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As part of the HSEI (Human Space Exploration Initiative) led by CSIS and following debates and consultations previously held (cf. in particular the October 12 workshop on the same topic), CFE joined CSIS and ISU to organize a reflection group in Strasbourg on Dec 2-3.
On Dec. 2, challenges related to a futur paradigm for space law have been addressed with Phillipe Achilleas from IDEST, Valérie Zinck-Dasmien from ESA (text.pdf), Philippe Clerc from Arianespace et André Farrand from ESA. See the assessment of these sessions by Kevin Madders, Interdisciplinary Centre for Space Studies, moderator.
On Dec. 3, Richard Heidmann from the Association Planète Mars (text.pdf) and Max Grimard from EADS (text.pdf), addressed questions related to the private sector involvement in space exploration and new funding models for space exploration.
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Geopolitical stakes of the New Moon race
As the United States, China, and India solidify their lunar ambitions, Europe is still seeking to define its stance: should it be a reliable partner or an autonomous strategic player? This conference will examine the stakes of this new race to the Moon and Europe’s interest in asserting itself as a lunar power through partnerships, industrial ambitions, and whether its participation in the new lunar race serves as a lever for strategic autonomy and internal cohesion, or an illustration of its dependence.