Briefings from CRECTEALC released

A meeting, entitled Space Policy in Latin-America and the Caribbean: Looking to the Future, was held earlier this month at Centro Regional de Enseñanza de Ciencia y Tecnología del Espacio para América Latina y el Caribe (CRECTEALC) to discuss the future of cooperative space programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Secure World Foundation was instrumental in organizing the meeting with CRECTEALC, including development of the agenda and management of the meeting itself.

Below are some of the briefings delivered during the gathering:

"Hacia una Política Espacial de la ONU," CRECTEALC

"Space Policy Essentials: The Need for Consistent Elements and Clear Goals," Dr. Ray Williamson (SWF Executive Director)

"Space Security: The Basis for Responsible Use of Space," Dr. John Logsdon (The George Washington University)

"The International Law of Outer Space and Consequences at the National Level," Dr. Hans von der Dunk (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

"Regional Cooperation in Asia/Pacific Region," Dr. Kazuto Suzuki (Hokkaido University)

"National Space Legislation and the Outer Space Treaties," Dr. Ken Hodgkins (Office of Science and Technology Policy)