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Dupont Summit on Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy

Hosted ByThe Policy Studies Organization

The purpose of the Dupont Summit is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue about pressing issues related to science, technology and the environment. The conference mirrors the interest of the PSO and its partners in promoting conversation about current policy concerns.

Time12:50 pm - 2:05 pm
LocationWhittemore House

Past Events

Escalation and Deterrence in the Second Space Age

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first human-made object to orbit the Earth. Precisely 60 years later, space-faring nations face a much different space environment; one that’s more diverse, disruptive, disordered, and dangerous. Today’s space domain presents a number of asymmetries that differ from other domains, creating a deterrence environment with unique policy implications.

Time3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LocationCenter for Strategic and International Studies
Chart illustrating the Total Payloads launched from the United States China, and Russia from 1957 to 2017

Space Environment: Payloads Launched by Country

United States China Russia  Total  US launch as percent/total 2019 253 49 29 331 76% 2020 959 65 23 1047 92% 2021 1215 78 16 1309 93% As of June 9, 2022. All data pulled from Space-Track.org  United States Total Number of Starlink Payloads Starlink as % of all US payloads Starlink as % of […]

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Professional Development Course: Understanding National Security Space

Understanding National Security Space is a professional development program designed to explore the technical, budgetary, and policy issues in the U.S. national security space enterprise. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in international security, space policy, missile defense, or other related areas.

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