There is always someone musing on the phrase: “space: the final frontier.” The desire to explore the Universe and the possibility of colonising another distant planet—i.e., the so-called utopian “planet B” is extremely compelling. It is with this backdrop that, at our BEP2025 event, we examine who is likely to benefit from space exploration, as well as whether or not to prioritise exploring space at any expense.

This Blue Earth Project hybrid event will take place in Leeds, UK at the St George’s Centre, 60 Great George St, Leeds, LS1 3DL and ONLINE on Saturday the 22nd March, 2025 and everyone is welcome to join us, either in person or virtually.