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SYNOPSIS
This conference aims to bring together parties interested in the future of passenger flights into space. It will allow them to present perspectives on the evolution of the private spaceflight industry over the next decade, with the goal of stimulating enthusiasm for the creation of a profitable industry and affordable space travel for a mass, global market.
For over forty years the opportunity to fly in space was limited to the chosen few astronauts and cosmonauts participating in national and international space programmes. Lift-off for public space travel occurred in 2001 when American businessman Dennis Tito paid an estimated $20 million to fly to the International Space Station, opening the door to other flights by paying customers.
In 2004 Burt Rutan's "SpaceShipOne" met the challenge of the $10 million Ansari X Prize to produce the world’s first affordable and re-useable spacecraft for sub-orbital flights, followed by an announcement at the Royal Aeronautical Society at which Sir Richard Branson launched "Virgin Galactic", a company looking to build and profit from the new space tourism industry.
Whilst current studies estimate that there will be approximately 1000 sub-orbital passengers per year by the end of the decade and a market for sub-orbital travel of nearly $1bn by 2021, it is still some way from an immediate business opportunity offering affordable space travel to all. It is currently feasible only for the wealthy enthusiast and activity is occurring predominantly in the U.S. The success of space tourism depends upon a mass demand from potential space tourists and the participation of industrial and financial partners throughout the world.
This conference considers the evolution of space tourism over the next decade - Where is the industry now, where is it heading and what is needed to realise the dream of affordable space travel across the globe? It brings together those with a stake in its future (private space companies, venture capitalists, industrial partners, tourism agencies, media interest, politicians, legal experts and potential space tourists) to create a forum for increasing awareness, forging relationships for and breaking down barriers to the development of private spaceflight.
| 08:30 | Registration and Coffee | |
| 09:10 |
Welcome & Opening Address John Loizou, Conference Chair, VEGA Group plc |
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| 09:30 | 1 | Human Spaceflight in Europe: Institutional and
Commercial Missions Frank Salzgeber, Head of Commercial Development, European Space Agency |
| Session One: PRIVATE SPACEFLIGHT – THE NEXT DECADE | ||
| 10:00 | 2 | Incredible Adventures – Plans and Aims Jane Reifert, President, Incredible Adventures |
| 10:45 | Coffee | |
| 11:10 | 3 |
Space Adventures – Plans and Aims Christopher Faranetta, Vice President, Orbital Space Flight Program, Space Adventures |
| 11:55 | 4 | Virgin Galactic – Plans and Aims Will Whitehorn, President, Virgin Galactic |
| 12:40 | Q&A Session | |
| 12:55 | Lunch | |
| Session Two: INVESTING IN PRIVATE SPACEFLIGHT | ||
| 13:55 | 5 | A Fresh Look at Space
Tourism Demand Janice Starzyk, Program Manager, Space & Telecommunications Division, Futron Corporation |
| 14:25 | 6 | Aviation or Space Risks? – Insuring the
Extraordinary Tim Wright, Group Space Underwriter, Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers |
| 14:55 | 7 | New Mexico: Seizing the Opportunity of the New
Space Industry Rick Homans, Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Economic Development Department |
| 15:25 | Q&A Session | |
| 15:35 | Tea | |
| Session Three: THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS | ||
| 16:00 | 8 | New Law for New Horizons Darcy Beamer-Downie, Employed Barrister, Clyde & Co |
| 16:30 | 9 | 2004 - A Space Oddity Brian Binnie, Scaled Composites (Ansari X Prize Astronaut, SpaceShipOne) |
| 17:00 | Making it Happen: Round Table Q&A | |
| 17:30 | Drinks Reception | |
Secure on-line registration for this event is available at www.aerosociety.com/conference
Please contact Emma Bossom, Conference and Events Assistant via email to emma.bossom@aerosociety.com or telephone 020 7670 4345 if you would prefer a paper registration form.
REGISTRATION FEES
RAeS Student members may attend the conference free of charge subject to availability.
Join the Society today: Affiliate membership and other grades from £60 per year. Apply online at www.aerosociety.com/raes/individualmembership.asp and click on "How to Join".Student Affiliates, in full-time education, under age 26 pay a single one-off subscription of £30 lasting up to three years. (Equivalent to £10 a year if under 24, £15 a year if under 25).
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