session 2

Title

Verifying and Validating the Impact of Technology Transferred from Space

type

oral

Description

Discover critical elements that support the application of space technologies beyond the space program. Understand how current and upcoming trends in space technology applications impact how the space program is valued. Our panel will share stories regarding technologies from the space program that have and can transform and shape our future. This will be based on diverse perspectives from select industry sectors that have benefitted much from the space program; sources that validate space technology being applied to new products; and activities that highlight the facts. Innovators, entrepreneurs, and program managers will present papers on the overarching theme based on background knowledge, objectives, purposes, outcomes, and going forward to inform the greater public and private interests.

Date

2011-10-06

Time

10:00

Room

TS-13

IPC members

• Chairman: Mr. Kevin Cook, Space Foundation, United States;

• Chairman: Ms. nona cheeks, retired from NASA GSFC, United States;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Peter Swan, Space Elevator Development Corporation, United States;