Technical programme

A1.1. Behavior, Performance and Psychosocial Issues in Space

This session will deal with psychological, interpersonal, cultural, cognitive, circadian/sleep, and human factors issues and countermeasures related to human spaceflight and space exploration.

A1.2. Human Health : Countermeasures

This session focuses on all aspects of spaceflight physiology that relate to human health and to the countermeasures employed to maintain health and performance.

A1.3. Applications of Space Medicine to Earth-Related Health Issues

This session focuses on the translation of knowledge gained in space medicine to the treatment of health problems on Earth.

A1.4. Radiation Effects and Risks in Human Space Missions

Countermeasures to radiation; radiation effects on biological systems; characterization of the radiation environmant; radiation risk assessment are the major topics of this session.

A1.5. Astrobiology

This session will cover astrobiological studies: - in outer space - on bodies of the solar system and beyond - in laboratory simulation facilities - on terrestrial analogues and instruments, methods and missions

A1.6. Environmental Control, Life Support and EVA Systems

This session will address strategies, solutions and technologies in providing for human requirements during future deep space and planetary/lunar surface exploration.

A1.7. Fundamental Gravitational Biology

This session concerns the effects of microgravity on molecular and cellular systems in plants and animals and on the development in the whole organism.

A1.8. Public Outreach and Education - Integral Elements of Space Life Sciences Program Development

The session focuses on all aspects of public outreach and education activities related to space life sciences and the integration into the program development process.

A2.1. Gravity and Fundamental Physics

This session is devoted to the search of new fields of research in condensed matter physics and gravitational physics including cryogenic fluids, critical fluids, equivalence principle, atomic clock, plasma crystals.

A2.2. Fluid and Materials Sciences

The main focus of the session is on perspective research fields in fluid and materials sciences, multi-phase and chemically reacting flows including theoretical modelling, numerical simulations, and results of pathfinder laboratory experiments.

A2.3. Microgravity Experiments from Sub-orbital to Orbital Platforms

This session presents recent results of microgravity experiments from all disciplines using different microgravity platforms, including drop towers, parabolic aircrafts, sounding rockets and capsules.

A2.4. Science Results from Ground Based Research

This session is focused on the results of ground based preparatory experiments from all disciplines.

A2.5. Facilities and Operations of Microgravity Experiments

This session is devoted to new diagnosis developments, new instruments definition and concepts for the future, ground and flight operation (telescience, robotics, hardware & software).

A2.6. Microgravity Sciences onboard the International Space Station and Beyond

Aimed to the presentation of results obtained from large orbital platforms, in particular the ISS, as well as preparation scenarios for further long term flight opportunities. The session includes description and performance of ground and in-orbit infrastructures.

A2.I. Interactive Session on Microgravity Sciences and Processes

A3.1. Space Exploration Overview

This Session covers Space Exploration strategies and architectures, as well as technology roadmaps. Papers of both national and international perspectives are invited.

A3.2A. Moon Exploration - Part 1

This session will address current and future lunar missions. The session will address orbital missions, robotic surface missions, as well as life sciences on the Moon, resource utilisation and preparatory activities for future solar system exploration.

A3.2B. Moon Exploration - Part 2

This session will address current and future lunar missions. The session will address orbital missions, robotic surface missions, as well as life sciences on the Moon, resource utilisation and preparatory activities for future solar system exploration.

A3.2INT. Moon Exploration - Part 3 (Interactive Session)

This session will address current and future lunar missions. The session will address orbital missions, robotic surface missions, as well as life sciences on the Moon, resource utilisation and preparatory activities for future solar system exploration.

A3.3A. Mars Exploration - Part 1

The planet Mars is being explored now and in the coming years with multiple robotic missions from a variety of nations. This Session will cover current results from ongoing Mars missions and the designs for proposed Mars missions including expected experiments. Papers on any aspects of the search for evidence of extant or extinct Martian life, and forward and backward contamination are particularly welcome.

A3.3B. Mars Exploration - Part 2

The planet Mars is being explored now and in the coming years with multiple robotic missions from a variety of nations. This Session will cover current results from ongoing Mars missions and the designs for proposed Mars missions including expected experiments. Papers on any aspects of the search for evidence of extant or extinct Martian life, and forward and backward contamination are particularly welcome.

A3.4. Space Based Astronomy

This Session is devoted to innovative new ideas and concepts for current and future missions for observing the Universe from space.

A3.5. Small Bodies Missions and Technologies

This Session will present the missions and technological aspects related to the exploration of small bodies including a search for pre-biotic signatures.

A3.6. Solar System Exploration

This Session covers robotic missions for Solar System exploration (inner and outer planets and their satellites, and space plasma physics) except the Earth, Moon, Mars, and small bodies covered in other sessions of this symposium. Papers covering both new mission concepts as well as the associated specific technologies are invited.

A3.I. Space Exploration Interactive Session on Small Bodies and Mars

A4.1. SETI I : SETI Science and Technology

All technical aspects involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including current and future search strategies.

A4.2. SETI II : SETI and Society

All aspects concerning the societal implications of extraterrestrial intelligence are considered, including public reaction to a discovery, risk communication and the possible impacts on society.

A5.1. Strategies to Establish Lunar and Mars Colonies

Many studies of human lunar return have been conducted in the 35 years since the first Apollo Moon landing. Utilization and colonization of the Moon will require that a long term, sustainable strategy be developed - and followed. In addition, future lunar enterprise must be considered as part of an evolving space infrastructure that can utilize the goods and services stemming from a lunar colony to enhance or enable ever more ambitious human and robotic space exploration goals. This session will address strategic aspects of political, philosophical, legal and commercial “enablers”, including technological road maps and benefits to humanity that might result from human exploration and ultimately colonization. A goal of the session is the advancement of a strategy leading toward self-supporting colonies.

A5.2.-B3.6. Joint Session on the Role of Humans, Machines and Intelligent systems in the Future of Space Endeavours

This session seeks papers on new systems, and technologies needed for future human missions to the Moon and Mars, and the role of human and robotic partnerships to realize ambitious future space exploration goals, including human surface mobility systems (rovers); habitat/infrastructure construction, robotic assistants; and, precursor activities such as sample returns, in-situ plant growth and food production demonstration, Mars weather and seismic stations, etc.

A5.3.-B3.5. Joint Session on Future Human Space Endeavours

This session invites papers addressing new concepts and plans for future human space endeavours: this includes such missions as space exploration to Moon and Mars, tourism, industrial processing in space and other commercial initiatives in which human would play a critical role.

A6.1. Measurements and Space Surveillance

This session will address advanced ground- and space-based measurement techniques, relating processing methods, and results on the derived spatial and temporal distribution of debris and meteoroids. This includes space surveillance concepts, their implementation and operation, and the establishment and maintenance of space object catalogs.

A6.2. Modeling and Risk Analysis

This session will address the characterization of the current and future debris population and methods for in-orbit and on-ground risk assessments. The in-orbit analysis will cover collision risk estimates based on statistical population models and deterministic catalogs and active avoidance, including evasive manoeuvres.

A6.3. Hypervelocity Impacts and Protection

The session will address passive protection, shielding and damage predictions. Shielding aspects will be supported by experimental and computational results of HVI tests.

A6.4. Mitigation and Standards

This session will focus on the definition and implementation of debris prevention and reduction measures and vehicle passive protection and shielding. The session will also address space debris mitigation guidelines and standards that exist already or are in preparation at the national or international level.

A6.5. Space Surveillance, Legal Aspects and Space Debris Modelling

The forum session is dedicated for discussion presentations, detailed technical results, long Q&A session with audience and round table interaction between authors and room.

A6.P. Displays on Space Debris

B1.1. International Cooperation in Earth Observation Missions

Focus is on efforts being made by governments, agencies and society to achieve coordination, cooperation and compatibility in the development of space-based Earth observation systems. Presentations are encouraged which involve cooperative efforts with developing countries. Papers on current and ongoing missions involving coordination among commercial, government and other entities are especially encouraged.

B1.2. Future Earth Observation Systems

Emphasis is on technical descriptions of planned and new space systems and missions for experimental and operational Earth observation. Descriptions of new concepts and innovative Earth observation systems are encouraged.

B1.3. Earth Observation Sensors & Technology

Focus is on sensors now being developed or tested for all aspects of Earth observation. Particular emphasis is on new sensors for meeting the growing demand of user markets.

B1.4. Earth Observation Data Management Systems

Earth Observation Data Acquisition, Communication, Processing, Dissemination and Archiving.

B1.5. Earth Observation Applications and Economic Benefits

Earth Observation value-added products.

B1.6. Enhancing Earth Observations Through Space Radar

Focus is on the utilization of radar systems in space and their benefits for earth observation. Descriptions of current and planned systems and new concepts are encouraged. Both government and commercial systems are included.

B1.I. Interactive Session on Earth Observation

B2.1. Fixed and Broadcast Services

Advances in fixed and broadcast services will be presented, including Ka frequency band systems, television and radio direct-to-user systems and related satellite technology improvements.

B2.2. Mobile Communications and Satellite Navigation Technology

New and emerging technologies for mobile and personal communications and for satellite-based position, navigation and timing will be presented.

B2.3. Mobile Communications and Satellite Navigation Systems

New and emerging systems for mobile and personal communications and for satellite-based position, navigation and timing will be presented.

B2.4. Near-Earth and Interplanetary Communication Systems

This session addresses systems with relative motion between space and ground segments operating in both Near-Earth and interplanetary environments with particular regard to their unique concepts, techniques and technologies.

B2.5. Advanced Technologies

New and promising space communication technologies will be presented, as applied to existing and developing systems.

B2.6. Advanced Systems

Advanced satellite communications concepts and systems will be presented.

B3.1. Human Space Endeavour - Overview

This session will include the status of the International Space Station Partners’ Programs. It also covers planning and programs underway in preparation for the next era of human space exploration beyond earth’s orbit. Papers are encouraged from the government and private (commercial) sectors.

B3.2. Enabling Technologies for Human Space Endeavours

This session covers the distinctive tools and systems required for successful Human Space Endeavours, which include technologies for Life Support and Crew Protection, environmentally-appropriate suits and tools, crew training systems and methods, techniques for task organization and group dynamic management, and other related topics.

B3.3. Space Stations Assembly and Operations

This session covers current experiences and stepping stone approaches to future human endeavours related to assembly, operations and logistics of space stations, including challenges occurring post final assembly.

B3.4. Space Stations and Human Spacecraft Utilization

This session covers accomplishments, current experiences and stepping stone approaches to future human endeavours related to the utilization of space stations and human spacecraft. Both government and private initiatives will be included.

B3.5.-A5.3. Joint Session on Future Human Space Endeavours

This session invites papers addressing new concepts and plans for future human space endeavours: this includes such missions as space exploration to Moon and Mars, tourism, industrial processing in space and other commercial initiatives in which human would play a critical role.

B3.6.-A5.2. Joint Session on the Role of Humans, Machines and Intelligent systems in the Future of Space Endeavours

This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for future human missions to the Moon and Mars, and the role of human and robotic partnerships in areas such as human surface mobility systems (rovers); habitat/infrastructure construction; robotic assistants; and, precursor activities such as sample returns, in-situ plant growth and food and fuel production demonstrations. This session also welcomes papers considering how the roles of humans, machines and intelligent systems are likely to evolve in the coming years and the corresponding impact on complex missions.

B3.7.-B6.4. 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.

B4.1. 10th UN/IAA Workshop on Small Satellite Programmes at the Service of Developing Countries

s workshop is organized jointly by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UN/OOSA) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). It shall review the needs that could be satisfied and results achieved by developing nations through using small satellites.

B4.2. Small Space Science Missions

This session will address the current and near-term approved small missions whose objective is to achieve scientific returns in the fields of Earth science, solar, interplanetary, planetary, astronomy/astrophysics observations, and fundamental physics. Emphasis will be given to results achieved, new technologies such as formation flying, and novel management techniques.

B4.3. Small Satellite Operations

This session covers the planning for, and execution of, cost-effective approaches for Small Satellite Operations, with emphasis on new missions with new models of operation. Papers addressing innovation, an entrepreneurial approach to new business opportunities, novel finance and business models, management techniques, and international cooperation in support of Small Satellite Operations are particularly encouraged. Papers that discuss the application of novel technology to mission operations, such as automation and autonomy, constraint resolution, and timeline planning, as well as reports on missions recently accomplished and lessons learned, are also welcomed.

B4.4. Small Satellites Potential for Future Integrated Applications and Services

Small satellite missions in the different disciplines and with new partnership models including earth observations are enabling services that are now a familar part of the commercial and government sector. Data from space missions are collected and distributed through space and ground-based systems. The goal of an integrated system is to provide the right information at the right place and at the right time in a cost-effective manner. Including a space-based element in an integrated application may enable that application or provide a unique and powerful enhancement to the services provided. This session seeks contributions that address new satellite missions, instruments, lessons learned, or plans for future small satellites, instruments, or missions. Contributions that address the need to go beyond the traditional mission oriented (or vertical) organization and provide a service that integrates information from ground and space-based sources (the horizontal or distributed domain) are particularly encouraged.

B4.5.-D2.7. Joint Session: Small Spacecraft Launch, Injection, and Orbit Transfer Systems

A key challenge facing the viability and growth of the small satellite community is affordable and reliable space access. This is achieved through small launchers, ride-shares, piggyback launches, and spacecraft propulsion technologies to reach final operational orbit. Topics of interest for this session include existing and conceptual launch platforms for small spacecraft; launcher and small spacecraft component and sub-system development that will enable efficient small spacecraft access to orbit and orbit change (e.g., propulsion systems, separation and dispenser systems, upper stages); and lessons learned from users on technical and programmatic approaches.

B4.6A. Design and Technology for Small Satellites - Part 1

This session covers the design and technology required and developed for small satellites and small satellite systems, including micro and nano-satellites. Real-life examples are particularly encouraged.

B4.6B. Design and Technology for Small Satellites - Part 2

This session covers the design and technology required and developed for small satellites and small satellite systems, including micro and nano-satellites. Real-life examples are particularly encouraged.

B4.7. Space Systems and Architectures Featuring Cross-Platform Compatibility

Ideas are solicited for Modular, Reconfigurable, Adaptable systems (spacecraft, ground systems and networks) that feature cross-platform compatibility. Applications are sought in Science, Exploration, Commerce, and other areas requiring fast system design, build, integration, test and flight. System-enabling plug-and-play interface definitions (mechanical, electrical, software and fluids) are particularly desirable.

B4.8. Hitchhiking to the Moon

The next few decades involve a dramatically increased interest in lunar exploration for the purpose of developing a permanent human and robotic presence on the Moon, both for science and space exploration objectives. This renewed interest is broad and international, involving space agencies from the USA, Europe, China, India, Japan, Russia, Germany, UK, and others. Recently, ISRO’s Chandrayaan spacecraft offered its platform as an opportunity to fly international instruments to the Moon; NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft provided an opportunity for a secondary payload to the Moon, in the form of the LCROSS lunar impactor mission. In the future, it is expected that there will be more opportunities for ride-sharing or secondary or tertiary payload opportunities to be flown to the Moon. This session provides a forum for the exchange of ideas for such small payloads to be demonstrated at the Moon, by ‘Hitch-hiking a ride’ to the Moon. Examples of such payloads or missions include: micro-spacecraft orbiters, CubeSats, small probes, penetrators, micro-landers, hard-landers, micro-rovers, secondary payload surface science instruments, distributed network landers, and many more. The focus of this session is on mission concepts, technology readiness and ride-sharing requirements.

B5.1. Integrated Applications End-to-End Solutions

The session will be a forum for end-to-end solutions, including case studies, proof-of-concept missions, and current projects that provide, or could provide, innovative user-driven solutions. Applications that combine ground- and space- based data sources with models to address specific user requirements will be presented. These examples can cover a variety of domains, like disaster management, food security, space situational awareness, transportation, health, disaster monitoring, etc. The users needs, the structure of the user communities, the value chain, the business case, the sustainability of the solutions are among the many aspects that can be considered.

B5.2. Tools and Technology in Support of Integrated Applications

The session will focus on specific tools and technology in support of integrated applications and address the various issues associated with the design of systems, the kind of data they collect, how they collect data, and how the data are integrated and distributed to address key user needs. Possible topics include: ground-truthing of data; innovative, low-cost tools for data distribution and access; new ways of distributing integrated data products; data visualization tools especially those using COTS systems; managing integrated applications programs; education and outreach for integrated programs; etc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C1.1. Optimization

Optimization of trajectories including launch, orbital transfer, rendez-vous, atmospheric reentry, manoeuvring and station keeping will be covered in this session.

C1.2. Orbital Dynamics (1)

All aspects of satellite orbital dynamics under perturbing, and control forces including all phases of the mission will be covered in this session.

C1.3. Mission Operations

Discussed in this session will be all the aspects of design, implementation and control of single or multi-satellite systems, taking into account optimization and autonomy of on-board and ground operations, as well as the emerging technologies, and the fulfillment of space debris mitigation guidelines existing at international level.

C1.4. Guidance and Control

Studies and Applications related to guidance and control of spacecrafts and rockets, including rendez-vous and docking.

C1.5. Mission and Constellation Design

This session deals with mission, constellation and formation flying with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future projects while taking into account mission constraints and implementation problems.

C1.6. Attitude Dynamics, Modelling and Determination

This session deals with all aspects of spacecraft attitude, modelling, simulation of large flexible spacecraft and attitude stabilization.

C1.7. Attitude Control, Sensors and Actuators

This session deals with developments in the field of attitude sensors and actuators, robust control, adaptive control, identification and stabilization of flexible systems including design, validation, simulation, and experiments.

C1.8. Multibody Dynamics

The session will cover topics in dynamic simulations and controls of multiple rigid and flexible bodies including tethered systems space robots.

C1.9. Attitude Dynamics and Control

C1.10. Orbital Dynamics (2)

C1.11. Optimization, Guidance and Control

C2.1. Space Structures I - Development and Verification (Space Vehicles and Components)

The topics to be addressed include evaluation of analysis versus test results, spacecraft and launch vehicles system and subsystems e.g. pressurized structures, tanks, loads introduction, primary structures, fluidic equipment, control surfaces; examination of both on-ground and in-orbit testing, launch dynamic environment as related to structural design, space vehicles development and launch verification such as sine, random and acoustic vibration testing, and lessons learned.

C2.2. Space Structures II - Development and Verification (Deployable and Dimensionally Stable Structures)

The topics to be addressed include evaluation of analysis versus test results for deployable and dimensionally stable structures e.g. reflectors, telescopes, antennas; examination of both on-ground and in-orbit testing, thermal distortion and shape control, structural design, development and verification; lessons learned.

C2.3. Space Structures - Dynamics and Microdynamics

The topics to be addressed include dynamics analysis and testing, modal identification, landing and impact dynamics, pyroshock, test facilities, vibration suppression techniques, damping, micro-dynamics, in-orbit dynamic environment, wave structural propagation, excitation sources and in-orbit dynamic testing.

C2.4. New Materials and Structural Concepts

The topics to be addressed include advanced materials and structural concepts of space vehicles of expendable and future reusable transportation systems. Space vehicle structural applications of high temperature and cryogenic materials, nano-materials, advanced composites, ceramics, and high temperature superconducting materials are areas of particular interest.

C2.5. Smart Materials and Adaptive Structures

The focus of the session will be on application of smart materials to spacecraft and launch vehicle systems, novel sensor and actuator concepts and new concepts for multi- functional and intelligent structural systems. Also included in the session will be new control methods for vibration suppression and shape control using adaptive structures as well as comparisons of predicted performance with data from ground and in-orbit testing.

C2.6. Space Environmental Effects and Spacecraft Protection

The focus of the session will be on space environmental effects and spacecraft protection. The effects of vacuum, radiation, atomic oxygen, spacecraft charging, thermal cycling, dissociation, meteoroids and space debris impact on space systems, materials and structures, and microelectronics will be addressed. Protective and shielding technologies, including analysis simulation and testing of debris impact, and susceptibility of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) micro-electronics to space radiation will be covered.

C2.7. Space Vehicles – Mechanical/Thermal/Fluidic Systems

The topics to be addressed include novel technical concepts for mechanical/thermal/fluidic systems and subsystems of launchers, manned and unmanned spacecraft, re-entry vehicles and small satellites. Advanced subsystems and design of future exploration missions will be covered considering issues arising from material selection, cost efficiency and reliability, and advancements in space vehicle development with respect to engineering analysis, manufacturing, and test verification.

C2.8. Specialized Technologies, including Nanotechnology

Specialized material and structures technologies are explored in a large variety of space applications both to enable advanced exploration, and science/observation mission scenarios to perform test verifications relying on utmost miniaturization of devices and highest capabilities in structural, thermal, electrical, electromechanical/ optical performances offered by the progress in Nanotechnology. Examples are the exceptional performances at nano-scale in strength, electrical, thermal conduction of Carbon nanotubes which are experiencing first applications at macro-scale such as nano-composite structures, high efficiency energy storage wheels, MEMS and MOEMS devices. Molecular nanotechnology and advances in manipulation at nano-scale offer the road to molecular machines, ultracompact sensors for science applications and mass storage devices. The Session encourages presentations of specialized technologies, in particular of nanomaterial related techniques and their application in devices offering unprecedented performances for space applications.

C2.I. Interactive Session on Materials and Structures

C3.1. Joint Session with IAA Commission 3 (Space Technology & System Development) on "Solar Energy From Space"

This session will introduce the major study of the International Academy of Astronautics on "Solar energy from space" - its goals, study areas, organization and planned output. It will report on progress in the various study areas and seek discussion and comments that could be helpful in reaching The most useful conclusions and recommandations.

C3.2. Space Power Technologies and Techniques

This session will describe components and systems technologies that may meet the needs of future space missions. These may include solar, nuclear and thermal energy conversion, thermal management, energy storage and power management opportunities.

C3.3. Architectures, concepts and systems for space power

As power levels for satellites, space exploration systems and power for the Earth from space continue to increase, innovative architectures, concepts and system approaches are needed. This session will discuss needs and benefits of this wide range of applications with a focus on affordability, environmental and societal aspects and step-wire developments.

C3.4. Space Power Experiments Applications and Benefits

Diverse new power technologies must be developed and validated to meet emerging high power spacecraft needs. This session will discuss new demonstration results, flight experiments and the benefits of spin-off technologies.

C3.5.-C4.7. Joint session on Nuclear Propulsion and Power

This session includes papers addressing all issues related to nuclear power and propulsion in space applications.

C4.1. Propulsion Systems I

This session is dedicated to all aspects of Liquid Rocket Engines.

C4.2. Propulsion Systems II

This session is dedicated to all aspects of Solid and Hybrid Propulsion.

C4.3. Propulsion Technology

This session includes all science and technology supporting all aspects of space propulsion.

C4.4. Electric Propulsion

This session is dedicated to all aspects of electric propulsion technologies, systems and applications.

C4.5. Hypersonic and Combined Cycle Propulsion

This session includes papers dealing with use of air in earth-to-orbit propulsion. It is a joint ISOABE/IAF session.

C4.6. Advanced Propulsion : Non Chemical, Non Electric

This session is dedicated to all propulsion technologies, concepts and application that cannot be classified as chemical or electric.

C4.7.-C3.5. Joint session on Nuclear Propulsion and Power

This session includes papers addressing all issues of nuclear power and propulsion in space applications.

C4.8. Interactive Session on Space Propulsion

C4.P. Displays on Space Propulsion

D1.1. Innovative and Visionary Space Systems Concepts

Dreams of yesterday are a reality today. Dreams of tomorrow need to be looked at today to make them real in the future. With emerging new technologies, it is now possible to conceptualise new and innovative space systems and new potential applications for the future. This session will explore innovative technologies, services, software and concepts for space systems for the future.

D1.2. Enabling Technologies for Space Systems

This session will focus on innovative, technological developments that are usually high risk, but which have the potential to significantly enhance the performance of existing and new space systems. Enabling innovative technologies for space applications often result from “spin-ins” which will be discussed during the session, together with potential spin-offs. Examples include instrumentation, biotechnology, components, micro- and nano-technology, MEMS, advanced new structures and software techniques.

D1.3. System Engineering Tools, Processes & Training (I)

This session will focus on state-of-the-art system engineering methodologies, design techniques, tools, processes, and training that reduce the time and cost, and improve the quality of space system design. Of special interest are multi-disciplinary methods, tools, and processes including modelling and simulation used to define system architectures to improve risk management, safety, reliability, testability, quality of life cycle cost estimates, and to improve the training of system engineers.

D1.4. Space Systems Architectures

The subject of this session is current and future space system architectures to increase performance, efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of application. Topics of interest include the design of flight and ground system (hardware & software) architectures and the partitioning of functions between them, small satellite constellations and formations (swarms), and the use of on-board autonomy and autonomous ground operations.

D1.5. Lessons Learned in Space Systems

Experiences, both positive and negative, that have been encountered in space systems (hardware & software) design, development and operation. End-to-end lessons learned and impacts on cost, schedule and performance, in the areas of (among others): international cooperation, the use of COTS products, partitioning of functions between flight and ground systems, the extent and fidelity of simulations, integration, test and operations.

D1.6. System Engineering Tools, Prcesses and Training (2)

This session will focus on state-of-the-art system engineering methodologies, design techniques, tools, processes, and training that reduce the time and cost, and improve the quality of space system design. Of special interest are multi-disciplinary methods, tools, and processes including modelling and simulation used to define system architectures to improve risk management, safety, reliability, testability, quality of life cycle cost estimates, and to improve the training of system engineers.

D2.1. Launch Vehicles in Service or in Development

Review of up to date status of launch vehicle currently in use in the world or under short term development.

D2.2. Launch services, Missions, Operations and Facilities

Review of the current and planned launch services and support, including economics of Space Transportation Systems, financing, insurance, licensing. Advancements in ground infrastructure, ground operations, mission planning and mission control for both expendable and reusable launch services.

D2.3. Upper Stages, Space Transfer, Entry and Landing Systems

Discussion of existing, planned or new advanced concepts for cargo and human orbital transfer. Includes current and near term transfer, entry and landing systems, sub-systems and technologies for accommodating crew and cargo transfer in space.

D2.4. Future Space Transportation Systems

Discussion of future system designs and operational concepts for both expendable and reusable systems for Earth-to orbit transportation and exploration missions.

D2.5. Future Space Transportation Systems Technologies

Discussion of technologies enabling new reusable or expendable launch vehicles and in-space transportation systems. Emphasis is on hardware development and verification before flight.

D2.6. Future Space Transportation Systems Verification and In-Flight Experimentation

Discussion of system, subsystems and technologies flight testing for Future Space Transportation Systems. Emphasis is on flight experimentation/verification and test experience.

D2.7.-B4.5. Joint Session : Small Spacecraft Launch, Injection, and Orbit Transfer Systems

A key challenge facing the viability and growth of the small satellite community is affordable and reliable space access. This is achieved through small launchers, ride-shares, piggyback launches, and spacecraft propulsion technologies to reach final operational orbit. Topics of interest for this session include existing and conceptual launch platforms for small spacecraft; launcher and small spacecraft component and sub-system development that will enable efficient small spacecraft access to orbit and orbit change (e.g., propulsion systems, separation and dispenser systems, upper stages); and lessons learned from users on technical and programmatic approaches.

D2.8. New missions enabled by Extra-large launchers

The session will address new science and human exploration missions enabled by new extra-large vehicles already planned (Ares V) or under study. The session will also deal with worldwide needs and requirements for extra-large launchers.

D3.1. Strategies and Architectures to Establish a “Stepping Stone” Approach to our Future in Space

Future scenarios for sustainable space exploration and utilization will unfold in the context of global conditions that vary greatly from those of the 1950s-1970s. It is likely that space-faring countries will pursue their goals and objectives in a step-wise fashion, rather than through massive, geo-politically driven programs (such as those that typified the Moon race of the 1960s). As a result, it is important that the international community engage in an ongoing discussion of strategies to establish a “stepping stone” approach to our future in space. Such a strategy should involve sustainable budget levels and multiple-purpose system-of-systems capabilities that lead to a diverse range of future activities of broad benefit to humanity and would represent a substantial departure from past models for major space programs. Moreover, nearer term developments, such as those in the Earth’s neighborhood (e.g., in support of the 2004 U.S. Vision for Space Exploration) should be structure to best support later evolution and reconfiguration to pursue still more ambitious missions–such as continuing robotic exploration Mars and targets beyond, and the search for Earth-like planetar around nearby stars. This session will address strategies and approaches that may allow a new paradigm–a “stepping stone” approach– to be established among the space-faring countries. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.

D3.2. Novel Concepts and Technologies for the Exploration and Utilization of Space

In order to realize future, sustainable programs of space exploration and utilization, a focsed suite of transformational new systems concepts and supporting technologies must be advanced during the coming decade. The technical objectives to be pursued should be drawn from a broad, forward looking view of the technologies and systems needed, but must be sufficiently well focused to allow tangible progression—and dramatic improvements over current capabilities—to be realized in the foreseeable future. This session will address cross cutting considerations in which a number of discipline research topics and/or technologies may be successful synthesized to enable a transformation new systems concept to be achieved. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.

D3.3. Infrastructures and Systems to Enable Ambitious Future Exploration and Utilization of Space

Although innovation systems concepts and technologies are critical to future space activities, these systems cannot succeed if they are used in “one-at-a-time” mission approaches. Instead, the emergence of novel “system-of-systems” infrastructures will also be needed to enable ambitious scenarios for sustainable future space exploration and utilization. New, reusable space infrastructures must emerge in various areas include the following: (1) infrastructures that enable affordable and reliable access to space for both exploration systems and logistics; (2) infrastructures for affordable and reliable transportation in space, including access to/from lunar and planetary surfaces for crews, robotic and supporting systems and logistics; (3) infrastructures that allow sustained, affordable and highly effective operations on the Moon, Mars and other destinations; and, (4) supporting in space infrastructures that provide key services (such as communications, navigation, etc.). Papers are solicited in these and related areas.

D3.4. Joint Session on Space Technology and Systems Management Practices and Tools” – Part I

The effective management on space technology and systems development is critical to our future success in space exploration and utilization. This joint session (new in 2007) in two parts provides a unique international forum to further the development of a family of ‘best practices’ in this important field. Specific areas of potential interest include: (1) Technology Management Methodologies and Best Practices; (2) R&D Management Software Tools and Databases; (3) Systems Analysis Methods and Tools; and, (4) Particular Topics could include: Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), Technology Readiness Assessments, Technology R&D Risk Management, etc. Either more theoretical discussions, or examples of applications of R&D management tools to specific R&D programs and projects are of interest for the session.

D4.1.-D4.3. Human Exploration Beyond Mars/Interstellar Precursors Missions

This session will cover concept, strategies and technologies to make possible the human exploration beyond Mars. It will also focus on interstellar precursors missions that significantly expand science, using existing and emerging power and propulsion technologies.

D4.2. Space Elevators and Tethers

This session will cover the concepts being refined for space elevators or space tethers in various orbital locations.

D5.1. From Parts to Systems : Contribution of Tests on Performance Prediction and Assessment

During programs development tests are often major milestones. Several characteristics are to be outlined : - the difficulty to valuably test a separate part of a complex system, furthermore when dealing with different states of technology maturity; - the difficulty to simulate on ground the spaceflight conditions; - the necessity to comply with standards and norms of various origins; - the fact that tests are an important contributor to costs. This session will address these various questions. It aims at contributing to the philosophy of test planning in quality plans for space program, and address as well experimental arrays, methods and norms. Lessons learned are welcome.

D5.2. Quality and Knowledge Management in Aerospace Companies

Working on complex space missions requires virtual teaming, learning lessons from the past, transferring knowledge from experts to younger generations, and developing deep expertise within an organization. • How are aerospace companies managing the ability to control quality and share knowledge? • What solutions are in place to work across corporate and international boundaries? • How is knowledge captured, shared, and used to drive innovation? This session focuses on the processes and technologies that companies (and agencies) are using to sustain, energize and invigorate their ability to learn, innovate, achieve quality and share knowledge. Case studies and defined approaches will discuss: - Analysis of successful projects and innovations in the application of quality and knowledge management - Approaches to risk and opportunity management - Capture of technical expertise and lessons learned from previous successful projects that are applicable to new programs and focus on driving innovation - Solutions used for anomaly resolution and tracking systems, such as fault tree analysis and FMECA - Failure recovery and preventative measures that relate to the application of quality and knowledge management practices.

D5.3. Preventing Spacecraft Failure From Space Environment Effects

A better knowledge of the space environment and its effects on spacecraft is necessary to optimize design margines and avoid failures during space flight. The session will deal with: space environment and effects modelisation, standardisation in space environment and effects models, space weather prediction, lessons learned from in-orbit failures due to space environment.

E1.1. “Hands-On” Space Education

This session will focus on space education projects that use physical, practical and/or interactive activities as their primary means of engaging with their participants.

E1.2. Structures for Space Education

This session will focus on formalised, higher-level strategies, structures, methods and systems for space education and outreach.

E1.3. Education Outreach

This session will focus on activities that promote both space and space education activities through engagement with the general public.

E1.4. Innovative and Informal Space Education

This session will focus on novel and non-standard ways of communicating space in non-traditional areas and to non-traditional target groups.

E1.5. Space Exploration Education

This session will focus on educational and outreach activities, regardless of age range, that leverage the inspirational value of space exploration and aim to prepare today's students and future generations to be actively involved in turning space exploration visions into a real and sustainable endeavour.

E1.7. Space Workforce Development - Problems Encountered and Resolutions

Speakers from various space agencies, industry, educators and students will give short presentations on the topic after which the panel will be opened for discussions and questions from the audience.

E2.1. Student Conference I

Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present papers on any subject related to space siences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the work of the author(s) (no more than two students). The students presenting in this session will compete in the 38th International Student Competition. French, German, US, and British students submitting abstracts for the sessions E2.1 and E2.2 shall apply via the national coordinators: for France: Benedicte Escudier at: benedicte.escudier@supaero.fr for Germany: Rachid Amekrane at: rachid.amekrane@space.eads.net for USA: Stephen Brock at: stephenb@aiaa.org for Great Britain: Chris Welch at: c.s.welch@kingston.ac.uk Guidelines for competition available on www.iafastro.org as from 15 November 2008.

E2.2. Student Conference II

Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present papers on any subject related to space siences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the work of the author(s) (no more than two students). The students presenting in this session will compete in the 38th International Student Competition. French, German, US, and British students submitting abstracts for the sessions E2.1 and E2.2 shall apply via the national coordinators: for France: Benedicte Escudier at: benedicte.escudier@supaero.fr for Germany: Rachid Amekrane at: rachid.amekrane@space.eads.net for USA: Stephen Brock at: stephenb@aiaa.org for Great Britain: Chris Welch at: c.s.welch@kingston.ac.uk

E2.3. Student Conference III

Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present papers on any subject related to space sciences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the work of the authors (three or more students). Students presenting in this session will compete for the Hans von Muldau Team Award. For further guidelines, please refer to www.iafastro.org as from December 2008.

E3.1. New Developments in National Space Policies and Programmes

This session will provide a forum for presenting current space policies and programmes of space-faring countries.

E3.2. Space policies and programmes of international organizations with particular regard to the participation of developing countries

This session will provide a forum for presenting current space policies and programmes of international organizations with space activities. It will provide a special but not exclusive focus on the participation of developing countries.

E3.3. Launcher Policies and Regulations

This session will provide a forum to discuss the latest developments in the launcher sector. It will include the presentation of the intermediate results of an ongoing IAA study in this area.

E3.4. International policy and economic aspects of space applications

This session shall take stock of the recent developments in the space applications sector with regard to policy questions and economic impacts. Such aspects will be covered in the areas of telecommunications, navigation and Earth observation as well as other application areas.

E3.5. 24th IAA/IISL Scientific/Legal Roundtable 2009 : “Assessing Commercial Human Spaceflight” (Invited Papers only)

With commercial human spaceflight on the rise, this session will look into the issue from the policy, economic and regulatory perspectives in order to shape a comprehensive picture of the state and the prospects of this area. The roundtable will comprise invited papers only and is aimed at conducting an inter-disciplinary debate.

E3.P. Displays on Space Policy, Regulations and Economics

E4.1. Memoirs and Organisational Histories

History of government, industrial, academic & professional societies & organisations long engaged in astronautical endeavours.

E4.2. Scientific and Technical History

Historical summaries of space programs, satellite and rocket projects, and technical and scientific achievements in the field of astronautics and rocketry.

E4.3. History of Korean contributions ot Astronautics

Special session with invited and proposed speakers. This session will cover ancient rocketry and the origin (technical and political aspects) of the modern space programme of Korea.

E5.1. Technology Transfer Trends

Technology transfer is the process of using technology, expertise, know-how or facilities for a purpose not originally intended by the developing organization. The transfer can be two ways: both spin-off as well as spin-in. This session will cover the latest trends and developments in the exciting field of technology transfer. Papers are invited which explore and discuss topics in the following areas: the cooperative partnerships between technology suppliers and receivers as well as with intermediaries which are required for successful technology transfer – this includes the need for effective technology transfer agreements and MoUs with foreign sources; the creative financing instruments for such partnerships as well as the need for seed and investment funds for entrepreneurs and start-ups; innovative technology transfer applications and impact in areas which benefit the public such as medical rehabilitation, health care, disease control, safety and security, disaster mitigation, and food and shelter; and the opportunities which may present themselves in new markets where there is a need for advanced technologies to improve products as well as the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises.

E5.2. Space Expectations: How the Public Views Space Activities

Space activities have historically been based upon technological successes with science and exploration leading space activities toward major projects throughout the solar system. However, periodic disconnects have occurred as the public used to seeing major successes suddenly sees failures and begins to question the value and cost of space initiatives. An IAA-sponsored study to determine the depth of understanding and backing of space activities by the general public (in particularly young people) was recently completed. Following on from a similar session at the 59th IAC in Glasgow, this session will relate to the study and thus invites papers which review and describe society’s expectations from space programmes, ascertain how society – particularly youth - could become more involved in space exploration, and indicate how space activities could maintain the interest and excitement of tomorrow’s youth and thus be supported (both financially and intellectually) by the public.

E5.3. The Architecture of Space: New Frontiers of 21st Century Space Architecture and Entrepreneurship for a New Generation of Explorers.

The IAA Study Group 6.9, The Architecture of Space: Tools for Development in the 21st Century concluded in 2008 at the IAC in Glasgow. Continuing development with the related theme from Space and Society Symposiums sessions, Valencia 2006, Hyderabad 2007 and Glasgow 2008, the multi-disciplinary aspects of Space Architecture, Space Tourism and Entrepreneurship will be addressed. This session seeks papers on topics including, but not limited to: integration and applications of synergetic design efforts involving architecture, human factors, ergonomics, man-machine interfaces, information technology, life-support systems, entrepreneurship opportunities, psychology, art, and sociology.

E5.4. Space and Society

This session will include short discussion papers from the three main E5 sessions - covering technology transfer, space architecture and the expectation of society regarding space activities.

E6.1. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship

This session will focus on varied roles and significant contributions of entrepreneurs, exploring a variety of perspectives and historical examples, as well as current trends.

E6.2. Attracting Private Investment

This session will examine types of investors and investments, discussing the difficulties and potential involved in attracting increased private capital to support entrepreneurial efforts.

E6.3. Synergy of Entrepreneurship, Investment, Government, and Industry

This session will focus on the benefits and challenges facing government agencies and established companies, as they attempt to interact constructively with private investors and entrepreneurial firms.

E8.1. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Keynote Lecture on Space Law & 1st Young Scholars Session

In the first part, the IISL will invite a prominent speaker to address the members of the Institute and other congress attendants on a highly topical issue of broad interest. The Institute is proud to announce that H.E. Judge V.S. Vereshchetin, former Judge at the International Court of Justice, has accepted to deliver this inaugural Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Lecture. After the break, this newly established annual event will be especially dedicated to the space lawyers of the future, in that young scholars (under 35 years old) are invited to present a paper on “Space Law – Future Challenges and Potential Solutions” but the IISL is also open to other topics.

E8.2. Peace in Space: Transparency and Confidence Building Measures

The session will deal with legal measures fostering transparency and the building of confidence between participants in the use of space.

E8.3. Third party liability issues in commercial space activities

a) Third party liability issues in commercial space activities. b) legal challenges to earth observation programs with particular emphasis on developing countries.

E8.4. Legal Mechanisms for Encouraging Space Commerce

The session will discuss specific and viable national and international regulatory measures that would enable and foster, or alternatively those that constrain, space commerce.

E8.5. Legal challenges to Earth observation programs with particular emphasis on developing countries

a) Third party liability issues in commercial space activities. b) legal challenges to earth observation programs with particular emphasis on developing countries.

E8.6. Recent Developments in Space Law

In this session, papers are invited to address the most recent developments that have taken place since the other session topics have been determined, i.e. since March 2008 only.