18 November 2023

11:30 – 13:05

Amphitheatre Painlevé

Alexandre Chazelle

Alexandre Chazelle is a doctoral student from Toulouse specializing in space law. His research focuses on the link between law and technical progress, particularly in the fields of digital law, communications and space activities. With the support of CNES and the Sirius Chair, Alexandre is writing a thesis on “Moon and outer space law at the time of the Artemis agreements”. He is analyzing the evolution of the framework for space activities, against a backdrop of the retreat of the UN and multilateralism in the face of the rise of national legislation. In addition to his research activities, Alexandre is also involved in teaching and scientific mediation. To find out more about space law and his work, discover the free “bureaucratère” game available on “Itch.io”.

What kind of energy would it take to set up a permanent base on the Moon?

Space agencies are planning to establish permanent bases on the Moon by the end of the 2020s. On the Moon, it’s -150°C at night and +150°C during the day. How much energy will be needed to support a scientific base of 8 people? What types of energy will be available? How will energy constraints impact exploration strategy? How do these lunar activities foreshadow and help prepare for manned exploration of Mars?