Who protects space from humanity?
April 29 @ 18:00 - 22:00 UTC+2
Pilar
Join an engaging discussion on the future of space governance at Who Protects Space Humanity?, an upcoming Crosstalks event exploring the ethical, legal, and societal dimensions of human activity beyond Earth.
As space becomes increasingly accessible to both public and private actors, questions around responsibility, protection, and collective benefit grow more urgent. This event brings together diverse perspectives to examine who should safeguard humanity’s interests in space and how we can ensure that exploration and innovation remain aligned with shared global values.
Programme
18:00-20:00: The Foragers exhibition is open
20:00: Welcome and introduction
20:10: Keynote by Steven George (European Space Agency)
20:35: Astrophysicist Katrien Kolenberg (VUB) in conversation with Steven George
21:00 – 22:00: Open conversation with Katrien Kolenberg, Steven George and the audience, moderated by Jana Kerremans.
A few invited audience members open with a prepared question on stage, then the floor opens to everyone. With contributions from visual artist Soukaïna Aziz El Idrissi and researcher Jeanne Longlune (VUB).