The New Space Race: How Data, Resources, and Power Are Shaping Our Future

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Dennos Museum-Milliken Auditorium | Traverse City

International Affairs Forum-Traverse City
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The New Space Race: How Data, Resources, and Power Are Shaping Our Future
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Join Northwestern Michigan College's International Affairs Forum Student Leadership Team for a dynamic exploration of competition in space among governments and corporations, with implications for technology, law, environmental stewardship, and global cooperation. Free tickets for students and educators.
This event is IAF's 2nd annual program curated and presented by NMC students on the IAF Student Leadership Team. Learn more about this IAF-linked student group here: https://www.tciaf.com/slt
Aimee A. Hubble, Ph.D. (in person)
Leader of COSMIC, a nationwide consortium for In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM), Aerospace Corporation
Plus, video interviews featuring:
Col. Lina M. Cashin, USAF, Ret., Senior Project Engineer, Defense Systems Operations, Aerospace Corporation
Jerry Dobek, DSc., Astrophysicist & Professor of Astronomy, Northwestern Michigan College, Chair of Sciences at NMC, Site Coordinator for Project ASTRO and Project Family ASTRO in Michigan
Donald Moore, Lecturer, International Transactions Clinic at University of Michigan Law; founder and CEO of Space Finance Company and GeoJump, Inc.
Scott Pace, Ph.D. Professor of the Practice of International Affairs; Director of the Space Policy Institute (SPI), George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs
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February 19, 2026 | Traverse City International Affairs Forum | Northwestern Michigan College
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Date / time: March 19 | 6:00 pm reception | 7:00 pm program
Format: Hybrid event, open to the public, tickets required. Includes Q & A and livestream option at 7:00 pm Eastern US.
Location: Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City
In-person tickets: $15 admission, advance purchase
In-person admission: $20 at the door
Livestream access: $10 online
Free admission for students, educators, and active-duty military members.
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Dennos Museum-Milliken Auditorium, 1715 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686-3016, United States

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