Distinguished Lecture - A. Thomas Young

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INAUGURAL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE

Monday, 13 October at 7:00 PM

 

A. Thomas Young

The Evolving U.S. Civil Space Policy

 

The Colorado Space Policy Center (CSPC) is delighted to announce A. Thomas Young as the inaugural Distinguished Lecturer for CSPC. Members of the space and aerospace community in the Colorado Front Range, space enthusiasts from all regional organizations, and students and staff of CU Boulder are cordially invited to communicate their interest in attending Dr. Young’s lecture. Please submit your RSVP.

Lecture Abstract:

The state and future of the United States Civil Space program is uncertain. A new national space policy is evolving. It is important that the factors that have contributed to the enormous success of the program be captured, preserved, and incorporated in the new future policy. These factors must be blended with new capabilities, technology, participants, and national priorities to create a future space policy that assures the United States continues to be the world leader in civil space.

I have had the privilege to be involved in the U.S. Civil Space program for approximately six decades. This involvement has included a NASA “career”, a Martin Marrietta “career”, and a “career” leading major independent reviews of NASA human and science programs, NOAA space weather and severe storm space programs, national security space programs, and industry programs. I have had the opportunity to work extensively with the scientific community. My involvement with the U.S. Congress has been an important aspect of many of these endeavors. Based upon this experience I will offer my views as to the factors contributing to the success of the U.S. Civil Space program. I will encourage others to offer their recommendations. I will comment upon the current policy uncertainty, as well as a path forward for the space policy to assure continued and enhanced success of U.S. Civil Space.

Location:

AERO-120- University of Colorado Boulder, Ann & H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building, 3775 Discovery Dr, Boulder. Parking available in Lot 544 – pay at ParkMobile kiosk.

Doors Open at 6:45pm. Doors close at 7:05pm or at capacity.

Questions: Contact Michele Callagy at callagy@colorado.edu