Space exploration has returned to the global spotlight, driven by technological advances, private investment, and renewed geopolitical ambitions. As missions multiply and new frontiers open \u2014 from satellites to lunar bases \u2014 we are increasingly faced with a critical question: does space represent a true opportunity for humanity, or a growing cost \u2014 economic, social, and ethical \u2014 that we are not fully prepared to bear?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Economically, space offers vast potential: innovation, job creation, and growth across key sectors like telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation, and security. Yet the price is high. Public funding for space programs can come at the expense of urgent needs on Earth, such as healthcare, education, or poverty reduction. On a social level, access to space risks reflecting \u2014 or even widening \u2014 existing global inequalities. A handful of powerful nations and corporations dominate space infrastructure, while many others remain excluded from the benefits and decisions that shape the future beyond Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ethical questions are even more complex. Who has the right to explore, exploit, or own resources beyond our planet? What principles should govern environmental sustainability in orbit or on other celestial bodies? And above all, what kind of future are we projecting into space \u2014 and for whom?
Space is a frontier of inspiration, but also of responsibility. Each step upward should be matched by reflection: on inclusion, equity, sustainability, and long-term vision. Harnessing its potential without losing sight of our values may be the greatest challenge \u2014 and opportunity \u2014 of our time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sperakers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frediano Finucci<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ezio Bussoletti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ilaria Cinelli<\/strong> (PhD FAsMA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul Nemitz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Giorgio Rutelli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Corrado Giustozzi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Robert Kroplewski<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anastasiia Shamatina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alfonso Giordano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gianluca Misuraca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vittorio Calaprice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tiberio Graziani<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Francesco Lapenta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gianluca Casagrande<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":26116,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[102,57,435],"channel":[],"event_type":[77],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n