In episode 105, Ben welcomes Adriano V. Autino, the visionary behind Space Renaissance International, an organisation dedicated to advancing civilian space development and the space economy. Adriano shares his insights on how humanity can expand beyond Earth, the importance of developing low-cost access to space, and the role of space in the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals and why "Space" should be the 18th SDG! They also explore the Space Renaissance Manifesto and discuss the exciting possibilities of space tourism, geo-lunar industrialisation, and more.

OUTLINE:

Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

00:00 Intro to episode

01:00 bringing on Adriano Autino. What is the Space Renaissance International? (SRI)

07:00 Mission of the SRI manifesto

13:40 SDG’s - why a new “Space” one?

20:22 Not going to space isn’t an option

21:35 Why 2025 is an important year for the Space/UN agenda

27:05 Responsibility for space faring civilisations to advance space for the world

32:12 Supporting

33:53 Wrap Up and Socials

Connect with Adriano V. Autino:

Websites: Space Renaissance International Space Renaissance Academy Personal website: Adriano V. Autino

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AVAutinoSpaceRenaissancePhilosophyLinkedin: LinkedIn profile

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