Michael Simpson

Director Emeritus of Secure World Foundation, Professor of Space Policy and Law at International Space University, Senior Fellow of IISC

[Michael Simpson @SpaceSharer]

#asknasa SOPHIA is a joint mission with DLR. Did Germany play a role in this discovery?

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@LuckyBunz @NianticHelp You have that right. Long distance battling is possible, why not long distance lucky AND best friend trading?!

[Michael Simpson @SpaceSharer]

@brianweeden Sorry we aren't closer. There are still quite a few bottles of good vintages to share in the cellar. In my experience it is not too difficult to consume wine convivially at the currently prescribed social distance. Last night's pleasure was a 2000 Saint-Estèphe.

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ISUAlumni Conference in Adelaide continues with Gala Dinner introducrd by Scott Scheider

[Christopher Johnson @ChrisJohnsonEsq]

Martinez: Space sustainability is a long-game, where progress is made at the pace of the slowest actors #SpaceLaw #SpacePolicy #SWFSummit

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Here’s a view of just 2/3 of the participants at #SWFSUMMIT19. Evidently, Space Sustainability is a subject that can draw a crowd in DC.

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@UNOOSA's Niklas Hedman addresses the achievements and upcoming challenges for international issues impacting space policy and the agenda of #COPUOS #swfsummit19

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Carissa Christensen, Bryce Space & Technology delivering a spotlight talk on commercial space noting the role of small sats in opening investment opportunities to smaller players. #swfsummit19

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Radiant Earth Foundation’s Anne Marie Miglarese tells #SWFSUMMIT19 about her Foundation’s mission evolution toward applying machine learning to Earth Observations.

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Jana Robinson, Program Director of Space Security for Prague Security Studies Institute briefs #SWFSUMMIT19 on military issue affecting space sustainability noting need for transparency and confidence building.

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Rogel Mari Sese shows #swfsummit19 how many of ASEAN's countries are actively operating satellites.

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Rogel Mari Sese brings a perspective of an emerging space country to #swfsummit19 and notes the need to increase the number of such countries that have ratified the OST.

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ESA wants to remove a 100kg piece of debris from orbit by 2025 using a private contractor. #swfsummit19

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ESA's Holger Krag reminds #SWFSUMMIT19 that there are an estimated 1.3 million objects measuring 1mm or larger in Earth orbit. 1mm is similar in size to a .22 caliber bullet.

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@SWFoundation has opened its Summit for Space Sustainability at the National Press Club in Washington, D. C. with Krystal Wilson and Dr Peter Martinez outlining SWF's goals for the Summit and vision for the future.

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ICYMI here’s a very useful directory of Space Activity in Africa. If you notice something missing let the editors know.
https://t.co/e9njm0yrh7

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@SWFoundation annouces its 2019 competition for young professional travel support to present papers at @IAC2019DC Details on the SWF web site #isunet https://t.co/i2Tq1ZzN7N

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No, but my Dad did have a team of administrative assistants at Gereral Electric named Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy!

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C’mon, Counselor, where’s the wig!

[Christopher Johnson @ChrisJohnsonEsq]

Today at #GeorgetownLaw I’ll be serving as one of the Chief Justices in the oral arguments of the North American Regional Round of the @iisl_space Manfred Lachs @SpaceLawMoot #SpaceLaw #MootCourt competition. The Finals tomorrow at will be open to the public.

[Christopher Johnson @ChrisJohnsonEsq]

Mark your calendars... Secure World Foundation is proud to announce its first Space Sustainability Summit, Washington DC, June 25-26, 2019 https://t.co/PAnrjTTR4G #SpaceLaw #SpacePolicy #SpaceSustainability #Space4SDGs #COPUOS Details and agenda forthcoming