As space exploration advances at an unprecedented pace, its intersection with international affairs has never been more critical. This event, featuring the Director of the Science and Exploration Directorate at NASA, Dr. Christa Peters-Lidard, will explore the complex relationship between space policy and global geopolitics. From international collaborations on missions to lunar governance and emerging challenges in space security, this discussion will highlight how national policies shape and are shaped by global diplomatic and economic frameworks. Lunch will be provided.