Space

1st Space Exploration Conference,
January 30-February 1, 2005, Orlando, FL

This is the pivotal moment for humanity's exploration of space. The decisions that will shape this undertaking are being made today, driven by the Vision for Space Exploration, the establishment of the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, and the need to move to the future. We appreciate all who joined us both live and via the archived webcasts for the 1st Space Exploration Conference, held in Orlando, Fla., from January 30 through February 1, 2005.

This event not only marked the first anniversary of this announcement, but was also an integral step in transforming the Vision from a set of goals into concrete realities of space exploration, allowing us to reflect on the accomplishments of this year and chart our plans for the coming year. It proved an invaluable opportunity for our colleagues in industry, academia, and the international community to share their own thoughts, plans, and goals to help us identify potential means of partnership and mutual progress.

You can continue to virtually join that three-day portion of our journey to the moon, Mars, and beyond by viewing the webcasts below. Click on the presenters' names under each session throughout the two-day schedule below to view the presentations from that session.

Technical session papers and charts are available at www.aiaa.org

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Webcast Schedule and Presentations

Monday, January 31

Day one sessions were broadcast live on NASA TV and are now available via archive by FedNet. You can access the session webcast archives using the links following the session title. Click on the presenters name to view their presentation. All files are Adobe PDF, 5.5 MB or less.

• 08:00 a.m.: Opening Ceremony, Opening Comments by Associate Administrator for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate Craig E. Steidle
• 08:45 a.m.: Keynote Speaker, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe
• 09:45 a.m.: Discussion Panel #1: Space Exploration 1st Year Report
• Moderator: John Schumacher, NASA chief of staff
• Panelists: Craig E. Steidle; William Readdy, Associate Administrator for NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate; Dr. J. Victor Lebacqz, Associate Administrator for NASA's Aeronautics Mission Directorate; Alphonso Diaz, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate
• 11:30 a.m.: Keynote Speaker, Congressman Dave Weldon

Tuesday, February 1

Tuesday was webcast live and archived by Fednet. Click on the presenters name to view their presentation. All files are Adobe PDF, 5.5 MB or less.

• 07:45 a.m.: Student Video Contest Award
• 08:00 a.m.: Discussion Panel #2: Exploration Systems of Systems Spiral Development
• Moderator: Jim Nehman
• Panelists: Garry Lyles, John Mankins, Admiral Steven Enewold, John Douglass
• 12:30 p.m.: Discussion Panel #3A: Exploration and Science
• Moderator: Orlando Figueroa
• Panelists: Jim Garvin, Paul Spudis, Mike Griffen, Torrence V. Johnson
• 12:30 p.m.: Discussion Panel #3B: Project Constellation and CEV Roundtable
• Moderators: Dr. Michael Lembeck and Captain Mike Hecker
• 12:30 p.m.: Discussion Panel #3C: International Participation
• Moderator: Michael Mott
• Panelists: Mike O'Brien, Mag Iskander, Stefan Graul, Yoichi Kamiyama, Anatoli Ivanovich, Anatoli Kuzin
• 12:30 p.m.: Discussion Panel #3D: Strategic Planning
• Moderator: Charles Elachi
• Panelists: Mary Kicza, Lisa Guerra, Bernie Seery, Douglas Stetson
• 2:20 p.m.: Discussion Panel #4: Washington, Budget, and Public Support
• Moderator: Craig Covault
• Panelists: Michelle Robbins, Jeff Carr
• 3:30 p.m.: Closing Keynote, Jim Garvin, NASA
• 4:15 p.m.: Closing Keynote, James Cameron