| Event ID: | 1266 |
| Contact Name: | Phil Smith |
| Contact Email: | psmith@swfound.org |
| Contact Phone: | (303) 554-1560 |
| Organization: | Secure World Foundation |
| Event Web Site: | www.SecureWorldFoundation.org |
| Dates: | 10th October 2008 to 11th October 2008 |
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| Type: | Public |
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| Country: | United States |
| State/Province: | CO |
| City: | Boulder |
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| Location: | University of Colorado Fiske Planetarium |
| Event Name: | World Space Week |
| Event Description: | 7:30 8:30 PM Dr. Dan Baker, Director of Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics International Space Science Programs: Basic Research with a High Public Purpose - The exploration of outer space, and the use of platforms in space to monitor the Earth, are increasingly international enterprises. The spacefaring nations of the world have programs to study the moon, the Sun, the other planets of the solar system, and the universe beyond. Space is also the domain from which navigation, communication, reconnaissance, and resource management functions are carried out by civilian and military agencies. Recent decades of experience have shown the significant benefits of international cooperation to pursue scientific research goals. In turn, the products of such basic research have immense potential to improve space situational awareness and to mitigate the effects of space weather on human technology. A key to future success of space exploration is to minimize the impacts of laws and regulations such as ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) that have already had a devastating effect on space commerce and basic space research. In this presentation I discuss the conduct of forefront science in the context of sensible, prudent international space policy and evolving governmental regulations. 8:30 9:30 PM AstroJazz performance, Dr. Cherilynn Morrow. Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:00 9:15 AM Welcome (Secure World Foundation Phil Smith/Suzanne Metlay) 9:15 10:00 Near Earth Objects What are they? (Dan Durda, Southwest Research Institute) 10:00 10:15 Break (catered by Spice of Life) 10:15 11:00 NEOs Impact! (Dan Durda, Southwest Research Institute) 11:00 11:45 Randomized Discussion about the NEO Problem in the Context of Today |
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| Report on the Results: | October 10 - Event with Dr. Dan Baker and Dr. Cherilynn Morrow went very well, with about 40-50 people showing up. Dr. Baker's talk was enlightening and timely, and the AstroJazz performance was truly exceptional. Guests remarked at how unique the evening was, in a good way! October 11 events focused on NEOs was attended by about 10 people. Weather was not good, and advertising should have been more robust. Also, Saturday morning is perhaps not the best time for a science-related talk. Breakfast, sponsored by SWF and provided by Spice of Life, was served and was excellent. |
| Attendance: | 40 |
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| Media Impressions: | 0 |
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