The Space Foundation will be virtually hosting Symposium 365 from April 14 through April 22. The Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, is the source for media and events in the global space ecosystem for professionals, entrepreneurs, educators and students who are provided unlimited access to the Symposium 365 Digital Platform for one year by registering at www.spacesymposium365.org/register/
The events cover a variety of issues including; the concern for the health of the astronauts; a recollection and celebration of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin and the importance of investing in the future of space; and the discussion of aerospace warfighting technologies .
The symposium’s online events include
- April 14 — Space Technology: From Space to Earth and Back
- April 17 — Yuri’s Night interactive virtual celebration
- April 22 — Brigadier General Heather L. Pringle, USAF
- Panel – Space Technology: From Space to Earth and Back
April 14, 2021, 1-2 p.m. EDT
Registration and live feed
As human spaceflight expands into the private sector, we must consider the health needs of the astronauts on these future missions. Join featured speakers Joseph Urso, founder and CEO of ActivePure Technologies, and Alan Mittelman, president and CEO of Eagle Eyes Optics, to learn more about space technology innovations that were developed into commercial products and now may play a pivotal role in next-generation space travel.
• Yuri’s Night (Presented by Clayton InterGalactic)
April 17, 2021, 7-8 p.m. EDT
Registration and live feed
Every year, Space Foundation hosts a celebration of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin to spotlight the importance of investing in the future of space. This year, Yuri’s Night is an interactive “choose your own adventure” virtual event. Attendance is pay-as-you-can, and registration is required. Proceeds benefit Space Foundation’s education programs.
• Featured Speaker – Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, USAF
April 22, 2021, 1-2 p.m. EDT
Registration and live feed
Join the Commanding General of the Air Force Research Laboratory as she discusses the discovery, development and integration of aerospace warfighting technologies for the Air Force and Space Force.
Then on May 19…
• Panel – The Space Beat: Today’s Space Reporters Speak
May 19, 2021, 1-2 p.m. EDT
Registration and live feed
Hear from the reporters chronicling today’s space story, with more players and events involved than ever before, and learn about how they approach telling these stories. Moderated by: Jeanne Meserve, with featured speakers Sandra Erwin, Emre Kelly, Miriam Kramer and Michael Sheetz.
Recent Symposium 365 Digital Platform events have included;
a panel discussion on the changing landscape of satellite market opportunities in various sectors, a New Generation Space Leaders Panel with young professional engineers sharing their work on space innovations, the first session of the “Women in Space” series, a conversation with former ESA Director General Dr. Johann-Dietrich Wörner, and much more.
All events are available for registrants to watch at their scheduled times or later on demand as desired. Symposium 365 Digital Platform also offers archived videos from past Space Symposium live events.