Inaugural Duke Space Symposium Explores the Future of Space Settlements

By By Matt LoJacono

Just in time for National Space Day, Duke recently hosted its inaugural Duke Space Symposium at the Sanford School of Public Policy. Co-sponsored by the Duke Center for Risk in Science & Society, the Duke Rethinking Diplomacy Program (including its Space Diplomacy Lab), Duke Bass Connections, Duke Students for the Exploration and Development of Space(SEDS), Duke Faculty Advancement Seed Grant Program, and Duke Cosmology, the event brought together a diverse group of experts, faculty, and students for an interdisciplinary dialogue.