Proposals, speculation, etc regarding the future of space and humanity’s place in it.
Ted Semon posts a report on the presentations given on Saturday at the Space Elevator Conference underway this weekend at the Museum of Flight in Seattle: 2013 Space Elevator Conference – Day 2 – The Space Elevator Blog.
Here was his report on the Friday talks: 2013 Space Elevator Conference – Day 1 – The Space Elevator Blog.
The annual Space Elevator Conference, sponsored by ISEC (International Space Elevator Consortium) is underway this weekend at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. Here is a report on the Friday presentations: 2013 Space Elevator Conference – Day 1 – The Space Elevator Blog.
The Icarus Interstellar is hosting the Starship Congress in Dallas, Texas this Thursday through Sunday: Starship Congress: Competing Our Way to the Stars : Discovery News.
The gathering is described as follows:
The Icarus Interstellar Starship Congress to be held in Dallas, Texas, August 15-18 at the Hilton Anatole.
The Icarus Interstellar Starship Congress aims to bring together the interstellar community to foster discussion and generate tangible action. Our ambition is to move humanity toward becoming an interstellar civilization, with a broad campaign of exploration and migration to begin by the year 2100.
For 2013, the Icarus Interstellar Starship Congress is a four-day event. The first three days are dedicated to interstellar accomplishments in specific timescales: Interstellar Now (Next 20 Years), Interstellar This Lifetime (20-50 Years), and Interstellar Future (50 Years+). These are the near-term, medium-term and long-term focuses necessary for the realization of our ambition. The fourth day will be a wrap-up of the Starship Congress with a chance to network and plan for the future.
Presenters are a combination of scientists, physicists, engineers, researchers, and representatives from international space programs and present-day commercial space operators, as well as popular and well-known interstellar speakers and space journalists. Special note: Day 3 presenters include Science Fiction celebrities, authors and creators. The fourth day is for discussion of future plans and a summary of the congress.
The conference Program looks packed. Here’s a promotional video:
The ISEC Space Elevator Conference will take place August 23-25 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.
Online Registration is open until August 18, 2013.
The Technical Program will run from Friday, August 23, 2013 through Sunday, August 25, 2013:
On Saturday 24th, there will be a one day Family Science Fest.
The Space Elevator Conference presents the third annual Family Science Fest on Saturday, August 24. This day-long, family-friendly event has something for everyone and you’ll have the entire museum to explore, top to bottom. Local companies, organizations, schools and universities will offer hands-on activities, displays and demonstrations with the focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Roam the museum’s Side Gallery and watch teams compete in a special robotics competition; visit Robot Alley and the Gadget Gallery; participate in a special STEM Scavenger Hunt; learn about the Space Elevator and its importance to mankind at Space Elevator 101 and 201 presentations. This event is included in the Museum of Flight admission price.
Registration is open for the ISEC Space Elevator Conference, August 23-25, at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.
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