The Future of Deep Space Exploration

 Panel Discussion, Wednesday, October 16, 2019
 

The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies hosts a panel discussion on the exciting work being done in the exploration of deep space. The Institute’s Center for Enterprise, Exploration, and Defense in Space (CEEDS) has called together a group of experts from across relevant government organizations and private industry to discuss what is being done today – and what more can be done tomorrow – to explore the cosmos.

For decades, the US has led the charge in space exploration. American astronauts were the first to land on the moon. NASA’s Pioneer, Galileo, Voyager, NEAR, and Cassini-Huygens missions continued to forge ahead: first to fly by Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune; first to orbit Jupiter and Saturn; first to land on an asteroid and first to land on Titan. These are but a few of the achievements of American deep space exploration over the last five decades. So what efforts are continuing today, and what does the future look like?

Panelists

Steve Clarke

Deputy Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA

About the Event Series

Welcome to The Future of... Series where we dive into the groundbreaking advancements shaping tomorrow's world. This series focuses on transformative capabilities in emerging science and technology, from AI and quantum computing to biotechnology and human spaceflight. As science and technology capabilities continue to advance our modern society, they bring both remarkable opportunities as well as complex challenges.

Each event in this series brings together leading experts, policymarkers, and thought leaders who explore the latest scientific and technological breakthroughs while addressing three central questions:

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How will these technologies impact our future economy, security, and daily lives?
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What societal, legal, and ethical implications do they carry?
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How can we create data-driven policies that foster innovation while ensuring our national security and the promises of tomorrow?