round table > QUO VADIMUS? Space Exploration

On the occasion of Italian Space Day 2023 (December 15), a round table discussion that examine the longstanding collaboration in the aerospace sector between the USA and Italy and the efforts, challenges, and activities that can contribute to sustainability and a better quality of life on Earth through innovation and technology.

Here is a preliminary agenda.

Distinguished speakers: Dr. Roberto Provera, Director New Initiatives, Partnerships and Innovation, Exploration and Science, Thales Alenia Space, Italy; Dr. Francesco Fusco, Propulsion Engineer, Boeing, Houston; Dr. Vittorio Netti, Researcher at Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture, University of Houston; Dr. Nadia Agha, Depart. of Kinesiology, Rice University, Houston; Prof. Gianni Royer-Carfagni – University of Parma, CEO of Spaceglass SRL, Italy; Prof. Andrea Isella, Depart. of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, Houston.

Panel moderated by Dr. Christine Galib – Senior Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, ION, Houston.

Distinguished panelists include:  Col. Luca Parmitano, Italian Astronaut, ESA; Prof. Marcia O’Malley, Chair, Depart. of Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, Houston; Dr. Michelle Rucker, Mars Architecture Team Lead for the Exploration Systems Development, Mission Directorate, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston; Dr. Marcello Azzoni, Chief Research and Development Spacewear, Italy.