Sarah Erickson
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Sarah Erickson
@saraherixson.bsky.social
I research outer space security and WMDs @UNIDIR, PhD student @UMD school of public policy.
Project lead of the - 🌠https://spacesecurityportal.org 🌠
A great combination of different panel topics spanning:
🔎emerging tech
🚨threats to space systems
🌎multilateral governance
🌜cislunar security
🪃strategic unpredictability
🔭commercial activity

If you haven't yet registered there's still time!
unidir.org/event/outer-...
Outer Space Security Conference 2025 → UNIDIR
Offers the diplomatic community and experts from industry, the military, academia and civil society a vital opportunity for dialogue on space security.
unidir.org
September 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🤝 A keynote conversation with the directors of UNOOSA, ITU, and @unidir.org!
September 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🛰️ A Technology Demonstration - we will have a satellite in the room with wonderful representation from ClearSpace to walk through the workings of space debris capture and more. Guaranteed to be an educational with a follow up discussion including @swfoundation.bsky.social.
September 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Yessss!!! I'm so excited for this year's competition 🌠🌠🌠 For anyone interested in how last year went you can read about it here: unidir.org/outer-space-...
Outer Space Security Conference 2024 Youth Campaign → UNIDIR
UNIDIR, in partnership with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), launched a youth campaign to give the younger generation and future leaders a platform to participate actively in...
unidir.org
July 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
How does everything just keep getting worse?
May 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
And a take away that still rings true beyond all.
March 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Some points that I wish were still relevant, "lead by intelligent and responsible men" RIP. But the latter half of this statement can not be said loud enough.
March 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Many points, esp on dual use aspect of space systems still extremely relevant.
March 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
If you want to nerd out and read the remarks you can find them here starting on page 13.
digitallibrary.un.org/record/70013...
Report of the Committee on Disarmament [1982 session], appendix 3, v. 7 :
digitallibrary.un.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The mission also successfully delivered 5 satellites for French company Kinéis. Another interesting example of how NewSpace is shaping the future of space security by providing dual-use services, research and development. www.space.com/space-explor...
Rocket Lab's secretive launch last month was a hypersonic test for the US military (photos)
"Rocket Lab’s test platform showcased a new suite of cutting-edge technologies optimized for hypersonic technology tests with vastly increased payloads."
www.space.com
December 11, 2024 at 2:21 PM
We'll see if they deliver (pun intended) on their promises and what that entails. 6/6
November 27, 2024 at 3:26 PM