Cooling the Earth

Someday, we will stop burning fossil fuels. And someday, giant vacuum cleaners will suck carbon dioxide back out of the sky. In the meantime, we need to cool the planet.

A planetary sunshade could be the safest way to do it. Join us in exploring the possibility.

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1st IAA Planetary Sunshade Workshop

13 - 15 May 2026

The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Planetary Sunshade Workshop, held in the beautiful setting of the University of Nottingham, will bring together leading engineers, scientists, and policy experts to advance the emerging field of planetary sunshades.

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