Security, Science and Law in the New Space Era
The Opportunities and Challenges Facing the New Uses of Space: Perspectives From Governance, Science and Industry
-
Michael Byers, Political Science, UBC, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, Co-Director, The Outer Space Institute; Aaron Boley, Physics and Astronomy, UBC, Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy, Co-Director, The Outer Space Institute; Ellyne Kinney, Principal Solutions Engineer, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
Coach House, Green College, UBC
Wednesday, September 11, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to followin the series
Security, Science and Law in the New Space Era -
For the first event of this series, Outer Space Institute (OSI) co-founders Michael Byers and Aaron Boley will outline key issues in space governance, science and astro-environmentalism, while providing a glimpse into the exciting topics that the speakers will cover during the next eight months. They will be joined by Ellyne Kinney (Principal Solutions Engineer at MDA), who will share her perspectives on industry’s role in addressing science, security and governance challenges for space use.
-
Unless otherwise noted, all of our lectures are free to attend and do not require registration.
September 11, 2019
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Coach House
6201 Cecil Green Park Rd
Speakers
Michael Byers, Political Science, UBC, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, Co-Director, The Outer Space Institute; Aaron Boley, Physics and Astronomy, UBC, Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy, Co-Director, The Outer Space Institute; Ellyne Kinney, Principal Solutions Engineer, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)