A pivotal event at the 6th COSPAR Symposium, the Roundtable of Space Leaders brings together the heads of major space agencies and space leaders from around the globe. This high-level discussion will focus on fostering international collaboration, addressing critical challenges in space exploration (including planetary defense and resource utilization), and shaping the future direction of global space endeavors. The outcomes of this roundtable will influence responsible space exploration and inform international space policy.
The discussion will center on:
- International collaboration: Sharing knowledge and resources to ensure that space exploration benefits all of humanity. This includes collaborative projects, resource sharing, and joint missions.
- Planetary defence and sustainability: Developing early warning systems and continuity plans for potential threats like space weather and near-Earth objects.
Participants confirmed to date:
- Pascale Ehrenfreund, COSPAR President, Moderator
- Nicola Fox TBC, Associate Administrator for Science, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Ikkoh Funaki, Director for International Strategy and Coordination, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency/Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (JAXA/ISAS)
- Heinz-Wilhelm Hübers, Director, Institut für Optische Sensorsysteme, Institute of Space Research (DLR)
- D.Pallamraju, Dean, Physical Research Laboratory, India’s rep to COSPAR Council
- Lionel Suchet, Directeur Général Délégué, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
- Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Head, ESA Policies Department, European Space Agency (ESA)
- Teodoro Valente, President, Italian Space Agency (ASI)
