The Secure World Foundation has released a report -- "The NORAD Experience: Implications for International Space Surveillance Data Sharing" -- that examines the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) relationship and experience, then draws from those lessons for sharing space situational awareness (SSA) information.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has granted Secure World Foundation special consultative status.
Community Remote Sensing is a new field that combines remote sensing with citizen science, social networks, and crowd-sourcing to enhance the data obtained from traditional sources. It includes the collection, calibration, analysis, communication, or application of remotely sensed information by these community means.
Decision-makers and senior experts on disaster-risk management met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to focus on Africa's use of space-based applications and solutions.
A future look into the unrealized potential of remotely sensed data for disaster scenarios, including what is becoming known as community remote sensing, or cloud computing.
The Arms Control Association and Secure World Foundation invite you to attend a Thursday July 1, 2010 special panel discussion on the Obama Administration’s release of its National Space Policy.
President Obama's new National Space Policy calls for greater international cooperation in outer space activities and opens the door for potential international agreements to enhance the sustainability and stability of outer space.
Experts are available to comment upon the White House release of a new U.S. National Space Policy (NSP) - one that establishes an overarching national policy that governs the conduct of U.S. civil, commercial and military use of space.
The Secure World Foundation (SWF) participated in the Fifty-third session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), highlighting a number of issues, such as the threat from orbital debris and other space sustainability topics.
Climate change has been a serious concern for military leaders long before reports and headlines focused on the topic over the past few years. An informative look at how the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is assessing the consequences from climate change is highlighted in the Spring 2010 issue of Imaging Notes magazine.
A new X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Fact Sheet is now available from Secure World Foundation that details the likely uses of the reusable space vehicle. The informative fact sheet also explains the advantages and disadvantages of theoretical duties of the mini-space plane, gauging them in high, medium and low feasibility.
Leading authorities attending Space Law and Policy 2010 explored varied uses of outer space, as well as present-day and future legal and policy challenges - to international institutions, commercial enterprises, and the U.S. government.
A recent seminar has called attention to progressive steps that are being taken in shaping a Latin American national space policy, one that unifies various space efforts throughout the region.
A new report -- Towards a National Space Strategy – offers expert insight into the specific issues inherent in the establishment of space strategy. As noted in the report, the development of a U.S. National Space Strategy offers a broad set of challenges for civil space, national security space and in commercial space.
Secure World Foundation recognizes a new book, American Missile Defense: A Guide to the Issues, expertly written by Secure World Foundation’s Victoria Samson.
Selection of Secure World Foundation Deputy Director, James Rendleman, brings to the Foundation a wide variety of science and technology, engineering, management, and space policy skills.
A new publication provides a fresh comprehensive evaluation on how to achieve the sustainable use of space by means of respecting fairness and responsibility.
A partnership between Secure World Foundation and The Planetary Society has created a special publication devoted to “Defending Our World” – an impressive look at the threat to Earth from asteroids and comets.
Secure World Foundation has released a budget analysis that examines an array of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) space security programs as outlined in its Fiscal Year 2011 budget request.
Secure World Foundation and Space Policy journal have announced the Maxim Tarasenko/Secure World Foundation Prize – a 2010 student essay competition.
International experts have outlined needed steps and concerns in establishing a global detection and warning network to deal with possible Near Earth Object (NEO) threats to Earth.
A special briefing, “Enhancing Space Security: Expert Recommendations” is being held in Washington, D.C. as an event that will bring together leading authorities to review the newly issued report: Towards Greater Security in Outer Space: Some Recommendations.
How best to start developing a strategy for United States activities in outer space? A specially-convened workshop of experts has initiated a dialogue on how to develop a U.S. National Space Strategy.
NASA is set to unveil the space agency’s fiscal year 2011 budget on Monday, February 1st. Dr. Ray Williamson, Executive Director of Secure World Foundation, is prepared to respond to reporter questions regarding the proposed NASA budget.
International experts have outlined steps to establish a global detection and warning network to deal with possible asteroid threats to Earth.
Trends, developments and an assessment of the status of space security is the focus of a special briefing on Thursday, January 21st at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. The event is being held by the Secure World Foundation, the Space Security Index and the Embassy of Canada.
The third African Leadership Conference on Space Science and Technology for Sustainable Development was held earlier this month in Algiers. An outcome of the gathering was the signing of two regional space partnerships
The threat from orbital debris is a growing international concern. Experts from around the world are meeting this week to identify steps that can be taken to help reduce this menacing problem.
A space policy workshop held in Mexico City brought together space institutions in Latin American and Caribbean countries. They have agreed to identify common elements in their space policies to facilitate international cooperation.
The growth of global space capabilities and the importance of emerging space Sates is addressed by Dr. Ray Williamson, Executive Director of Secure World Foundation, before a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
The space community should have a “phonebook” of the satellite maneuvering centers maintained by operators to contact them quickly in case of need. In addition, satellite operators could agree to conduct “collision avoidance” exercises. A new report offers a series of recommendations to help address the orbital debris concern, and other issues that can assure enhanced security in space for all.
A panel of experts will tackle how best to cope with the rising tide of orbital space debris; what international rules of behavior are required for safe operations in space; and can there be a sustainable space environment for world-wide space activities?
Space Security 2009 is a just issued report that provides a comprehensive source of data and analysis on space activities and their cumulative impact on the security of outer space.
Space security programs of the Department of Defense -- as outlined in that agency's Fiscal Year 2010 budget request -- are reviewed in a new budget analysis.
As the globe celebrates the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's first footprints on the Moon, there is urgent need to reflect on the future of America's civil space enterprise and the role of international cooperation.
Steps forward are being taken on a range of issues that impact civil, military and commercial users of space, from space traffic control, crafting a Code of Conduct for spacefaring nations to helping curb the development of space debris-producing anti-satellite weaponry.
A new fact sheet is available on celestial objects that have a history of impacting the Earth and affecting its inhabitants.
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) held its 52nd session June 3-12. As a Non-Governmental Organization, Secure World Foundation (SWF) has attained active Permanent Observer status to further the Foundation's objectives dedicated to maintaining the secure and sustainable use of space for the benefit of Earth and all its peoples.
Secure World Foundation has opened an office in Vienna, Austria, expanding its global interaction and involvement in the shaping of international space governance issues.
An international body dedicated to discussing arms control and disarmament unanimously agreed on a program of work on May 29, opening the door to negotiations on space security, nuclear weapons, and fissile materials.
An International Interdisciplinary Congress on Space Debris brought together legal, policy, and technical experts from around the globe, including the U.S., Russia, India, China, Canada, and Europe "“ a unique gathering of officials to thrash out and make policy, legal, and technical ideas for the next phase of dealing with the space debris issue.
A new report on the state of Canada's space sector has found that analysts, industry leaders and experts are cautiously optimistic about the state of the space sector in Canada, but are watching the deteriorating state of the economy warily.
One solution to the problems of orbital debris and crowding in certain key orbits in the global commons of outer space is the development of an international civil Space Situational Awareness (SSA) system "“ an effort strongly advocated by the Secure World Foundation (SWF). Small satellites could offer assistance in attaining a robust SSA system.
Space weather is a key aspect of a proposed system for international civil space situational awareness (ICSSA) that would help track objects in low Earth orbit, along with positional data and point of contact information.
Improvements are needed in space situational awareness (SSA) for all that use the global commons of outer space to carry out a wide variety of services and to further scientific knowledge. The long term sustainability of outer space activities will in time require a broad international approach to SSA.
International experts are meeting this week in Granada, Spain to discuss the technical, political, legal, and social issues in safeguarding the Earth from threatening asteroids and comets.
A workshop brought together policy and strategic thinkers to discuss key lessons, impacts and points to bear in mind when thinking about space deterrence. Topics ranged from the analysis of deterrence as a viable strategy, to the threat to space assets and key policy aspects of deterrence.
Experts from around the world are set to examine the dangers, prospects and legal issues of dealing with menacing Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) at The University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. Participants in the April 23-24 conference will examine the legal and institutional challenges of international protocols if large asteroids or other interplanetary objects come too close to Earth for comfort.
National Astronomy Day and the pioneering flight of Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin -- the first person to orbit the Earth 48 years ago -- will be celebrated during day-long activities at the Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Victoria A. Samson has been selected as Director of Washington, D.C. Operations for Secure World Foundation, a role that will tap her talents in ensuring secure access to and sustainable use of space, as well as engaging Congressional staffers and agency officials on matters related to space security and space governance.
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