SGC is Server Gated Cryptography. This does have the ability to up rate a weak browser to a stronger (128bit) browser without the need to upgrade. It was introduced at a time that the US encryption export laws were stringent. SGC Certificates rely on the webserver software being able to handle SGC. Aust Secure does not at this time issue SGC certificates.

Absolutely, the Space Generation team welcomes input from all of its sponsors into the direction the congress takes. We're happy to direct your generous support to the areas that you are most interested in. Please contact the Conference Manager, Tim Bailey, for more information.

Yes! Sponsors are welcome to address the congress in a formal or informal environment during a number of occasions throughout the congress. In particular, top-teired sponsors will be invited to present a key-note address during the congress.

The Space Generation Congress is being run by a select committee of the Space Generation Advisory Council. The organizing committee is an experienced team of previous SGC delegates, all of whom have specialist skills in their area of responsibility.

In the United States, the SGAC is a registered not-for-profit organization under Form 501(c)(3) and is tax deductible to the full extent allowed under this provision.

SGC 2006 is organized by the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications - the only body through which students' and young professionals' views are represented to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS). SGC 2006 is officially endorsed by the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UN OOSA).

Sponsors are encouraged to help the SGAC grow its projects and meet the key performance indicators. Throughout the year, sponsors will be provided with a brief progress reports of the projects.

U.S. government restrictions on U.S. vendors prevented the export of "strong" cryptography several years ago. As a result, many people purchased computers or downloaded export version browsers supporting only 40- or 56-bit SSL encryption. Microsoft developed "Server Gated Cryptography" ("SGC") and Netscape developed "step-up" technology to enable 128-bit SSL encryption with export versions of browsers.

There will be multiple leadership and skills development workshops at SGC that all delegates will attend. However, some of the time will be spent in smaller groups discussing specific ideas or projects. Applicants are not expected to have extensive background knowledge in the project topics, but should be interested in taking an active role in the development and leadership of the topic.

If you are convinced that SGC is worth coming to, your first task should be to share that reason with someone who can help you come, and convince them that it is worthwhile for them to support them. Share your dream and vision with you local community club, local government, and nearby universities. Ask you local space companies for support and tell them how you will make a positive change to their industry. If your desire is real, so will be their desire to help you.

The SGC is an official partner event of the IAC, the largest annual gathering of space professionals in the world. The IAC recognizes the SGC as the premiere global gathering of students and young professionals interested in space. In 2006, SGAC created the Young Professionals Program for the IAC.

The SGC transceivers use the same pin assignments as Kenwood. This means you can use all the Heil accessories designed for Kenwood with your SGC rig.

Prior to SGC, delegates will interact with each other online via web forums (discussion boards). These forums will be moderated by staff members to help keep keep discussion on-topic and moving forward. Additional resources may be added to allow delegates to collaborate online. The goal is to have most of the background information discussed before reaching Valencia.

There was an alien attack in the Cheyenne Mountain Complex throught the Gate. The Stargate was stored there and nobody was interested in it until the attack took place. After this the SGC was built up and General Hammond got the order to find the intruders and to find a solution for the problems with the aliens.

Yes, it is preferred that all delegates stay at the same hotel. This allows all project teams to spend the most time together, and is the most fun! We have tried to negotiate for the lowest possible accommodation prices, but if you still have a problem, please contact the SGC delegates team.

Yes, mod_ssl since version 2.1 supports the SGC facility. You don't have to configure anything special for this, just use a Global ID as your server certificate. The step up of the clients are then automatically handled by mod_ssl under run-time. For details please read the README.GlobalID document in the mod_ssl distribution.