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Upcoming Events

ASX’s 9th annual “Faces of Space” Lecture Series presents:
Space Studies Program (SSP): stepping stone for advancements in space

Featuring: Farnaz Ghadaki and Maryam Nabavi, Alumni of the International Space University’s Space Studies Program 2011

Date & Time: Friday, January 13, 2012, 6 – 7 PM
Location: University of Toronto St. George Campus, Bahen Centre, Room 1130 (BA1130), 40 St. George Street, Toronto

FREE admission. Refreshments are also provided. RSVP to: space.society@utornto.ca

Description: This is a special presentation by two recent Alumni of the International Space University (ISU)’s Space Studies Program (SSP). It includes overview of several projects conducted at ISU, including one for the United Nations involving Small Satellite Programs, and another on Human-Robotic Missions to Mars. In addition, the speakers will share their experiences at SSP11 in Graz, Austria, and provide information about programs offered at ISU, including the application process for SSP12.

ASX’s 9th Annual Expanding Canada’s Frontiers Symposium

“Space 2.0: What’s Next?”

With the end of the space shuttle-era and the rise of numerous private companies and organizations in the space sector, space exploration is currently undergoing a major paradigm shift. The “Orion” multi-purpose crew vehicle being developed by NASA for manned deep space exploration, the rise of companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, and new scientific projects such as recent work on finding life on Mars being undertaken by the CSA and the NASA are just some of the exciting new things happening recently in humanity’s relationship with space.

Recognizing this, ASX is pleased to present a line-up of prominent speakers and relevant talk topics relating to “what’s next” in space exploration.

The talks will feature new space technology to be seen in the coming years, how the rise of private companies and organizations in the space sector will change the game, and exciting new scientific research being undertaken by the CSA.

This event annually attracts audiences of more than a thousand, so book your tickets early!

DATE & TIME: Friday, January 20th, 2012 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
LOCATION: Convocation Hall

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Thanks to the support of our sponsors, ASX’s events are free for students, and mostly free for the public (other than the Symposium which is at a nominal charge). We would greatly appreciate any support you may be able to provide, to help ASX continue offering its educational events to students and the public. To make a donation please click here:

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Other News & Upcoming Events

RASC Toronto Recreational Astronomy Night Meeting

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Ontario Science Centre, Imperial Oil Auditorium (770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto)
MORE INFO: http://toronto.rasc.ca/content/whatsup.shtml

The Canadian Space Commerce Association (CSCA) Meeting & Presentation

Featuring: Kevin Stolarick, PhD, the Research Director for the Martin Prosperity Institute at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
DATE & TIME: Thursday, January 12, 2012 @ 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Law Offices of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (199 Bay Street, Suite 4000, Commerce Court West, Toronto)
DESCRIPTION: Professor Stolarick will be discussing the the role of sub-national factors (such as location, place and city-regions) in global economic prosperity and how this relates to the Canadian space systems industry and the larger aerospace industry. Meetings are called to order at 7:30 pm and the presentation begins at 8:00 pm sharp.
FREE Admission: RSVP the meeting chair at meetings@spacecommerce.ca
MORE INFO: http://spacecommerce.ca/

RASC Toronto Speaker’s Night

Space Exploration at a Crossroads: What is next for Manned and Unmanned Exploration of Space?
Featuring: Randy Attwood Senior Editor at SpaceRef.ca
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Ontario Science Centre, Imperial Oil Auditorium (770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto)
MORE INFO: http://toronto.rasc.ca/content/SN-2012-01-25.shtml