Summary
“To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.” – Stephen Hawking
Space exploration is reaching new heights as we evolve from a multi-continental civilization to a multi-planetary one. This transition presents exciting challenges in Human Space Exploration, requiring advancements in technology, health, agriculture, and international cooperation. By tackling these issues, we pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries and inspire future generations to reach for the stars.
The “Living in Space”-LIS Initiative aims to ignite discussions and build capacity around the future of human habitation beyond Earth. We are dedicated to engaging a global audience through a series of interactive online sessions, workshops, and physical conferences. Additionally, we will utilize various science communication media—including podcasts, videos, and books—to provide valuable insights into the challenges we face in this exciting frontier. Together, we can explore the complexities of living in space and foster a collaborative approach to overcoming them.
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OnAir Post: Living in Space (LIS) Initiative
About
Commtiment
We are committed to exploring essential needs for future developments in technical, operational, financial, institutional, safety, and international cooperation.
Our goal is to identify the technologies necessary for advancing human habitation in space while enhancing public understanding. We will create engaging websites, publish books and articles, produce videos, and utilize social media. Our outreach will feature interviews with astronauts and leaders in space and business. By fostering dialogue and sharing knowledge, we aim to build a well-informed global community ready to tackle the challenges of living in space.
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Videos
Living in Space
January 9, 2025 (02:32:00)
By: Space Renaissance
Join Joseph Pelton, Adriano Autino, Tommaso Sgobba, Robert Zubrin, Simonetta di Pippo, Madhu Thangavelu, Henk Rogers, Gary Barnhard, Pascalle Efrenfreund, Susan Jewell, discussing about Living in Space.
Call for Articles
We’ve secured commitments from top researchers, but we’re seeking additional high-quality contributions for- A special issue of the Frontiers in Space Technology Journal (early 2026). The upcoming book: “Challenges of Living-in-Space”
How to Contribute: Submit a 3,000-word article (for Journal) or a 6,000–9,000-word chapter (for the book). Include a 200–300 word abstract, your bio with photo, and your email address. Drafts due by the end of August 2025 (or mid-September at the latest) for the journal. Book chapters due by November 30, 2025 (final deadline: December 15, 2025)
Topics of Interest:
🚀 Advanced Spacecraft & Launch Systems
🌱 Space Agriculture (hydroponics, aeroponics)
🧬 Self-Sufficiency: Medicine, Water, Food, BLSS
🧑🚀 Astronaut Health & Performance
🏠 Habitats & Space Colonies
⚖️ Governance & Regulatory Issues
💸 Financing & Economics
🛡️ Hazards: Debris, Radiation, Space Weather, Rescue
🏗️ Architecture & Construction
⛏️ Space Mining & Processing
🌱 Environmental & Sustainability
⚡ Infrastructure: Energy, Telecom, Navigation
🌠 Advanced Concepts: Magnetic Shielding, Space Elevators, etc.
🌑 Unified Concepts for Moon, Mars, or Space Stations
The best articles will be featured as presentations during the workshop, with live Q&A via chat. If you’re conducting research in any of these areas, we invite you to submit your abstract by the end of June 2025.
📧 For questions or to submit your proposal: joepelton@verizon.net
Upcoming Events
November 13, 2025: Living In Space Virtual Workshop
April 2026: Conference in Washington, D.C. Area, USA (Details forthcoming)
Partners
| ACES Worldwide | https://www.acesworldwide.org/ | |
| 2. | Space Renaissance International | https://spacerenaissance.space/ |
| 3. | LIFE-To & Beyond Foundation | https://www.lifetoandbeyond.org/ |
| 4. | National Space Society | https://space.nss.org |
| 5. | Moon Village Association | https://moonvillageassociation.org |
| 6. | International MoonBase Alliance | https://moonbasealliance.com/ |
| 7. | For All Moonkind | https://forallmoonkind.org |
| 8. | Mars-Moon Astronautics Academy & Research Science | https://www.mmaars.com/ |
| 9. | Alternative Planetary Futures Institute | https://www.apfi.us/ |
| 10. | Space Development Foundation Inc. | https://spacedevelopmentfoundation.org |
| 11. | The Mars Society | https://www.marssociety.org/ |
| 12. | Lifeboat Foundation | https://lifeboat.com/ |
| 13. | InnovaSpace | https://www.innovaspace.org/ |
| 14. | Space & Satellite Professionals International | https://www.sspi.org |
