Space is more than just exploration missions; it has become a resource that provides remarkable economic opportunities. From exploring space resources such as mining asteroids, to space tourism, from designing more economic and sustainable rockets and space equipment to satellites providing broadband internet and invaluable data for sustainable development, the space industry is expected to generate a revenue of more than $1 trillion or more by 2040. 
For the new industry to flourish in a sustainable way, these questions will need answers and everyone’s contribution to shape the right policies. Yet, while women are increasingly making the headlines on the exploration front, they are still widely under-represented in the economic segment of the space sector. Shaping a gender-equitable space sector is essential and beneficial not only for women but for the entire humanity. 

How to ensure that women share equal opportunities in the new space market?

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How women are leading the trajectory of space economy and exploration.

Session agenda - Mission Equality

 Looking into space economy, legislation and exploration through a gender perspective

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Space travel and exploration has captured imaginations for generations and the dream of space tourism is now closer to being a reality than ever. At the same time, with outer space remaining one of our few truly shared resources, peacefully managing this distant realm remains crucial. During this fascinating week, we highlight the latest innovations in space research and travel, while also providing a platform to discuss critical issues.

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How do we safely and productively explore new frontiers?

Learnings and insights from the World Majlis conversations on Space

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Yamazaki earned a Master of Engineering degree majored in Aerospace Engineering from University of Tokyo in 1996, then started working for current Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.  In 1999, she was selected as an astronaut candidate and was qualified as a Soyuz-TMA Flight Engineer in 2004 and NASA Mission Specialist in 2006. On April 5, 2010 Yamazaki was onboard Space Shuttle Discovery on the crew of STS-131, an assembly & resupply mission to the International Space Station.  After retiring from JAXA in 2011, Yamazaki has been serving as a member of Japan Space Policy Committee of Cabinet Office, and devoting herself to space education as an adviser of Young Astronaut Club and a chairperson of “Sorajo (women in aerospace)” under Japanese Rocket Society.  


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Engineer & former Japanese astronaut, JAXA 


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Dr. Michaela Musilova is an astrobiologist and the Director of the HI-SEAS analog space research station. Michaela studied and conducted research at the California Institute of Technology, University College London, University of Bristol, Chiba University, International Space University (ISU) and others. She worked for NASA, University of London Observatory, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and was the Commander of over 30 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars. She is also a visiting Professor at the Slovak University of Technology, Faculty at ISU and the Head of Research of the satellite technology company NEEDRONIX. 

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Astrobiologist and Director, HI-SEAS Missions at International Moonbase Alliance

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Shelli Brunswick

Chief Operating Officer, Space Foundation

UNOOSA works to help all countries, especially developing countries, access and leverage the benefits of space to accelerate sustainable development. This is achieved through a variety of activities that cover all aspects related to space, from space law to space applications. The importance of the role of Earth Observation (EO) and geolocation (provided by GNSS) in supporting the achievement of the UN SDGs is of particular relevance. As the Director of UNOOSA Director, Ms. Simonetta Di Pippo, oversees and coordinates the strategic direction and operational priorities of the Office, including the preparation, monitoring and implementation of the work plan, budget and the strategic framework of the Office. 

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Astrophysicist and Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

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Maruška Strah interest for space deepened during her work at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, where she gained significant insight in the work of both, public and private sector involved with the space industry. Her main area of interest is Space Traffic Management. Her enthusiasm and passion for space will lead her to bringing space closer to people, especially youth and women, working in space and STE(A)M. Maruška is pursuing a PhD in Legal Studies at the Law Faculty of the University of Vienna, where she is focusing her research on Space Traffic Management. Maruška is a member of the International Institute of Space Law, the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety and the European Center for Space Law. 

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Executive Director, World Space Week Association, Slovenia

Maruška Strah 

Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr. was appointed as the first Director General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), where he is now leading the buildup and mobilization of the newly created national government agency. He provides executive direction and supervision over the operations of the PhilSA and serves as the Presidential Adviser on Space Matters. He is also a Full Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) where he held the Dado and Maria Banatao Professorial Chair. His stewardship of the PHL-Microsat and STAMINA4Space programscontributed to the timely completion, launch and operation of the microsatellites Diwata-1 and Diwata-2, nanosatellites Maya-1 and Maya-2,and has yielded 10 small satellites in various stages of development from 2014-2020. 


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Director General, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), Philippine 

Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano Jr. 

Studying in two universities at the same time in Boston and Moscow, while being in the U.S. National Gymnastics team, Ksenia used to work in non-profit companies as well as the finance department of P&G Gillette HQ's in Boston. Wanting to implement her own vision and work toward a dream, she then decided to switch gears and pursue leadership of a new space economy startup with a heart in Latvia. Founding Mission Space, in less than a year the company was selected to participate in the top space-tech accelerators across the world, launch their first payload into the stratosphere and receive support from the leading European Institutions.


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CEO and co-founder of Mission Space, Latvia 

Ksenia Moskalenko 

Spire is a pioneering small satellite company, that has launched about 100 satellites (all built within Scotland) to monitor, track, and provide services that help us better understand and mitigate against the challenges we face as a planet. Dr. Khan’s research background in space science allows her to understand and communicate effectively with research scientists in areas of space science, space weather, ionospheric and upper atmospheric science, and Earth Observation fields to discuss potential collaborative activity with industry partners.


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Dr. Hina Khan 

Dr Olwoch is the Executive Director of the Southern Africa Science Service Center for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL). She is responsible for providing strategic leadership and senior management expertise in Research, Human Capital Development and the provision of climate services in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Prior to this position, Dr Olwoch was the Managing Director of Earth Observation at the South African National Space Agency.

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Astronaut Marcos Pontes is Lieutenant Colonel Aviator R1 of the Brazilian Air Force and aeronautical engineer, graduated from the Aeronautical Technological Institute. He holds a Master degree in Systems Engineering by the Naval Postgraduate School, of California, and is a pilot test of fighter jets with more than 2,000 flight hours on 25 aircraft types including F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon, F-18 Hornet and Mig-29 Fulcrum. Member of the 1998 astronaut class of NASA, Marcos Pontes is the only Brazilian to go to space. He is also the first professional astronaut to officially represent a Southern Hemisphere country in space. Mr. Pontes has experience as a project manager and program manager, working on international projects in the aerospace industry at companies such as NASA, JAXA, ESA and Boeing. 

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Minister Of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Communications, Brazil


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Women’s World Majlis | Mission Equality: Expanding Equal Opportunities in Space

Back in 2015, United Nations unveiled the Sustainable Development Goals as a means to work towards a better future. Expo 2020 Dubai’s purpose embodies the two main pillars of these goals: sustainability and opportunity. The global COVID-19 pandemic has further proved the urgency of this global agenda. As this mega-event takes place, Expo 2020 Dubai will become the center of commitment and action in ensuring that no one is left behind. The Leave No One Behind Track of Expo 2020 Dubai's Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series that spotlight the importance of opportunity for all, gender equality and much more.

Catalysing Opportunity for All

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As the number of missions to Mars increases, so does a new flow of scientific information and discovery that directly contributes to our understanding of the Earth’s trajectory. On 9th February 2021, the UAE made history when its “Hope” spacecraft, the Arab world’s first mission to another planet, successfully entered Mars’ orbit to begin a two-year data-collecting operation. Nine days later NASA’s “Perseverance” rover gently touched down in the Jezero Crater of Mars, the ninth spacecraft to successfully land on the Red Planet. In a year of great global challenges here on Earth, Hope and Perseverance are symbols of the importance of international collaboration, and a perspective that goes beyond national boundaries and interests. This exciting possibility of finding life elsewhere is prompting more countries and other players to participate in efforts to put humans on Mars. 


What the exploration of Mars suggests for the future of our species.

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Mars for the future of our species on another planet and what it can teach us about climate change.

Session programme - Hope and Perseverance

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Inside Expo: Sustainability I: The World’s Oldest Innovator

Inside Expo: Sustainability II: Harnessing the Sun

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At Expo 2020, sustainability is an urgent, attainable reality, and Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion is the proof. Both immersive exhibition space and exemplar of environmental self-sufficiency, Terra is a pioneering piece of architecture that pushes the limits of renewable design.

The pavilion’s 130-metre-wide solar canopy – so vast that you could park 10 city buses head-to-tail atop it – converts sunshine into electricity for the exhibits below. Artfully funnelled natural light and local plant species, together with technologies that can reduce water consumption by 75 per cent, show the way to a sustainable future.


Inspiring experiential journey through our shared sustainable future

Two immersive paths to choose from: beneath a forest and beneath an ocean

LEED Platinum environmental features, including solar power and water recycling

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Terra is a super-sized marvel of forward-thinking design. The pavilion’s technology generates enough energy in a year to power a Nissan Leaf to drive halfway to Mars, while another system captures moisture from the air you breathe and turns it into drinkable water. Enter and take a fantastical journey through the wonders of nature, humanity’s challenges and the promise of our shared future. 


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Terra is home to five thought-provoking art installations from artists around the world, with each piece demonstrating a response to the issue of sustainability.

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Young visitors can explore a fantastical world inspired by Terra's very own octopus, Octavia.

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Timelapse of Terra 

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Dr Dimitra Atri an Astrophysicist at the NYU Abu Dhabi

Saeed Al Gergawi is the Director of the Dubai Future Academy, the capacity-building arm of the Dubai Future Foundation, which works in building and develop capacity in future foresight by empowering leaders with the skills necessary to adapt to the future. Prior to joining the Dubai Future Foundation, Saeed worked as the Program Manager for the “Mars 2117” initiative at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space 
Centre, the UAE’s 100-year space exploration strategy. In addition, Saeed was a member of the strategic planning team for the Emirates Mars Exploration Project “Probe of Hope”. 

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Randy oversees Jacobs support to NASA at Johnson Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, Langley Research Center, and the White Sands Test Facility. Prior to this role, Randy served as the Program Manager for our MSFC engineering and science support for 14 years. As the MSFC PM, he was responsible for providing scientific, engineering, and technical support to MSFC’s Engineering Directorate, Science and Technology Office, Flight Programs and Partnerships Office, as well as future programs and projects. Randy was the Deputy General Manager and Director of the ESTS Group’s Engineering Directorate where he supported programs such as the Space Shuttle Return-to-Flight, the International Space Station, and the development of microgravity materials science experiments. 

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Vice President, Jacobs; General Manager, NASA Enterprise Solutions

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Omran is Project Director of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). He and his team are responsible for developing, launching, and operating the Hope Probe, the spacecraft of the mission. Omran has worked on the project from its initial conception and developed all the necessary capabilities and partnerships at MBRSC, effectively transitioning the organisation from one that focused on earth observation satellites to one that develops interplanetary exploration missions. Prior to EMM, Omran was Director of the Programs Management Department at MBRSC.
Omran earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia, USA, and his Master's in Science and Technology Policy from the Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea.

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Project Director, Emirates Mars Mission (Hope Probe), Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

José A Rodríguez-Manfredi is a scientist in the Department of Advanced Instrumentation at INTA - Centro de Astrobiología in Madrid, Spain, of which he was head of department from 2010 to 2015. Since 2012 he has been the Principal Pnvestigator of the Space Instrumentation Research Group at CAB. Dr. Rodríguez Manfredi is the Principal Investigator of the TWINS (Temperature and Winds for InSight) space instruments on NASA's InSight mission (on Mars since November 2018), and MEDA (Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer) on NASA's Mars 2020 mission (on Mars since last February 18). He is also co-investigator and mission manager of the REMS (Rover Environmental Monitoring Station) instrument that has been exploring Mars aboard Curiosity since 2012. 

Scientist, Department of Advanced Instrumentation, INTA - Centro de Astrobiología (CAB), Spain 

José Antonio Rodriguez Manfredi 

Professor Martin-Torres is Chair of Planetary Sciences at the School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK. He is a NASA Award-winning theoretical physicist with interdisciplinary research interests and one of the most widely cited planetary researchers in the world. He has more than 20 years of experience working on space missions to study the atmosphere of Earth and other planets. He boasts an extensive international career that started as a Guest PhD at the University of Oxford, followed by securing a highly sought-after European Space Agency Postdoctoral Fellowship in Germany.  He then spent many years based in the USA, including seven years at NASA Langley Research Centre, Hampton and most recently at the Luleå University of Technology, Sweden, and the Spanish Research Council, Spain. 

Chair of Planetary Sciences, University of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK

Professor Javier Martin-Torres

He is an astrophysicist interested in exoplanetary atmospheres, starplanet interactions, Mars, planetary habitability, and space weather. Before coming to NYUAD, he was a Research Scientist at Blue Marble Space Institute in Seattle (USA) and a Visiting Scientist at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai (India). He earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Kansas (USA). He is a lead author of numerous publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. He regularly serves on committees of NASA and the National Science Foundation (USA) and referees for major astrophysics, planetary science, and astrobiology journals.

Lead, Mars Research Group, NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Space Science, UAE 

Dimitra Atri 

Mazlan obtained a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and became a lecturer at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1981. She became the founding Director General of the National Space Agency beginning July 2002. In this capacity she established the National Observatory in Langkawi and National Space Centre in Selangor. She headed the National Angkasawan (Astronaut) Programme which saw the launch of the first Malaysian to the International Space Station in 2007. She was responsible for the launch of Malaysia Remote Sensing Satellites :TiungSAT and RazakSAT. She attended the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School. Resumed post as Director of UNOOSA in December 2007 upon retirement from Malaysian Civil Service. . She is co-chaired the ASM Malaysia Foresight 2050 initiative.

Director of the International Science Council, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific


Dr. Mazlan Othman 

Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan is the Director of the Centre for Security, Strategy & Technology at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. Dr. Rajagopalan was the Technical Advisor to the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts on Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space. She was also a Non-Resident Indo-Pacific Fellow at the Perth US Asia Centre. As a senior Asia defence writer for The Diplomat, she writes a weekly column on Asian strategic issues. Dr. Rajagopalan joined ORF after a five-year stint at the National Security Council Secretariat, India, where she was an Assistant Director. Prior to joining the NSCS, she was Research Officer at the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses. She was also a Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Politics, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan.

Director, Centre for Security, Strategy & Technology, Observer Research Foundation, India 

Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan

World Majlis | Hope and Perseverance: Lessons Learnt from the Red Planet for Life on Earth 

World Expos have always been meeting places for people across cultures and geographies; an opportunity to come together and celebrate human ingenuity and forge meaningful human connections. As the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and with the participation of more than 192 countries, Expo 2020 Dubai looks to take this legacy even further. The Build Bridges track of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series and experiences that celebrate our common humanity and the vital connections that can help us prosper together as a worldwide community.

Knowing One Another Better

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Explore a series of exciting conversations inspired by the theme of Expo 2020 Dubai. The World Majlis is a vibrant forum where diverse points of views are shared on important topics of our time. Each conversation brings together globally recognised thought-leaders who are invited for their exceptional contributions to the theme and their unique perspective on the topic. In each Majlis, students and members of the public are also welcome to contribute and engage.

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Conversations on complex issues that bring together thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers.

As we continue to push the limits of science, human psychology and physical capabilities, in the hopes of conquering the “final frontier”, new players are turning to space exploration to learn how it can benefit more people equally. 
Once the domain of the “superpowers”, space exploration is now accessible to many new actors, including both national governments and private companies. As the paradigm shifts away from exploration towards a new focus on commercialisation, technologies originally developed for space exploration are proving to be game-changers down here on Earth for more people.
Space research has already led to many positive innovations in areas including Earth observation, health and medicine, new materials, transportation, computer technology, recycling, biotechnology and energy management.
Today — with incredible opportunities on the horizon, from space mining to off-world settlements — new questions arise as to how the benefits of space exploration can reach the whole of humanity.

Democratising the Final Frontier

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Held in collaboration with Italy and Portugal, this World Majlis examines how space exploration technologies and their associated benefits can reach everyone.

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What benefits does space exploration bring to humanity? 


How can we make the benefits of space exploration more widely accessible? 


With more nations and companies engaged in space exploration, what are the priorities and 
what regulations do we need? 


 What is the next big frontier in space exploration?

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Explore the pavilion's materials which begin with the concept of circularity.

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Italy’s voyage to Expo 2020 began long before opening day, when three custom-crafted boats set sail from Venice, Genoa and Naples. Nearly 10,000 kilometres later, the vessels arrived in Dubai and were hoisted up on steel pillars to form the roof of the Italy Pavilion, a striking showcase of culture, science and the nautical arts.

Inside the pavilion, beyond a dramatic veil of LED strands, stylish exhibits await. See a five-metre-tall 3D-printed replica of Michelangelo’s legendary David statue, learn about algae at a cluster of naturally multicoloured pools or gaze up and contemplate the fanciful hanging gardens embedded in the boats’ hulls.


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The Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 is a dramatic, open structure reminiscent of a giant carnival tent, with a swooping canopy and a layer of 20-metre-tall white strands surrounding its interior like a veil. A set of high steel pillars support its imaginative roof, which is formed from the hulls of three boats.  

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For centuries, Portuguese explorers such as Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan sailed the world, creating new connections with Africa, India and beyond. Now at Expo 2020, the country is honouring its heritage of multiculturalism at the Portugal Pavilion, a celebration of diversity and inclusion.

The pavilion’s theme is “A World in One Country”, and you’ll see this idea reflected in its exhibits, including the dynamic digital faces that welcome you and a garden area that showcases Portugal’s biodiversity. Other attractions include tours of the country’s aerospace industry and “blue” ocean economy, as well as the best of Portuguese cuisine.


Authentic Portuguese cuisine at the pavilion’s restaurant

Interactive library featuring graphic panels and interactive projections 

Wide-ranging celebration of Portugal’s diversity

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With tall sail-shaped façades that rise high into the air, the Portugal Pavilion recalls a white sailing ship cruising through Expo 2020, much as Portuguese explorers like Ferdinand Magellan, featured within, once sailed across the globe. 

The pavilion’s bottom level is open in the centre, with sturdy grey structures to either side. Resting upon these is the broad main exhibit hall, a squared-off take on the caravel, a 15th century Portuguese boat design renowned for its speed. Its four rectangular sails stand tall at various heights. 


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Lavagna graduated with a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. She is a member of the EU- Copernicus Academy, an affiliated member of Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) and a 
member of the HESAC (Human & robotic Exploration Advisory Group) of ESA. Furthermore, she is an expert evaluator for the EC in the Horizon 2020 framework, a member of the WG for the AIDA-HERA mission to binary asteroid (NASAESA), a member of the PROSPECT package science User Group for the Moon landing mission; coordinator for the drilling WG, a member of the European Space Agency Lunar Sample Return 
Science Definition Team and a member of the International Academy of Astronautics.

Professor in Flight Mechanics at Politecnico di Milano, Italy 

Professor Michèle Lavagna

The Atlantic International Research Centre is an international collaborative framework to address global challenges and local priorities in the Atlantic Ocean. It promotes an integrative approach to space, climate, ocean, and energy in the Atlantic, supported by emerging technological innovations and advances in data science, and through South-North and North-South cooperation. 

CEO of AIR Centre – Atlantic International Research Centre, Portugal

Miguel Belló

Ricardo Conde, 55 years old, is the father of two beautiful girls. He holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from IST –Technical University of Lisbon and a postgraduate degree in Space 
Technologies. He began his professional career in 1991, having been linked to the Aeronautics and Space sector in the Industry since 1993 with the participation in several National and International Space 
programs, in particular in Space and Ground segments. In 2019 Ricardo joined the Portuguese Space Agency, Portugal Space as a member of the board. About one year later, Ricardo Conde was 
appointed President of the Portuguese Space Agency.

President, Portuguese Space Agency, Portugal Space 

Ricardo Conde 

As a prominent rocket scientist, he is a veteran of six space flights and ranks third to Gennady Padalka and Yuri Malenchenko for the amount of time in space: a total of 803 days, 9 hours, and 39 minutes. 
Krikalev was stranded on board the Mir during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As the country that had sent him into space no longer existed, his return was delayed and he stayed in space for 311 consecutive days, twice as long as the mission had originally called for. He retired from spaceflight in 2007 and was working as vice president of Space Corporation Energia.

Executive Director for Human Space Flights, State Space Corporation “ROSCOSMOS”, Russia 

Sergei Krikalev 

Link is recognised as an expert in the field of space resources. He was previously director of International Affairs and SpaceResources.lu at LSA. He worked on the definition and implementation of Luxembourg’s 
space sector policy, with a focus on international affairs, legal & regulatory issues, research, as well as finance. He has been in charge of the coordination of the SpaceResources.lu initiative since its launch in 
2016. Before joining LSA, Mathias Link occupied similar functions at the Ministry of the Economy and Luxinnovation. For more than ten years, Mathias Link has represented Luxembourg in space-related 
boards at the European Union and ESA, as well as in the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. He was a member of the Hague International Space Resources Governance Working Group.


Dr. Mathias Link 

Prior to becoming an academic, he had a 20-year career as an international commercial lawyer and an investment banker. He is a government-appointed Member of the Australian Space Agency 
Advisory Board and has been an advisor to the Australian, New Zealand, Norwegian and several other Governments on issues relating to national space legislative frameworks and policy. He has represented the Australian Government at Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) meetings and, in June 2021, was appointed by UNCOPUOS as Vice-Chair of a 5-year Working Group addressing issues related to the exploration, exploitation and utilisation of space resources. 

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Emeritus Professor, Western Sydney University; Professorial Fellow, Bond University

Women’s World Majlis | Mission Equality: Expanding Equal Opportunities in Space

How to ensure that women share equal opportunities in the new space market?

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