Space Exploration and Infrastructure
Embark on an exhilarating odyssey in space exploration, habitation, and operations. Ignite your passion for cosmic frontiers at 2023 ASCEND.
Looking Ahead
The Nexus of Space Exploration and Infrastructure
As we venture into the cosmos, we face the immense task of developing the necessary infrastructure to support human presence in space, from habitats and life-support systems to reliable communication networks and propulsion technologies. Simultaneously, we encounter formidable challenges, including long-duration space travel, radiation exposure, and the need for sustainable resource management.
However, within these challenges lie extraordinary prospects, such as unlocking the potential for scientific discoveries, enabling groundbreaking space missions, fostering international collaboration, and paving the way for a multiplanetary future. Through innovation, perseverance, and a collective spirit, we can overcome these hurdles and embrace the extraordinary possibilities that space exploration and infrastructure offer for humanity’s expansion into the universe.
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Session Formats
ASCEND’s program allows you to experience the content in four formats. Make the most of your time at ASCEND by understanding what each format offers.
Technology Development for Science Missions
This panel will discuss how NASA might change its practices to incorporate more commercial products, while discussing the tension between the unique requirements of government science and the needs for return-on-investment for commercial entities.
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