Technical programme

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

This session considers psychosocial, interpersonal, cultural, cognitive, circadian/sleep and human factors issues and countermeasures related to human spaceflight and space exploration.

A1.2. Human Physiology in Space

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. Medical Care for Humans in Space

This session focuses on medical care for astronauts including operational medicine aspects, countermeasure development and applications as well as needs for future care for astronauts during long term stays in space and missions to and on the Moon and Mars. A further focus will lie on medical care for passengers and operators of commercial suborbital and orbital space flights.

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

The major topics of this session are the characterisation of the radiation environment by theoretical modelling and experimental data, radiation effects on physical and biological systems, countermeasures to radiation and radiation risk assessment.

A1.5. Astrobiology and Exploration

Astrobiology plays a key role in the preparation of space exploration endeavours to find life in our solar system and beyond. Investigating habitability constraints and instrument technology to search for organic compounds and life provides support to current and future robotic missions to inner and outer solar system bodies as well as human exploration missions targeting the Earth-Moon-Mars space. The session invites papers of astrobiological content supporting space exploration.

A1.6. 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. Biology in Space

This session focuses on all aspects of biology and biological systems related to gravity in ground-based and space flight experiments as well as on topics not covered by other sessions of this symposium.

A1.8. Multidisciplinary Space Life Sciences Research

This session focuses on various types of multidisciplinary space life sciences research.

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 and 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 and space 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 - Part 1

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

A2.7. Microgravity Sciences Onboard the International Space Station and Beyond - Part 2

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

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, as are papers dealing with the emerging area of commercial space exploration activities.

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.

A3.2C. Moon Exploration – Part 3

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.

A3.2D. Moon Exploration – Poster 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.

A3.3C. Mars Exploration – Part 3

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. 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.

A3.5. 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.

A4.1. SETI 1: SETI Science and Technology

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

A4.2. SETI 2: 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. Near Term Strategies for Lunar Surface Infrastructure

This session will look at the study of Lunar Surface infrastructure elements to support human exploration from a lunar outpost or sortie missions. Papers are invited to discuss technology roadmaps as well as interfaces to allow international cooperation and lunar surface activies.

A5.2. Long Term Scenarios for Human Moon/Mars Presence

Many studies of human Moon and Mars missions have been conducted in the 35 years since the first Apollo Moon landing. Utilisation and colonization of the Moon and Mars will require that a long term, sustainable strategy be developed - and followed. In addition, future lunar and Mars enterprise must be considered as part of an evolving space infrastructure that can utilize the goods and services stemming from colonies 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.

A5.3-B3.6. Joint Session on Human and Robotic Partnerships to Realise Space Exploration Goals

This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for future human solar system exploration missions, 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 mission design, implementation, and operations.

A5.4. Going Beyond the Earth-Moon System: Human Missions to Mars, Libration Points, and NEO’s

This session will explore short duration human missions to destinations beyond the Earth-Moon system. Papers are invited to discuss program architectures and technology roadmaps as well as the issues of scientific and political motivations and international cooperation.

A6.1. Measurements

This session will address advanced ground and space-based measurement techniques, related processing methods, and results on the derived spatial and temporal distribution of debris.

A6.2. Modelling and Risk Analysis

This session will address the characterisation 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 catalogues, and active avoidance.

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. Use of HVI techniques for debris mitigation.

A6.4. Mitigation and Standards

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

A6.5. Space Debris Removal Issues

This session will address active removal techniques “ground and space based”, with a focus on Issues

A6.6. Political, Economic and Institutional Aspects of Space Debris Mitigation and Removal (Joint with Space Security Committee)

This session will deal with the non-technical aspect of space debris mitigation and removal. Economic issues including financial benefit and insurance, political aspects such as the role of UNCOPUOS are important issues to pass in the future. The role of international cooperation in addressing these issues will be considered.

A6.7. Space Debris Removal Concepts

This session will address active removal techniques “ground and space based”.

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 and 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. Dual Use Earth Observation

Focus on the dual use (civilian and military) aspects of Earth Observation missions at the programmatic, organisational and technical levels.

B2.1. Near-Earth and Interplanetary Communications

Systems with relative motion between space and ground segments, in both near-Earth and interplanetary environments, will be discussed with particular emphasis on unique concepts, techniques, and technologies.

B2.2. Advanced Technologies

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

B2.3. Advanced Systems

Advanced satellite communications and applications will be presented.

B2.4. Fixed and Broadcast Communications

Advances in fixed and broadcast systems will be presented, including Ka band operation and radio/television direct-to-user applications.

B2.5. Mobile Satellite Communications and Navigation Technology

New and emerging technologies for mobile and personal satellite communications and navigation will be presented.

B2.6. Space-Based Navigation Systems and Services

New and emerging systems for satellite-based position, navigation and timing will be presented, including end user applications.

B3.1. Overview Session (Present and Near-Term Human Space Flight Programmes)

This session provides the forum for “Overview” papers and presentations on present and evolving human space programmes in and beyond Low Earth Orbit. It is anticipated that this session will include the current status of the International Space Station, the future plans of those nations with an autonomous or evolving human space flight programme and the spacecraft being developed to support them, and other human space flight programmes including those under development as commercial ventures. Technical papers to be presented are expected to portray the latest development of these programmes.

B3.2. How Can We Best Apply Our Experience to Future Human Missions?

This session will provide a forum for the exchange of experience of previous human space flight missions like Apollo, Skylab, Soyuz, Salyut, Mir, Space Shuttle and ISS, and provide insight into how this information can be best used for designing future missions. Technical papers to be presented are expected to show the direct relationship between past missions and their potential influence on newly designed missions. Special attention will be given to cost reduction efforts with enhanced crew and vehicle safety.

B3.3. ISS Utilisation

This session will address utilisation of the International Space Station, providing the opportunity to discuss achievements, plans and outlook of ISS utilisation. Topics for discussion include payloads, experiments, research, manufacturing, and other on-orbit activity and its related planning and operations. Scientific and industrial utilisation applications and engineering research and technology demonstrations, as well as uses of ISS as a test bed for exploration are appropriate items of discussion. Included are discussions of utilisation accommodations, and new or proposed facilities or elements, as well as future uses of the ISS.

B3.4-B6.5. Sustainable Operation of the ISS - Joint Session of the Human Space Endeavours and Space Operations Symposia

This session will address key challenges and their solutions related to operations of the International Space Station as an integrated facility, its systems and its elements. Topics to be discussed include recent operational problems and solutions, cost reduction for affordability, new and proposed facilities or elements, and ground segment operations and planning. Also included would be topics such as logistics and logistics planning, transportation, sustainment, and the geopolitical value as a tool for promoting international cooperation.

B3.5. Astronauts: Those Who Make It Happen

This session is designed to review and discuss issues related to a key element of human missions: the Astronauts. Papers are solicited covering topics such as how to select astronauts, astronaut safety, decision making process during space flight, actions at contingency situations onboard, functional roles and responsibilities of crewmembers and Mission Control Center, physical and cognitive impacts of long duration space flight, extravehicular activity and space vehicle maintenance, astronaut as a researcher and test-pilot in space, design and utilisations of suits and tools, recreation and entertainment in weightlessness, astronauts’ roles and challenges in surface operations (Moon, Mars and other planets), astronauts’ involvement in space programme development (DDT&E), and considerations for the international nature of crews.

B3.6-A5.3. Joint Session on Human and Robotic Partnerships to Realise Space Exploration Goals

This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for future human solar system exploration missions, 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 mission design, implementation, and operations.

B3.7. New Technologies, Processes and Operating Modes Enabling Future Human Missions

This session is designed to examine the potential evolution of key elements of future human missions, especially those driven by affordability and sustainability requirements. Papers are solicited that address how to shape the future of technologies, logistics, processes, procedures, etc. to enable future human space mission objectives that will include exploration, commercial initiatives, tourism and industrial processes.

B3.8-E7.7. Joint IAF/IISL Session on Policy and Law of Human Space Missions

This session hosts papers on topics related to the political and legal aspects of international collaboration in future human space missions and programmes such as the ISS lifetime extension, post ISS activities in LEO or Lunar Exploration. The session provides a forum to discuss the de jure regulatory framework and de facto implementation of such programmes during the development and operation phases. In addition, the session will address effects of extending the duration and partnership of the ISS programme and lessons learned from past collaborative programmes such as Interkosmos or the Shuttle-Spacelab programmes may be addressed.

B4.1. 13th UN/IAA Workshop on Small Satellite Programmes at the Service of Developing Countries

This workshop is organised jointly by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UN/OOSA) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). It will review the needs that could be satisfied and results achieved by developing nations through the use of small satellites. National space plans and examples of application results and benefits should be included. The workshop shall also review benefits of international cooperation and transferring technology and lessons learned from space developing countries.

B4.2. Small Space Science Missions

This session will address the current and near-term approved small/micro/nano missions whose objective is to achieve 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 and concepts, 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 to reduce mission lifecycle costs and to minimise the cost impact of mission extensions. 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 welcome. For papers not addressing small satellites, please refer to Symposium B6.

B4.4. Small Earth Observation Missions

We call for papers that will present information to decision makers, scientists, engineers, and managers about cost-effective small satellite missions, instruments, technologies, and designs of both current and planned Earth- and near-Earth missions. This session addresses the technologies, applications and missions achieved through the use of small, cost-effective satellites to observe the Earth and near-Earth space. Innovative cost-effective solutions to the needs of the science and applications communities are sought. Satellite technologies suited for use on small satellites including those in the single to multiple cubesat range are particularly encouraged. Satellite or technology development efforts that use innovative launch opportunities such as the developing space tourism market hold significant promise: papers addressing these evolving opportunities would be welcomed.

B4.5. Access to Space for Small Satellite Missions

A key challenge facing the viability and growth of the small satellite community is affordable and reliable space access. This is achieved through dedicated launches, ride-shares, piggyback launches, and spacecraft propulsion technologies to reach final operational orbit. Topics of interest for this session include the utilisation of dedicated launches, ride-share systems, auxiliary payload systems, separation and dispenser systems, and small spacecraft sub-system development that will enable efficient small satellite access to space and orbit change (e.g., propulsion systems). Includes lessons learned from users on technical and programmatic approaches. For a discussion of small launchers concepts and operations, please refer to session D2.7.

B4.6A. Generic Technologies for Small/Micro Platforms

This session covers emerging and promising generic technologies for small and micro platforms. Real-life examples are particularly encouraged, both recently launched and shortly to be launched (next 3 years).

B4.6B. Generic Technologies for Nano/Pico Platforms

This session covers emerging and promising generic technologies for nano and pico platforms. Real-life examples are particularly encouraged, both recently launched and shortly to be launched (next 3 years).

B4.7A. 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 as a way to achieve mission lifecycle effectiveness. Applications are sought in science, exploration, commerce, and other areas requiring rapid but stable system design and deployment. System-enabling plug-and-play interface definitions and recommendations for standardisation (mechanical, electrical, software and fluids) are particularly desirable.

B4.7B. Small Distributed Space Missions

The session will be a forum for space missions relying on synergic use of small space vehicles, thus including constellations and formations, in either the cases of allocation of different functions on different vehicles or of distribution of all functions all across the system. Various aspects of distributed space missions will be addressed, including: new arising applications; design, integration, and operation of distributed sensors; relative GNC; advanced concept of spacecraft design (modularity, autonomy, standardisation, plug & play components) to achieve adequate performance at an acceptable cost; novel specific technologies. It is recommended that, in addition to discussing relevant theoretical aspects, potential contributors focus on practical challenges and potential solutions. Therefore, examples of missions or projects implementing in full or in part the distributed mission concept are particularly welcome.

B4.8. Hitchhiking to the Moon

Based on the significant number of robotic lunar missions of the last decade, a dramatically increased interest in exploration of the Moon for the purpose of developing a permanent human and robotic presence, both for science and space exploration objectives can be expected for the next decades. This renewed interest is broad and international, involving space agencies from the USA, Europe, China, India, Japan, Russia, Germany, UK, and others. Efforts like NASA Lunar Science Institute's (NLSI) rapidly growing global network of affiliates - academic and research institutions which each act as nodes within an existing network of their own partners - create demands for additional payload and flight opportunities, particularly from countries which just started their involvement in lunar exploration and science. 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, even as part of commercial enterprises like Google Lunar X-PRIZE missions. Examples from recent years are ESA's SMART-1 mission launched as a co-passenger opportunity from GTO, ISRO‘s Chandrayaan spacecraft offering its platform as an opportunity to fly international instruments to the Moon or NASA‘s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft providing an opportunity for a secondary payload to the Moon, in the form of the LCROSS lunar impactor mission. 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 but are not limited to: 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 new 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/crises monitoring and management, energy, food security, space situational awareness, transportation, health, etc. The user needs, the structure of the user communities, the value chain, the business case and the sustainability of the solutions are among the many aspects that can be considered. Examples of projects with established partnerships and fluent working relationships between space and non-space stakeholders will be presented.

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

The session will focus on specific systems, tools and technology in support of integrated applications and address the various issues associated with the design of space and ground 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 space data; innovative, low-cost tools for space data distribution and access; new ways of distributing integrated data products; data fusion and visualisation tools especially those using COTS systems; managing integrated applications programmes; education and outreach for integrated programmes, etc…

B6.1. Human Spaceflight Operations

This session focuses on the operations unique to human spaceflight. Papers may address any phase in the 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 and Commercial Space Operations

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 commercial and governmental space enterprises.

B6.3. Training Relevant for Operations

This session addresses the broad topic of training for operations. It includes training of ground operations, flight control, and flight personnel. It also includes training requirements and plans for newcomers in the operations domain, including commercial space operators.

B6.4. Flight Control Operations Virtual Forum

This session is a virtual forum (not a paper session) co-sponsored by the Space Operations Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Program Committee. The forum targets hands-on flight control/operations personnel from multiple international organisations with objectives of sharing best practices, lessons learned, and issues.

B6.5-B3.4. Sustainable Operation of the ISS - Joint Session of the Human Space Endeavours and Space Operations Symposia

This session will address key challenges and their solutions related to operations of the International Space Station as an integrated facility, its systems and its elements. Topics to be discussed include recent operational problems and solutions, cost reduction for affordability, new or proposed facilities or elements, and ground segment operations and planning. Also included would be topics such as logistics and logistics planning, transportation, sustainment, and the geopolitical value as a tool for promoting international cooperation.

C1.1. Guidance, Navigation and Control (1)

The emphasis of this theme is on the studies and application related to the guidance, navigation and control of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft and rockets, including rendezvous and docking.

C1.2. Guidance, Navigation and Control (2)

The emphasis of this theme is on the studies and application related to the guidance, navigation and control of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft and rockets, including rendezvous and docking.

C1.3. Guidance, Navigation and Control (3)

The emphasis of this theme is on the studies and application related to the guidance, navigation and control of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft and rockets, including rendezvous and docking.

C1.4. Mission Design, Operations and Optimisation (1)

The theme covers design, operations and optimisation of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary missions, with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future missions.

C1.5. Mission Design, Operations and Optimisation (2)

The theme covers design, operations and optimisation of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary missions, with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future missions.

C1.6. Orbital Dynamics (1)

This theme discusses advances in orbital dynamics, orbit determination, and orbit control. It includes orbital dynamics associated with constellations and formation flying.

C1.7. Orbital Dynamics (2)

This theme discusses advances in orbital dynamics, orbit determination, and orbit control. It includes orbital dynamics associated with constellations and formation flying.

C1.8. Attitude Dynamics (1)

This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as attitude sensors and actuators. The theme also covers dynamics and control of multiple interconnected rigid and flexible bodies including tethered systems and space robots.

C1.9. Attitude Dynamics (2)

This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as attitude sensors and actuators. The theme also covers dynamics and control of multiple interconnected rigid and flexible bodies including tethered systems and space robots.

C2.1. Space Structures 1 - 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. pressurised 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 2 - 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. Specialised Technologies, Including Nanotechnology

Specialised 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 miniaturisation 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 specialised technologies, in particular of nanomaterial related techniques and their application in devices offering unprecedented performances for space applications.

C2.9. Advancements in Materials Applications and Rapid Prototyping

The topics to be addressed include advancements in materials applications and novel technical concepts in the rapid prototyping of mechanical systems.

C3.1. Space-Based Solar Power Architectures – New Governmental and Commercial Concepts and Ventures

This session deals with all aspects of architectures and concepts for space-based solar power plants. Topically it will include all system-level, architectural, organisational and commercial aspects of solar power from space, including modelling and optimisation as well as non-technical (e;g; programmatic) aspects of space solar power. While primarily focused on concepts delivering solar power for terrestrial needs, space-to-space architectures are also covered. It includes governmental as well as commercial ventures in this domain. By doing so, it provides a unique common platform to discuss these two very different approaches and contribute to a cross-fertilisation between the two communities.

C3.2. Wireless Power Transmission Technologies, Experiments and Demonstrations

This session focuses on all aspects of wireless power transmission systems. It covers all type of wireless power transmission technologies, including laser, microwave-based as well as novel wireless power transmission technologies from the short ranges (e.g. within spacecraft or between two surface installations) up the very large distances for space exploration and power transmission from space to ground. The session includes theoretical as well as applied and experimental results, including emitter/receiver antenna architectures and deployment. Theoretical as well as applied research papers on the subject are within the scope of this session.

C3.3. Advanced Space Power Technologies and Concepts

This session covers all type of advanced space power technologies and concepts. These include technologies and concepts related to power generation (solar, nuclear, other) and harvesting, power conditioning, management and distribution, and energy storage. This session focuses on the power systems in the hundreds of watts and above, including large power systems for telecom spacecraft and novel power architectures for planetary, asteroid and lunar exploration scenarios up to MW size (nuclear reactor) systems.

C3.4. Small and Very Small Advanced Space Power Systems

This session is devoted to emerging concepts of very small power systems typically below the tens of watts but including micro and milli-watt power harvesting technologies. While the space power market is still dominated by increasing power systems for large platforms, essentially telecom platforms, a dynamic market is emerging on the low power and low performance fringes of space in the form of nano-, micro and mini spacecraft. This session is dedicated to power systems for such applications as well as for very low power long-duration, exploration probes and sensors.

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

This session, organised jointly between the Space Power and the Space Propulsion Symposium, includes papers addressing all aspects related to nuclear power and propulsion for space applications.

C4.1. Propulsion System (1)

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

C4.2. Propulsion System (2)

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

C4.3. Propulsion Technology

This session includes all science and technologies supporting all aspects of space propulsion. The emphasis in this session is placed in particular on components for 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.

C4.6. New Missions Enabled by New Propulsion Technology and Systems

Many missions are precluded by limitations on current propulsion technologies and systems. The session will explore concepts for new missions that can be enabled by specific advancements in propulsion and/or integration of various propulsion technologies and systems.

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

This session, organised jointly between the space power and the space propulsion symposium includes papers addressing all aspects related to nuclear power and propulsion for space applications.

C4.8. Advanced and Combined Propulsion Systems

The session is for the presentation of advanced propulsion concepts being studied or considered. The advanced concepts should seek to deliver breakthroughs in overcoming the limitations of propulsion systems in current use or development. For advanced concepts technologies should normally be in the range TRL 0 to TRL 2. Advanced concepts with higher TRL technologies may also be presented where a combination of propulsion technologies can lead to performance breakthroughs which can not be achieved with a single technology. A combination can include for example both chemical and electric or solid and liquid chemical.

C4.9. Propulsion concepts and studies

This session covers papers on space propulsion application and R&D with a wide range of interest.

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 and Training (1)

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, Processes 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 vehicles 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 including technology demonstrators and test experience.

D2.7. Small Launchers: Concepts and Operations

Discussion of existing, planned and future launchers for small payloads ranging from 1500 kg to as low as 1 kg into Low Earth Orbit. Includes innovative solutions such as airborne systems, evolutions from sub-orbital concepts and flexible, highly responsive concepts. Also includes mission operations, associated operations and specific constraints.

D2.8. Heavy Lift Launchers Capabilities and New Missions

The session will address heavy lift capabilities, existing or under study, for new science, human exploration and other missions. The session will also deal with worldwide needs, requirements and potential missions enabled by heavy lift launchers.

D2.9-D6.2. Joint Session on Private Human Access to Space: Sub-Orbital and Orbital Missions

This session is co-sponsored by IAA Commission III and will address topics such as Systems, Technical solutions, Legal aspects, Market analysis, Insurance, Regulatory constraints, Spaceports.

D3.1. Strategies & Architectures as the Framework for Future Building Blocks in Space Exploration and Development

Future scenarios for sustainable exploration and development in space will unfold in the context of global conditions that vary greatly from those of the 1950s-1970s (the first generation of space programmes, driven by international competition), or those of the 1980s-2000s (the second generation of space programmes, enabled by international cooperation). Looking to the future, it is likely that space-faring countries will pursue their goals and objectives in a more building-block fashion focused on developing high-value future space capabilities, rather than through massive, geo-politically driven programmes. Increasingly, these developments may also reflect future commercial space opportunities. As a result, it is important that the international community should engage in an ongoing discussion of strategies and architectures to frame a “building block” approach to our future in space. Such a discussion should involve sustainable budgets and multiple-purpose system-of-systems capabilities that lead to a diverse range of future activities of broad benefit to humanity. This session, which is related to a prospective new International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) study group, will address strategies and architectural approaches that may allow a new paradigm, a “building block” approach, to be established among the space-faring countries. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.

D3.2. Systems and Infrastructures to Implement Future Building Blocks in Space Exploration and Development

The emergence of novel systems and infrastructures will be needed to enable ambitious scenarios for sustainable future space exploration and utilisation. 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.

D3.3. Novel Concepts and Technologies for Enable Future Building Blocks in Space Exploration and Development

In order to realise future, sustainable programmes of space exploration, utilisation and commercial development, a focused suite of transformational new concepts and supporting technologies must be advanced during the coming years. 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 realised in the foreseeable future. This session will address cross cutting research topics and/or technologies to enable future building blocks in Space Exploration and Development. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.

D3.4. Space Technology and System Management Practices and Tools

The effective management of space technology and systems development is critical to future success in space exploration, development and discovery. This session is the next in an ongoing series at the International Astronautical Congress that provides a unique international forum to further the development of a family of ‘best practices and tools’ 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; and (3) Systems Analysis Methods and Tools. The full range of R&D activities are appropriate for discussion, ranging from technology development long-term planning, through technology R&D programmes, to system development projects, with special emphasis on the transition of new technologies from one stage to the next. Particular topics could include: Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and Technology Readiness Assessments, Technology R&D Risk Assessments and Management, Advanced Concepts Modeling Approaches and Tools, etc. Either more theoretical discussions, or examples of applications of R&D management techniques and/or tools to specific R&D programmes and projects are of interest for the session.

D4.1. Novel Concepts and Technologies

In order to realise future, sustainable programmes of space exploration and utilisation, a focused 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 realised 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 synthesised to enable a transformation new systems concept to be achieved. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.

D4.2-E6.4. Joint Session on Global Public/Private Innovative Initiatives in Spaceflight

This session will cover innovative system concepts in spaceflight activities, including human spaceflight, to reduce the costs of space launch and in-orbit infrastructures while increasing utilisation. The complementary roles of industry and governments at a global scale will be discussed, initiatives and emerging issues will be presented.

D4.3. Space Elevator Feasibility and Technology

A visionary, far future concept that has received particular attention during the past two decades is that of the “Space Elevator” – a space access option that might, if successfully developed, enable extremely large-scale access to space at a low marginal cost. However, there remain numerous conceptual and technologically challenges that must be overcome before the Space Elevator can be deemed technically feasible, or economically viable. In support of an ongoing IAA study group, this session will encompass the identification of key technologies for the Space Elevator concept, examine the TRLs (technology readiness levels) of these, and consider the likely challenge and uncertainties in research and development (R&D) efforts focused on the Space Elevator. The session also invites reports on relevant recent R&D results, and will identify possible development strategies for space elevators and tethers.

D4.4. Contribution of Space Activities to Solving Global Societal Challenges

The session will discuss the contributions in the far future of space activities to the solution of world challenges (e.g. energy, population…), and how the space systems approach will support the understanding of the global societal issues. The session will also include the identification of the related technologies that need to be developed. World global challenges will be discussed and the possible contributions of space activities identified. The definition of a roadmap will be encouraged. Environmental issues including global climate change will be not covered in this particular session.

D5.1. Insuring Quality and Safety in a Cost Constrained Environment: Which Trade-Off?

From development to operation of every kind of space mission, the ambition is usually to meet striking performances (but also usually with constrained budget). This session deals with the methods used and lessons learned dealing with such a challenge.

D5.2. Knowledge Management and Collaboration in Space Activities

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 organisation. • How are aerospace organisations managing the ability to share knowledge to develop new missions? • What solutions are in place to work securely across corporate and international boundaries? • How is knowledge captured, shared, and used to drive innovation? This session focuses on the processes and technologies that organisations are using to sustain, energise and invigorate their ability to learn, innovate, and share knowledge within and amongst organisations for sustainable, peaceful exploration of space. Case studies and defined approaches will discuss: • Analysis of successful projects and innovations in the application of knowledge management • Grounded research in knowledge and risk management • Capture of technical expertise and lessons learned from previous successful projects that are applicable to new programmes and focus on driving innovation. Methods that allow data, information or knowledge exchange within or amongst organisations in support of actual programmes or missions are of particular interest.

D5.3. Space Weather and Effects: Prediction, Analysis and Protection

Space missions are affected by the fluctuating solar activity and local space environment. New exploration programmes, especially manned programmes, stress the need for real "space weather forecasts". This session will deal with: - Space environment and effects: modelling and ground testing - Lessons learned from space mission failures due to the space environment - Space solar activity and space weather measurements - Space weather prediction - Standardisation and data policy for space weather.

D6.1. Commercial Space Flight Safety and Emerging Issues

Discussion of emerging issues in commercial spaceflight safety for spaceports and orbital and suborbital space transportation. Includes regulations, policy, interoperability, case studies, lessons learned and other safety issues for commercially operated space transportation.

D6.2-D2.9. Joint Session on Private Human Access to Space: Sub-Orbital and Orbital Missions

This session is co-sponsored by IAA Commission III and will address topics such as systems, technical solutions, legal aspects, market analysis, Insurance, regulatory constraints, spaceports.

E1.1. Ignition - Primary Space Education

This session will focus on all aspects of primary space education, i.e. up to a student age of 11.

E1.2. Lift Off - Secondary Space Education

This session will focus on all aspects of secondary space education, for students of age 12-18.

E1.3. On Track - Undergraduate Space Education

This session will focus on all aspects of undergraduate space education.

E1.4. In Orbit - Postgraduate Space Education

This session will focus on all aspects of (post)graduate space education.

E1.5. Enabling the Future - Developing the Space Workforce

This session will focus on the challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches to developing the current and future global space workforce.

E1.6. Calling Planet Earth - Space Outreach to the General Public

This session will focus on activities that aim to promote awareness and understanding of space in the general public.

E1.7. New Worlds - Innovative Space Education and Outreach

This session will focus on novel and non-standard methods of space education and outreach in non-traditional areas and to non-traditional target groups.

E1.8. Space Culture: Innovative Approaches for Public Engagement in Space

This session is co-sponsored by the IAF Technical Committee on the Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS) and will focus on the activities of institutions such as museums, space agencies and non-profit organisations involving space that engage the cultural sector.

E1.9. Extended Mission

This additional E1 session will focus on university-level space education and innovative space education and outreach activities.

E2.1. Student Conference – Part 1

Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present technical papers on any project in space sciences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the specific work of the author(s) (no more than two students). The students presenting in this session will compete in the 42nd International Student Competition. This session is NOT for team projects. Team project papers should be submitted to session E2.3. French, German, US, British and Canadian students submitting abstracts for the sessions E2.1 and E2.2 should apply via the national coordinators: - for France: Benedicte Escudier at: benedicte.escudier@supaero.fr - for Germany: Marco Schmidt at: schmidt.marco@informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de - for USA: Stephen Brock at: stephenb@aiaa.org - for Great Britain: Chris Welch at: Welch@isu.isunet.edu - for Canada: Jason Clement: Jason.Clement@asc-csa.gc.ca The guidelines for the student competition will be distributed from the session chairs to the authors after abstract acceptance.

E2.2. Student Conference – Part 2

Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present technical papers on any project in space sciences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the specific work of the author(s) (no more than two students). The students presenting in this session will compete in the 42nd International Student Competition. This session is NOT for team projects. Team project papers should be submitted to session E2.3. French, German, US, British and Canadian students submitting abstracts for the sessions E2.1 and E2.2 should apply via the national coordinators: - for France: Benedicte Escudier at: benedicte.escudier@supaero.fr - for Germany: Marco Schmidt at: schmidt.marco@informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de - for USA: Stephen Brock at: stephenb@aiaa.org - for Great Britain: Chris Welch at: Welch@isu.isunet.edu - for Canada: Jason Clement: Jason.Clement@asc-csa.gc.ca The guidelines for the student competition will be distributed from the session chairs to the authors after abstract acceptance.

E2.3. Student Team Competition

Undergraduate and graduate level student teams 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. The guidelines for the student competition will be distributed from the session chairs to the authors after abstract acceptance.

E3.1. National and international space policies and programmes for socio-economic development

This session will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of current space policies, programmes and initiatives of national and international organisations. The session will place particular focus on space infrastructure that are critical for economic and quality of life activities.

E3.2. International cooperation: goals, constraints and means

This session will discuss various aspects of international cooperation, such as policies for data sharing and distribution, export regulation constraints, space security, and conflicts of interests for human space exploration.

E3.3. Space Economy: Valuing the Uses

The ‘space economy’ covers the value-chain of the space sector (from launchers to satellites and space services) and its various downstream applications. This session will focus on actual examples (with figures), where the value of investing in space systems and/or its downstream uses is discussed (e.g. job creation due to a space activity, returns on investment, direct and indirect value-added for various applications, cost-savings). Presentations which take into account externalities of space activities are particularly encouraged (e.g. financial risks, liabilities, debris).

E3.4. National policies and regional cooperation

This session will discuss various national policies and their relation with the implementation of regional cooperation.

E3.5-E7.6. 27th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Round Table "Optical Communication"

The Round Table will address technical development and regulatory aspects of optical communication such as frequencies and protection from interception during data transmission. Overview of optical communication missions Bernard Laurent - EADS-Astrium, Toulouse, France High data rate laser communication for operational services Robert Lange, Erich Auer, Matthias Motzigemba - Tesat-Spacecom, Germany Current issues in international satcom regulations Mahulena Hofmann - Luxembourg University, Luxembourg ITU regulations related to optical communications : status and perspectives Yvon Henry - ITU Radiocommunication Bureau, Geneva, Switzerland Policy and legal aspects of optical telecommunications Lucien Rapp - University of Toulouse, France

E4.1. Memoirs and Organisational Histories

Autobiographical and biographical memoirs of individuals who have made original contributions to the development and application of astronautics and rocketry. History of government, industrial, academic and professional societies & organisations long engaged in astronautical endeavours.

E4.2. Scientific and Technical Histories

Historical summaries of rocket and space programmes and the corresponding technical and scientific achievements.

E4.3A. History of Italian Contribution to Astronautics

Special session with invited and proposed speakers. Origin (technical and political aspects) of the space activities and programmes of Italy.

E4.3B. Tribute to Wernher von Braun, born 100 years ago

E5.1. Space Technologies - Earth Applications

This session will feature stories regarding technologies from space programs that have, or can, transform and shape our future. This will be based on diverse perspectives regarding the benefits of technology transfer. Sources that validate space technology being applied to new products and activities that highlight the facts. Innovators, entrepreneurs and programme managers will be presented.

E5.2. Moon, Mars and Beyond: Analogues, Habitation and Spin-Offs

This session will explore the design of habitats and habitable structures for analogue environments and extra-terrestrial planetary surfaces, includung spin-offs for terrestrial applications.

E5.3. Human Habitation Beyond Low Earth Orbit

The session welcomes papers on all aspects of the challenges of emplacing, sustaining, and growing accommodations for human habitation at diverse inner solar system destinations: high earth orbits, Lagrange points, planetary orbits, the Moon's surface, Near Earth Objects, the moons of Mars, Mars' surface, and free space. These places share characteristics of the need for basic protection from radiation, vacuum, and thermal conditions in space, but vary widely in their remoteness, proximity to natural bodies and resources, and socio-psychological impact. Their needs for architectural solutions, including pressurised volume, shielding, life support techniques, food production, transportation access, and social accommodation will stretch concepts and technologies for space architecture.

E5.4. Space as an Artistic Medium

Since the late 70s and early 80s a small group of artists has been exploring the potential of outer space as a medium for art. The application of space technology, materials, and data, coupled with an artistic vision, has created an art that is highly innovative and far removed from mainstream dictums. Examples of this new artistic genre centred on Interstellar Message Composition, Music, Dance in weightlessness, Vacuum Deposition, Artificial Auroras, Orbital Debris, Water Management, War and Peace, Earth-Imaging, GPS, and the Internet. This session will address the work of contemporary artists who have developed new ways to appropriate space as an artistic medium. Current and future applications of this aesthetic paradigm for space will be examined.

E5.5A. Part 1: The Role of Art in Space Activities

This session will explore the role that art can play on extended space missions and culture can enrich space programmes.

E5.5B. Part 2: Space Assets and Disaster Management

This session will explore the role that art can play on extended space missions and culture can enrich space programmes.

E6.1. Entrepreneurship and Investment for Innovations in Commercial Space Access Activities

Papers submitted to this session address topics of Entrepreneurship and Investment in all aspects of Commercial Space Access concepts, activities and operations. Domains and topic areas addressed include: Orbital or suborbital commercial space access, Commercial launch or re-entry facilities, Commercial launch vehicles, Commercial crewed and unscrewed systems, and Commercial opportunities for secondary, hosted or ride-share payloads.

E6.2. Entrepreneurship and Investment for Commercial in-Space Activities

Papers submitted to this session address topics of Entrepreneurship and Investment in all aspects of In-Space concepts, activities and operations. Domains and topic areas addressed include: On-orbit propellant servicing or depots, Crew-tended or unmanned on-orbit platforms or space stations, Research or new products/services resulting from in-space activities, Communications services, and Entertainment and educational services.

E6.3. Unique Perspectives of Space Entrepreneurship and Investment

Papers submitted to this session answer some or all of the following questions regarding the characteristics of Entrepreneurship and Investment (E&I) as they might vary as function of country, culture or geographical region: What are the historic and/or current definitions and examples of E&I? What are the historic and/or current definitions and examples of Public-Private Partnership models? What are the real or perceived barriers, obstacles, or opportunities of E&I? What are the real or perceived factors that influence behaviours and public perceptions of entrepreneurs and investors?

E6.4-D4.2. Joint Session on Global Public/Private Innovative Initiatives in Spaceflight

This session will cover innovative system concepts in spaceflight activities, including human spaceflight, to reduce the costs of space launch and in-orbit infrastructures while increasing utilization. The complementary roles of industry and governments at a global scale shall be discussed, initiatives and emerging issues will be presented.

E7.1. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Keynote Lecture on Space Law & 4th Young Scholars Session

In the first part of this session, 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 second part of this session 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.

E7.2. The Interaction between International Private Law and Space Law and its Impact on Commercial Space Activities

Many current day space activities are undertaken by private commercial entities. Indeed, Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty already contemplated that 'non-governmental entities' would carry out space activities, albeit with the responsibility for such activities remaining with States. As the range of private commercial space activities has rapidly expanded, and the 'industries' that many of them have created represent many billions of dollars, a variety of legal issues arise that require careful thought. Not only are the United Nations Space Law Treaties of relevance, but private law, either on a multilateral or bilateral basis, plays an important role in the regulation of such activities. This session invites contributions that discuss how private law impacts upon, and is influenced by the broader range of international space law rules. Reference may be made to the draft Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Matters specific to Space Assets, prepared by a Unidroit Committee of governmental experts, due to be finalised at a diplomatic Conference to be held in Berlin from 27 February to 9 March 2012, or to the plethora of contractual, regulatory and national law rules that are relevant to the regulation of private space activities.

E7.3. The International Legal Regulation of Outer Space within the Scope of Public International Law

Article III of the Outer Space Treaty confirms that activities in the exploration and use of outer space shall be carried out 'in accordance with international law', with specific reference to the Charter of the United Nations. Moreover, Space Law itself has developed as a branch of public international law. It is evident from the range of space activities that many aspects of public international law - including the Law of the United Nations Charter, International Environmental Law, International Trade Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law - are relevant to the conduct of such activities. These may be through either Treaties or customary law, and it is important to understand how these areas of public international law interact. This session invites contributions that address this interaction, including the difficulties that might be associated with simply attempting to apply existing international law principles developed terrestrially, without any adaptation, to the unique environment of outer space.

E7.4. Legal Evidence from Outer Space

Modern societies and their legal systems increasingly rely on technological tools and pieces of evidence to help the enforcement and application of domestic and international law. Space brings valuable and accurate information in the form of precise timing, satellite positioning, land mapping used for building permits, environmental control of pollution, management of maritime traffic and many other growing applications. Several courts and public enforcement officers have already used satellite data and derived information for decisions in many areas. International environmental agreements include space data as an objective mean to control treaty obligations. Papers will be invited to focus on the case law and on the legal solutions available for lawyers, governments and legislators to take benefit of available space technology at the service of jurisdictions.

E7.5. Recent Developments in Space Law

In this session, papers are invited to address legal aspects of the most recent developments in space activities that have taken place since the other session topics were determined, i.e. since March 2011 only.

E7.6-E3.5. 27th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Round Table "Optical Communication"

The Round Table will address technical development and regulatory aspects of optical communication such as frequencies and protection from interception during data transmission. Overview of optical communication missions Bernard Laurent - EADS-Astrium, Toulouse, France High data rate laser communication for operational services Robert Lange, Erich Auer, Matthias Motzigemba - Tesat-Spacecom, Germany Current issues in international satcom regulations Mahulena Hofmann - Luxembourg University, Luxembourg ITU regulations related to optical communications : status and perspectives Yvon Henry - ITU Radiocommunication Bureau, Geneva, Switzerland Policy and legal aspects of optical telecommunications Lucien Rapp - University of Toulouse, France

E7.7-B3.8. Joint IAF/IISL Session on Legal Framework for Cooperative Space Endeavours

This session hosts papers on topics related to the political and legal aspects of international collaboration in future human space missions and programmes such as the ISS lifetime extension, post ISS activities in LEO or Lunar Exploration. The session provides a forum to discuss the de jure regulatory framework and de facto implementation of such programmes during the development and operation phases. In addition, it will address effects of extending the duration and partnership of the ISS programme, and lessons learned from past collaborative programmes such as Interkosmos or the Shuttle-Spacelab programmes may be addressed.

E8.1. Multilingual Astronautical Terminology

This symposium, organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), will review the progress made in multilingual space terminology and its impact on international cooperation in space. Terminology is a key issue for a better understanding among people using various languages and dialects. Consecutive or simultaneous translation does not remove the risk of ambiguity during technical meetings and accuracy in terminology is essential during all phases of cooperation. The session will address issues such as standardisation of definitions in space science and technology. The specific character of emerging space countries will also be discussed.

YPVF.1. Space Communications and Navigation (SCAN)

The Space Communications and Navigation Young Professionals Virtual Forum (YPVF) will focus on best practices, future projects, research and issues for the future of Space Communications and Navigation.

YPVF.2. Human Space Endeavours Young Professionals Virtual Forum (HSE)

The Human Space Endeavours Young Professionals Virtual Forum (YPVF) will focus on best practices, future projects, research and issues for the future of Human Space Endeavours.

YPVF.3. Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)

The Global Earth Observation System of Systems Young Professionals Virtual Forum will focus on Disaster Monitoring from Space.