ENCOUNTER 02·21 OCT 2027ANNOUNCED
The New Near Space
The New Near Space
«Will low Earth orbit become essential infrastructure?»
Reusable rockets, satellite constellations, direct-to-device connectivity. Who owns the orbit, what business should build there - and what to do about debris.
21 October 2027 · Thursday · 18:30 · RU / EN SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION · NOÔDOME · ROMANOV DVOR, MOSCOW
WHY NOW
The cost of a kilogram to orbit fell by an order of magnitude in a decade.
WHAT IS REAL
Thousands of satellites already serve communications, navigation and Earth observation.
WHAT IS DISPUTED
Debris, orbital law and the limits of spectrum.
WHY IT MATTERS IN RUSSIA
The Russian space school is searching for a new economic model.
EVIDENCE STAGES ON STAGE:COMMERCIALSCALING
RUN OF SHOW
18:30
Doors & demonstrations
A gallery of startups and prototypes, networking with intent.
19:00
The Signal
A concise evidence briefing: what changed, what is real, what is speculative.
19:12
The Russian Lens
A leading Russian scientist, investor or builder: capability, constraints, stakes.
19:28
The Global Dispatch
A global expert: the frontier and the strongest counter-argument to the obvious narrative.
19:50
The Encounter
A prepared one-on-one dialogue, then a panel of contrasting positions: science, industry, capital and ethics.
20:35
Builders on Stage
Up to three five-minute demonstrations. Selected on evidence.
20:55
Audience questions
Questions gathered before and during the evening. The moderator chooses by substance.
21:15
The Future Questionnaire
Seven questions, one ritual. The answers enter the season archive.
21:27
The Open Door
Conversation, action circles, introductions and sign-ups to continue.
22:00
Close
Until the next encounter.
THIS EVENING’S STAGE
M
The hosts
Garrett Johnston every evening. Vladimir Pozner, patron of the format, at selected evenings.
R
The Russian Lens
An academician, lab, founder or investor with field expertise.
G
The Global Dispatch
A global frontier expert - in person or live remote.
P
Panel of positions
Two or three contrasting viewpoints: science, industry, capital, ethics.
B
Builders
Up to three startups and labs with working prototypes.
Names are published only after written confirmation of participation. The line-up may change; ticket holders hear about changes first.
THIS EVENING’S TABLES
A dinner with the speakers at 17:00 and a debrief dinner at 22:15. Applied for separately from a ticket.
17:00 · 12-14 SEATS22:15 · 16-18 SEATS
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