ICYMI: The 2024 ASCEND Diverse Dozen gave us a lot to think about. Here are 🖐️ five key takeaways:
1️⃣ Individual stories from across the globe enhance the discussion on space and sustainability, showcasing diverse paths to advocating for environmental stewardship.
2️⃣ Innovative technologies are essential to minimize waste and promote responsible space use, paralleling Earth’s environmental challenges.
3️⃣ Including underrepresented voices in the space workforce is vital for addressing global challenges, fostering creativity, and enhancing collaboration.
4️⃣ Updated policies and international agreements are urgently needed to tackle space debris and militarization, ensuring space remains peaceful and sustainable.
5️⃣ Emphasizing empathy is key to fostering global collaboration, ensuring all nations benefit from space exploration and environmental protection.
Watch their lightning fast talks on the AIAA YouTube Channel: 2024 ASCEND Day 1: https://bit.ly/4dMaxZa
D12 is presented by ASCEND in partnership with Moriba Jah and the Office of Space Commerce.
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Executive Senior Leader
1moBoth great sessions that I was fortunate enough to attend.