ASTRO 2010 is the 15th in the series of Astronautics conferences that the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute holds every two years. ASTRO 2010 will take place May 4-6, 2010 at the Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport Hotel in Toronto. The theme of the conference is CANADA'S FUTURE IN SPACE — A MISSION IN COLLABORATION with an emphasis on space activities in support of a safer world, a healthier planet and a stronger economy.
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This year’s theme "CANADA'S FUTURE IN SPACE — A MISSION IN COLLABORATION" reflects several realities. The first is that publicly-funded Canadian space activities need to benefit all Canadians. In practice this means collaboration among client organizations and user groups. The second reality is that the best way to achieve goals collaboration among countries is the. The third reality is that privately funded space activities, and also volunteer activities, can greatly enhance the positive impact of Canada’s overall space community.
A few years ago, astronaut and Chair of ASTRO 2010 Bjarni Tryggvason suggested an excellent ‘litmus test’ which is to pose a simple question: “What is space good for?” What worthwhile things can be done using space that would be better than if done from Earth or not possible from Earth? This ‘litmus test’ guides the three topical plenary sessions for ASTRO 2010, which are:
Space for a Safer World
Space for a Healthier Planet
Space for a Stronger Economy
Each day of the 3-day Conference will begin with a two-hour topical plenary session featuring panelists from Canada, the USA and other countries who are leaders in their disciplines and who can provide interesting insights regarding the applications of space to their areas. Most panelists have confirmed their participation at this time, and very soon we’ll list the panelists in an update to the ASTRO website.
Space for a Safer World includes Canada’s armed forces, Coast Guard and similar organizations with a mandate for the security of Canadians, as well as international commitments, aid efforts and peacekeeping. The focus is on Canadian activities, often carried out in cooperation with Canada’s allies.
Space for a Healthier Planet addresses environmental and global climate change issues where Canadian space activities — often performed in cooperation with other countries — can have a positive impact.
Space for a Stronger Economy examines how Canada’s space activities have a positive impact on Canada’s economy and the economies of local communities and how the ‘space economy’ in Canada can be expanded. The panelists will be challenged to recommend new economic models wherein private investment can supplement public funding to create a more robust Canadian space community.
Specific subjects within the broad areas of space science and space exploration will be thoroughly covered by the approximately 110 oral and 40 interactive technical presentations that will be offered in four parallel streams throughout the Conference.
New for ASTRO 2010 is a vibrant interactive (‘poster’) session that will be a plenary event as well as a social event, where the authors will informally discuss their work with interested attendees. Posters will be on display in the plenary room for the duration of the Conference, ensuring that they are a prominent and fully integrated feature.
The Conference Overview is a one-page summary of ASTRO 2010.
We invite everyone interested in space to attend ASTRO 2010 which promises to be a highlight event for Canada’s space community.
