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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/
LOCATION:USA – Online\, United States
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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
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Regolith Revolution: Pioneering the Future of Lunar Exploration With ISRU\, AI\, and Education
DESCRIPTION:For this year’s edition of International Moon Day: Moon Trades\, EXOTESLA\, and Global STEM Initiative Chapter of Poland are bringing together a syndicate of international stakeholders in lunar development to discuss cutting edge innovations\, theories\, and best practices for initiating a sustainable and inclusive future in space that is built on innovation and collaboration. \n\n\n\nHearing from voices in over eight different countries\, traversed over three continents\, including students\, subject matter experts\, and industry innovators\, the event will be hosted in the EXOTESLA ExoSim lunar virtual reality platform\, allowing for an engaging experience for speakers and participants to be part of an interactive discussion in an environment that resembles the future of lunar science. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an interactive discussion that balances STEM education with technological innovation\, that will foster a community that focuses on long-term lunar sustainability and will transform the future of in-space science. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOrganisers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Organiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker & Assistant Co-Organiser
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/regolith-revolution-pioneering-the-future-of-lunar-exploration-with-isru-ai-and-education/
LOCATION:Canada – Online\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Post IMD Event - Benefit Sharing of Lunar Resource Activities for Africa - USA
DESCRIPTION:IMD Webinar SGAC-MVA July 27th\, 2023Benefit Sharing of Lunar Resource Activities for Africa: analysing the regional and international contexts\n\n\n\nDate/time : Thursday\, July 27th\, 4pm CEST Duration : 90 min – Time zone : CEST \n\n\n\nParticipate on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nZoom link\n\n\n\n\nDescription of the webinar \n\n\n\nThe webinar is part of the International Moon Day events.  \n\n\n\nA panel has been organized with representatives of the Moon Village Association (lead by Suyan Malhadas and Christophe Bosquillon\, co-chairs of the MVA Benefit Sharing Project) and the SGAC Space Law and Policy Project Group “Commercialization of Space Resources in Africa” project (lead by Jéssyka Nunes and Nifemi Awe). There will be 4 speakers for 1 hour of presentations and another half hour for questions from the webinar participants. Presentations will cover the theme of « benefit sharing of lunar resource activities for Africa »\, analysing the regional and international contexts\, with focus on expectations\, needs and obstacles related to the participation of African countries in space resource activities on the Moon and associated value chains.  \n\n\n\nHosts\, panelists\, and sequencing\n\n\n\nHosts:Suyan Malhadas and Christophe Bosquillon\, co-chairs of the MVA Benefit Sharing ProjectJéssyka Nunes and Nifemi Awe\, co-lead of the SGAC Space Law and Policy Project Group “Commercialization of Space Resources in Africa” \n\n\n\nIntro (5 min): Nifemi Awe\, co-lead of the SGAC Space Law and Policy Project Group “Commercialization of Space Resources in Africa” project. \n\n\n\nSpeakers (15 min each): \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker 1: SGAC – Kingsley Onu \n\nSpace law and governance\n\n\n\nAfrica participation in international for a\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker 2: MVA  – David Kasibante \n\nISRU effect on developping nations\n\n\n\nBalancing the needs of developped entiites vis-à-vis emerging space nations\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker 3: MVA – Olusoji Nester John \n\nSpace sci/tech education issues \n\n\n\nArtemis for who? What about the space activity status of Africa as a continent?\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker 4: SGAC – Madeline “Maddie” Carlson \n\nDebriefing on Maddie’s own research on benefit sharing \n\n\n\nSpecifics and concrete mechanisms\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQ&A & Extro (25 min): Suyan Cristina Malhadas / Eunice Njau \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Promise Okezie will produce a relevant paper that will be included in the webinar materials (before/during/after depending on delivery date). The topic is “How African countries interpretation of current space law non-appropriation principle affects their lunar activities policy”. It can be part of the Q&A conversation. The output of this webinar will also be integrated in the content of the MVA Benefit Sharing Project main report and annexes\, including Promise Okezie’s paper. \n\n\n\nShort bio of speakers / moderators / contributors  \n\n\n\nNifemi Awe is co-lead of the SGAC Space Law and Policy Project Group “Commercialization of Space Resources in Africa” project. She obtained her Master of Laws degree in Air & Space Law from McGill University. Her research at McGill explored the role of law in propelling African Countries to exploit space technologies for Africa’s socio-economic development. Currently\, Nifemi works as a management consultant at PwC Canada where she supports organizations in integrating ESG considerations into their operations. Utilizing data and technology solutions\, Nifemi supports clients in making a positive environmental and social impact while aligning with corporate governance standards.  \n\n\n\nDr Kingsley Osinachi Onu is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law\, Adeleke University\, Ede\, where he has supervises and also engages in research works on Environmental Law\, Energy Law\, Clinical Legal Practice\, and Space Law. He is currently the Deputy Director\, Office of Research\, Grants and Linkages (ORGL)\, Adeleke University. He is also the Coordinator of the Adeleke University Law Clinic. Through the Law Clinic he has led environmental\, commercial\, gender\, space\, human rights and criminal law awareness and pro bono services within Osun State\, Nigeria. He is the focal person for his institution’s application for UN Climate Neutral NOW. He is also the managing editor of Adeleke University Law Journal.  He was a Natural Resources and Environment Programme (NAREP) Climate Research Fellow 2021/2022 with the Premium Times Institute for Investigative Journalism. Through this Fellowship\, he was able to partner with a team of researchers from across West Africa to assess the feasibility of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) pledges of some selected West African Countries\, themed: Beyond Rhetoric and Ambition: Assessing the feasibility of climate pledges by West African countries in the NDCs. He holds a PhD and a Master of Law Degree (LL.M) from the University of Ibadan\, Ibadan. He also hold an LL.B (Hons) degree from the Ebonyi State University and B.L from Nigerian Law School. He is a Chartered Arbitrator\,  Chartered Manager and a Professional Negotiator and Meditator. He is a certified COMPITA project manager. He is a rapacious researcher with particular interest in Environmental law\, Energy Law and Space law. He has several published peer reviewed journal articles to his credit. He has travelled across different continents of the world to deliver quality conference papers on environmental\, energy and space law. \n\n\n\nKasibante David Muyinza is a lawyer based in Uganda\, a space policy analyst and enthusiast\, lover of all things computer\, and aspiring space-preneur. Kasibante leads a group of space enthusiasts and young professionals under his initiative\, Space4Tomorrow\, with the zeal for realising the space potential of the country and region. He has worked with the Ugandan government and other stake holders to realise the full potential of youth in space sciences\, law and policy\, through research and development in the space sector. He also represents Uganda at the United Nations Space Generation Advisory Council and the Moon Village Association and has researched and written widely on various aspects of space law and policy\, including policy development  for Uganda  and Poland. He has also delivered public lectures on various aspects of space technology and law at symposia in Uganda\, Nigeria\, South Africa and the United States. In his free time\, Kasibante looks up at the skies above and sees hope and no borders. And he hopes everyone gets to see that.  \n\n\n\nOlusoji Nester John\, recently appointed as Assistant Director (Legal)\, African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education-English (ARCSSTE-E)\, as well as acting as the ARCSSTE-E Chief Legal officer since 2009 in Lagos\, Nigeria\, is particularly focused on the issue of African space science and technology capacity building and education achievements\, and such topics as relevant to Africa and the Moon. Olusoji is furthermore keen to identify and establish a concrete framework regarding the status of space and lunar activities for Africa as a continent. \n\n\n\nMadeline “Maddie” Carlson currently works at the US Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) as Coordinator\, Membership and Standards. As a part of the National Aerospace Standards program\, she helps maintain part standards and specifications used in all corners of the aerospace industry. Prior to AIA\, she served in Peace Corps Zambia as a part of the Linking Income\, Food\, and Environment program. She has a degree in International Affairs and Art History from George Washington University. In this project\, she focuses on collaboration and partnerships for resource sharing \n\n\n\nEunice Njau works as a senior state counsel in the office of the Attorney General\, Kenya. She also volunteers with Mombasa Youth Assembly\, a youth led organization in Kenya that influences policies  through parliamentary youth-led proceedings. She was chosen for Chevening in 22/23 to pursue a Master of Laws with a focus on International Environmental law. One of the module was Air Space and Maritime Law. \n\n\n\nPromise Okezie\, as a University of Lagos researcher and Chief Research Officer at Pawfinder\, has a background in space law\, tech law\, environmental law\, international commercial law\, investor state dispute / ADR \, egulatory compliance\, and other relevant aspects. Promise will produce for this webinar a paper which will cover the nature of interpretation given to the non appropriation principle and the benefit of all provisions in international space law. It will focus on how the interpretation given to those principles by African countries has affected space developments in Africa.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/post-imd-event-benefit-sharing-of-lunar-resource-activities-for-africa-usa/
LOCATION:USA – Online\, United States
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