Jan 19–Jan 21, 2011 Space, Science, and Security: The Role of Regional Expert Discussions This workshop brought together experts from India, the US, Japan, China, and Australia to discuss multiple perspectives on space, science, and security. Learn More »
Mar 8, 2011 India's Military Space Efforts and Regional Security Considerations India's space program, originally civil in nature, has become increasingly militarized. This has recently manifested itself in India with an increased interest in developing anti-satellite weapons. This event examines the possible reasons for this change, reviews how such a development could influence overall Asian security, and discusses how the United States and other space-faring nations could work with India in the future. Learn More »
Mar 29, 2011 Space Verification: Building Common Understanding The "Space Verification: Building Common Understanding" workshop aims to identify and explore key topics that need to be agreed upon in order to lay the foundations for future verification norms for outer space that would increase international security and stability. Learn More »
Apr 4–Apr 5, 2011 SWF-UNIDIR Space Conference 2011: Building on the Past, Stepping Towards the Future "SWF-UNIDIR Space Conference 2011: Building on the Past, Stepping Towards the Future" is a collaboration of the Secure World Foundation and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research that aims to provide information and thinking on space security issues to Geneva's disarmament community. Learn More »
May 9–May 12, 2011 2011 IAA Planetary Defense Conference This multi-day international conference brings together experts in science, engineering, law, and policy to discuss how to protect the world from asteroid impacts. Learn More »
May 18–May 19, 2011 Secure World Foundation- China Academy of Sciences International Workshop on Space Policies and Laws Space Laws and Policies in Asia is a collaboration between Secure World Foundation and the Institute of Policy and Management of the China Academy of Sciences. The workshop brought together a number of high regional and international experts to examine the history, current state affairs and future of Asian space policy and space cooperation at the national and regional level. Learn More »
Jun 16, 2011 2011 Space Security Index's Executive Summary Launch During this event, held at the Canadian embassy in Washington, DC, the executive summary of the 2011 Space Security Index (which SWF co-sponsored) was released. Learn More »
Jun 16, 2011 First Year of the Obama National Space Policy A panel discussion looking back at the Obama administration's U.S. National Space Policy and its implementation for its 1-year anniversary. Learn More »
Jun 28–Jun 29, 2011 Improving Our Vision V A 2-day workshop to discuss ways in which shared SSA data can be applied to enhance the safety, stability, and security of operations in space. Learn More »
Jul 5–Jul 6, 2011 UNSPIDER/SWF/Austria Crowdsource Mapping for Preparedness and Emergency Response This event addressed strategies that contribute to supporting civil protection and emergency management agencies to make use of products generated by such groups in areas of preparedness and emergency response and provide a better understanding to these groups on the specific needs of the disaster management community. Learn More »
Jul 28, 2011 Secure World presents "Asian Space Policy and The United States" A panel discussion on a recent Beijing workshop on Asian space policies and laws, the direction of Asia space, and the role the United States' policy community can play in shaping that direction. Learn More »
Aug 22, 2011 Analyzing the Development Paths of Emerging Space Nations: Opportunities or Challenges for Space Sustainability? A panel discussion examining how best the United States and the international community can reach out to emerging space actors in the advancement of space sustainability. Learn More »
Aug 25–Aug 26, 2011 Workshop on International Recommendations for NEO Threat Mitigation A 2-day workshop to discuss international response and cooperation to deal with a potential Near Earth Object impact threat. Learn More »
Sep 13, 2011 European Space Governance: the Outlook Secure World Foundation and the Space Policy Program at Ifri partnered again this year to organize a conference on "European Space Governance: the Outlook". The conference provides a snapshot of the current governance situation in three panels. Learn More »
Sep 19, 2011 China's Space Capabilities China's Space Efforts: U.S. and China must cooperate to ensure outer space remains usable. Secure World Foundation provides expert discussion in national radio campaign including Dr. Ray Williamson and Ms.Victoria Samson. Follow the campaign now! Learn More »
Sep 29–Oct 1, 2011 2011 Space Generation Congress The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is SGAC's annual conference that brings together top young minds from around world to focus on key space topics. This year the Secure World Foundation, in partnership with SGAC, will lead the Society session of the Congress entitled "Integrating Space Technology into Society: Overcoming Societal, Political, Economic, and Logistical Roadblocks." Learn More »
Sep 30–Oct 2, 2011 21st UN/IAF Workshop on "Space for Human and Environmental Security" The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Secure World Foundation (SWF) are jointly co-organizing a Workshop on the theme "Space for Human and Environmental Security" to promote the use of space technology for benefits of the developing countries. The Workshop will be held in conjunction with and as associated event of the 62nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which will take place from 3 to 7 October 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa. Workshop participants selected by the UN and IAF will be also invited to attend the IAC. Learn More »
Oct 5, 2011 Assuring the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities This one-day session, will support the activities of the Working Group on the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Learn More »
Oct 11, 2011 Implications of Emerging Space Cooperation Dynamics in Asia The Space Policy Institute, the Elliott School's Sigur Center for Asian Studies, and Secure World Foundation cordially invite you to a lecture by Dinesh Kumar Yadavendra, SPI Visiting Scholar, on the subject of "Implications of Emerging Space Cooperation Dynamics in Asia." Learn More »
Oct 13–Oct 14, 2011 2011 Beijing Space Sustainability Conference A two-day conference bringing together international experts to discuss topics related to the long-term sustainability of space activities. Learn More »
Oct 19, 2011 TCBM's in Outer Space Activities: Looking Back and Moving Forward SWF and UNIDIR are excited to announce a jointly-hosted discussion on TCBM's in outer space at the UN Headquarters in New York on October 19th, 2011. Learn More »
Nov 3, 2011 Secure World presents "Russia's Space Plans" "Russia's Space Plans," a panel discussion that examines Russia's space history, the current status of its space program and efforts in international fora to enhance space security, and possible future paths it may take. Learn More »
Nov 3, 2011 Brussels Space Policy Round Table - 2011 Space Security Index Launch in Europe Secure World Foundation and the Mission of Canada to the European Union are partnering to organize the 2011 Space Security Index Launch in Europe as the part of the SWF's Brussels Space Policy Round Table series of short panel discussions focused on significant global space events with a particular emphasis on Europe. Learn More »
Nov 9, 2011 The Dragon's New Eyes: China's Space-Based Surveillance Capabilities, Doctrine, Strategy, and Implications A panel discussion focusing on China's development of space capabilities and the impact of China's evolution, from asymmetric actor to established space power, on its approach to space security and sustainability. Learn More »
Nov 14–Nov 15, 2011 Near Earth Objects: Media/Risk Communications Working Group A Near Earth Objects (NEOs): Media/Risk Communications Working Group is being held at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The event is co-sponsored by Secure World Foundation and the Association of Space Explorers. Learn More »
Nov 16, 2011 UN-SPIDER International Expert Meeting-Crowdsource Mapping for Preparedness and Emergency Response Second UN-SPIDER International Expert Meeting: Crowdsource Mapping for Preparedness and Emergency Response Organized by The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs with the support and cooperation of Secure World Foundation. Learn More »
Nov 22, 2011 The Brussels Space Policy Round Table - Galileo: Current Status and Future Opportunities Galileo is Europe's own global navigation satellite system, providing a highly accurate, guaranteed global positioning service under civilian control. It is inter-operable with GPS and Glonass, the two other global satellite navigation systems. Learn More »