Welcome to the IAC 2024 from Milan. Our Morning Show with Dr. Emma Gatti and Torsten Kriening provides you with interesting insights and outlooks on today’s event. In-depth but still entertaining.
The IAC 2024 in Milan, with the theme “responsive space for sustainability,” emphasized responsibility and sustainability, covering topics like space debris, regulations, cooperation, geopolitical alliances, and climate change. The opening ceremony highlighted the 75th anniversary of the IAC, featuring lunar samples from China and India’s Chandrayaan-3. Estonia joined the Artemis Accords, and India won the World Space Award for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Italian Space Agency showcased its vision for international collaboration, particularly with Africa. The day included press conferences, awards, and sessions on climate, food, and water, with future updates expected on space-based solar panels and DLR’s space strategy.