Technical programme

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. Space Station Utilization

This session focuses on all aspects for utilization of Space Stations with an emphasis on achievements and future plans. Topics for discussion include experiments, research, payloads, commercial and industrial utilization applications, engineering research and technology demonstrations, and educational uses. This session will also address utilization accommodations, new or proposed facilities and elements, and uses of the International Space Station as a testbed for future exploration.

B3.4-B6.5. Sustainable Operations of Present and Future Space Stations - 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 well as planned future space stations. The focus is on the sustainability of operations with respect to both technical and cost effectiveness. Topics to be discussed include space and ground segment operations, logistics, maintenance and transportation. Technical papers should demonstrate how the presented operational techniques support the long term sustainability of the related space infrastructure.

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 Legal Framework for Cooperative Space

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.

B3.9-V.2. Human Space Endeavours Young Professional Virtual Forum

The Human Space Endeavours Young Professionals Virtual Forum is targeting individuals and organisations with the objective of sharing best practices, future projects, research and issues for the future of Human Space Endeavours. The is a virtual session co-sponsored by the Human Space Endeavours Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.

B3.10-V.5. Next Generation Destinations for Human Exploration

The Next Generation members of the Heads of Industry and the Next Generation Plenary - Next Destinations for Human Flight panel will be joined by three more future human space flight leaders to give more in-depth information on the locations they believe are the best locations for future human space exploration. Each will give a brief presentation then all will engage in a panel discussion. The panelists will present compelling cases for human to explore the moon of Earth, Mars, Near Earth Objects and Asteroids, and Enceladus.

B3.P. Poster Session