration across regions. \n\n\n\nObjective and Background\n\n\n\nThe primary objective of the MVA Space Summer School is to foster collaboration among stakeholders including governments\, industry\, academia\, and the public interested in lunar exploration. As an annual event coinciding with International Moon Day\, the school serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable Moon exploration and utilization. \n\n\n\nHighlights from the First Edition\n\n\n\nThe inaugural Italian MVA Space Summer School witnessed significant engagement\, with over 70 participants from diverse backgrounds. A hybrid format allowed for both in-person and virtual participation\, showcasing the event’s accessibility and global reach. Participants represented over 10 different countries across Europe\, Asia\, America\, and Africa\, illustrating the international character of the school. \n\n\n\nMore info on Italian MVA Space Summer School \n\n\n\nExpansion and Inclusivity\n\n\n\nExpanding the in-person component to additional Italian cities aims to further enhance inclusivity and accessibility. By offering multiple locations\, we aim to accommodate participants from various regions and backgrounds\, fostering a more diverse and vibrant learning environment. \n\n\n\nInterdisciplinary Approach\n\n\n\nThe MVA Space Summer School embodies a high level of interdisciplinarity\, covering a wide range of subjects relevant to space exploration. From economics and governance to science and technology\, the program provides participants with a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities in space exploration. \n\n\n\nIn conclusion\, the second edition of the Italian MVA Space Summer School in July 2024 promises to build upon the success of its predecessor. By expanding the in-person component to additional Italian cities\, maintaining a high level of interdisciplinarity\, and incorporating feedback from participants\, we aim to create a dynamic and inclusive learning experience that fosters collaboration and innovation in lunar exploration.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/2nd-italian-mva-space-summer-school/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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