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The First International Space Exploration Symposium in Japan

September 28, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is proposing "The First International Space Exploration Symposium in Japan - Space Exploration for Humanity and the Future- " in Tokyo on Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31. The International Space Station (ISS), a human space facility, is now operating daily, which means that human beings entered such an era that they live in space near Earth daily. Therefore, as the next target for human space exploration, the moon and asteroids have been discussed among international partners.
At this symposium, senior managers and experts from governments, academia, space agencies and space industries will provide participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of future human space exploration through panel discussions, presentations and interactive question-and-answer sessions. We are sincerely looking forward to your attendance.

  1. Date and Time
    13:00 - 18:15 (JST) on Tuesday, October 30, 2012?(Registration 12:00 onward)
    10:00 - 18:00 (JST) on Wednesday, October 31, 2012?(Registration 9:00 onward)


  2. Venue
    Golden Room, 2nd Floor, Keidanren-Kaikan
    1-3-2 Otemachi Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan
    Map: http://www.keidanren-kaikan.jp/map.html


  3. Organizer, Co-Organizers and Sponsors
    Organizer: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
    Co-Organizers: KEIDANREN, Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation and
    International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)
    Sponsors: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and NEC Corporation


  4. Program Outline (Detailed in the annex)
    1st day: Confirmation of space exploration's significance
    Keynote speech
    Panel discussion concerning the significance of space exploration from various perspectives
    2nd day: Perspective of space agency, space industry and space policy
    Panel discussion concerning human space exploration from a space policy perspective
    Introduction of space exploration concepts of space agencies and space industries

    * Exhibitions from JAXA and supporting companies are being planned.


  5. Participation
    Approximately 300 people


  6. Conference Registration
    Prior registration required via the symposium website below.
    https://secure.mediatelier.com/ises/index_e.html

    Your personal information is secured and used only for this symposium.
    Inquiries to the International Space Exploration Symposium Secretariat
    E-mail: Z-ISES2012@jaxa.jp


  7. Notes
    • No entrance fee.
    • Simultaneous Interpretation in English and Japanese available.
    • Live webcast.

Annex

The First International Space Exploration Symposium in Japan
- Space Exploration for Humanity and the Future -
Program

* Simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese available
* Program may change without prior notice


1st Day 13:00-18:15, October 30 (Tue)
13:00-13:20 Opening Remarks
JAXA; Space Strategy Office Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Japan (MEXT), IAA
13:20-15:05 Session 1 "Space Exploration Status"
Speakers
Kiyoshi Higuchi (Vice President, JAXA,)
John Logsdon (Professor Emeritus, George Washington University)
Yury Makarov (Head of Department, Space Activity Organization Consolidated Directorate, Roscosmos)
Alain Dupas (International Consultant)
15:05-15:20 Coffee Break
15:20-16:40 Session 2 "Keynote Speech"
Scientific aspect of space exploration: Clive Neal (Professor , University of Notre Dame )
Philosophical aspect of space exploration: Yoshio Tsukio (Professor Emeritus , University of Tokyo)
16:40-16:45 (Layout modification)
16:45-18:15 Session 3 "Panel Discussion: Significance of Human Space Exploration"
Moderator: Tetsuya Muroyama (Editorial writer, NHK)
Panelists:
John Logsdon (Professor Emeritus, George Washington University)
Alain Dupas (International Consultant)
Yury Makarov (Head of Department, Space Activity Organization Consolidated Directorate, Roscosmos)
Clive Neal (Professor, University of Notre Dame)
Yoshio Tsukio (Professor Emeritus,University of Tokyo)
Hideaki Shiroyama (Professor, University of Tokyo)
Masafumi Inagaki (Adviser, The Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies)
Kaori Sasaki (CEO, ewoman, Inc.)



2nd Day 10:00-18:00, October 31(Wed)
10:00-11:45 Session 4 "Panel Discussion: Challenge to Human Space Exploration"
Moderator: Tetsuya Muroyama (Editorial writer, NHK)
Panelists:
Junya Nishimoto (Director, Space Strategy Office Japan)
Satoru Ohtake (Deputy Director General, MEXT)
Dennis Lyskov (Head, International Treaty Directorate, Roscosmos)
John Logsdon (Professor Emeritus, George Washington University)
Alain Dupas (International Consultant)
Kohichi Miura (President, High-Tech Industry Innovation Agency)
Expert on international relations and diplomacy
11:45-13:00 Coffee Break
13:00-15:30 Session 5 "Future Space Exploration Concept in the World (1)"
Speakers:
Dan Dumbacher (Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Development, NASA)
John Karas (Vice President and General Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation)
John Elbon (Vice President and General Manager, The Boeing Company)
Yuichi Yamaura (Associate Executive Director for Space Exploration and the ISS program, JAXA)
Yoshiki Takeuchi (Manager, Strategy & Planning Group, Space Systems Division, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)
15:30-15:45 Coffee Break
15:45-16:15 Session 6 "Special Speech"
Private company's effort toward human space activities: Barry Matsumori (Vice President, SpaceX)
16:15-18:00 Session 7 "Future Space Exploration Concept in the World (2)"
Speakers:
Georgiy Karabadjak (Head of Complex for Investigation of Space Exploration Problems, TsNIIMash)
Bernard Hufenbach (Head of Exploration Architecture Office, ESA)
Thierry Caussin (Key Account Manager, Strategy and Market Development, ASTRIUM Space Transportation,)
18:00 Close