Forum on National Security Space: Examining Codes and Rules for Space

by Lt. Gen. John Campbell, USAF (ret.), Kenneth Hodgkins, Robert Reese, Gerry Jansson and Dr. T. S. Kelso
June 27, 2007

The speakers discussed ongoing efforts, established rules, and options for the future with respect to collision avoidance, debris mitigation, and harmful interference resolution. This event provided substance and context to calls for "codes of conduct" and "rules of the road" and is part of the Marshall Institute's ongoing National Security Space project. The discussion was organized into three panels:

• Kenneth Hodgkins, Deputy Director, Office of Science and Advanced Technology, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science, U.S. Department of State
• Lt. Gen. John Campbell USAF (ret), Executive VP for Government Affairs, Iridium Satellite LLC

• Dr. T.S. Kelso, Senior Research Astrodynamicist, Center for Space Standards and Innovation (CSSI), Analytical Graphics, Inc.
• Gerry Jansson, Intelsat

• Kurt Hackmeier, Corporate Director, Air Force Space Programs, Northrop Grumman
• Robert Reese, Space Policy Analyst, Office of the Secretary of Defense
  

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