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SPACE-Gov releases Policy Brief

SPACE-Gov is an inter-sectoral engagement project aimed at developing an expert network on space governance to mitigate risk, anticipate changes, and facilitate the long-term sustainable growth of the space sector amidst mounting institutional and political uncertainty. The project facilitated dialogues between university, governments, and international organizations to brainstorm innovative approaches in tackling some of the…… Continue reading SPACE-Gov releases Policy Brief

Dr Nikita Chiu – SERC Distinguished Fellow – presents at Vatican City

23 September 2023 Dr Nikita Chiu, Ad Astra Distinguished Fellow in Robotic and Outer Space Governance at SERC and Principal Investigator of SPACE-Gov, recently joined policymakers and eminent scholars in examining current technological threats to peace at Casina Pio IV within Vatican City. Dr Chiu addressed the expert group on the latest development of the…… Continue reading Dr Nikita Chiu – SERC Distinguished Fellow – presents at Vatican City

Naoko Yamazaki – former astronaut – joins SPACE-Gov Advisory Group

Naoko Yamazaki Ms Yamazaki with Exeter Bear SPACE-Gov welcomes former astronaut – Naoko Yamazaki – to the project’s Advisory Group. Ms Yamazaki was part of the crew of the STS-131 mission onboard space shuttle Discovery. She co-founded the Space Port Japan Association, and is now a Council member of the Earthshot Prize – an ambitious…… Continue reading Naoko Yamazaki – former astronaut – joins SPACE-Gov Advisory Group

SPACE-Gov concludes tour of engagement at ESTEC

SPACE-Gov concludes its tour of engagement activities at the European Space Technology and Research Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk. As the technical hub of ESA, the engagement event enabled policy and technical stakeholders to directly exchange and engage in interactive brainstorming of mitigation measures against compounded risks. Experts explored the integration of multisensorial input for future…… Continue reading SPACE-Gov concludes tour of engagement at ESTEC

SPACE-Gov explores Sustainable Space Future with space experts at ESA

On 16 May 2023, Dr Nikita Chiu joined international space experts to explore potential and challenges associated with advancing an inclusive and sustainable space future at ESA HQ in Paris. The expert group discussed possible future scenarios in managing spectrum, strengthening inclusivity, enhancing multilateral collaboration, and more.

The Earl of Devon and Dr Nikita Chiu join forces in launching SPACE-Gov I at the House of Lords

SPACE-Gov I attendants at Westminster Hall, Palace of Westminster On 23rd February 2023, SPACE-GOV: Space Sustainability and Governance was launched at the Palace of Westminster. The event was sponsored by Lord Devon – a member of the House of Lords. The meeting brought together policy stakeholders from the UN, governments, as well as national and…… Continue reading The Earl of Devon and Dr Nikita Chiu join forces in launching SPACE-Gov I at the House of Lords

Dr Nikita Chiu delivers public lecture on Space Sustainability at Hatfield College, Durham

Photo courtesy: Atanu Chaudhuri Dr Nikita Chiu, PI of SPACE-Gov, gave a public lecture entitled “Orbis Non Sufficit: Space Co-operation and Discord through the Ages” at Durham University’s Hatfield College Chapel on 3rd November, 2022. https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/advanced-study/about-us/events/orbis-non-sufficit—space-co-operation-and-discord-through-the-ages/