Citizens of the Worlds - Implications of Multiplanetary Life for Earth
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the future of space travel and its impact on Earth in this thought-provoking panel discussion featuring leading experts in space exploration, science, and technology. Delve into topics such as space as a peacemaker, international cooperation, geopolitical challenges, commercial space flight, and the democratization of space access. Gain insights on the MIT Space Initiative, colonization efforts, waste management in space, and the concept of becoming a multiplanetary species. Examine the implications of technology transfer from space programs to everyday life, and learn about recent developments like the DART mission. Understand how the space program continues to shape our perspective on Earth and our place in the universe.
Syllabus
Introduction
Space is the Ultimate Peacemaker
International and Geopolitics
Challenges
MIT Space Initiative
Commercial Space Flight
Colonization
democratize access to space
the Blue Marble
democratization
waste
multiplanetary species
technology transfer
dart
The Space Program
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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