International Space Reception

The Secure World Foundation (SWF) and the Tauri Group are co-hosting an international space reception the evening of Wednesday, July 24, 2013. It will be from 6 - 8:30 PM at 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC. This reception is intended to bring together the international space policy makers and international space stakeholders within the Beltway. Speakers will discuss the U.S. government's priorities for and interests in international space cooperation and outreach; a survey of international space professionals about prioritizing various aspects of space sustainability; and regional space dynamics, looking at national budgets, satellite capabilities, spaceflight, and science missions by region. 

Speakers

• Mr. Frank Rose, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, U.S. Department of State
• Ms. Carissa Christensen, Founder and Managing Partner, The Tauri Group
• Mr. Brian Weeden, Technical Advisor, Secure World Foundation
• Moderator: Ms. Victoria Samson, Washington Office Director, Secure World Foundation

Presentations

• Mr. Rose - Remarks
• Ms. Christensen - Government Space Programs by Region
• Mr. Weeden - Regional Perspectives on Policy Issues Related to Space Sustainability

 Event Materials

• Speaker Bios
• Audio Recording