Science Diplomacy in Crowded Orbits: The Global Challenge of a Sustainable Space Age

Name: Science Diplomacy in Crowded Orbits: The Global Challenge of a Sustainable Space Age
Start: 2026-01-15T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-15T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 314 Main Street, Gambrill Center, Cambridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02139

Schedule

Thu Jan 15 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

314 Main Street, Gambrill Center, Cambridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02139 | Cambridge, MA

As Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded with satellites, spacecraft, and debris, the need for a sustainable future in space has never been more urgent.
Ensuring the safe and responsible use of outer space is not only a scientific and technical challenge—it’s an international effort that spans engineering, policy, and the arts.
Join us for an evening exploring how interdisciplinary and cross-border collaboration can shape the future of space governance and sustainability. Experts will discuss the roles of science, diplomacy, and creative practice in supporting a secure and equitable space environment.
Following the event, visit Cosmograph: Speculative Fictions for the New Space Age, now on view at the MIT Museum.
This program is presented in partnership with the Science Diplomacy Grid.
January 15, 2026
6pm - 8pm
$15 General Admission | $5 for MIT ID Holders