Technical programme
IAC-09 — 60th International Astronautical Congress
B6. SPACE OPERATIONS SYMPOSIUM
This inaugural Space Operations Symposium addresses operations conepts and cost reductions, and training. The topics address all aspects of manned and unmanned space operations from low-earth and geosynchronous orbit, to lunar and planetary missions as well as supporting ground systems and new space initiatives.
- Coordinator
H. Neal Hammond
Space Bridges, LLC — United StatesManfred Warhaut
— Germany
B6.1. Human Spaceflight Operations Concept
This session focuses on the operations concepts which are unique to human spaceflight. Papers may address any phase in the entire mission lifecycle from concept development, to ground operations, to in flight (vehicle and ground segments), to recovery and post mission analysis.
- Chairman
Bob Chesson
ESA (retired) — United KingdomMario Cardano
Thales Alenia Space France — Italy
- Rapporteur
Michael McKay
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany
B6.2. New Operations Concepts
Operations costs often become the constraining factor for a mission – especially long duration missions. This session addresses concepts for operating new types of missions, improving mission output in quality and quantity, as well as reducing costs in the commercial, governmental, and academic, market segments space enterprises.
- Chairman
Thomas Kuch
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyGeneviève Campan
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Masaaki Komatsu
Kushiro National College of Technology — Japan
B6.3. Training Relevant for Operations, in particular Human Spaceflight
This session addresses the broad topic of training. It includes training of ground operations, flight control, and flight personnel. It also includes training requirements and plans for newcomers in the operations domain.
- Chairman
Michael McKay
European Space Agency (ESA) — GermanyJohn Auburn
Astroscale Ltd — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Glen Stromme
— United States
B6.4.-B3.7. Sustainable Utilization of the ISS Beyond 2015 Joint Session of the Human Space Endeavors and Space Operations Symposia
This session will address key challenges related to extending the life of the International Space Station beyond the year 2015. Topics to be discussed include cost reduction for affordability, high-value scientific and industrial utilization, exploration test bed applications, and geopolitical value as a tool for promoting international cooperation.
- Chairman
Paul Eckert
Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) — United StatesHelmut Luttmann
Airbus Defence and Space - Space Systems — Germany
- Rapporteur
Rachid Amekrane
Airbus DS GmbH — Germany