https://spacewatch.global/tag/sgac/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:09:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/sgac/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-assembling-a-global-agenda/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64420
Written by Steve Eisenhart
As we approach the 40th Space Symposium, it offers a moment for reflection on how the annual event has captured all that has happened with space over the past four decades but more importantly it’s an opportunity to look ahead at the future and what’s next. Which makes assembling an agenda that satisfies those demands a significant challenge — but also an incredible opportunity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/sgac-nasrda-and-nigcomsat-set-to-host-8th-african-space-generation-workshop/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62354 The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), together with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), is set to host the 8th African Space Generation Workshop (AF-SGW) at the Obasanjo Space Center, Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday and Thursday, November 20-21, 2024.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/sgac-announces-8th-african-space-generation-workshop/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55712 The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) has announced its 8th annual African Space Generation Workshop (AF-SGW). The Space Generation Workshop will hold at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) Abuja, Nigeria, on the 20th and 21st of November 2024 with the theme: The Future of Africa’s Space Industry: Capacity Building For Sustainable Development. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/spacewatchgl-opinion-give-the-next-generation-a-voice-sgac-sepg-group/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:38:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49905 Space Exploration is an ever growing field full of excitement and challenges never faced before by the human race. In the past with Artemis, Space-X, Mars exploration, solar-robot exploration, the James Webb telescope we have had a great legacy in space exploration. However, it is time for the younger generation to continue developing these innovations and projects.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sgac-is-recruting-an-executive-director-for-leadership-role/ Thu, 18 May 2023 06:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48830 The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) has announced an opening in its leadership for an Executive Director. The role will be a full-time, high-level, in-person role that provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the Acting Executive Director. Furthermore, the successful applicant will gain invaluable experience as they transition into a potential future role as the Executive Director.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-game-changing-geospatial-data-for-earth-applications-sgac-stea-group/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44654 Space Technology for Earth Applications (STEA) is a rapidly growing project group of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC). As of today, the group consists of 376 members from 78 countries worldwide. The mission of the group is to provide a platform for space enthusiasts to discuss various topics related to the usage of space-related technology to monitor the Earth such as climate change adaptation, disaster management, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and pollution mapping. This year, two of our most active projects are related to flood assessments through the usage of satellite imagery and social media data.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/spacewatchgl-opinion-say-yes-to-diversity-and-gender-equality-in-the-space-sector-a-look-at-the-diversity-and-gender-equality-project-group-of-the-sgac/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43560 Diversity is difficult to measure and quantify, given all the aspects and shapes it takes, yet it is easy to witness and observe the lack of it in many fields including the space sector. If the space sector and all its disciplines should be used to help improve life on earth and observe it (amongst other purposes), shouldn't it be represented by all terrestrial individuals equally? In an ideal world, yes! But history and social biases have prevented our progress towards this perfect world, and we find ourselves today with a space sector still dominated by cis white-male individuals.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-davide-petrillio-is-there-enough-room-for-the-youth-in-the-european-space-sector-recap/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43215 Our Space Café WebTalk “33 minutes with Davide Petrillio - Is there (enough) room for the youth in the European space sector?” took place on Tuesday, 30th August. Davide has currently been appointed as Executive Director of the SGAC (Space Generation Advisory Council).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-the-sgac-project-groups-the-largest-most-diverse-project-teams-in-the-space-sector/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42518 The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) was conceived at UNISPACE III in 1999. The purpose of SGAC was, and remains, to support the United Nations Programme on Space Applications as a representative of university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 across the globe.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/08/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-antonino-salmeri-on-17-august-2021/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=34881 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Antonino Salmeri, Doctoral Researcher in Space Law at the University of Luxembourg, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. "My Journey from Sicily to the Moon through Space Law" Antonino Salmeri is an Italian attorney at law and a PhD candidate (under the supervision of Professor Mahulena Hofmann)]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/07/spacewatchgl-interviews-kai-uwe-schrogl-europe-enters-centre-stage-in-space-traffic-management/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=34269&preview=true&preview_id=34269 On 7 July 2021 the “European STM Conference” took place in a virtual format. Member States from the European Union and the European Space Agency together with EU institutions and ESA Executive endorsed an Outcome paper entitled “Fostering a European approach on Space Traffic Management”. Torsten Kriening talked about the results and impact of the Conference with Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl,]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/05/sgac-releases-eagles-lunar-governance-report/ Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=32624&preview=true&preview_id=32624 Young people are the future:  On the 12th of May 2021, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) released a Lunar Governance Report outlining the ideas and proposals of the young generations for the inclusive, effective and adaptive regulation of lunar activities. The Report is accessible online and is accompanied by an Executive Summary and a Lunar Manifesto.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/04/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-uae-02-by-abdulla-wasel-on-19-april-2021/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=31632 This Space Café UAE will feature Sahith Reddy Madara, UAE's National Point of Contact for the Space Generation Advisory Council in conversation with Abdulla A. Wasel, ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/02/spacewatchgl-opinion-what-space-traffic-management-measures-must-be-internationally-implemented-to-improve-the-safety-and-sustainability-of-outer-space/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=30775 by Antonio Fowl Stark, Winner SGAC SSS-PG Essay Competition 2020 The Spectrums of Space Traffic ManagementSpace Traffic Management (STM) is inherently an intergovernmental and interdisciplinary field. Precisely for these characteristics, there is no single agreed-upon definition of STM.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/international-astronautical-federation-announced-iaf-young-space-leaders-2020/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23730&preview=true&preview_id=23730 The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is pleased to announce the 2020 IAF Young Space Leaders who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating exceptional leadership in their academics or early careers.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/07/spacewatchgl-interview-dr-john-mankins-of-the-moon-village-association-and-mankin-space/ Sun, 21 Jul 2019 08:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15189 On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, we couldn't think of a better feature than SpaceWatch.Global's Editor, Chaitanya Gopal's interview with  Dr. John Mankins of the Moon Village Association (MVA) to discuss the ways in which this NGO is looking at the best ways of establishing a community on Earth's closest neighbour. Enjoy this insight!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/sgac-announces-malisetti-foundation-scholarship-winner/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13137 SGAC and the Malisetti Foundation are proud to announce that Senjuti Mallick will be sponsored to attend the 8th Space Generation Fusion Forum (5 – 8 April, 2019), and the 35th Space Symposium (8 – 12 April, 2019).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/01/spacewatchgl-interviews-clementine-decoopman/ Sun, 21 Jan 2018 08:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7169 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/01/minoo-rathnasabapathy/ Tue, 03 Jan 2017 07:00:28 +0000 http://spacewatchme.com/?p=2762 This content is for members only. 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