Not Your Father's Space Race - UFOs, Billionaires, and Satellite Missiles
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the evolving landscape of space exploration and security in this 31-minute panel discussion from the 2021 Aspen Security Forum. Join distinguished experts Martin Rees, Ankit Panda, and Kerry Buckley as they delve into topics such as the future of space in the next 50 years, China's role in space exploration, potential conflicts in space, the rise of commercial space ventures, and the future of human space exploration. Moderated by Eric Berger and introduced by Niamh King, this thought-provoking conversation addresses critical questions about the current space race, including the involvement of billionaires, the phenomenon of UFOs, and the development of satellite missiles. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the rapidly changing field of space exploration and security.
Syllabus
Intro
Space Commons
Space in 50 years
China in space
Conflict in space
Commercial space
Human space exploration
Is the criticism justified
Questions
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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