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Space 2.0 | Research & Technology for Our Future
Our research and development efforts are focused primarily on the expansion of the human population into the near-Earth region of space. We seek to help open the door to space so that humanity can take it's first permanent steps into our solar system, access and utilize the vast available resources, and create a space economy and vibrant private industry that can support further development. Through outreach and advocacy we seek to inform the public about the real and down-to-Earth benefits of space development and to accelerate the process. Our research interests include space-based resource acquisition & utilization (ISRU), mining & industry, applied technologies, human & life systems, exploration, and human settlement as well as emerging related technologies like robotics, nanotechnology, and plasma science. The institute also acts as a space exploration and development advocate and supports public outreach, student, & advocacy efforts.
" It seems to me obvious in too many ways to need listing that we cannot much longer depend upon our planet's relatively fragile ecosystem to handle the realities of the human tomorrow. Unless we turn human growth and energy toward the challenges and promises of space, our only other choice may be the awful risk, currently demonstrable, of stumbling into a cycle of fratricide and regression which could end all chances of our evolving further or of even surviving." Gene Roddenberry, Planetary Report Vol. 1, 1981
Space Technologies & Fundamental Research
The primary interest of the Institute for Space Development Research is in space related science, research, & technology development with a focus on space resource acquisition and utilization, space infrastructure development, and human colonization & settlement. We work under the belief that a significant effort to develop and settle the nearby solar system is in the best long-term interest for Humanity and can help alleviate many old and emerging issues here on Earth. As the human population expands, and increasing numbers of that population occupy more advanced societies, our Earthly resources will become too scarce for our continued development. Additionally, it is clear that we must adapt to changes here on Earth related to our population, pollution, and massive resource use. We believe that the time to transition to a space-faring society is now in the interest of alleviating resource pressures on Earth, providing for economic expansion, and improving the quality of life for all of Humanity. The Institute for Space Development Research is interested in the way in which our expansion into space will transition from one of scientific exploration to one of commerce, development, and settlement.
Advocacy & Outreach
The Institute for Space Development Research strongly believes that public outreach and inclusion is a critical mechanism for supporting our industry through encouraging young people to pursue science careers and by allowing the public to both understand scientific efforts and share in the excitement of discovery. Doing so fosters a more positive view of space efforts and encourages funding toward increased research and development. Additionally, it is vital that the public be aware of the possibilities and developments in space and that their informed voice be heard on this important topic. To that end, the Institute for Space Development Research encourages and supports a variety of communicative media for space and science activities and promotes community activity to raise awareness among our government officials about the potential benefits of space.
Space Event / Community Calendar
Space industry / community and related events, conferences, and NewSpace activities on our:
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February 18-20, 2010 Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC) February 18–20, 2010 ISDR will be present at the entire conference. Febraury 7, 2010 ISDR is once again sponsoring
February 1, 2010 NASA Budget 2011 Available here PDF November 3, 2009 ISDR attends the 2nd Annual Space Policy Panel at the University of Colorado, Boulder. October 30, 2009 ISDR joins the "We Want Our Future" Initiative October 22, 2009 Augustine Committee releases final report It is available here October 1, 2009 Astronaut Col. James Voss Presents July 17-20, 2009 NewSpace 2009 April 9, 2009 ISDR sponsored a very successful Yuri's Night 2009 in Boulder Colorado March 30 2009 ISDR at the 25th annual National Space Symposium. The National Space Symposium is the premier industry event and the must attend opportunity for key leaders from all sectors of the space community.
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