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SUMMARY:World Space Week Association x Moon Village Association: What Does It Take to Live on the Moon?
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 8\, 2025 | Time: 14:30 – 16:00 CETTheme: What Does It Take to Live on the Moon?Format: 90-Minute Virtual Program \n\n\n\nThis joint event\, organized by the World Space Week Association (WSWA) and the Moon Village Association (MVA)\, is part of the global celebrations of World Space Week 2025\, which this year carries the theme “Living in Space.” and the same time\,  an official International Moon Day (IMD) Global Event\, focusing specifically on the theme of living on the Moon. \n\n\n\nBringing together voices from across the world\, including NASA (USA) and the Deep Space Exploration Lab (China)\, this 90-minute international program will explore the opportunities\, challenges\, and global cooperation needed to make lunar living a reality. Experts\, policymakers\, and industry leaders will share perspectives on current missions\, future plans\, human factors\, sustainability\, and the role of global collaboration in shaping humanity’s future on the Moon. \n\n\n\nBy joining forces\, WSWA and MVA highlight the importance of international dialogue and partnership in ensuring that humanity’s next big step beyond Earth is inclusive\, cooperative\, and inspiring for future generations. \n\n\n\nRegister for free on evenbrite\n\n\n\n\nEVENTBRITE\n\n\n\n\nWatch on Youtube\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n1. Introduction\n\n\n\n\nWorld Space Week Welcome – Alma Okpalefe\, Executive Director\, WSWA\n\n\n\nMoon Village Association Welcome – Giuseppe Reibaldi\, President\, Moon Village Association\n\n\n\nInternational Moon Day Welcome – Nasr Alsahhaf\, Chair\, International Moon Day\n\n\n\n\n\n“Why living on the Moon is the next big step for humanity.” – John Mankins\, CEO\, Mankins Space Technologies Inc.\n\n\n\n\n2. Keynote Addresses\n\n\n\nTopic: Laying the Foundations for Lunar Living \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jacob Bleacher\, Chief Exploration Scientist\, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)\, USA\n\n\n\nDr. Wang Zhongmin\, Director of International Cooperation Center\, Deep Space Exploration Lab. (DSEL)\, China\n\n\n\n\n3. Spotlight Talk\n\n\n\nTopic: “Building Habitats Beyond Earth: Designing for Survival and Sustainability on the Moon.” \n\n\n\nTimothy Cichan\, Lead Space Exploration Architecture\, Lockheed Martin \n\n\n\n4. Panel Discussion\n\n\n\nTopic: Living on the Moon – Challenges\, Opportunities\, and Global CooperationModerator: Satoru Kurosu\, Moon Market Coordinator\, Moon Village AssociationSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nShatel Bhakta\, NASA\n\n\n\nWang Zhongmin\, DSEL\n\n\n\nTimothy Cichan\, Lockheed Martin\n\n\n\nBob Lamboray\, Luxembourg Space Agency\n\n\n\nUlpia Botezatu\, UNOOSA\n\n\n\nMarlene Losier\, For All Moonkind \n\n\n\n\n6. Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nWorld Space Week Association – Dennis Stone\, President\, WSWA\n\n\n\nMoon Village Association – Giuseppe Reibaldi\, President\, Moon Village Association
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/world-space-week-association-x-moon-village-association-living-on-the-moon/
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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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SUMMARY:The many faces of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:The next decade has the extraordinary potential to see more and more missions to the Moon\, enabling humanity to understand more about our natural satellite and our place in the universe\, as well as set the scene for the next step: the red planet\, Mars. \n\n\n\nThe lunar surface contains diverse wonders that trigger the curiosity of an array of expertise: from mapping its surface\, to understanding the composition of regolith and the ways it can enable a more sustainable human presence in space\, the Moon is a multidisciplinary wonder. \n\n\n\nFor the 2024 edition of the International Moon Day\, we are eager to showcase the scientific work of LIST’s researchers dedicated to our natural satellite and bring it closer to the public. \n\n\n\nWhen: 20 July 2024Time: 10:00 – 14:00Where: LIST Belvaux\, Luxembourg \n\n\n\nRegister:https://esric.swoogo.com/international-moon-day
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/the-many-faces-of-the-moon/
LOCATION:Luxembourg – Online\, Luxembourg
CATEGORIES:In Person
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