{"id":7582,"date":"2025-12-17T08:31:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conshouston.esteri.it\/news\/dal_consolato\/2025\/12\/italian-space-day-3\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T08:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:33:46","slug":"italian-space-day-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conshouston.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dal_consolato\/2025\/12\/italian-space-day-3\/","title":{"rendered":"ITALIAN SPACE DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italy\u2019s Role in the Artemis Program and the Future of Space Exploration<\/h3>\n

The Consulate General of Italy in Houston<\/strong>, in collaboration with Rice University \u2013 Rice Space Institute<\/strong>, is organizing the event Italian Space Day<\/strong>, dedicated to Italy\u2019s contribution to international space programs and, in particular, to the Artemis Program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The initiative aims to provide an opportunity for in-depth discussion and exchange on the role of Italian industry and research in the space sector, on ongoing international partnerships, and on future prospects for human and technological space exploration.<\/p>\n

Date and Time<\/h3>\n

December 17, 2025<\/strong>, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Venue<\/h3>\n

Rice University<\/strong>
Ralph S. O\u2019Connor Building \u2013 Room 510
Houston, Texas<\/p>\n

(Visitor parking is available at the North Annex Lot \u2013 Entrance 20. Additional parking is available at the North Lot after 5:00 PM.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Participation<\/h3>\n

Participation is free of charge<\/strong>, with mandatory registration<\/strong> subject to availability. (link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Program<\/h2>\n

5:30 PM \u2013 Opening Remarks<\/strong>
David Alexander, Director, Rice Space Institute
Mauro Lorenzini, Consul General of Italy in Houston
Chair: Andrea Isella, Director for Research, Rice Space Institute<\/p>\n

5:45 PM<\/strong>
Roberto Provera \u2013 Director, New Initiatives, Partnerships and Innovation, Exploration and Science, Thales Alenia Space
Italy\u2019s ambition in Moon exploration and the role of Thales Alenia Space<\/em><\/p>\n

5:55 PM<\/strong>
Megan Ortiz \u2013 Senior Director of External Relations, Axiom Space
Axiom Space \u2013 Italy partnership<\/em><\/p>\n

6:05 PM<\/strong>
Gianni Fornaro \u2013 Chief Operating Officer, HPFasteners (Poggipolini S.p.A.)
Speed up the Future<\/em><\/p>\n

6:15 PM<\/strong>
Eleonora Zeminiani \u2013 Human Spaceflight New Initiatives, Exploration and Space, Thales Alenia Space
A turning point in international cooperation: challenges and opportunities in LEO<\/em><\/p>\n

6:25 PM<\/strong>
Montgomery Goforth \u2013 Director, Business Development & Technology Integration, NASA Johnson Space Center
Technology Development Opportunities for Human Space Exploration<\/em><\/p>\n

6:35 PM \u2013 Q&A Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:45 PM \u2013 Closing Remarks<\/strong>
Andrea Isella, Director for Research, Rice Space Institute
Eduardo Bossone, Science & Technology Attach\u00e9
Consulate General of Italy in Houston<\/p>\n

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