Living-in-Space Workshop: Full Program Revealed for November 13 Global Event

Dr. Josephn N. Pelton
Oct 27
4 min read

Join leading space experts from around the world for this groundbreaking free virtual workshop exploring humanity's future beyond Earth

ACES Worldwide is excited to share the complete program for the Living-in-Space Workshop, taking place on November 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST. This free global virtual event brings together an extraordinary lineup of space industry pioneers, scientists, medical experts, and policy leaders to explore the practical realities of living and working in space.

Event Overview

The workshop features presentations from Space Renaissance International (SRI) members and partners, offering diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of establishing permanent human presence beyond Earth. From space medicine to habitat design, from policy frameworks to transportation infrastructure, this comprehensive program covers the full spectrum of considerations for humanity's expansion into space.\

Full Program Schedule

Opening Session

11:00-11:05 AM EST

Welcome Address

Joseph Pelton, Chair of ACES Worldwide (USA)

11:05-11:07 AM EST

Space Renaissance International Congress Announcement

Adriano Autino, CEO & Founder, Space Renaissance International (Italy)Introduction of Living-in-Space Initiatives and Plans for Future with 14 Alliance Members

Featured Presentations

11:08-11:26 AM EST

"Monetization of Space"

Prof. Armen Papazian, Economist and Author (UK & UAE)

11:26-11:44 AM EST

"The Simulation of Gravity in Rotating Space Habitats"

Werner Grandl, Chair on Space Habitats Committee, SRI (Austria)

11:44 AM-12:02 PM EST

"Integrative Space Health, Agentic AI and Precision Medicine"

Dr. Susan Jewell, CEO of Mars-Moon Astronautics Academy and Research Science (MMAARS) (UK)

12:02-12:20 PM EST"

Modern-Day Space Elevators as Permanent Space Transportation Infrastructures"

Peter Swan, Chief Architect, International Space Elevator Consortium (USA)Exploring how space elevators will open up space exploration

12:20-12:38 PM EST

"Advances in Rockets and Robots"

Frank White, Author of The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution (USA)

12:38-12:56 PM EST

"Space Policy & Regulation for Deep Space Exploration, Development & Settlements"

Upasana Dasgupta, Associate Professor of Space Law, ACES Worldwide Vice Chair (India)

12:56-1:14 PM EST

"Latest Advances in Space Medical Research"

Dr. Thais Russomano, CEO of Innova Space (Brazil and UK)

1:14-1:32 PM EST

"Space Shields to Terraform Mars"

James Green, Former Chief Scientist of NASA (USA)

1:32-1:50 PM EST

"Protection from Solar and Cosmic Radiations: State of the Art"

Luigina Feretti, Former Director of INAF Istituto di Radioastronomia, SRI (Italy)

1:50-2:08 PM EST

"Space Safety and Search and Rescue for Moon & Mars"

Tommaso Sgobba, Executive Director of International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (Netherlands)

2:08-2:26 PM EST

"Advances in Nuclear Fusion Space Transportation Systems and their Safety for Deep Space Missions"

Eric Dahlstrom, Co-founder of Space Institute of New ZealandVatasala Khetawat (India)

2:26-2:42 PM EST

"Space for All"

Bernard Foing, PhD, President of SRI and Retired ESA Scientist

Closing Session

2:43-2:55 PM EST

"Living and Working in Free-Space: A Choice of Freedom!"

Adriano Autino, SRI CEO & Founder (Italy)

2:56-3:00 PM EST

Workshop Conclusion

Joseph Pelton, Chair of ACES Worldwide

Why Attend?

This workshop represents a unique opportunity to:

Learn from world-renowned experts in space exploration, medicine, law, and technology
Discover the latest innovations in space habitats, life support systems, and transportation
Understand the regulatory and policy frameworks needed for space settlements
Explore the economic opportunities in the emerging space economy
Connect with a global community passionate about humanity's future in space
Gain insights into how space technology can address UN Sustainable Development Goals

About the Speakers

The workshop brings together an exceptional roster of international experts, including former NASA scientists, space agency veterans, medical researchers, legal scholars, and pioneering entrepreneurs. Representing organizations from the USA, UK, Italy, Brazil, India, Austria, UAE, Netherlands, New Zealand, and beyond, these speakers offer truly global perspectives on humanity's multi-planetary future.

Registration Information

This is a FREE virtual event open to anyone interested in the future of human space exploration. Whether you're a space professional, educator, student, or simply passionate about humanity's future beyond Earth, this workshop offers invaluable insights into the practical realities of living in space.

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Format: Virtual/Online

Cost: FREE

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn from the world's leading space experts about the technologies, policies, and innovations that will enable humanity to live and thrive beyond Earth.

About ACES Worldwide

ACES Worldwide (Alliance for Collaboration in the Exploration of Space) strengthens international alliances by supporting equitable space policies, laws, regulations, sustainability, safety, education, training, and capacity-building. Our mission is to ensure that space exploration and utilization benefits all nations and peoples, not just established spacefaring powers.

About Space Renaissance International

Space Renaissance International (SRI) is dedicated to promoting the expansion of civilization beyond Earth. With members across the globe, SRI advocates for the development of space settlements, industrial activities in orbit, and the creation of a spacefaring civilization that can ensure humanity's long-term survival and prosperity.

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