Shaping an Effective Framework for Space Traffic

10. February 2025, 18:30 – 22:30 CET
European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), Schwarzenbergplatz 16/1, 1010 Vienna, AT

Join this Vienna Space Diplomat (VSD) evening event alongside the 62nd COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee (STSC) session for an open exchange of views on governance approaches to address the growing volume of space traffic at the global level, the role of COPUOS and its two subcommittees, and advancing sustainable practices to ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of space activities.

Organizer

The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) together with the German Space Agency at DLR

Content Description

Speakers will include:

  • H.E. Ambassador Ruediger Bohn, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Office of the United Nations and to other International Organisations, Vienna
  • Taejin Chang, Head of Policy, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
  • Gabriel Swiney, U.S. Office of Space Commerce
  • Pascal Faucher, CNES, Defence and security, Chair EU SST
  • Liliana Oliva Bernal, Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations in Vienna

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Program

  • 18:30 Doors opening
  • 19:00 Welcome and opening remarks by ESPI
    Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director, ESPI
  • 19:10 Setting the Scene: After the Summit of the Future – Possible Next Steps at COPUOS
    H.E. Ambassador Ruediger Bohn, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Office of the United Nations and to other International Organisations, Vienna
  • 19:20 Panel discussion moderated by ESPI
    • Taejin Chang, Head of Policy, Korea Aerospace Research Institute
    • Gabriel Swiney, U.S. Office of Space Commerce
    • Pascal Faucher, CNES, Defence and security, Chair EU SST
    • Liliana Oliva Bernal, Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations
    • in Vienna
  • 20:10 Closing & Buffet Reception opening
  • 22:30 Event Wrap-up

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Target Audience

Open to UN COPUOS STSC Delegations, Ambassadors, Media, Ministries, Space Agencies, Austrian Space Community etc.

 

Participant Information

Registration required.

Contact Address

European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)
Lina Pohl
Schwarzenbergplatz 16, Top 1
A-1010 Vienna
E-mail: lina.pohl@espi.or.at