Good morning. My name is graham and im the Vice President for Technology Programs and strategy here at the Atlanta Council. Im delighted to welcome you this morning to a conversation with aarti hollamaini, director of the United Nations office for outer Space Affairs. To discuss the growing role of the private sector in International Space collaboration. By the end of the decade, it is expected that the global space economy will reach 1 trillion. This figure encompasses increased investment by governments and also includes the private sector. From Internet Services enabled by satellites to the continuous observation of earth, local space activities have changed the way that societies function and how we understand our planet. As we go back to the moon, venture deeper into the solar system, and find practical ways to use Space Capabilities to probe life here on earth, its essential that we collaborate. This notion is at the heart of the work here at the Atlanta Council Atlantic Council,
Good morning. My name is graham and im the Vice President for Technology Programs and strategy here at the Atlanta Council. Im delighted to welcome you this morning to a conversation with aarti hollamaini, director of the United Nations office for outer Space Affairs. To discuss the growing role of the private sector in International Space collaboration. By the end of the decade, it is expected that the global space economy will reach 1 trillion. This figure encompasses increased investment by governments and also includes the private sector. From Internet Services enabled by satellites to the continuous observation of earth, local space activities have changed the way that societies function and how we understand our planet. As we go back to the moon, venture deeper into the solar system, and find practical ways to use Space Capabilities to probe life here on earth, its essential that we collaborate. This notion is at the heart of the work here at the Atlanta Council Atlantic Council,
Good morning. My name is graham and im the Vice President for Technology Programs and strategy here at the Atlanta Council. Im delighted to welcome you this morning to a conversation with aarti hollamaini, director of the United Nations office for outer Space Affairs. To discuss the growing role of the private sector in International Space collaboration. By the end of the decade, it is expected that the global space economy will reach 1 trillion. This figure encompasses increased investment by governments and also includes the private sector. From Internet Services enabled by satellites to the continuous observation of earth, local space activities have changed the way that societies function and how we understand our planet. As we go back to the moon, venture deeper into the solar system, and find practical ways to use Space Capabilities to probe life here on earth, its essential that we collaborate. This notion is at the heart of the work here at the Atlanta Council Atlantic Council,
[inaudible conversations] we will call the meeting to order. Thanks for coming today. A couple of things to start with. Number one votes are starting at 3 00 oclock we will deal with that when we have to but second this committee does not meet as frequently as others but the primary reason is the issues we deal with our sufficient magnitude they are dealt with by the whole committee. In any event to be an appropriate subject for the subcommittee the complexity of dealing with the issues in north africa certainly are worthy of our consideration. We have a very good panel for people who deal with this all the time. Ambassador i know your travel schedule is quite robust and as a result i appreciate you accommodating us to be here yourself north africa is the important region as well as transatlantic security some years ago we watched the arab spring began in tunisia spreading across the middle east. One better life of the slow pace of change despite her aspirations and has not met their e
Response capabilities. We will hear from dr. Robert kadlick, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the department of health and human services. Dr. Steven redd, director of the office of Public Health preparedness and response at the centers for Disease Control and prevention, and dr. Scott g gottlieb, commissioner of the food and Drug Administration. This is the first of two hearings we plan to have on this topic. The second will be noticed for tuesday, january 23rd. Senator murray and i each have an opening statement, then im going to turn to senator alexander and senator casey for any opening remarks they might have. After that, we will introduce our panel of witnesses and hear their testimonies, and then each member will have up to five minutes for any remarks and questions. Finishes first i would like to welcome the chairman and thank him for giving me the opportunity to hold the gavel today. This hearing discusses a topic thats critical to our National Security and