The Secure World Foundation and Space Foundation co-hosted a Congressional briefing to discuss current international initiatives aimed at outer space security and sustainability. The luncheon panel discussion featured leading defense and industry perspectives and took place on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2325.

Introductions

Brendan Curry, Vice President of Washington Operations, Space Foundation
Tiffany Chow, Program Manager, Secure World Foundation

Panelists

Sam Black, Director of Policy, Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
Peter Marquez, Vice President of Strategy and Planning, Orbital, Former White House Space Policy Director
Jessica Powers, Director for Engagement, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Space Policy), U.S. Department of Defense
Frank Slazer, Vice President for Space Systems, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)

Moderator

Victoria Samson, Washington Office Director, Secure World Foundation