Moon Village Association

The Moon as Muse: Visions for Lunar Artistic Engagement
2022-03-15 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris)
The Moon has been a fountainhead of humanity’s time awareness beyond days and within seasons. Ancient artwork around the world testifies to the deep origins of our cultural relationship to our satellite world. The sheer volume of literature, music and art about the Moon would take a massive undertaking to catalog across time and cultures. In this webinar, we will focus on how the Moon inspires each panelist, with an eye toward lunar artistic engagement that couples with wider audiences and with space agencies. What does lunar artistic engagement look like in the late Space Age and on a human-settled Moon? Tune in for provocative and beautiful work.

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Introduction – Remo RapettiCountdown: Biruni-Galileo-Apollo – Pantea KarimiMission Laureates: Further Thoughts – Christopher CokinosA New Aesthetics of the Moon – Yuri TanakaImagining an Artist in Residence on the Moon – Lisa Pettibone and Julie Swarstad JohnsonQ&A session – Arthur Woods

Christopher Cokinos is the author or co-editor of several books, including, most recently, Beyond Earth’s Edge: The Poetry of Spaceflight, with poet Julie Swarstad Johnson. He’s at work on a book about the Moon. Poems and prose have appeared recently in Scientific American, The American Scholar, The Space Review, Astronomy.com and elsewhere. He’s an avid visual lunar observer with his 10-inch telescope.

Julie Swarstad Johnson is a poet who lives in Tucson, Arizona, USA. She is the author of the poetry collection Pennsylvania Furnace (Unicorn Press, 2019); with Christopher Cokinos, she co-edited of the anthology Beyond Earth’s Edge: The Poetry of Spaceflight (University of Arizona Press, 2020). She has served as Artist in Residence at Gettysburg National Military Park, which led to the chapbook Orchard Light (Seven Kitchens Press, 2020). She works as the Archivist and Outreach Librarian for the University of Arizona Poetry Center.

Pantea Karimi is a multidisciplinary artist incorporating VR, performative video, sound, traditional and digital print, and drawing. Her installations investigate and highlight personal narratives, political and societal issues, and Iran’s visual culture through the historic illustrated scientific documents. Karimi has exhibited internationally across a range of solo, group and traveling exhibitions and her work is included in public collections.

Lisa Pettibone is a visual artist working in sculpture, installation and print. Interested in natural forces such as gravity and tension, her work explores the evolution of form and is underpinned by concepts related to physics and astronomy. In 2018-2019, she was artist in residence at Mullard Space Science Laboratory where she studied the ESA’s Euclid Mission, a space telescope exploring the nature of dark matter in the universe and launching in 2022.

Yuri Tanaka is a researcher at Tokyo University of the Arts where she received her Ph.D., a visiting researcher at Kyoto City University of Arts, a visiting scientist at CERN, and the head of Cosmic Art Research Committee. She has been pursuing to create a diverse collaboration mediated by ‘the universe’ as a mutually acceptable idea among different experts. Her projects can be mostly found in public spaces or at art/science festivals.

Image: Moons of Naoshima by Takaharu Ito and Yuri Tanaka

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MVA Statement at UN-COPUOS STSC
2022-02-16 08:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
Live broadcast in the six UN languages

MVA Presentation at UN COPUOS STSC
2022-02-14 17:00 - 18:00 UTC

Cultural WG webinar: Spirituality and the Moon
2022-02-09 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Vienna)
The spiritual needs of space enthusiasts and future Moon workers and settlers need to be addressed as the settlement of the Moon advances. This webinar will explore possible whys and hows.

Agenda:

Introduction – Remo RapettiFuturist Moonlight Meditations – Giulio PriscoSacred space – Catherine NewellPeak of Eternal Light – Jorge Mañes RubioQ&A session – Arthur Woods

Giulio Prisco is a former space engineer and senior manager at European space administrations. In his book “Futurist spaceflight meditations” (2021), Prisco covers spaceflight and human expansion into space, with a special emphasis on cultural and spiritual aspects. Prisco’s thesis is that human expansion into the solar system, starting with outposts on the surface of the Moon and in cislunar space, is a cornerstone of emerging future spirituality. This new spirituality will, in turn, inform human expansion toward the stars.

Catherine Newell is a scholar of religion and science who is particularly interested in the intersections of science, technology, culture, and spirituality. In her book “Destined for the Stars: Faith, the Future, and the Final Frontier,” Newell traces the cultural and spiritual roots of US space exploration programs and argues that they were mainly inspired by a technological and scientific faith that awoke a deep-seated belief in a sense of divine destiny to reach the heavens.

Jorge Mañes Rubio is an artist whose works rethink humanity’s relationship with the universe and all the beings that live in it. As Artist in Residence at the Advanced Concepts Team ESA, Rubio designed a Moon Temple for a future lunar settlement in Shackleton Crater. The Moon Temple wouldn’t be associated with any specific religion. On the contrary, it would be open to everyone, in particular to the fast-growing category of people who describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious.”

Moon Village Association Architecture Working Group - Winter 2021-2022 Workshop
2022-01-25 14:00 - 2022-01-27 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
The MVA Architectural Concepts and Considerations Working Group (WG) will hold its Winter 2021-2022 Workshop online next month.

The goal of this workshop is to advance concept, longer-term planning and cooperation for humanity vis-a-vis Earth’s Moon.

The objectives of the meeting will be to:(1) review the status of MVA Architecture WG studies (including the OASIS 2045 Case Study); (2) to review of the status of significant government lunar future plans and program developments during 2021; (3) to discuss the status of commercial and academic lunar plans and development; and, (4) to hold working discussions regarding the ongoing Architecture WG case study as a framework, and the global context of programs and activities. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging space countries and on the activities of the several MVA Institutional Members. The dates and times for the workshop will be as follows:Day 1: Tuesday, January 25, 2022. from 05:00 AM to 09:00 AM Pacific Time (from 14:00 CET in Europe, and from 22:00 Tokyo Time)Day 2: Wednesday, January 26, 2022; from 05:00 AM to 09:00 AM Pacific TimeDay 3: Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 05:00 AM to 09:00 AM Pacific Time.Participation in the live event will be by invitation only due to space limitations in the zoom ‘conference room’, however the event will be recorded and made available later via the MVA website. A formal report from the workshop will be produced and posted to the MVA website later in the Spring. (For your information, the report from last year’s MVA Architecture Working Group meeting is available here: https://moonvillageassociation.org/architecture-working-group-2020-workshop-final-report/.)If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the co-chairs of the MVA Architecture WG, John C. MANKINS (john.c.mankins@moonvillageassociation.org) and Prof. Yoshifumi INATANI (inatani.y@gmail.com). If you would like to make a presentation at this workshop in January, please send a proposed title and short abstract (200-300 words) to the WG co-chairs (see above for emails) as soon as possible, but not later than January 10, 2022. (Please be aware that consideration will be given to MVA individual members and Institutional Member representatives in finalizing the program.)Decisions on attendance, speakers and the program will be finalized and posted in early January 2022.

Moon Village Design Hackathon 2021
2021-12-06 08:00 - 2021-12-08 17:00 UTC
The Moon Village Design Hackathon 2021 will take place during the 5th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium, on December 06-08, 2021.

5th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium
2021-12-06 08:00 - 2021-12-08 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
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MVA participation in APRSAF Space Policy and Law Working Group (SPLWG)
2021-12-01 06:00 - 07:30 UTC
MVA Vice President, John C. Mankins will represent the Moon Vilalge Association at the APRSAF Space Policy and Law Working Group (SPLWG).

This session will discuss and envisage how international governance should be to understand, share and mitigate the anticipated risks in future space domain taking into consideration the new space activities involving emerging space players in Asia-Pacific region. The session will have presentations focusing on views and opinions concerning space sustainability surrounding emerging public and commercial players in the region. As we recognize it would be important to work with emerging space faring nations to effectively implement the “soft law” where every stakeholders could observe, such as UN Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities (LTS Guidelines), we aim to find out the challenges and possible international cooperation for ensuring the space sustainability through the discussion with speakers from Asia-Pacific region.

The specific topics in the session will include: 1) Future space activities in the Asia-Pacific region and anticipated risks and threats to the sustainable use of outer space; 2) LEO governance considering satellites mega-constellation, on-orbit servicing, which could result in risks such as increasing collision of satellites; and 3) Lunar governance considering how emerging countries and private sector could work sustainably in moon exploration and exploitation.

More info at https://www.aprsaf.org/working_groups/spl/

Cultural Considerations WG webinar: Space for Art
2021-11-30 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
The urgent push into space development within the private sector has stimulated debate about public access to space for non-astronauts and for cultural initiatives. The Moon Gallery Foundation has put art at the centre of establishing a significant place for the humanities by proposing the first lunar gallery, anticipated by 2025. As a preliminary test mission, they will be sending the work of 64 artists to the International Space Station in early 2022. The foundational team will discuss their motives, ambitions and planning for their pioneering projects. The talks will be followed by a Q&A session at the end.

Prof. Bernard Foing is the new President of Space Renaissance International and a former ESA Senior Scientist researching planetary science with a focus on the Moon and Mars and was Principal Project Scientist for SMART-1, the first European mission to the Moon. He has contributed to the Moon Village concept and collaborated with the ArtMoonMars Collective and is Executive Director of the International Lunar Exploration Working Group (ILEWG).

Anna Sitnikova is an interior architect, speaker and art curator based in Amsterdam. She is a founding member, curator and the deputy-chair of the Moon Gallery Foundation. An elected expert on the Technical Committee on Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS) of the IAF, she is also on the Space Habitats Committee of the IAF. She is a tutor at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague and is a project leader at Studio Samira Boon, Amsterdam.

Elizaveta Glukhova is a graphic designer, researcher and media artist. A founding member of the Moon Gallery Foundation, she is co-curator and manager of the Moon Gallery. An artist and researcher at the ArtMoonMars collective, she is an elected expert at the Technical Committee on Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS) of the IAF. She is a tutor at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague and leads the Brand Identity & Design Studio SEED.

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APRSAF-27 Side Event - The Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities: status and perspectives
2021-11-29 09:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Paris)
This panel event aims to engage APRSAF members with the work of the Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA). The GEGSLA was established by the Moon Village Association in 2021, and will report to UN COPUOS in 2022. The event will give APRSAF members an opportunity to learn about GEGSLA’s approach and provide feedback which represents specific regional interests. Areas covered by expert panelists include information sharing, governance, safe operations, and interoperability.

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MVA GNF at the IAC 2021, Dubai - Sustainable Lunar Activities - The way-forward
2021-10-28 16:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Dubai)
The Panel will discuss current issues related to achieving sustainable lunar activities. In particular the Global Expert Groupon Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA) initiated by the Moon Village Association will be presented. GEGSLA has beencreated to derisk future missions and increase international cooperation by defining common level playing field for futurelunar missions. GEGSLA is composed of multi stakeholders experts from government/space agency, industry, academia, civilsociety, international organizations and the public. Perspectives from several stakeholders will be presented during the paneltogether with a discussion and a Q&A session with the public

MVA & WSWA webinar - Woman on the Moon: Bridging the Gender Gap
2021-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
As we move closer to the realization of the Moon Village and supporting a Moon Village Generation, our vision encompasses the idea of bridging the gender gap.

Together with the @World Space Week Association, we are organizing a webinar as part of their Women in Space series and our consistent efforts to promote diversity and equality in the Moon Village vision.

Join us October 7th at 19:00 CEST to hear from incredible pioneers from South Korea, Nigeria and the United States. We will be talking about sending the first woman on the Moon, and what kind of an impact empowering women in the space sector through diverse efforts has for bridging the gender gap.

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MVA Participation on RUDN University Space Week
2021-10-05 15:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Rome)
MVA President, Dr. Giuseppe Reibaldi, will be participating in the RUDN University Space Week with the presentation “Moon Village Association contribution to sustainable lunar activities”, on October 5.

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RUDN University Space Week

October 4-7, 2021, the University will host RUDN University Space Week for the first time. A series of panel discussions with prominent representatives of the space science will be organized within 4 days.

In 2021, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there was a boom in space activities: the landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars, the launch of the first module of the Tiangong space station, a series of suborbital human flights into space, which gave a new round to the era of space tourism. These events affect not only the development of humanity, but the evolution of space law.

On December 6, 1999, the UN General Assembly proclaimed World Space Week as an annual holiday. This event is celebrated every year from October 4 to 10. The choice of the period is based on two important dates in the history of cosmonautics: the launch of the first artificial satellite of the Earth and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the contribution of space science and technology to improving human living conditions. This idea inspires students, contributes to the formation of future specialists, and demonstrates significant public support for space activities.

October 4-7, 2021, within the framework of the World Space Week, the Zhukov Center for Space Law of the Department of International Law will hold together with the RUDN University Engineering Academy – RUDN University Space Week. The event format includes a series of online lectures, discussion panels and Q&A sessions. Among the outstanding participants and partners of the event are representatives of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL, Paris), Moon Village Association (Vienna, Austria), Airbus Defence and Space (Leiden, the Netherlands), Eutelsat (Paris, France), Endurosat (Sofia, Bulgaria), International Organization of Space Communications «Intersputnik», Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), National Institute of Space Research (INPE, São Paulo, Brazil), Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Mumbai, McGill University (Montreal, Canada), University of Hong Kong, Flinders University (Adelaide, Australia), ROSCOSMOS Academy. At the question-and-answer sessions, you can ask any questions: is it possible to buy a plot on the Moon, when will the space elevator be built and will space buses be created?

The working language of the event is English, simultaneous translation is not provided.

To get into the fascinating world of space, you need to click on the link http://intlaw.rudn.ru/en/research/space-week/ and register for the event.

MVA Architecture WG webinar - An Update on Moon Village Architecture Studies: An OASIS at the South Pole
2021-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Description:

During 2020-2021, the MVA Architecture Working Group has been conducing a ‘case study’ of a potential ‘first human lunar outpost’ to be operational at the Moon’s south polar region by 2045. Significant progress has been made in these studies and will be reported at the upcoming International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2021) in Dubai. This webinar will provide MVA members a preview of the work-to-date that will be reported this fall. It will also discuss future plans for the study and the working group. A status report on the MVA Evolution Team (based in Japan) will also be presented. The webinar will comprise an overview presentations, followed by a working discussion involving the attendees.

Agenda:

16:00 – Introduction (J Mankins)16:05 – MV Architecture Case Study Update (J Mankins)16:30 – MVA Evolution Team Report (Y. Inatani)16:45 – Q&A (All)

Speakers:

John C. Mankins (Vice President, MVA; Co-Chair, MV Architecture WG)Dr. Yoshifumi Inatani (MVA Member of the Board; Co-Chair, MV Architecture WG)

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GEGSLA Public webinar - Towards Sustainable Lunar Activities
2021-09-30 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
The first GEGSLA Public Webinar – Towards Sustainable Lunar Activities, will take place September 30 at 15:00 CEST to inform the public about the recent developments of the group. It will illustrate planned lunar missions for 2022, address scientific considerations, and discuss urgent sustainable lunar exploration and utilization issues. This event will be a unique opportunity to learn more about how GEGSLA and its recently formed subgroups (on Information Sharing; Safe Operations and Lunar Environmental Protection; Compatibility and Interoperability; and Responsible Governance) work together towards a new era of lunar exploration and utilization.

Agenda

Introduction to the Webinar (Giuseppe Reibaldi – MVA President, Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA) Executive Secretary) Science from/on the Moon (Ian Crawford, Professor of Planetary Science and Astrobiology, Birkbeck College, University of London) Sustainable Lunar Exploration is coming: Industry/Government presentations of Lunar Landing Missions (3) planned in 2022: ROSCOSMOS Luna 25 ( Igor Mitrofanov – Institute for Space Research of Russian Academy of Science) Astrobotic – Making Space Accessible to the World (Jennifer Lopez, Astrobotic – Director of Business Development, Commercial and Civil Space) Chandrayaan-3 Mission (Parameswaran Sreekumar- ISRO) Urgent Issues for sustainable Lunar Exploration/Utilization/GEGSLA Objectives – (Dorin Prunariu – Chairman GEGSLA) Q&A Conclusions (Giuseppe Reibaldi)

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MVA – LSA webinar: Space Resources – through the lens of Scientific and Commercial key players (Non-space actors go to the Moon series)
2021-09-29 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris)
Goal

The goal is to address the capabilities and opportunities Space Resources-related industries have to offer, meeting companies with wide range of vision; to identify what to expect and what more to know; to learn how can research nurture the economic perspective.

Tentative topics to focus on:

Cheering of non-space industries’ involvement in the Moon-related activities, identification of those industries (mining, architecture, robotics, energy …)Finding mutual benefits for space and non-space industries cooperation in the context of the Moon resources exploration & utilizationEconomic expediency and commercial opportunities for non-space industries to invest in new developments aiming at a “dual use” (that is both for space and on-Earth applications), as well as bringing existing terrestrial solutions to the attention of space playersMVA as a possible platform for a dialogue between the two groups of industry, defining attractive cooperation models etc.What to anticipate in the coming decade?How commercial perspectives shape/drive the scientific communityPossible activities MVA can stage in the future.

Program

1. Introduction to the topic by Dr. Oleg Ventskovsky, MVA and Juliette Pertuy, LSA (5’ in total)2. Presentations (5’ each)

Space Agency perspective – Mathias Link, LSANon-space company and organization perspectivesspace company perspectives

3. Round-table discussion of the above and other topics moderated by Dr. Oleg Ventskovsky, MVA (30’)4. Q&A session (15’)5. Wrap-up and way forward.

Confirmed speakers list:

Prof. Angel Abbud-Madrid, Colorado School of MinesDr. Ian Mellor, MetalysisBertrand Baratte, Air LiquideJennifer Lopez, AstroboticAhmad Al Otaibi, Burgan Drilling companyBruno Pagliccia, SeisbeePooria Eshtiaghi and Alexandra Radl, RWTH Aachen

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MVA participation in UN-COPUOS
2021-08-25 00:00 - 2021-09-03 23:59 UTC
August 27: Side Event organised by MVA – The Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities – Status/Perspectives

Event for COPUOS delegations only.

August 30: MVA Technical PresentationFor more info see the UNOOSA website

MVA Greece webinar - Moon 2069: A Way Forward
2021-07-24 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Commemorating the 52th Apollo 11 anniversary, MVA Greece organises its first online event aiming to explore the impact of the space race on Greek society and present initiatives from the Greek NewSpace community that foster international cooperation in space exploration.Registration link coming soon

Agenda

Moon 1969 to 2069 (English section)MVA Greece introduction1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing videoArtemis Program presentationMVA Lunar Commerce Portfolio Project presentation by Derek WebberGreece in NewSpace (Greek section)Section introductionGreek NewSpace Society presentationLibre Space Foundation presentationRoundtable discussionSummary in englishMVA promotional video Webinar conclusion by Christophe Bosquillon (in English)

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Markella BourmpouChristophe BosquillonDerek WebberEleftherios KosmasAvgoustos Pantazidis

Towards a Lunar Generation: First MVA Online Workshop for Students and Young Professionals
2021-07-11 00:00 - 2021-07-18 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Since 2017, MVA has been leading efforts towards a Moon Village. In this time, the MVA has evolved to encompass 6 working groups, 2 projects and various other activities.

The Towards a Lunar Generation Workshop is an event focused on students and young professionals, aiming to explore new areas of activity for the Moon Village Association, and engage with the next generation on the future of MVA and the Moon Village. About a hundred participants will join experts from across the space industry in a series of workshops, talks and networking events.

Event dates: 11-18 July 2021 (mostly scheduled from 15-18 CET)

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All times are listed in CET.This schedule might be adjusted based on the availability of participants and subject matter experts. Discussion Group time in particular is more flexible and will be scheduled within each Discussion Group.Most activities will be held on Zoom. A separate platform would be provided for the Networking Event.

Sunday, July 11th

15:00 – 16 :00Opening and keynote Speaker: John Mankins, MVA Vice-PresidentWatch on Youtube16:00 – 17:00Meet and greet17:00 – 18:00Introduction to Discussion Groups

Monday, July 12th
15:00 – 16:00Keynote: Medical Autonomy in Lunar Activities Speaker: Dr. Kris Lehnhardt, Element Scientist for Exploration Medical Capability at the NASA Johnson Space CenterWatch on Youtube16:00 – 17:00Lightning TalksRegarding the need for a Rover platform for lunar assistance and security, and its design (Alexis Maximiliano Caratozzolo)Measurements of psychophysiological parameters of the crew that will inhabit the moon (Aarón Garduño Rodríguez)A brief analysis of the physical-mechanical and geotechnical properties of lunar regolith and its simulants (Alessio Pedullà)The Great Competition (Victor Allison)The Moon Village School: Challenges, Designs, and Expert Feedback (Mark Wagner)Lunar Communications Network (Lindsay Papsidero)Miniature Lunar Payload Ideas by Orbital Space’s Moon Mission Project (Ruhi Shaikh)

Note: Discussion Groups will arrange their own time to meet on this day for their discussions.

Tuesday, July 13th
15:00 – 16:00Keynote: Legal ramification of lunar resource utilization and infrastructure development Speaker: Mark Sundhal, Director, Global Space Law Center, Cleveland-Marshall College of LawWatch on Youtube16:00 – 17:00Interactive Session: Learn more about the MVA activities

Note: Discussion Groups will arrange their own time to meet on this day for their discussions.

Wednesday, July 14th
15:00 – 16:00Keynote: Innovation and Entrepreneurship towards a Lunar Economy Speaker: Manny Shar, Bryce Space and TechnologyWatch on Youtube16:00 – 17:00Networking event

Note: Discussion Groups will arrange their own time to meet on this day for their discussions.

Thursday, July 15th
15:00 – 16:00Keynote: Advancing Science on the Moon Speaker: Prof. Bernard Foing, VU Amsterdam/LeidenWatch on Youtube16:00 – 17:00Interactive Session

Note: Discussion Groups will arrange their own time to meet on this day for their discussions.

Friday, July 16th
15:00 – 16:00Keynote 5: Technologies for Sustainable Lunar ExplorationSpeaker: Kathleen Coderre (Systems Engineer Sr Staff, Lockheed Martin) – Scott Rauen (Lockheed Martin)Watch on Youtube16:00 – 17:00Cultural Exchange

Note: Discussion Groups will arrange their own time to meet on this day for their discussions.

Saturday, July 17th
This day is dedicated to discussion groups to finalize their discussions and prepare for presentations on Sunday.

Sunday, July 18th
15:00-17:00Discussion Group presentationsWatch on Youtube17:00 – 17:30Closing Remarks Speaker: Giuseppe Reibaldi, MVA President

Description of Discussion Groups

Topic 1: Lunar Medical Autonomy
Scientists are studying the landscape of the Moon to build the most advantageous infrastructure to support human space exploration. Such an infrastructure will need to support the crew in medical needs. Current research responds to human drive to explore and come up with new ways to ensure reliable health care for astronauts and scientists located in the Lunar base. In our group, we will discuss innovations in technology, medicine and life support systems needed for medical autonomy on the Moon, alongside high risk medical emergencies and major human factors which will be challenges on the Lunar base. Our goal is to share knowledge and experience together with experts and build impactful solutions.

Q1: What type of infrastructure is needed for medical autonomy on the Moon?Q2: What are high risk medical emergencies, and how can they be tackled on the Moon? What needs to be evacuated back to Earth?Q3: What are major human factors (including mental health) challenges on the Moon?Q4: Role of analogues in exploring medical autonomy: How could these be tested?Q5: What would medical autonomy on the Moon look like in the next 5, 10 and 50 years? What role can the MVA play in this regard?

Moderator: Kateřina Kobrlová, Ilaria Cinelli

Keynote Speaker: Kris Lehnhardt (Element Scientist for Exploration Medical Capability at the NASA Johnson Space Center)

Speaker: Ashfaq Gilkar (Lead Senior Clinical Business Analyst at Guys and St Thomas’ NHS trust)

Subject Matter Expert: Rochelle Velho (SGAC Space Medicine and Life Sciences Project Group), Kristi Ray (Aerospace Medicine resident at UTMB/ NASA), Anthony Yuen (emergency medicine physician and space medicine researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City)

Topic 2: Legal Status and Policy Issues of Moon Resources and Infrastructure
Although humans have not set foot on the Moon since 1972, there has been renewed interest in returning to the lunar surface over the last several years. With a new ‘race’ to secure resources and land for infrastructure, there still exists little legislation to guide governments and private entities on how to appropriately conduct such activities on the Moon. With multiple actors already preparing themselves to partake in lunar developments and exploitation, decisions relating to the legal and policy aspects of lunar construction and resource management need to be made as soon as possible. The primary aim of this discussion group is to understand the difficulties inherent in establishing legislation and policy related to Moon resources and infrastructure, while finally offering answers to some of the most critical questions on the topic. We shall tackle questions of ownership and coordination among stakeholders, the reduction of obstacles and hostile interactions, and what the legal framework for the use of lunar resources could look like in the next ten years. The discussion group shall put forward their responses in a coordinated presentation.

Q1: What are the main challenges and obstacles to a legal framework for lunar resources?Q2: How should resources and infrastructure be shared between various stakeholders?Q3: How can actors reduce the risk of unpeaceful interactions on the Moon?Q4: What could the legal framework for use of lunar resources look like in the next 5, 10 and 50 years? What role can the MVA play in this regard?

Moderator: Molly Silk

Keynote Speaker: Mark J. Sundahl (Global Space Law Center)

Subject Matter Experts: Mark J. Sundahl (Global Space Law Center), Chris Johnson (Secure World Foundation), Stephanie Wan (IMSG)

Topic 3: Innovation Craters – Towards a Lunar Economy
This hackathon is focused on developing business ideas for lunar Explorations in the year 2030. Participants will be placed in 4 to 5 teams and will follow a design sprint journey as follows:

Problem DefinitionBrainstorming for SolutionsBusiness ModelPitch your idea

Teams will receive 3 challenges from the moderators, and are allowed to select an alternative challenge of their own. Participants will pitch their ideas to all participants and a panel of judges at the end of the event.

Moderators: Georges-antoni Moubayed – Kaori Becerril

Keynote Speaker: Manny Shar (Bryce Space and Technology)

Subject Matter Experts: Jenna Tiwana, Derek Webber

Topic 4: Moon as a Base for Science
Based on the scientific objectives identified by NASA and ESA for future exploration of the Moon, this discussion group will try to answer several questions regarding these objectives. First, the group will try to identify any additional scientific objectives based on the group’s expertise. The main activity of this discussion group however, is to look at these scientific objectives from an implementation point of view. The discussion group will look at what the role of human and/or robotic exploration of the Moon is for the scientific objectives. Also, the way this exploration is plannen could be used as a subject for investigation, such as a (permanent) settlement or more sparse missions. We will end the workshop by visualising our vision for the future of science of the Moon.

Q1: What scientific objectives can we identify beyond the objectives stated in the background and reading materials?Q2: Which scientific objectives should be reached using manned missions and which using robotic missions?Q3: What scientific objectives require (a permanent) human settlement on the Moon, such as the Moon Village, and why?Q4 (optional): What is the role of the Moon in answering the scientific objectives?Q5: What will scientific activity in the Moon look like in the next 5, 10 and 50 years? What role can the MVA play in this regard?

Moderator: Bas Krijnen

Keynote Speaker: Bernard Foing (VU Amsterdam/Leiden)

Subject Matter Experts: Bernard Foing (VU Amsterdam/Leiden), Ian Crawford (Professor of planetary science and astrobiology at Birkbeck, University of London), Madhu Thangavelu (USC Architecture), Melissa Battler (Mission Control Space Systems), Gordon “Oz” Osinski (Professor and NSERC/MDA/CSA/CEMI Industrial Research Chair in Earth and Space Exploration, Western University)

Topic 5: Technologies for a Sustainable Moon Village
With space agencies around the world competing to send the next manned mission to the surface of the Moon within the next decade, the prospect of a sustained settlement on our closest planetary body seems closer than ever before. Which technologies can ensure that our future Moon village is as sustainable as possible? This discussion group will work on creating a priority list of current and emerging technologies with the most potential and assessing their technology readiness levels. A main focal point will be the role the MVA can play in supporting the development of these technologies and the involvement of emerging space countries.

Q1: What are the main enabling technologies for operation on the Moon? What TRL are they?Q2: What emerging technologies will play a role in the next 5/10/50 years?Q3: What role can emerging technologies play in this area? Q4: How can the MVA ensure emerging space countries can contribute to the development of those technologies?

Moderator: Teodora Todorova – Jorge Rubén Casir Ricaño

Subject Matter Experts: Kathleen Coderre (Lockheed Martin), John Mankins (MVA) Chantelle Dubois (CSA)

Other Activities During the Event

Lightning Talks
After acceptance to the event, participants will be allowed to submit a request for a lightning talk during their registration. Lightning talks will be a 5 minute opportunity to provide an overview on a project you are working on. These are not pitches to sell an object or a service, but an opportunity to share know-how and raise awareness about your work.

The hope is that these talks lead to additional interactions during the networking sessions of the event.

Networking Event and International Night
We will be organizing a networking event as an opportunity to interact with fellow participants, subject matter experts and some of the members of the MVA. The International Night will be an opportunity to go and explore different cultures as represented by our participants. We will also hold a Moon Trivia.

Competitions

Want to join our event for free? The following competitions can help you do just that, and much more!

Towards a Lunar Generation 2021: Photo competitionTowards a Lunar Generation 2021: Video competitionTowards a Lunar Generation 2021: Technical competition

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time do I need to dedicate to the event?
For the discussion groups, we expect 3 hours per weekend and 2 hours for a mid week checkpoint. Teams will be allowed to set up their own schedule for the discussion groups, which should help you work around your schedule.

What should I do if I cannot attend one of the sessions?
Live sessions will be recorded, so you can catch up if you miss a session.

Are all optional events open to me?
Yes! You can attend any events that work with your schedule.

When will the schedule be finalized?
Our team is currently working on the final schedule and will be updated regularly based on the availability of speakers and subject matter experts.

What does the ticket cover?
Delegate Welcome Pack + Surprise GoodiesAccess to Discussion Groups with Subject Matter ExpertsKeynotes and lightning talksOptional sessions

Apply for the Event

We invite applications from students and young professionals between the age of 18 to 35 (as of July 2021) who are nationals of United Nations member states and are passionate about the space industry to apply to participate in the event.

Please use the following form to apply to participate. Based on your submission, the organizing team will select participants. Those selected will receive an eventbrite link to purchase their ticket. If you have any questions about the event or face any issues submitting your application, please contact us at tlg2021@moonvillageassociation.org.

There are no costs associated with applying to the event. However, the event has a 25 euro fee, payable at the time of ticket purchase. We are offering waivers of the application fee on a case by case basis. If you would like a waiver, please contact tlg2021@moonvillageassociation.org after your application has been accepted..

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY – All ticket sales are final, no refunds will be issued. Should you wish to cancel your participation, please inform us by e-mailing ali.nasseri@moonvillageassociation.org.

Application Timeline

Application Open: 1 June 2021Review of application starts and tickets sent out: 15-30 June 2021Applications Close: 30 June 2021

Cultural Considerations WG webinar - Moon Music: A soundtrack to our relationship with the Moon
2021-07-06 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris)
Drawing on popular Western music through the ages, Chris Charlesworth has selected songs that reflect our complex emotional relationship with the moon. From romance to restlessness, mystery to menace, music and lyrics have been enriched by our nighttime companion. Sensuality, loneliness and love are all associated with the moon as this soundtrack reveals. The session will be accompanied by evocative selection of artworks curated by Lisa Pettibone.

Agenda

Remo Rapetti: Introduction 5 minChris Charlesworth: Music presentation, 35 minLisa Pettibone: Artwork presentation, 10 minArthur Woods: Q&A session

Speakers

Chris Charlesworth is a British music journalist and historian, based in the UK. For most of the 1970s he was a staff writer on Melody Maker, writing about the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie and Elton John. During three years as the paper’s representative in New York, he befriended John Lennon and Debbie Harry. The author of many books, Chris spent 33 years as Editor-in-Chief at Omnibus Press, a publisher specialising in books about music. Now retired, he hosts a popular blog called ‘Just Backdated’ on Blogspot.

Lisa Pettibone, originally from California, is a UK based visual artist and curator working at the intersection of art and science. With an MA in Art and Science from Central Saint Martins London, she produces sculpture, installation and print responding to concepts in astronomy and physics. She was artist in residence at Mullard Space Science Laboratory in the UK from 2018-2019 where she followed the ESA’s Euclid Mission. Exhibiting internationally, she won the UK National Open Art Prize 2017 and was selected to show her work at the European Cultural Centre in Venice in 2022. Lisa has been a member of MVA Cultural Considerations Working Group since 2018.

Register on Eventbrite to participate in the webinar:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moon-music-a-soundtrack-to-our-relationship-with-the-moon-tickets-158600158343 or watch live on the MVA Facebook Page.

The admission in the webinar will be on a first come first served basis

The Registration Project First Public Workshop - Registering Lunar Activities: Possible Solutions to the Shortcomings of Current Law and Practice
2021-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Paris)
The Registration Project was launched to address the shortcomings of existing law and practice regarding registration as humankind returns to the Moon. The Project is a joint venture of the Moon Village Association (MVA) and the Global Space Law Center (GSLC) at Cleveland State University.The Registration Project’s first public workshop will take place via Zoom on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 17:00 to 19:00 CET (11 a.m.-1 p.m. EDT). The purpose of the workshop is to receive comments and suggestions from experts outside of the Registration Project membership as well as from the general public.The Workshop is being hosted by Moon Dialogs

REGISRATION LINKhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/moon-dialogs-salon-registering-lunar-activities-registration-158734261449PANELISTSDr Mark Sundahl, Professor of Law and Director of the Global Space Law Center at Cleveland State UniversityAntonino Salmeri, Lead of SGAC’s E.A.G.L.E. Team and Doctoral Research in Space Law at the University of LuxembourgJessy Kate Schingler, Director of Governance and Policy at the Open Lunar Foundation

THE DUTY TO REGISTER SPACE OBJECTSThe obligation to register space objects on a public registry is a fundamental principle of the law of outer space. In a field where many principles lay untested, the obligation to register has a long history of compliance. Counting thousands of registrations, the Registration Convention (RC) is arguably the most utilized space treaty.

OVERVIEW OF THE REGISTRATION PROJECTThe Registration Project was launched in 2021 to address the shortcomings of existing law and practice regarding the registration as humankind returns to the Moon. This self-governed working group is a joint venture of the Moon Village Association (MVA) and the Global Space Law Center (GSLC) at Cleveland State University. The group consists of 25 members from around the world drawn from industry, academia, government, and nongovernmental organizations. The ultimate work product of the Registration Project will be a White Paper to be submitted to the COPUOS in order to encourage the multilateral discussion of issues related to registration law and practice. This White Paper will also be shared with the MVA’s Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGLSA) in order to supplement the GEGSLA’s work regarding registration.

MVA General Assembly
2021-06-17 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Online Event
More information TBA

Lunar Commerce & Economics WG Webinar - Commercial potential of the Moon – why and how?
2021-06-05 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Humankind is going back to the Moon – both via robotic and crewed missions. Indeed, it is hoped that now, over a half century since the Apollo landings, this time the intention will be to stay. Various architectures are being proposed which address the technical challenges of providing an environment for the future occupants of the facilities on and below the lunar surface. Also, a great deal of work is taking place to establish the legal and regulatory basis for such a future habitation and working base. But how will the financial resources become available to make this future possible, and how can a truly commercial set of enterprises on the lunar surface function to provide revenues, creating the next, permanent, phase of lunar development?

This webinar will provide an insight into how the Moon Village Association (MVA) is tackling these questions, by the creation of a Working Group on Lunar Commerce and Economics (LCE), which is working to produce a “Lunar Commerce Portfolio”. This will be created from the best available international data, and will become a reference source for the planning community – in space agencies, in the series of commercial entities contributing to these activities, and to the venture capital and insurance sectors underwriting the entrepreneurial companies taking these first commercial steps. The webinar will provide you with an early insight into this important new work, and the form in which it is being developed. The future on the Moon will have to be largely a result of commercial developments.

Check out the webinar to get an advanced insight into the nature of the businesses that will be involved, both space and non-space alike, and how we will be driving toward understanding the opportunities our Moon may present us.

Registration

TBA

Agenda:

Introduction to the MVA – Giuseppe Reibaldi (5 min)What is the Lunar Commerce and Economics working group? – Derek Webber (10 min )Why the Lunar Commerce Portfolio is needed? Derek Webber (10 min )Approach to creating the Lunar Commerce Portfolio – Jenna Tiwana (10 min )Work of Lunar Commerce and Economics team so far – Jenna Tiwana (10 min )Q&A N/A – managed by Mclee Kerolle (15 min)

Speakers

Giuseppe Reibaldi, President of the Moon Village Association (MVA)Derek Webber, Co-Chair of the Working Group on Lunar Commerce and Economics (LCE) of the MVAJenna Tiwana, Co-Chair of the Working Group on Lunar Commerce and Economics (LCE) of the MVA Mclee Kerolle, Secretary to the Working Group on Lunar Commerce and Economics (LCE) of the MVA

MVA Egypt webinar - Back to the Moon
2021-05-29 11:30 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
We are aiming for the Moon!

Are you an undergraduate or a graduate STEM student interested in space exploration?

Have you been fascinated by the space sector and wanted to specialize or do your thesis in space-related research?

Then MVA-Egypt “Back to the Moon” Online Webinar is meant for you!

Our goal is to encourage Egyptian students to get involved in research about lunar exploration. However, this webinar is designed to provide professional development and networking opportunities for university students all over the world.

Join us on a series of lectures by subject matter experts in the space industry from all over the world. From esteemed university professors to world-renowned CEOs and aerospace engineers helping shape the future of deep-space exploration at international space companies, our speakers will take us in depth through important scientific, technical, and commercial aspects of lunar exploration and planned lunar missions. Please note the event program as some of the lectures will be presented in Arabic.

Register on Eventbrite to participate in the webinar :https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-the-moon-tickets-156585967845or watch live on the MVA Facebook Page.

The admission in the webinar will be on a first come first served basis.

Agenda:

11:30 to 11:45 *Opening Remarks by the Organizing Team* (In English)11:45 to 12:00 *MVA Egypt and PESC Roadmap Introduction by Moataz AbdelAzim, MVA RC for Africa* (In English)12:00 to 12:30 *[Back to the Moon: Commercial Dimension] by Professor Oleg, MVA Board Member* (In English)12:30 to 13:00 *The Importance of Lunar Exploration by Dr. Ayman Mahmoud, MVA Payload Lead and Board Member & Head of the Imaging Division at EgSA* (Arabic)13:00 to 13:30 *The Moon: A very Special Member of our Solar System by Dr. Ramy El Marry, Associate Professor of Planetary Sciences at Khalifa University, UAE* (Arabic)13:30 to 14:00 *Lunar Communication Satellite by Dr Hanna A. Sabat, Researcher & lecturer at the Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia* (Arabic)14:00 to 14:30 *Jupiter Mission by Ms. Ranya Toukebri, Co-founder & CTO of OnaSpace, CEO at Tod´aers, and RC for Africa at SGAC* (Arabic)14:30 to 15:00 *Water on the Moon and its Importance by Dr. Ammar Sakaji, VP for Academic Affairs at the Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS)* (Arabic)15:00 *Closing Remarks*

UN-COPUOS STSC - MVA participation
2021-04-26 15:00 - 2021-04-27 11:00 (Europe/Paris)
MVA will be making a statement under Item 3 of the STSC Agenda. The MVA statement on GEGSLA is due on Monday 26th April (15:00-17:00 CEST), and MVA technical presentation is due on Tuesday 27th April (10:00-11:00 CEST).

The MVA Conference Room Paper has been uploaded on the UNOOSA website, and can be found here:https://www.unoosa.org/res/oosadoc/data/documents/2021/aac_105c_12021crp/aac_105c_12021crp_20_0_html/AC105_C1_2021_CRP20E.pdf

Space Resources Week 2021
2021-04-20 16:45 - 17:45 (Europe/Paris)
MVA President, Dr. Giuseppe Reibaldi will give a presentation at Space Resources Week 2021.
The Space Resources Week 2021 connects thought leaders from the terrestrial resources sector, aerospace industry, financial institutions, research institutes and academia. It aims at understanding the technical and economic challenges facing in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and elaborating recommendations for the future development of this high technology sector.
Follow the link for more information and updates:
https://www.spaceresourcesweek.lu/program2021

MVA webinar - Progress Toward the Moon Village: Interim Results of the Moon Village Settlement 2045 Case Study
2021-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
The MVA Architecture Working Group is now conducting a Case Study of a prospective Settlement at the Moon’s South Pole by 2045. The workshop is evaluating a wide range of technical and economic issues associated with the possibility of the first permanent human presence on the Moon. During December 2020, a virtual workshop was held involving speakers from multiple countries and organizations. This webinar will present the results of a December 14-16 2020 workshop organized under the auspices of the working group Case Study.

Agenda:

Introduction – Oleh Ventskovsky (5 min)
Presentation – John C. Mankins (30 min)
Q&A (25 minutes)

The Architecture Working Group 2020 Workshop Final Report can be found here:https://moonvillageassociation.org/architecture-working-group-2020-workshop-final-report/

Register on Eventbrite to participate:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/progress-toward-the-moon-village-tickets-149668760291
or watch live on the MVA Facebook Page. The admission in the webinar will be on a first come first served basis.

MVA webinar - We choose to go to the Moon: Choosing a Space Age or a Stone Age
2021-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Paris)
An ethical discussion by Dr. James Schwartz and Dr. Marco C. Bernasconi. Organized by the MVA Cultural Considerations Working Group.

AGENDA

Remo Rapetti: Introduction (5′)
Dr. James Schwartz: Space Ethics and the Moon: Potential Conflicts of Duty (20′)
Dr. Marco C. Bernasconi: When Laws Fail: Ethical Advice for Protecting Human Beings, not Ideologies (20′)
Arthur Woods: Q&A session (15′)

SPEAKERS
Dr. James S.J. Schwartz is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Wichita State University. His research focuses on philosophical and ethical questions that arise in space exploration and space policy. He is author of The Value of Science in Space Exploration (Oxford University Press, 2020) and co-editor with Tony Milligan of The Ethics of Space Exploration (Springer, 2016). His research also appears in journals such as Advances in Space Research, Acta Astronautica, Space Policy, Astropolitics, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Environmental Ethics, Ethics & the Environment, and others. He has also contributed to numerous edited collections on the ethics of space exploration, most recently to Human Enhancements for Space Missions (Springer, 2020) and Astrobiology: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy (Wiley, 2021).
Dr. Marco C. Bernasconi is a Swiss expert in lightweight structures, astronautical systems, and astronautics and society assessments. During his career he gained extensive experience in the development of ultralight structure technologies and application designs. He has repeatedly served as a consultant to the European Space Agency for futures assessment (1995-97, 2001-2003), and contributed to a number of study groups within the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), of which he’s been a full member since 1995. In addition to his engineering career, he has authored a number of papers on the ethical, societal and cultural aspects of astronautics specifically supporting the Space Option concept.

Register on Eventrbrite to participate in the webinar or watch live on the MVA Facebook Page.
The admission in the webinar will be on a first come first served basis.
Visit the Cultural Considerations Working Group website. lunarology.space

WSWA Webinar Series: Women in Space | The Promise of the Future of Space
2021-03-29 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
Learn about opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the future of the space sector, presented by women working in the space sector.
Moderator: Lisa Callahan, Lockheed Martin VP.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wswa-webinar-series-women-in-space-the-promise-of-the-future-of-space-tickets-146949583159

GEGSLA 1st meeting
2021-03-24 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
The GEGSLA 1st meeting will take place on March 24

For more information on GEGSLA, follow the link.
Meeting participation is by invitation only.
