WHAT:The fourth Luna Philosophie will aim to explore the issues and concerns that have arisen recently regarding Space traffic. we will also explore how they are reflective of the concerns that we face here on Earth and the correlation between the two.

As suggested by attendees from the first Luna Philosophie, we will first begin with a short (~20 minute) presentation to set the tone for the subsequent discussion.

Space Traffic Management

Civil, military and commercial satellites from all nations alike face an increasing problem from the overcrowding of certain orbits by satellites and debris. Measures will need to be devised on how to manage space traffic if we are to minimize the risk of physical collisions and radio interference and thus maximize the ability of actors to use space freely. This area is at a complex interplay of technical and engineering problems, political tensions, space law, and important security implications for many nations. It affects all space activity, civil, military and commercial and from all nations. This Team Project will develop a system of space traffic management, including its technical and legal aspects, that will continue to allow freedom of use of space without interference in the age where there are more spacecraft and more space actors.

WHEN: Monday, August 27th, 2007 (Full Moon) at 6:30 PM;
6:30-7PM Socializing;
7-7:30PM Presentation by Will Marshall;
7:30-8:30PM Discussion
8:30-9PM Socializing

WHERE: Citizenspace, 425 Second Steet, 3rd Floor, in San Francisco (http://citizenspace.us/)

WHO: All are welcome, from space professionals to those who are unsure what N-A-S-A stands for!

MISC: Please bring food and drink to share.

RSVP: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/246564

CONTACT: Sona Chaudhuri (schaudhuri@arc.nasa.gov) with any questions.

Please bring refreshments!

For more information on NASA CoLab, visit: http://colab.arc.nasa.gov

For more information on Luna Philosophie, visit: http://colab.arc.nasa.gov/luna