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MVA webinar – We choose to go to the Moon: Choosing a Space Age or a Stone Age
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 […]
MVA webinar – Progress Toward the Moon Village: Interim Results of the Moon Village Settlement 2045 Case Study
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 […]
Space Resources Week 2021
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 […]
UN-COPUOS STSC – MVA participation
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
MVA Egypt webinar – Back to the Moon
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 […]
Lunar Commerce & Economics WG Webinar – Commercial potential of the Moon – why and how?
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 […]
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The Registration Project First Public Workshop – Registering Lunar Activities: Possible Solutions to the Shortcomings of Current Law and Practice
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 […]
Cultural Considerations WG webinar – Moon Music: A soundtrack to our relationship with the Moon
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 […]
Towards a Lunar Generation: First MVA Online Workshop for Students and Young Professionals
The Moon and the Next 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.