Technical programme
IAC-17 — 68th International Astronautical Congress
A1. SPACE LIFE SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM
This symposium jointly organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) addresses all aspects of space life sciences research and practice in human and robotic spaceflight, from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to the universe beyond, and from the Big Bang to the lives of future explorers on other planets of our solar system.
- Coordinator
Peter Graef
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyOleg Orlov
Institute of Biomedical Problems (IBMP), Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) — Russian Federation
A1.1. Behaviour, Performance and Psychosocial Issues in Space
This session considers psychosocial, interpersonal, cultural, cognitive, sleep, circadian rhythm and human factors issues and countermeasures related to human spaceflight and space exploration.
- Co-Chair
Nick Kanas
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) — United StatesPeter Suedfeld
University of British Columbia — Canada
A1.2. Human Physiology in Space
This session focuses on physiological effects of short- and long-duration spaceflight, and how this affects general health. Research into mitigation (countermeasures) of space effects are also included.
- Co-Chair
Elena Fomina
State Scientific Center of Russian Federation, Institute of Biomedical Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences — Russian FederationDieter Blottner
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin — Germany
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.
- Co-Chair
Satoshi Iwase
Aichi Medical University — JapanUlrich Kuebler
Airbus DS GmbH — Germany
A1.4. The International Space Station in LEO and the Deep Space Habitat in Cis‐ Lunar Space as platforms for simulated Mars voyages
This session will discuss the sequential use of the ISS and DSH as platforms for preparation of future human flight to Mars. It will include discussions about all the possibilities to perform a preliminary dry run on the ISS to fully exploit the ISS features and flexibilities and to prepare for a natural progression into the DSH where a final dry run will be envisaged. It will also consider tests to be performed either at a lunar Lagrange point or in a distant retrograde lunar orbit with a lunar surface sortie after 6 months in weightlessness.
- Co-Chair
Livio Narici
University of Rome - Tor Vergata — ItalyCristian Bank
EUMETSAT — Germany
A1.5. 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.
- Co-Chair
Lawrence Pinsky
University of Houston — United StatesPremkumar Saganti
Prairie View A&M University — United States
A1.6. Astrobiology and Exploration
A new era of space exploration will soon expand into a global endeavour to achieve highly ambitious goals such as establishing human bases on the Moon, journeys to Mars and the construction of new infrastructures in space. Astrobiology plays a key role in the strategic search for organic compounds and life on Mars and other planetary objects in our solar system and can provide support in the preparation of human exploration endeavours. The session invites papers of astrobiological content supporting future robotic and human exploration missions.
- Co-Chair
Petra Rettberg
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
A1.7. Life Support, habitats and EVA Systems
This session will address strategies, solutions and technologies in providing Life Support for finally human requirements during future deep space and planetary/lunar surface exploration as well as extreme environments in general. An important task of Life Support is the use of in situ resources. This research and technology development is of utmost interest also for Earth application.
- Co-Chair
Klaus Slenzka
Blue Horizon s.à r.l. — Germany
- Rapporteur
Chiaki Mukai
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
A1.8. 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.
- Co-Chair
Fengyuan Zhuang
Beihang University — China
- Rapporteur
Cora S. Thiel
University of Zurich — Switzerland
A1.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Life Sciences addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the A Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Cora Thiel
University of Zurich — SwitzerlandKlaus Slenzka
Blue Horizon s.à r.l. — Germany
A2. MICROGRAVITY SCIENCES AND PROCESSES SYMPOSIUM
The objective of the Microgravity Science and Processes Symposium is to highlight and discuss the state of the art in microgravity (reduced-gravity) physical sciences and processes, as well as to prepare for future orbital infrastructure. Session topics cover all microgravity science disciplines (material science, fluid physics, combustion science, fundamental physics), current results and research perspectives, together with relevant technology developments.
- Coordinator
Nickolay N. Smirnov
Lomonosov Moscow State University — Russian Federation
- Secretary
Anastassiia Nikonova
Russian Academy of Sciences — Russian Federation
- Vice-Coordinator
Gabriel Pont
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
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.
- Co-Chair
Hanns Selig
Geradts Gmbh — GermanyAntonio Viviani
Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" — Italy
- Rapporteur
Qi Kang
National Microgravity Laboratory, Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. — China
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.
- Co-Chair
Nickolay N. Smirnov
Lomonosov Moscow State University — Russian FederationSatoshi Matsumoto
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
- Rapporteur
Thomas Driebe
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Germany
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.
- Co-Chair
Raffaele Savino
University of Naples "Federico II" — ItalyRainer Willnecker
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Peter Hofmann
OHB System AG - Munich — Germany
A2.4. Science Results from Ground Based Research
This session is focused on the results of ground based preparatory experiments from all disciplines.
- Co-Chair
Valentina Shevtsova
University of Mondragon — SpainAntonio Viviani
Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" — Italy
- Rapporteur
Nickolay N. Smirnov
Lomonosov Moscow State University — Russian Federation
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).
- Co-Chair
Rainer Willnecker
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyGabriel Pont
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Satoshi Matsumoto
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
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.
- Co-Chair
Bernard Zappoli
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FrancePeter Hofmann
OHB System AG - Munich — Germany
- Rapporteur
Angelika Diefenbach
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
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.
- Co-Chair
Angelika Diefenbach
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyCora S. Thiel
Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg — GermanyPeter Graef
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanySatoshi Matsumoto
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
A2.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Microgravity Sciences and Processes addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the A Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Gabriel Pont
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceQi Kang
National Microgravity Laboratory, Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. — China
A3. SPACE EXPLORATION SYMPOSIUM
This symposium covers the current and future robotic missions and material plans for initiatives in the exploration of the Solar System.
- Coordinator
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaBernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The Netherlands
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.
- Co-Chair
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaKathy Laurini
Osare Space Consulting Group — United States
- Rapporteur
Keyur Patel
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United StatesNorbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
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.
- Co-Chair
Bernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The NetherlandsDavid Korsmeyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Ames Research Center — United States
- Rapporteur
Sylvie Espinasse
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsNadeem Ghafoor
Avalon Space — Canada
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.
- Co-Chair
Bernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The NetherlandsDavid Korsmeyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Ames Research Center — United States
- Rapporteur
Sylvie Espinasse
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsNadeem Ghafoor
Avalon Space — Canada
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.
- Co-Chair
Bernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The NetherlandsDavid Korsmeyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Ames Research Center — United States
- Rapporteur
Sylvie Espinasse
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsNadeem Ghafoor
Avalon Space — Canada
A3.3A. Mars Exploration – missions current and future
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.
- Co-Chair
Vincenzo Giorgio
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyPierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Amalia Ercoli Finzi
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyCheryl L.B. Reed
Northrop Grumman Corporation — United States
A3.3B. Mars Exploration – Science, Instruments and Technologies
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 science, instruments and technologies for Mars missions including expected experiments. Papers on any aspects of the search for evidence or extinct Martian life, and forward and backward contamination are particularly welcome.
- Co-Chair
Vincenzo Giorgio
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyPierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Amalia Ercoli Finzi
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyCheryl L.B. Reed
Northrop Grumman Corporation — United States
A3.4A. Small Bodies Missions and Technologies (Part 1)
This session will present the missions and technological aspects related to the exploration of small bodies including a search for pre-biotic signatures.
- Co-Chair
Susan McKenna-Lawlor
Space Technology (Ireland) Ltd. — IrelandStephan Ulamec
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Marc D. Rayman
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United StatesNorbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
A3.4B. Small Bodies Missions and Technologies (Part 2)
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.
- Co-Chair
Mariella Graziano
GMV Aerospace & Defence SAU — SpainJunichiro Kawaguchi
Australian National University (ANU) — Australia
- Rapporteur
Charles E. Cockrell Jr.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesAlain Ouellet
Canadian Space Agency — Canada
A3.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Exploration addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the A Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaBernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The Netherlands
A4. 46th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE (SETI) – The Next Steps
This symposium organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) deals with the scientific, technical and interdisciplinary aspects of the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) including a discussion of all kinds of contacts. The technical side is not limited to the microwave window, but includes also optical and any kinds of radiation. The interdisciplinary aspects include all societal implications, risk communication and philosophical considerations of any kind of discovery or contact.
- Coordinator
Claudio Maccone
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) — Italy
A4.1. SETI 1: SETI Science and Technology
All technical aspects involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including current and future search strategies.
- Co-Chair
Michael Albert Garrett
University of Manchester — United KingdomIan Morrison
Swinburne University of Technology — Australia
- Rapporteur
Andrew Siemion
Berkeley SETI Research Center — United States
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.
- Co-Chair
Paul Davies
Arizona State University — United StatesMorris Jones
Independent Space Analyst — AustraliaCarol Oliver
University of New South Wales — Australia
A5. 20th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON HUMAN EXPLORATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
This Symposium, organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), covers the strategic plans, architectural concepts and technology development for future human exploration of the Moon, Mars, Lagrangian Points and NEO’s.
- Coordinator
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaMaria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy
A5.1. Human Exploration of the Moon and Cislunar Space
This session will examine the scenarios and infrastructure required to support human exploration of the Moon and Cislunar space. Papers are invited to discuss technology roadmaps as well as interfaces to allow international cooperation.
- Co-Chair
Nadeem Ghafoor
Avalon Space — CanadaMichael Raftery
Boeing Defense Space & Security — United States
- Rapporteur
Marc Haese
DLR, German Aerospace Center — Germany
A5.2. Human Exploration of Mars
This session will examine the scenarios and infrastructure required to support human exploration of Mars and the moons of Mars. Papers are invited to discuss technology roadmaps as well as interfaces to allow international cooperation.
- Co-Chair
Maria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyKathy Laurini
Osare Space Consulting Group — United States
- Rapporteur
Norbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
A5.3-B3.6. Human and Robotic Partnerships in Exploration - Joint session of the Human Spaceflight and Exploration Symposia
This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for current human spaceflight and exploration programmes, and the role of human and robotic partnerships in areas such as onboard robotic assistants, habitat / infrastructure construction support, human mobility support systems (e.g. EVA mobility aids, rovers); and robotic precursor activities to human spaceflights for test, validation, and demonstration of systems. 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.
- Co-Chair
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — Canada
- Rapporteur
Mark Hempsell
Hempsell Astronautics Limited — United Kingdom
A5.4-D2.8. Space Transportation Solutions for Deep Space Missions
This joint session will explore space transportation capabilities, existing or under study, for human space exploration missions, new science, programme architectures, technology demonstrations as well as the issues of scientific and political motivations and international cooperation. The session will also deal with worldwide needs, requirements and potential missions enabled by deep space transportation system.
- Co-Chair
Yuguang Yang
China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) — ChinaErnst Messerschmid
University of Stuttgart — GermanyKenneth Bruce Morris
Sierra Space — United StatesCharles E. Cockrell Jr.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Gerhard Schwehm
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
A5.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Human Exploration of the Solar System addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the A Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaMaria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy
A6. 15th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE DEBRIS
This Symposium organized by the International Acedemy of Astronautics (IAA) will address the complete spectrum of technical issues of space debris: measurements, modelling, risk assessment in space and on the ground, reentry, hypervelocity impacts and protection, mitigation and standards, and Space Surveillance.
- Coordinator
Christophe Bonnal
European Conference for Aero-Space Sciences (EUCASS) — FranceJ.-C. Liou
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
A6.1. Measurements
This session will address advanced ground and space-based measurement techniques, related processing methods, and results of space debris characterization.
- Co-Chair
Frank Di Pentino
Integrity Applications Incorporated (IAI) — United StatesThomas Schildknecht
SwissSpace Association — Switzerland
- Rapporteur
Heather Cowardin
Jacobs Technology, ESCG — United States
A6.2. Modelling 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 collission risk estimates based on statistical population models and deterministic catalogues, and active avoidance.
- Co-Chair
Carmen Pardini
ISTI-CNR — ItalyDan Oltrogge
COMSPOC Corp. — United States
- Rapporteur
Marlon Sorge
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
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.
- Co-Chair
Frank Schaefer
Fraunhofer - Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, Ernst-Mach-Institut (EMI) — GermanyNorman Fitz-Coy
University of Florida — United States
- Rapporteur
Alessandro Francesconi
University of Padova - DII/CISAS — Italy
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 exist already or are in preparation at the national or international level.
- Co-Chair
Christian Cazaux
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceDavid Finkleman
International Academy of Astronautics — United States
- Rapporteur
Holger Krag
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany
A6.5. Space Debris Removal Issues
This session will address active removal techniques "ground and space based", review potential solutions and identify implementation difficulties.
- Co-Chair
Benjamin Bastida Virgili
European Space Agency (ESA) — GermanyFabio Santoni
Sapienza University of Rome — Italy
- Rapporteur
Fabrizio Piergentili
Sapienza University of Rome — Italy
A6.6. Space Debris Removal Concepts
This session will address active removal techniques "ground and space based", review potential solutions and identify implentation difficulties.
- Co-Chair
Nicolas Bérend
ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab — FranceLuisa Innocenti
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
- Rapporteur
Balbir Singh
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education — India
A6.7. Operations in Space Debris Environment, Situational Awareness
This session will address the multiple aspects associated to safe operations in Space dealing with Space Debris, including operational observations, orbit determination, catalogue build-up and maintainance, data aggregation from different sources, relevant data exchanges standards and conjunctions analyses.
- Co-Chair
Juan Carlos Dolado Perez
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceT.S. Kelso
CelesTrak — United States
- Rapporteur
Carsten Wiedemann
TU Braunschweig, Institute of Space Systems — Germany
A6.8. Policy, Legal, Institutional and Economic Aspects of Space Debris Detection, Mitigation and Removal (joint session with Space Security Committee)
This session will deal with the non-technical aspects of space debris detection, mitigation and removal. Policy, legal and institutional aspects includes role of IADC and UNCOPUOS and other multilateral bodies. Economic issues including insurance, financial incentives and funding for space debris mitigation and removal. The role of international cooperation in addressing these issues will be considered.
- Co-Chair
Serge Plattard
University College London (UCL) — United KingdomDarren McKnight
LeoLabs — United States
- Rapporteur
Alexander Soucek
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
A6.9. Orbit Determination and Propagation
This session will address aspects of space debris orbit determination related to assessment of raw and derived data accuracy, optical measurements processing and modelling and risk analysis of space debris.
- Co-Chair
Heiner Klinkrad
European Space Agency (ESA) — GermanyMoriba Jah
Privateer Space, Inc. — United States
- Rapporteur
Hugh G. Lewis
University of Southampton — United Kingdom
A6.10-B4.10. Joint Small Satellite/Space Debris Session to promote the long-term sustainability of space
This session facilitates bilateral discussions between Small Satellite and Space Debris communities for shared understanding of the challenges/issues and to promote practical small satellite solutions for the long-term sustainability of space. It will include topics such as: - Orbital debris mitigation solutions for small satellites and mega constellations - Small satellite orbital debris mitigation lessons learned, best practices and expected norms of behavior (including minimization of post-mission orbit lifetime, trackability) - Orbital debris mitigation compliance statistics and monitoring methods (for both small and large satellites) - Stakeholder education (bilateral) - Collision and warning risk assessment techniques and resulting estimates - Mitigation of risks to other operational spacecraft (ISS, etc.) - Small satellite propulsive requirements, methods and technology - Small satellite orbit regulation concepts - Small satellite deorbit technologies and lessons learned - Small satellite mission assurance, reliability and lessons learned - Small satellite deployment best practices and lessons learned - Tracking organization and small satellite operator interplay - Orbit, maneuver, and scenario data exchange
- Co-Chair
Rene Laufer
Luleå University of Technology — SwedenAlex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United KingdomDan Oltrogge
COMSPOC Corp. — United States
- Rapporteur
Christian Cazaux
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
A6.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Debris addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the A Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Christophe Bonnal
European Conference for Aero-Space Sciences (EUCASS) — FranceDarren McKnight
LeoLabs — United StatesTetsuo Yasaka
Institute for Q-shu Pioneer of Space, Inc. (iQPS) — Japan
A7. SYMPOSIUM ON FUTURE SPACE ASTRONOMY AND SOLAR-SYSTEM SCIENCE MISSIONS
The Symposium invites leaders from the science, space industry, and space-agencies community to share information, insights, and planning for future space missions in exoplanets, astronomy, space physics, fundamental physics, and outer-solar-system planetary science. The Symposium will comprise both invited talks and contributed papers in these five areas of scientific endeavor. For each, the Symposium solicits discussion of phenomena coming within our reach over the next decades; their enabling measurement and system technologies, including significant progress made by industry and research laboratories; mission concepts to implement such investigations, and corporate and space agency strategies to prioritize and invest in bringing them into reality.
- Coordinator
Jakob van Zyl
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
A7.1. Space Agency Strategies and Plans
The first session includes invited talks by international space-agency division directors about their long-term views, priorities, and plans to implement developments and missions for the five fields (exoplanets, space astronomy, space physics, fundamental physics, and outer solar system planetary science). The mission scope ranges from flagship-class, large-class, medium-class, and small-class to smallsat platforms. The program scope includes status updates on current programs, near-term investment priorities, and long-range directions, including the relationship to community and guiding research panels.
- Co-Chair
Jakob van Zyl
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesPietro Ubertini
INAF — Italy
- Rapporteur
Brent Sherwood
Blue Origin LLC — United States
A7.2. Science Goals and Drivers for Future Exoplanet, Space Astronomy, Physics, and Outer Solar System Science Missions
The second session includes invited and contributed talks about scientific motivations, goals, opportunities, and needs in the five fields (exoplanets, space astronomy, space physics, fundamental physics, and outer solar system planetary science). New directions for measurements that are being opened by emergent results and newly understood phenomena will be explored, and science roadmaps to pursue them will be discussed.
- Co-Chair
Pietro Ubertini
INAF — ItalyBrent Sherwood
Blue Origin LLC — United States
- Rapporteur
Eric Wille
ESA — The Netherlands
A7.3. Technology Needs for Future Missions, Systems, and Instruments
The third session includes invited and contributed talks about the technology challenges and plans required to enable breakthrough science objectives in: exoplanet detection and characterization; astronomy throughout the electromagnetic spectrum and using gravitational waves; space physics including fractional gravity regimes and heliophysics; fundamental physics including relativity; and outer solar system planetary science including gas giants, ice giants, complex planetary systems, primordial body populations, and ocean worlds. Topical focus includes measurement techniques, data types, performance requirements, instrument designs, mission concepts and systems, and associated technology developments.
- Co-Chair
Jakob van Zyl
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesEric Wille
ESA — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Brent Sherwood
Blue Origin LLC — United States
A7.IP. Interactive Presentations
his session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Astronomy addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the A Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Jakob van Zyl
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
B1. EARTH OBSERVATION SYMPOSIUM
The Earth Observation Committee covers all aspects of Earth observations from space, especially observations related to the Earth’s environment and including mission planning, microwave and optical sensors and technologies, systems for land, oceanographic, and atmospheric applications, ground data-processing.
- Coordinator
Gunter Schreier
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyAndrew Court
TNO — The Netherlands
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.
- Co-Chair
K.R. Sridhara Murthi
NIAS — IndiaBrent Smith
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Marc Cohen
EUMETSAT — Germany
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.
- Co-Chair
Timo Stuffler
OHB System AG — GermanyAlain Gleyzes
CNES — France
- Rapporteur
Gunter Schreier
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
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, technologies, instruments or techniques that can provide either new measurements or improved data for science, operational or commercial applications
- Co-Chair
Andrew Court
TNO — The NetherlandsRalph Girard
Canadian Space Agency — Canada
- Rapporteur
Yean Joo Chong
National University of Singapore — Singapore, Republic of
B1.4. Earth Observation Data Management Systems
Focus is on Earth Observation Data Acquisition, Communication, Processing, Dissemination and Archiving systems and concepts. Presentation of International coordination and programmes - on data management-related systems - is also encouraged.
- Co-Chair
Gunter Schreier
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyJames Graf
Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
- Rapporteur
Na Yao
Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology, China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) — China
B1.5. Earth Observation Applications and Economic Benefits
Focus is on using Earth Observation data to generate value-added products and services. Presentation of algorithms, processing software, value chains for science applications and commercial users are encouraged.
- Co-Chair
Luigi Bussolino
Bussolino and Associates — ItalyPaul Kamoun
Thales Alenia Space France — France
- Rapporteur
Yean Joo Chong
National University of Singapore — Singapore, Republic of
B1.6. Big Data, Data Cubes and new platforms to exploit large-scale, multi-temporal EO Data
Focus is on the new cloud and GIS-inspired software platforms and new operational/business models that allow users to exploit more the large datasets provided by the new generation of EO sensors more effectively. Around the world, space agencies and companies have launched or are developing missions with new, highly calibrated instruments that produce orders of magnitude increases in data volume and data quality. Coupled with this increase in volume is the need for rapid processing for current and emerging diverse applications like weather forecasting, wildfire incident command, coral reef and fisheries management. These vast new data sources need to be transformed and delivered in an affordable manner when existing approaches do not scale. How do we archive these valuable resources, how do we make them accessible and usable, how do we extract maximum value? How do we deal with the increasing burden of IT security? How do we grow this evolving economic sector of information suppliers? This session is asking for contributions on the latest trends in “big data” as it applies to Earth observations and innovations from leading thinkers and players across the value chain, producers and archivists to users and value-added suppliers.
- Co-Chair
Ralph Girard
Canadian Space Agency — CanadaHarry A. Cikanek
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Wolfgang Rathgeber
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
B1.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Earth Observation addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the B Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Gunter Schreier
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyAndrew Court
TNO — The Netherlands
B2. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION SYMPOSIUM
This symposium examines development in technology, applications and systems as they relate to fixed and mobile communication services, satellite braodcasting, position determinination, navigation and timing, and interactive multimedia provisioning.
- Coordinator
Otto Koudelka
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — AustriaManfred Wittig
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
B2.1. Advanced Space Communications and Navigation Systems
Advanced satellite-based communication and navigation systems, including their architectures, infrastructure and applications are presented.
- Co-Chair
Morio Toyoshima
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) — JapanAmane Miura
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) — Japan
- Rapporteur
Giovanni B. Palmerini
Sapienza University of Rome — Italy
B2.2. Fixed and Broadcast Communications
Advances in Fixed and Broadcast Satellite Systems will be presented including Ku and Ka band multi-beam high throughput systems, VSAT and radio/television direct to users applications.
- Co-Chair
Robert D. Briskman
Sirius XM Radio — United StatesDesaraju Venugopal
Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. — India
- Rapporteur
Laszlo Bacsardi
Hungarian Astronautical Society (MANT) — Hungary
B2.3. Mobile Satellite Communications and Navigation Technology
New and emerging technologies for land-mobile, aeronautical and maritime applications (covering different frequency bands), for personal satellite communications and for navigation will be presented.
- Co-Chair
Joe M. Straus
The Aerospace Corporation — United StatesGiovanni B. Palmerini
Sapienza University of Rome — Italy
- Rapporteur
Peter Buist
European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) — The Netherlands
B2.4. Advanced Satellite Services
The communications, broadcast and navigation transmissions from satellites are used to provide services to users. Advanced services and applications will be presented including global internet, 4K and 3D video, data file compression, autonomous vehicle navigation and rural tele-education as well as tele-medicine.
- Co-Chair
Eva Maria Aicher
HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH — GermanyK.R. Sridhara Murthi
NIAS — India
- Rapporteur
Enrique Pacheco Cabrera
Incomspace — Mexico
B2.5. Space-Based Navigation Systems and Services
New and emerging systems for satellite-based position, navigation and timing will be presented, including end user applications.
- Co-Chair
Rita Lollock
The Aerospace Corporation — United StatesKristian Pauly
OHB System — Germany
- Rapporteur
Norbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
B2.6. Near-Earth and Interplanetary Communications
Systems with relative motion between space and ground systems, in both near-Earth and interplanetary environments, will be discussed with particular emphasis on unique concepts, techniques and technologies.
- Co-Chair
Manfred Wittig
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsRamon P. De Paula
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Dipak Srinivasan
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United States
B2.7. Advanced Technologies for Space Communications and Navigation
Promising payload and bus technologies for space communications, navigation and data relay systems will be presented, as applied to both existing and future systems. The technologies discussed in this Session cover the whole range of those applicable to micro- or nano- satellites and constellations, all the way up to those earmarked for large high throughput satellites.
- Co-Chair
Edward W. Ashford
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — United StatesElemer Bertenyi
Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute — Canada
- Rapporteur
Nader Alagha
ESA — The Netherlands
B2.8-GTS.3. Space Communications and Navigation Global Technical Session
A Global session to present and discuss developments in a wide range of satellite communication topics, including fixed, mobile, broadcasting, and data relay technologies and services, as well as those for satellite based position determination, navigation, and timing. Both Earth orbital and interplanetary space communications topics can be addressed. This session is co-sponsored by the Space Communications and Navigation Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.
- Co-Chair
Edward W. Ashford
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — United StatesKevin Shortt
Airbus Defence & Space — Germany
- Rapporteur
Stephanie Wan
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — United States
B2.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Communications and Navigation addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the B Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Otto Koudelka
Joanneum Research — AustriaManfred Wittig
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
B3. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT SYMPOSIUM
The symposium addresses all practical aspects of human spaceflight including the design, development, operations, utilization and future plans of space missions involving humans. The scope covers actual past, present and future space missions and programmes in LEO and beyond, both governmental and private.
- Coordinator
Kevin D. Foley
The Boeing Company — United States
- Support
Igor V. Sorokin
S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia — Russian FederationPeter Batenburg
Netherlands Space Society (NVR) — The Netherlands
B3.1. Governmental Human Spaceflight Programs (Overview)
The session provides the forum for “Overview” presentations on present and evolving governmental Human Spaceflight programmes. This session will include the latest status of human spaceflight programmes and the spacecraft being developed to support them, including the International Space Station and the Chinese Space Station. Emerging nations’ manned spaceflight programmes, evolution concepts (e.g. ISS, MPCV, Tjangong) and governmental manned exploration initiatives are also addressed in this session.
- Co-Chair
Carlo Mirra
Airbus Defence and Space SAS — The NetherlandsSam Scimemi
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Rainer Willnecker
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
B3.2. Commercial Human Spaceflight Programs
This session provides a forum for papers describing commercial human orbital and sub-orbital spacecraft and stations in development, as well as human-rated launch vehicles and human-tended modules. Topics include the status of development, testing, and operations; the architecture and performance of various systems; launch infrastructure development; and other pertinent areas of commercial human spaceflight development. Programmes such as Atlas 5, B330, CST-100, Cygnus, Dream Chaser, Dragon, Falcon 9, Lynx, New Shepard, Spaceplane, SpaceShipTwo, WhiteKnightTwo, and others are appropriate for this session.
- Co-Chair
Sergey K. Shaevich
Khrunichev State Research & Production Space Center — Russian FederationW. Michael Hawes
Lockheed Martin Corporation — United StatesMichael E. Lopez Alegria
MLA Space, LLC — United States
- Rapporteur
Gene Rice
RWI - Rice Wigbels Int'l — United States
B3.3. Utilization & Exploitation of Human Spaceflight Systems
This session addresses the utilization and exploitation of space stations and human spacecraft and provides the opportunity to discuss achievements, plans and outlooks. Topics for discussion include proposed or available payload facilities, experiments, research, manufacturing, and other on-orbit activity and its related planning, accommodation, and implementation. Additional items appropriate for discussion include scientific and industrial utilization applications and engineering research and technology demonstrations, as well as uses of space stations (ie. International Space Station and Tjangong) and other manned vehicles as test beds for exploration.
- Co-Chair
Cristian Bank
EUMETSAT — GermanyEleanor Morgan
Lockheed Martin Space Systems — United States
B3.4-B6.5. Flight & Ground Operations of HSF Systems (A Joint Session of the Human Spaceflight and Space Operations Symposia)
This session addresses key challenges and their solutions related to flight and ground operations in governmental and commercial human spaceflight, their systems and elements. Topics include operational problems and solutions, cost reduction, new and proposed ground facilities or infrastructure, and ground segment operations and planning. Also included are logistics and mission planning, ground transportation, and sustainment.
- Co-Chair
Dieter Sabath
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyAnnamaria Piras
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy
- Rapporteur
Thomas A.E. Andersen
Danish Aerospace Company A/S — Denmark
B3.5. Astronaut Training, Accommodation, and Operations in Space
This session concentrates on all aspects of spaceflight that are unique to the presence of astronauts. It encompasses astronaut activities such as selection, training, workload management, and task division between flight and ground segments. It includes spacecraft systems and robotic tools; interfaces; international command, control and communications; payloads; research; and utilization. It addresses the unique spacecraft systems required to safely accommodate astronauts during intravehicular and extravehicular activities. The session includes astronaut pre-mission, mission, and post mission support of technological and scientific space based research and utilization of human space complexes and the space environment.
- Co-Chair
Igor V. Sorokin
S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia — Russian FederationAlan T. DeLuna
American Astronautical Society (AAS) — United States
- Rapporteur
Keiji Murakami
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
B3.6-A5.3. Human and Robotic Partnerships in Exploration - Joint session of the Human Spaceflight and Exploration Symposia
This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for current human spaceflight and exploration programmes, and the role of human and robotic partnerships in areas such as onboard robotic assistants, habitat / infrastructure construction support, human mobility support systems (e.g. EVA mobility aids, rovers); and robotic precursor activities to human spaceflights for test, validation, and demonstration of systems. 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.
- Co-Chair
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaMark Hempsell
Hempsell Astronautics Limited — United Kingdom
B3.7. Advanced Systems, Technologies, and Innovations for Human Spaceflight
This session is designed to examine and identify the potential evolution of key elements of Human Spaceflight missions, especially those driven by advanced technologies and innovations. Papers are solicited that address how to shape the future subsystems, technologies, innovations, logistics, processes, procedures, etc. to enable or significantly improve future human space mission objectives that will include exploration, commercial initiatives, tourism, and industrial undertakings. Also, lessons learned from past missions and their application to future missions are essential topics in this session.
- Co-Chair
Juergen Schlutz
European Space Agency (ESA) — GermanySébastien BARDE
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Gi-Hyuk Choi
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) — Korea, Republic of
B3.8-E7.7. Joint IAF/IISL Session on Legal Framework for Collaborative Space Activities
Outer Space Treaty principles of international cooperation. This session hosts papers on topics related to the legal framework governing collaborative space programmes, in particular governmental Exploration programmes and their preparations. It includes a focus on future collaborative efforts in relation to human space flight.
- Co-Chair
Mark Sundahl
Cleveland State University — United StatesElina Morozova
Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Maria A Pozza
— New Zealand
B3.9-GTS.2. Human Spaceflight Global Technical Session
The Human Space Endeavours Global Technical Session is targeting individuals and organisations with the objective of sharing best practices, future projects, research and issues for the future of Human Space Endeavours. This is a Global session co-sponsored by the Human Space Endeavours Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.
- Co-Chair
Guillaume Girard
Zero2infinity — SpainAndrea Jaime
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany
B3.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Human Spaceflight addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on digital screens in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the B Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Peter Batenburg
Netherlands Space Society (NVR) — The Netherlands
B4. 24th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON SMALL SATELLITE MISSIONS
« Small Satellite Missions » refers to the class of missions conducted using satellites weighing less than 1000 kg. For clarity, we further classify small satellites as microsats if they weigh less than 100 kg; nanosats or cubesats if they weigh less than 10 kg; and picosats if they weigh less than 1 kg. This Symposium, organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), addresses small satellite missions and projects in science, exploration, and technology for government, industry, and academic programmes. The Symposium scope encompasses space science (B4.2), earth observation (B4.4), and exploration (B4.8) missions, as well as the cross-cutting topics of small satellite programmes in developing countries (B4.1), cost-effective operations (B4.3), affordable and reliable space access (B4.5), and emerging and promising technologies (B4.6A and B4.6B). For IAC 2017, the Symposium will be continuing its reinvigorated Session B4.7 featuring Highly Integrated Distributed Systems in support of the delivery of global utilitarian services to end-users. New for IAC 2017 is the Joint Session between the IAA and the IAF for Small Satellite Propulsion Systems (B4.5A-C4.8). Also new for IAC 2017 is the collaboration between the IAA and IAF using the Global Technical Symposium to share information between the Young Professionals and the Small Satellite Missions Communities not just at the IAC venue, but also online at home/work/university locations (B4.9-GTS-5). Abstracts highlighting ingenuity or innovation are preferred. Where possible, abstracts should have a wide interest in the community and include transferable knowledge or lessons learned. This is in keeping with our commitment to meeting the needs of the small satellite community. This Symposium will be accepting submissions for oral presentations only.
- Coordinator
Rhoda Shaller Hornstein
— United StatesAlex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom
B4.1. 18th Workshop on Small Satellite Programmes at the Service of Developing Countries
This workshop is organized jointly by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) 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. National space plans and examples of application results and benefits shall be included. Small satellite programmes in the Asia-Pacific Region would be of particular interest to the session. The workshop shall also review the results of international cooperation, technology transfer, lessons learned and the extent to which these efforts have contributed to the space maturity of developing countries.
- Co-Chair
Sias Mostert
Space Commercial Services Holdings (Pty) Ltd — South AfricaWerner R. Balogh
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
- Rapporteur
Danielle Wood
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — United StatesPierre Molette
— FranceSergei Chernikov
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs — Austria
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.
- Co-Chair
Stamatios Krimigis
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesLarry Paxton
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United States
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 minimize 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.
- Co-Chair
Andreas Hornig
AerospaceResearch.net — GermanyHelen Walker
STFC — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Norbert Lemke
OHB System AG — Germany
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 make use of innovative launch opportunities, such as the developing space tourism market and commercial launch capability, hold significant promise for low-cost access to space make Earth observation missions attainable to non-governmental organizations as well as traditional users: papers addressing these evolving opportunities would be welcomed.
- Co-Chair
Larry Paxton
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesCarsten Tobehn
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
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. Topics of interest for this session include utilization of dedicated launches; development of ride-share systems, auxiliary payload systems, and separation and dispenser systems; and responsive integration approaches that will enable efficient small satellite access to space. Includes lessons learned from users on technical and programmatic approaches. For a dedicated discussion of small satellite propulsion systems, please refer to session B4.5A-C4.8. For a discussion of small launchers concepts and operations, please refer to session D2.7.
- Co-Chair
Alex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United KingdomPhilip Davies
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Jeff Emdee
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
B4.5A-C4.8. Joint Session between IAA and IAF for Small Satellite Propulsion Systems
This session will pay particular attention to propulsion systems and associated technologies as an enabler to efficient small satellite access to space and orbit change. Papers are invited discussing the particular challenges of design, manufacture, testing, operations and technological developments of small satellite propulsion systems, and the challenges of obtaining high performance within a small volume and mass. The scope includes chemical and electrical propulsion systems for major orbit changes, fine orbit control and maintenance, and end-of-life disposal. This sessions will be accepting submissions for oral presentations only. For papers with an emphasis on the small satellite and its system design, refer to other B4 sessions. For focus on other propulsion system and technologies, refer to other C4 sessions.
- Co-Chair
Jeff Emdee
The Aerospace Corporation — United StatesArnau Pons Lorente
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — United States
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).
- Co-Chair
Philip Davies
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United KingdomJian Guo
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) — The Netherlands
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).
- Co-Chair
Zeger de Groot
Innovative Solutions in Space BV — The NetherlandsJoost Elstak
ICEYE — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Andy Vick
RAL Space — United Kingdom
B4.7. Highly Integrated Distributed Systems
Small satellites offer important advantages for creating new opportunities for integrated sensor systems. In this session we focus on the new, emerging, enabling technologies that can be used or are being used to create networked data collection systems via small satellites. Session B4.7 focuses on distributed architectures and sensor systems and how this low cost and rapidly delivered technology offers the potential to fulfill complex user needs, working in coordination with other small or large space infrastructures as well as with airborne or terrestrial assets. This hardware system implementation is a key issue and crucial for the success of these systems, featuring for instance, cross-platform compatibility to achieve mission objectives. Papers to be solicited should show how cross-platform compatibility is carried out, the standards that are proposed or adopted, design techniques and standards that enable this cross-platform compatibility, etc. We are particularly interested in the technologies that enable small spacecraft to play an important role in upcoming applications, such as (but not limited to) civil security, telecommunications in remote areas, navigation support (e.g., along the new foreseen routes in the Arctic), natural disaster management (e.g., damage assessment and first responders support). The integrated applications of these sensor systems are covered in Symposium Session B5.2, and the broader view of tools and technologies to enable integrated applications are covered in B5.1. In B4.7 authors are also invited to analyze technological enhancements and new developments to guarantee small satellite integration with existing and scheduled assets from both the bus and payload perspectives. Also analysis of inter-operability within integrated systems can be addressed, like payload data management, spacecraft operation.
- Co-Chair
Rainer Sandau
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) — GermanyMichele Grassi
University of Naples "Federico II" — Italy
- Rapporteur
Jaime Esper
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesMarco D'Errico
Seconda Universita' di Napoli — Italy
B4.8. Small Spacecraft for Deep-Space Exploration
This session focuses on innovative small spacecraft designs, systems, missions and technologies for the exploration of space beyond Earth orbit. Target destinations for these miniaturized space probes include the Earth's Moon, Mars, small bodies and other deep-space destinations, as well as near Earth vicinity for necessary development and technology demonstration missions. Small exploration probes covered by this session may come in many different forms, including special-purpose miniature spacecraft, standard format small platforms such as cubesats, or other microsats, nanosats, picosats, etc. Topics include new and emerging technologies in miniaturized subsystems including propulsion, avionics, guidance navigation & control, power supply, communication, thermal management, and sensors and instruments. Main aspect on this session is on new and emerging systems and mission applications for deep-space exploration using small spacecraft.
- Co-Chair
Leon Alkalai
Mandala Space Ventures — United StatesRene Laufer
Luleå University of Technology — Sweden
B4.9-GTS.5. Small Satellite Missions Global Technical Session
The Small Satellite Missions Global Technical Session (GTS) is collaboration between the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Small Satellite Missions Symposium and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee. This session is unique in that it allows for sharing of information on a global scale with presenters and audience both at the IAC venue and online at their home/work/university locations. Abstracts are solicited regarding operational missions or mature proposals for small satellite systems and related topics. These must have clear relevance on an international scale or at a business level, and must also provide young professionals a taste of what the space sector has to offer. Where possible, abstracts should have a wide interest in the community and should include transferable knowledge or lessons learned. Abstracts highlighting ingenuity or innovation are preferred. Examples include space missions utilizing small satellites that address specific new societal, scientific or commercial challenges, or novel technologies that have the potential to revolutionize space missions and/or enable their access to space. Papers are to describe the specific need, the small satellite approach that addresses this need, the benefits of this approach and the use of space technology, and demonstrate that other non-space approaches provide inferior solutions. Papers from, or directed at the young professional community are preferred. This session will be accepting submissions for oral presentations only.
- Co-Chair
Rhoda Shaller Hornstein
— United StatesAlex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom
B4.10-A6.10. Joint Small Satellite/Space Debris Session to promote the long-term sustainability of space
This session facilitates bilateral discussions between Small Satellite and Space Debris communities for shared understanding of the challenges/issues and to promote practical small satellite solutions for the long-term sustainability of space. It will include topics such as: - Orbital debris mitigation solutions for small satellites and mega constellations - Small satellite orbital debris mitigation lessons learned, best practices and expected norms of behavior (including minimization of post-mission orbit lifetime, trackability) - Orbital debris mitigation compliance statistics and monitoring methods (for both small and large satellites) - Stakeholder education (bilateral) - Collision and warning risk assessment techniques and resulting estimates - Mitigation of risks to other operational spacecraft (ISS, etc.) - Small satellite propulsive requirements, methods and technology - Small satellite orbit regulation concepts - Small satellite deorbit technologies and lessons learned - Small satellite mission assurance, reliability and lessons learned - Small satellite deployment best practices and lessons learned - Tracking organization and small satellite operator interplay - Orbit, maneuver, and scenario data exchange
- Co-Chair
Rene Laufer
Luleå University of Technology — SwedenAlex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United KingdomDan Oltrogge
COMSPOC Corp. — United States
- Rapporteur
Christian Cazaux
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
B5. SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS
Space systems are more and more involved in the delivery of global utilitarian services to end-users. The concept of Integrated Applications encompasses the simultaneous use of basic space services and technologies. This symposium will address various aspects of integrated applications. Integrated applications combine different space systems (Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, etc) with airborne and ground-based systems to deliver solutions to local, national and global needs. They exploit the synergies between different data sources to provide the right information at the right time to the right user in a cost-effective manner and deliver the data to users in a readily usable form. The goal of the symposium is to enable the development of end-to-end solutions by connecting the communities that are driving toward end-to-end solutions with those that are developing enabling technologies for integrated applications. For the purposes related to the small satellites, please refer also to the session B4.4. For issues related to integrated sensor systems featuring for instance cross-platform compatibility, please direct contributions to session B4.7.
- Coordinator
Larry Paxton
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesRoberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
B5.1. 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 visualization tools especially those using COTS systems; managing integrated applications programmes; education and outreach for integrated programmes, etc…
- Co-Chair
Larry Paxton
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesCarsten Tobehn
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsRoberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
David Y. Kusnierkiewicz
The John Hopkins University — United States
B5.2. 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/crisis 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.
- Co-Chair
Boris Penne
OHB System AG — GermanyRoberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Yuval Brodsky
tinTree International eHealth — South Africa
B6. SPACE OPERATIONS SYMPOSIUM
The Space Operations Symposium addresses all aspects of spaceflight operations. The sessions address both manned and un-manned space operations, from low-Earth and geosynchronous orbit, to lunar, planetary, and exploration missions. The symposium covers both flight and ground systems, and included mission planning, training, and real time operations. Particular focus is provided for commercial space operations, advanced systems, new operations concepts, and small satellite operations.
- Coordinator
John Auburn
Astroscale Ltd — United KingdomOtfrid G. Liepack
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
B6.1. Ground Operations - Systems and Solutions
This session focuses on all aspects of ground systems and solutions for all mission types, for both preparation and execution phases.
- Co-Chair
Michael McKay
European Space Agency (ESA) — GermanyMario Cardano
Thales Alenia Space France — Italy
- Rapporteur
Akos Hegyi
Airbus Defence & Space — Germany
B6.2. New Space Operations Concepts and Advanced Systems
This session focuses on new space operations, and addresses advanced concepts, systems and tools for operating new types of missions, improving mission output in quality and quantity, and reducing cost.
- Co-Chair
Pierre Lods
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceThomas Kuch
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Keiichiro Sakagami
Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation (JAMSS) — Japan
B6.3. Mission Operations, Validation, Simulation and Training
This session addresses the broad topic of operations, from preparation through validation, simulation and training, including operations concepts, execution and lessons learned.
- Co-Chair
Paolo Ferri
— GermanyZeina Mounzer
Telespazio VEGA Deutschland GmbH — Germany
- Rapporteur
Borre Pedersen
Kongsberg Satellite Services AS — Norway
B6.5-B3.4. Flight & Ground Operations of HSF Systems (A Joint Session of the Human Spaceflight and Space Operations Symposia)
This session addresses key challenges and their solutions related to flight and ground operations in governmental and commercial human spaceflight, their systems and elements. Topics include operational problems and solutions, cost reduction, new and proposed ground facilities or infrastructure, and ground segment operations and planning. Also included are logistics and mission planning, ground transportation, and sustainment.
- Co-Chair
Dieter Sabath
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyAnnamaria Piras
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy
- Rapporteur
Thomas A.E. Andersen
Danish Aerospace Company A/S — Denmark
B6.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Operations addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the B Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
John Auburn
Astroscale Ltd — United KingdomOtfrid G. Liepack
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
C1. ASTRODYNAMICS SYMPOSIUM
This symposium addresses advances in orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, guidance, navigation and control of space systems.
- Coordinator
Alfred Ng
Canadian Space Agency — CanadaAnna Guerman
Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies (C-MAST) — Portugal
C1.1. Attitude Dynamics (1)
This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as design, testing and performance of novel attitude sensors and actuators. This theme also covers dynamics and control of multiple interconnected rigid and flexible bodies, including tethered systems, and in-orbit assembly.
- Co-Chair
Shinji Hokamoto
Kyushu University — JapanJames O'Donnell
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Goddard Space Flight Center — United States
- Rapporteur
Gianmarco Radice
— Singapore, Republic of
C1.2. Attitude Dynamics (2)
This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as design, testing and performance of novel attitude sensors and actuators. This theme also covers dynamics and control of multiple interconnected rigid and flexible bodies, including tethered systems, and in-orbit assembly.
- Co-Chair
Paolo Teofilatto
Sapienza University of Rome — ItalyMikhail Ovchinnikov
Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, RAS — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Hao-Chi Chang
tiSPACE Inc. — Unknown
C1.3. Guidance, Navigation & 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 formation flying, rendezvous and docking.
- Co-Chair
Yong Chun Xie
Beijing Institute of Control Engineering, China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) — China
- Rapporteur
Fuyuto Terui
Kanagawa Institute of Technology — Japan
C1.4. Guidance, Navigation & 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 formation flying, rendezvous and docking.
- Co-Chair
Anton de Ruiter
Ryerson University — CanadaBernard Lübke-Ossenbeck
OHB System AG-Bremen — Germany
- Rapporteur
Igor V. Belokonov
Samara National Research University (Samara University) — Russian Federation
C1.5. Guidance, Navigation & 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 formation flying, rendezvous and docking.
- Co-Chair
Arun Misra
Mc Gill Institute for Aerospace Engineering (MIAE) — CanadaMoriba Jah
Privateer Space, Inc. — United States
- Rapporteur
Shoji Yoshikawa
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation — Japan
C1.6. Mission Design, Operations & Optimization (1)
The theme covers design, operations and optimization of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary missions, with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future missions.
- Co-Chair
Michèle Lavagna
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyStéphanie Lizy-Destrez
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE) — France
- Rapporteur
Vincent Martinot
Thales Alenia Space France — FranceJohannes Schoenmaekers
European Space Operations Centre — Germany
C1.7. Mission Design, Operations & Optimization (2)
The theme covers design, operations and optimization of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary missions, with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future missions.
- Co-Chair
Massimiliano Vasile
University of Strathclyde — United KingdomKathleen Howell
Purdue University — United States
- Rapporteur
Richard Epenoy
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceXiaoqian Chen
National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology, Chinese Academy of Military Science — China
C1.8. Orbital Dynamics (1)
This theme discusses advances in the knowledge of natural motions of objects in orbit around the Earth, planets, minor bodies, Lagrangian points and more generally natural orbital dynamics of spacecraft in the Solar System. It also covers advances in orbit determination.
- Co-Chair
Simei Ji
Beijing Institute of Technology — China
- Rapporteur
Josep J. Masdemont
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) — SpainFilippo Graziani
G.A.U.S.S. Srl — Italy
C1.9. Orbital Dynamics (2)
This theme discusses advances in the knowledge of natural motions of objects in orbit around the Earth, planets, minor bodies, Lagrangian points and more generally natural orbital dynamics of spacecraft in the Solar System. It also covers advances in orbit determination.
- Co-Chair
Daniel Scheeres
Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research, University of Colorado — United StatesGerard Gomez
University of Barcelona — Spain
- Rapporteur
Antonio Fernando Bertachini Almeida Prado
Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) — Brazil
C1.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Astrodynamics addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the C Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Alfred Ng
Canadian Space Agency — CanadaAnna Guerman
Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies (C-MAST) — Portugal
C2. MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES SYMPOSIUM
This symposium provides an international forum for recent advancements in assessment of the latest technology achievements in space structures, structural dynamics and materials. The Symposium addresses the design and development of space vehicle structures and mechanical/thermal/fluidic systems. Future advances in a number of space systems applications for space power, space transportation, astrodynamics, space exploration, space propulsion and space station will depend increasingly on the successful application of innovative materials and the development of structural concepts - particularly those relating to very large deployable (and assembled) space structures. For these applications to occur, increased interaction between these technology communities, and collaboration among technologists and mission planners needs to be pursued. Substantial improvements are essential in a wide range of current technologies, including nanotechnologies, to reduce projected costs and increase potential scientific returns from respective mission system applications. Papers in this symposium will review the projected advances in materials and space structures in this domain for advanced space systems applications.
- Coordinator
Andreas Rittweger
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — GermanyPaolo Gasbarri
University of Rome “La Sapienza” — Italy
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. 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.
- Co-Chair
Alwin Eisenmann
IABG Industrieanlagen - Betriebsgesellschaft mbH — GermanyAndreas Rittweger
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Jochen Albus
ArianeGroup — Germany
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.
- Co-Chair
Paolo Gasbarri
University of Rome “La Sapienza” — ItalyOliver Kunz
Beyond Gravity — Switzerland
- Rapporteur
Pierre Rochus
CSL (Centre Spatial de Liège) — Belgium
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.
- Co-Chair
Ijar Da Fonseca
ITA-DCTA — BrazilHarijono Djojodihardjo
Bandung Institut of Tecnology — Indonesia
- Rapporteur
Luigi Scatteia
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory (PwC) — France
C2.4. Advanced Materials and Structures for High Temperature Applications
The topics to be addressed include advanced materials and structures for high temperature applications in space related domains. This includes carbon-carbon and ceramic matrix composites, ultra high temperature ceramics, ablative materials, ceramic tiles and insulations, together with innovative structural concepts making use of the above, for propulsion systems, launchers, hypersonic vehicles, entry vehicles, aero capture, power generation. The session covers the full spectrum of material, design, manufacturing and testing aspects.
- Co-Chair
Marc Lacoste
ArianeGroup — FranceDavid E. Glass
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Zijun Hu
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) — China
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.
- Co-Chair
Pavel M. Trivailo
RMIT University, Australia — AustraliaHiroshi Furuya
— Japan
- Rapporteur
Paolo Gaudenzi
Sapienza University of Rome — Italy
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.
- Co-Chair
Giuliano Marino
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — Italy
- Rapporteur
Kyeum-rae Cho
Pusan National University — Korea, Republic of
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.
- Co-Chair
Brij Agrawal
Naval Postgraduate School — United StatesOleg Alifanov
MAI — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Guoliang Mao
Beijing Institute of Aerodynamics — China
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.
- Co-Chair
Mario Marchetti
Sapienza University of Rome — ItalyPierre Rochus
CSL (Centre Spatial de Liège) — Belgium
- Rapporteur
Bangcheng Ai
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation — China
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.
- Co-Chair
Giuliano Marino
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — ItalyBehnam Ashrafi
National Research Council — Canada
- Rapporteur
James Tucker
[unlisted] — United States
C2.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Materials and Structures addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the C Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Paolo Gasbarri
University of Rome “La Sapienza” — ItalyAndreas Rittweger
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Germany
C3. SPACE POWER SYMPOSIUM
Reliable energy systems continue to be key for all space missions. The future exploration and development of space depends on new, more affordable and more reliable energy sources of diverse types ranging from the very small to the extraordinarily large. Moreover, the continuing support for space activities by the public requires that these activities are increasingly inserted into the global challenge to transition current terrestrial energy systems into more environmentally friendly, sustainable ones. The space sector has traditionally served as cutting edge precursor for the development of some renewable power systems. These activities are now put into a much larger space & energy perspective. These range from joint technology development up to visionary concepts such as space solar power plants. The Space Power Symposium addresses all these aspects, covering the whole range from power generation, energy conversion & storage, power management, power transmission & distribution at system and sub-system levels including commercial considerations. It will include, but not be restricted, to topics such as advanced solar and nuclear systems for spacecraft power and propulsion, novel power generation and energy harvesting, and examine the prospects for using space-based power plants to provide energy remotely to the Earth or other planets.
- Coordinator
Ming Li
China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) — ChinaKoji Tanaka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
C3.1. Space-Based Solar Power Architectures / Space & Energy Concepts
This session deals with all aspects of architectures and concepts for space-based solar power plants and concepts integrating space and terrestrial energy activities. It will be structured in two half-sessions, one focusing on advances in the field of space solar power plant architectures and one on activities in the field of space & energy, including all types of conceptual, technical and organisational progress to better integrate space and terrestrial energy activities. It is the primary international forum for scientific and technical exchanges on this topic and thus provides a unique common platform for discussions. Topically it will include all system-level, architectural, organisational and commercial aspects, including modelling and optimisation as well as related non-technical aspects.
- Co-Chair
Leopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsJohn C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United States
- Rapporteur
Nobuyuki Kaya
Kobe University — JapanKoji Tanaka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
C3.2. Wireless Power Transmission Technologies, Experiments and Demonstrations
This session focuses on all aspects of wireless power transmission systems. It covers 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 covers theoretical as well as applied and experimental results, including emitter/receiver antenna architectures and deployment.
- Co-Chair
Nobuyuki Kaya
Kobe University — JapanMing Li
China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) — China
- Rapporteur
Massimiliano Vasile
University of Strathclyde — United Kingdom
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, energy storage, and energy generation. 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.
- Co-Chair
Lee Mason
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Glenn Research Center — United StatesGary Barnhard
Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc. — United States
- Rapporteur
Matthew Perren
Airbus Defence & Space — United KingdomKoji Tanaka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
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.
- Co-Chair
Shoichiro Mihara
Japan Space Systems — JapanMassimiliano Vasile
University of Strathclyde — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Koji Tanaka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
C3.5-C4.7. Joint Session on Advanced and Nuclear Power and Propulsion Systems
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.
- Co-Chair
Leopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Koji Tanaka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
C3.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Power addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the C Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Ming Li
China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) — ChinaKoji Tanaka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
C4. SPACE PROPULSION SYMPOSIUM
The Space Propulsion Symposium addresses sub-orbital, Earth to orbit and in-space propulsion. The general areas considered include both chemical and non-chemical rocket propulsion, air-breathing propulsion, and combined air-breathing and rocket systems. Typical specific propulsion categories of interest are liquid, solild and hybrid rocket systems, ramjet, scramjet, detonation-based propulsion and various combinations of air-breathing and rocket propulsion and nuclear, electric, solar and other advanced rocket systems. The Symposium is concerned with component technologies, the operation and application to missions of overall propulsion systems and unique propulsion test facilities.
- Coordinator
Toru Shimada
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — JapanGiorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceChristophe Bonhomme
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceRiheng Zheng
Beihang University — ChinaHelen Webber
Reaction Engines Ltd. — United Kingdom
C4.1. Propulsion System (1)
This session is dedicated to all aspects of Liquid Rocket Engines.
- Co-Chair
Christophe Bonhomme
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FrancePatrick Danous
ArianeGroup — France
- Rapporteur
Vanniyaperumal Narayanan
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — IndiaAkira Ogawara
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. — Japan
C4.2. Propulsion System (2)
This session is dedicated to all aspects of Solid and Hybrid Propulsion.
- Co-Chair
Stéphane Henry
— FranceToru Shimada
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
- Rapporteur
Yen-Sen Chen
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) — United States
C4.3. Propulsion Technology (1)
This session includes all science and technologies supporting all aspects of space propulsion. The emphasis in this session is placed in particular components for propulsion.
- Co-Chair
Didier Boury
ArianeGroup SAS — FranceAngelo Cervone
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
John Harlow
Aerojet Rocketdyne — United KingdomElizabeth Driscoll
Spaceflight — United States
C4.4. Electric Propulsion
This session is dedicated to all aspects of electric propulsion technologies, systems and applications.
- Co-Chair
Garri A. Popov
Research Institute of Applied Mechanics and Electrodynamics (RIAME), MAI — Russian FederationVanessa Vial
SAFRAN — France
- Rapporteur
Norbert Puettmann
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyNicoletta Wagner
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
C4.5. Propulsion Technology (2)
This session includes all science and technologies supporting all aspects of space propulsion. An objective is to attract papers from students and young professionals with a more technical rather than programmatic or organisational focus.
- Co-Chair
Walter Zinner
ArianeGroup — GermanyJacques Gigou
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
- Rapporteur
Zvika Zuckerman
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. — IsraelMax Calabro
The Inner Arch — France
C4.6. New Missions Enabled by New Propulsion Technology 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.
- Co-Chair
Giorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceJerrol Littles
Aerojet Rocketdyne — United States
- Rapporteur
Elena Toson
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — ItalyAlexander Lovtsov
SSC Keldysh Research Centre — Russian Federation
C4.7-C3.5. Joint Session on Advanced and Nuclear Power and Propulsion Systems
This session, organised jointly between the Space Power and the Space Propulsion Symposiums, includes papers addressing all aspects related to advanced and nuclear power and propulsion systems for space applications.
- Co-Chair
Jerome Breteau
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceLeopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Constanze Syring
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft-und Raumfahrt, Lilienthal-Oberth e.V. (DGLR) — GermanyElizabeth Driscoll
Spaceflight — United StatesYoungbin Yoon
Seoul National University — Korea, Republic ofVito Salvatore
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Center, Capua — ItalyKoji Tanaka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
C4.8-B4.5A. Joint Session between IAA and IAF for Small Satellite Propulsion Systems
This session will pay particular attention to propulsion systems and associated technologies as an enabler to efficient small satellite access to space and orbit change. Papers are invited discussing the particular challenges of design, manufacture, testing, operations and technological developments of small satellite propulsion systems, and the challenges of obtaining high performance within a small volume and mass. The scope includes chemical and electrical propulsion systems for major orbit changes, fine orbit control and maintenance, and end-of-life disposal. This sessions will be accepting submissions for oral presentations only. For papers with an emphasis on the small satellite and its system design, refer to other B4 sessions. For focus on other propulsion systems and technologies, refer to other C4 sessions.
- Co-Chair
Jeff Emdee
The Aerospace Corporation — United StatesArnau Pons Lorente
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — United States
- Rapporteur
Elena Toson
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — ItalyElizabeth Jens
Jet Propulsion Laboratory - California Institute of Technology — United States
C4.9. Hypersonic Air-breathing and Combined Cycle Propulsion
This session covers hypersonic air-breathing and combined cycle propulsion with space applications. The typical types of engine considered in this session include: turbojet, ramjet, Scramjet, denotation engine, Turbine Based Combined Cycle (TBCC), Rocket Based Combined Cycle (RBCC), Hypersonic Pre-cooled Propulsion, Air Turbo Rocket (ATR) and other types of hypersonic combined cycle propulsion.
- Co-Chair
Riheng Zheng
Beihang University — ChinaHelen Webber
Reaction Engines Ltd. — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Salvatore Borrelli
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — Italy
C4.10. Propulsion Technology (3)
This session included all science and technologies supporting all aspects of space propulsion.
- Co-Chair
Norbert Puettmann
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyRiheng Zheng
Beihang University — China
- Rapporteur
Jerrol Littles
Aerojet Rocketdyne — United StatesAngelo Cervone
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) — The Netherlands
C4.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Propulsion addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the C Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Elizabeth Jens
Jet Propulsion Laboratory - California Institute of Technology — United StatesElizabeth Driscoll
Spaceflight — United StatesJerrol Littles
Aerojet Rocketdyne — United StatesChristophe Bonhomme
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceYen-Sen Chen
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) — United States
D1. SPACE SYSTEMS SYMPOSIUM
The Space Systems Symposium addresses the present and future development of space systems, architectures, and technologies, with sessions on System Engineering Methods, Processes, and Tools; Enabling Technologies for Space Systems; Significant Achievements in space systems with implications for Lessons Learned and future Training and Practice; Advanced System Architectures; Cooperative Space Systems, and Innovative and Visionary Space Systems of the future.
- Coordinator
Reinhold Bertrand
European Space Agency (ESA) — GermanyJill Prince
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
D1.1. Innovative and Visionary Space Systems
This session will explore innovative concepts, and services for space applications in future scenarios. The session objective is to broaden the popportunities for innovation in order to foster the involvement of people, from researchers and subject matter experts to other appropriate stakeholders, in building and advancing the future vision of novel and transformational space systems and relevant applications. In this perspective, the dreams of yesterday are the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. By proposing novel concepts of space systems, and applications, we can broaden today’s paradigm towards preferrable outcomes beyond incremental advancements.
- Co-Chair
Tibor Balint
Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United StatesPeter Dieleman
Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) — The Netherlands
D1.2. Space Systems Architectures
This session addresses current and future space systems architectures designed to realize promising concepts for Earth orbiting or exploration missions, both robotic and crewed. These architectures and their elements and building blocks should aim at an increase in functionality, performance, efficiency, reliability and flexibility of operations, while building on state-of-the-art, innovative or even disruptive technologies. The scope of the session includes architectures for single satellite systems or multiple satellite systems, such as constellations, formations, swarms, distributed systems, and system-of-systems (including hybridization with terrestrial systems). Ground-versus-space allocation of functionality and aspects of autonomy, both on-board and on-ground, may be addressed.
- Co-Chair
Franck Durand-Carrier
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FrancePeter Dieleman
Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Jill Prince
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
D1.3. Technologies to Enable 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.
- Co-Chair
Steven Arnold
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesXavier Roser
Thales Alenia Space France — France
- Rapporteur
Eiichi Tomita
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
D1.4A. Space Systems Engineering - Methods, Processes and Tools (1)
This session will focus on state-of-the-art systems engineering methodologies that reduce the time and cost, and improve the quality of space system design. Of special interest are multi-disciplinary methods, processes, and tools used for System Design, Product Realization, Technical Management, Operations, and Retirement of space systems to improve risk management, safety, reliability, testability, and quality of life cycle cost estimates. Specifically, presentations may include: state of organizational structures, practice methods, processes, tools, training that benefit space system design, development and operations; state of the art systems engineering methodologies for space systems, including space system(s) of systems (SoS); engineering design methods or modeling and simulation tools applied to space system design and optimization; methodologies and processes for technical planning, control, assessment and decision analysis of space system design; advancement in space system development environments, such as concurrent engineering design facilities; and novel methods to improve risk management, earned value management, configuration management, data management, availability, safety, reliability, testability and quality of life cycle cost estimates.
- Co-Chair
Dapeng Wang
Beihang University — ChinaDmitry Payson
— Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Franck Durand-Carrier
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
D1.4B. Space Systems Engineering - Methods, Processes and Tools (2)
This session will focus on state-of-the-art systems engineering methodologies that reduce the time and cost, and improve the quality of space system design. Of special interest are multi-disciplinary methods, processes, and tools used for System Design, Product Realization, Technical Management, Operations, and Retirement of space systems to improve risk management, safety, reliability, testability, and quality of life cycle cost estimates. Specifically, presentations may include: state of organizational structures, practice methods, processes, tools, training that benefit space system design, development and operations; state of the art systems engineering methodologies for space systems, including space system(s) of systems (SoS); engineering design methods, modelling and simulation tools applied to space system design and optimization; methodologies and processes for technical planning, control, assessment and decision analysis of space system design; advancement in space system development environments, such as concurrent engineering design facilities; novel methods to improve risk management, earned value management, configuration management, data management, availability, safety, reliability, testability and quality of life cycle cost estimates.
- Co-Chair
Geilson Loureiro
National Institute for Space Research - INPE — BrazilNorbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
- Rapporteur
Otfrid G. Liepack
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
D1.5. Lessons Learned in Space Systems: Achievements, Challenges, Best Practices, Standards.
This session addresses Lessons Learned in Space Systems on all aspects of life cycle. The learning from the past is the necessary way to ensure mission success of future missions. This retrospective viewpoint includes the achievement of mission accomplishments, the challenges to overcome the difficulties and the best practices to lead the mission success, incorporating documentation of Lessons Learned. The scope of the session also includes the standards in design, development and operation; lessons learned in design, development and operation; achievement from development in project management; achievement from mission success and on-orbit operation; best practices of project management and systems engineering; challenges in project or program development; challenges to overcome the difficulties on orbit; improvement of a Space system from former system development and operation; discussion of standards to assure the mission; and the documentation of learned lessons to preserve and make them available to future missions.
- Co-Chair
Eiichi Tomita
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — JapanKlaus Schilling
Zentrum für Telematik — Germany
- Rapporteur
Otfrid G. Liepack
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
D1.6. Cooperative and Robotic Space Systems
This session will focus on cooperative and robotic systems as they apply to the space domain. This emerging topic includes concepts such as constellations, multi-satellite architectures, and on-orbit servicing of space systems and technologies. Hosted payloads, where their objectives may be unrelated to the principal mission, are also addressed. Additional areas of interest include collaborative robotic systems, such as space robotic systems and manipulators, robotic/human interactions and distributed multi-agent technologies. Papers in this session will look at current missions and future opportunities, while addressing both benefits and challenges as the world-wide space community moves into these exciting areas.
- Co-Chair
Dapeng Wang
Beihang University — ChinaIgor V. Belokonov
Samara National Research University (Samara University) — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Steven Arnold
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United States
D1.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Systems addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the D Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Reinhold Bertrand
European Space Agency (ESA) — GermanyJill Prince
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
D2. SPACE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS SYMPOSIUM
Topics should address worldwide space transportation solutions and innovations. The goal is to foster understanding and cooperation amongst the world’s space-faring organisations.
- Coordinator
Steve Creech
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesEmmanuelle David
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) — Switzerland
- Secretary
Yuguang Yang
China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) — China
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.
- Co-Chair
Iwao Igarashi
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. — JapanGiorgio Tumino
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
- Rapporteur
Randolph Kendall
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
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.
- Co-Chair
Yves Gerard
Airbus Defence & Space — FranceFrancesco Santoro
Altec S.p.A. — Italy
- Rapporteur
Igor V. Belokonov
Samara National Research University (Samara University) — Russian Federation
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.
- Co-Chair
Oliver Kunz
Beyond Gravity — SwitzerlandChiara Manfletti
ESA — FranceBrian Smith
Raytheon Canada Limited — Canada
- Rapporteur
Oleg Ventskovskiy
— Ukraine
D2.4. Future Space Transportation Systems
Discussion of future overall system designs and operational concepts for both expendable and reusable systems for Earth-to orbit transportation and exploration missions
- Co-Chair
José Gavira Izquierdo
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsCharles E. Cockrell Jr.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Philippa Davies
Reaction Engines Ltd. — United Kingdom
D2.5. Technologies for Future Space Transportation Systems
Discussion of technologies enabling new reusable or expendable launch vehicles and in-space transportation systems. Emphasis is on TRL hardware development and verification prior to flight, including ground testing and/or innovative technology prototype demonstrations not yet involving flight.
- Co-Chair
Patrick M. McKenzie
MITSUI SEIKI KOGYO CO., LTD. — United StatesGiuseppe Rufolo
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — Italy
- Rapporteur
Lin Shen
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) — China
D2.6. Future Space Transportation Systems Verification and In-Flight Experimentation
Discussion of atmospheric and in-space flight testing and qualification of system, sub-system, and advanced technologies for future launch venicles and in-space transportation systems. Emphasis is on higher TRL in-flight experimentation, demonstration, and qualification, including test plans and innovative technology prototype demonstrations involving or leading to flight as well as new and unique test platforms and capabilities.
- Co-Chair
David E. Glass
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesSreedhara Panicker Somanath
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — India
- Rapporteur
Tetsuo Hiraiwa
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
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, combinations of existing / emerging elements and new elements, reusable, partially reusable and expendable concepts, and flexible, highly responsive concepts. Includes mission operations, design, development, and specific constraints. For discussion on small satellite missions not focused on launchers and their operations, please refer to session B4.5.
- Co-Chair
Nicolas Bérend
ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab — FranceHarry A. Cikanek
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Julio Aprea
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
D2.8-A5.4. Space Transportation Solutions for Deep Space Missions
This joint session will explore space transportation capabilities, existing or under study, for human space exploration missions, new science, programme architectures, technology demonstrations as well as the issues of scientific and political motivations and international cooperation. The session will also deal with worldwide needs, requirements and potential missions enabled by deep space transportation system.
- Co-Chair
Yuguang Yang
China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) — ChinaErnst Messerschmid
University of Stuttgart — GermanyKenneth Bruce Morris
Sierra Space — United StatesCharles E. Cockrell Jr.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Gerhard Schwehm
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
D2.9-D6.2. Joint-Session Creating Safe Transportation Systems for Sustainable Commercial Human Spaceflight
Commercial human space transportation systems must account for technical, economic and policy factors in order to be sustainable. This session will explore both this technical design solutions for reliability and safety, as well as the related economics, policy and regulatory issues involved in producing a human space transportation ecosystem that is sustainable. The discussion can include both suborbital and orbital transportation systems, as well as spaceports and infrastructure.
- Co-Chair
Aline Decadi
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
- Rapporteur
Martin Sippel
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
D2.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Transportation Solutions and Innovations addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the D Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Christophe Bonnal
European Conference for Aero-Space Sciences (EUCASS) — FranceDaniel L. Dumbacher
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Carina Dorbath
MT Aerospace AG — Germany
D3. 15th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FUTURE SPACE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
This symposium organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA will involve papers and discussion that traverse a wide range of highly valuable future space capabilities (FSC) – in other words “building blocks” for future space exploration, development and discovery – that could enable dramatic advances in global space goals and objectives. The international discussion of future directions for space exploration and utilisation is fully underway, including activities involving all major space-faring nations. Decisions are now being made that will set the course for space activities for many years to come. New approaches are needed that establish strategies, architectures, concepts and technologies that will lead to sustainable human and robotic space exploration and utilisation during the coming decades. The symposium will examine the possible paths, beginning with current capabilities such as the International Space Station, which may lead to ambitious future opportunities for space exploration, discovery and benefits. The sessions that comprise this symposium are key elements of current or planned International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) studies.
- Coordinator
John C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United StatesAlain Pradier
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
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.
- Co-Chair
John C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United StatesMaria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy
- Rapporteur
Anouck Girard
University of Michigan — United States
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.
- Co-Chair
Scott Hovland
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsPaivi Jukola
Aalto University — Finland
- Rapporteur
William H. Siegfried
The Boeing Company — United States
D3.3. Novel Concepts and Technologies to 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.
- Co-Chair
Alain Pradier
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsChristopher Moore
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Junjiro Onoda
ISAS/JAXA — JapanAlain Dupas
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — France
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.
- Co-Chair
John C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United StatesPaivi Jukola
Aalto University — Finland
- Rapporteur
Maria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy
D3.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Building Blocks for Future Space Exploration and Development addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the D Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
John C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United StatesAlain Pradier
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
D4. 15th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON VISIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE
This 15th Symposium is organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). In Space Activities the focus is usually kept on the short term developments, at the expense of future goals. The Symposium will discuss topics with at least 20 to 30 years prospective lead time and identify technologies and strategies that need to be developed. These developments will be examined with the goal to support also short/medium term projects and to identify priorities required for their development. The Sessions in the Symposium will address innovative technologies and Strategies to develop Space Elevator as well as Interstellar Precursor Missions. A session will address also how Space activities can contribute to the resolution of World Societal Changes as well as to increasing the countries engaged in space activities.
- Coordinator
Giuseppe Reibaldi
Moon Village Association (MVA) — AustriaYu Lu
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology(CALT) — China
D4.1. Innovative Concepts and Technologies
In order to realize future, sustainable programmes of space exploration and utilisation, a focused suite of transformational new system concept and supporting technologies must be developed during the coming decade. The technical objectives to be pursued should be drawn from a broad, forward looking view of the technologies and system needed, but must be sufficiently focused, to allow tangible progression and dramatic improvements over current capabilities. This session will address cross cutting considerations in which a number of discipline research topics and/or technologies may be successful developed to support transformational new system concept. Papers are solicited in these and related areas
- Co-Chair
Roger X. Lenard
LPS — United StatesGiorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
- Rapporteur
Xiaowei WANG
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) — China
D4.2. Contribution of Space Activities to Solving Global Societal Issues
The session will discuss the contributions, in the future, of space exploration and utilisation to the solution of global challenges (e.g. energy, population, sustainable development) and how the space systems will support the understanding of the global societal issues. The session will include also the identification of the related technologies that needs to be developed. The definition of a roadmap will be encouraged. Environmental issues including global climate change will not be covered in this particular session
- Co-Chair
Giuseppe Reibaldi
Moon Village Association (MVA) — AustriaYu Lu
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology(CALT) — China
- Rapporteur
Paivi Jukola
Aalto University — Finland
D4.3. Conceptualizing Space Elevators and Tethered Satellites
The development of a system concept for space elevators [and tethered stallites] requires systems engineering and architecture approaches. IAA study (3-24) entitled "Road to Space Elevator Era" is pulling together initial steps for a new look at space elevators. This study will show how to approach mega-projects with engineering dicipline leading to the initial phase of a program - Concept Development. The members of the study are all focusing on the early engineering and operational steps towards an operational capability, such as defining the missions and laying out the top-level requirements. This session will suggest strategies to illustrate the space elevator development leading to a phenomenal low cost to space infrastructure. In addition, the session can accept the strategies to leverage space tethers as a viable tool for space systems.
- Co-Chair
Peter Swan
Space Elevator Development Corporation — United StatesAkira Tsuchida
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) — Japan
- Rapporteur
Robert E Penny
Cholla Space Systems — United States
D4.4. Strategies for Rapid Implementation of Interstellar Missions: Precursors and Beyond
Knowledge about space beyond our solar system and between the stars—that is interstellar space —is lacking data. Even as IBEX, NASA’s Interstellar Background Explorer, studies the edge of our solar system, it still is confined to earth orbit. Arguably, some of the most compelling data to understand the universe we live in will come from sampling the actual environment beyond our solar system as Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft are on the threshold of doing. In the 36 years since the Voyager probes’ launches, significant advances in materials science, analytical chemistry, information technologies, imaging capabilities, communications and propulsion systems have been made. The recently released IAA study: “Key Technologies to Enable Near-Term Interstellar Scientific Precursor Missions” along with significant initiatives like the DARPA seed-funded 100 Year Starship, signal the need, readiness and benefits to aggressively undertaking interstellar space missions. This session seeks to define specific strategies and key enabling steps to implement interstellar precursor missions within the next 10-15 years. Suggestions for defined projects, payloads, teams, spacecraft and mission profiles that leverage existing technological capacities, yet will yield probes that generate new information about deep space, rapidly exit the solar system and which can be launched before 2030 are sought.
- Co-Chair
Mae Jemison
100 Year Starship — United StatesGiancarlo Genta
Politecnico di Torino — Italy
- Rapporteur
Louis Friedman
The Planetary Society — United States
D4.5. Space Mineral Resources, Asteroid Mining and Lunar/Mars insitu
Exploitation of space mineral resources is becoming a commercial space endeavor for the benefit of humanity and profit. In 2012, the IAA approved a broad study of the technology, economics, legal and policy aspects of identifying, obtaining, and using these resources. The question on the table is not “how” to leverage space minerals resources, but ”how best” to leverage them. The purpose of this session is to provide the current state of the art of the technology, economics, law & policy related to Space Mineral Resource (SMR) opportunities. Our objective will be to put a developmental roadmap anchored in realities of engineering, economics and legal/policy. In addition, the IAA has initiated a second study on the topic entitled: Space Mineral Resources II, Considerations and Recommendations on National Legislation Relevant to Extraterrestrial Resource Utilization and Benefication.
- Co-Chair
Roger X. Lenard
LPS — United StatesPeter Swan
Space Elevator Development Corporation — United States
- Rapporteur
Susan McKenna-Lawlor
Space Technology (Ireland) Ltd. — Ireland
D5. 50th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON SAFETY, QUALITY AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN SPACE ACTIVITIES
Quality, safety, security… These domains reflect a same concern: how a complex space system can be developed and be operated in order to give its best with the proper robustness. In that environment, where radiations are not the least stress and possible ill-intentioned actions may occur, decreasing the level of failures in space activities is a must. Knowledge management, meaning proper capturing, capitalising, protecting and sharing the knowledge, and application of lessons learned and experience, are key factors. This Symposium organized by the International Academy of Astronautics aims at arousing the discussion between professionals, and raising the awareness of the new generation on the various approaches to obtain and run reliable, and safe space systems: design solutions, validation and tests, software development, validation and security, methods, management approaches, regulations to improve the quality, efficiency, and collaborative ability of space programs and space operations. All aspects are considered: risk management, complexity of systems and operations, knowledge and information management, human factors, economical constraints, international cooperation, norms, and standards.
- Coordinator
Jeanne Holm
City of Los Angeles — United StatesRoberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
D5.1. Safety and Quality for “Low Cost” Space Programs
A constant ambition in space activities is running faster and cheaper programs ! It is often a sine qua non conditions for new stakeholders to enter the race. Short developments may also be a must, for instance for pedagogic purposes with the now numerous students satellites. What are the keys ? More recurrent space technologies ? More identical models ? On the opposite, more innovation ? New development and validation approaches ? Too many space missions do not meet success, the worse being when there are safety problems. This session provides an opportunity for exchanges on all aspects of the development philosophy, risk management, norms and cost index of development of novel transportation systems, orbital systems, exploration vehicles, test procedures, and operations to meet this challenge for every kind of aerospace missions including space tourism. It deals with the methods, tests, lessons learned, standards for analysis and mitigation of risks in space missions development and operations.
- Co-Chair
Manola Romero
3AF — FranceAlexander S. Filatyev
Lomonosov Moscow State University — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
David Finkleman
International Academy of Astronautics — United States
D5.2. Knowledge management and collaboration in space activities
Working on complex space missions requires collaboration, learning lessons from the past, transferring knowledge from experts to younger generations, and developing deep expertise within an organization. Typical questions addressed during the session are: how are aerospace organisations managing the sharing of the 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 and create value to the organization. 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 a sustainable, peaceful exploration of space. Examples of case studies and approaches of particular interest include successful projects and innovations in the application of knowledge management, grounded research in knowledge and risk management, methods that allow data, information or knowledge exchange within or amongst organisations in support of actual programmes.
- Co-Chair
Roberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United KingdomLionel Baize
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Jeanne Holm
City of Los Angeles — United StatesPatrick Hambloch
The Planetary Society — Germany
D5.3. Prediction, Measurement and Effects of space environment on space missions
Space environment characterized by various factors such as radiation, plasma, atomic oxygen, planetary dusts, extreme temperature, vacuum, micro-gravity, micrometeoroid and debris, etc. and its fluctuations strongly affects quality of space missions. Environmental conditions yield constraints at design phase, and important risks in the course of the mission. The evaluation of the average and worst case conditions to be met, and of their impact on missions and sub-systems are thus of prime importance. This session will encompass the following topics: Space Weather, Plasma, Spacecraft Charging, Radiation, Atomic Oxygen, Planetary Dusts, Combined Environments - flight measurements; - physical processes; - prediction of average or worst case condition; - ground testing; - flight experiments and lessons learnt; - modelling and prediction.
- Co-Chair
Jean-Francois Roussel
Office National d’Etudes et de Recherches Aérospatiales (ONERA) — FranceMENGU CHO
Kyushu Institute of Technology — Japan
- Rapporteur
Justin Likar
UTC Aerospace Systems — United States
D5.4. Cyber-security threats to space missions and countermeasures to address them
The increasingly pervasive network connectivity following the Internet explosion introduces a whole new families of cyber-security threats to space missions. To send commands to a spacecraft now you would not need to build a ground station, but you can penetrate from your home or office the existing ground infrastructures, challenging and bypassing their protection measures. These questions will have to be addressed in the session: - What is the interest of cyber-crime and cyber-activism with respect to space activities? - How are aerospace organisations managing the ability to introduce the right level of security measures in the process to develop new missions? - What solutions are in place to work securely across corporate and international boundaries? - How is knowledge about security threats captured, shared, and used to follow the evolution of cyber threats? - Which ones of these specific threats are to be expected to target space missions, from the ground and from space? - What is particularly to be expected from the cyber-space to target outer space? Case studies will focus for example on cryptography, processes, operational security, and other aspects of space missions that are all constituting the technical components to keep a mission “cyber secure”.
- Co-Chair
Stefano Zatti
University of Rome “La Sapienza” — Italy
- Rapporteur
Luca del Monte
ESA - European Space Agency — France
D6. SYMPOSIUM ON COMMERCIAL SPACEFLIGHT SAFETY ISSUES
Topics should address commercial safety and regulatory policy issues for orbital and suborbital space transportation and spaceports. The goal is to identify issues common to commercial operators of both human and robotic space vehicles to increase international safety and interoperability.
- Coordinator
John Sloan
Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) — United StatesChristophe Chavagnac
Airbus Defence and Space SAS — France
D6.1. Commercial Space Flight Safety and Emerging Issues
Topics for this session cover commercial space transportation and safety issues including human and robotic vehicles, spaceports, reentry vehicles, in-space transportation vehicles, and regulations. Papers related to commercial space transportation are also encouraged on: policy and law; operations and training; best practices and standards; pilot, crew and participant safety; and ground operations and launch site safety.
- Co-Chair
John Sloan
Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) — United StatesChristophe Chavagnac
Airbus Defence and Space SAS — France
- Rapporteur
Gennaro Russo
Associazione Italiana di Aeronautica e Astronautica (AIDAA) — Italy
D6.2-D2.9. Joint-Session Creating Safe Transportation Systems for Sustainable Commercial Human Spaceflight
Commercial human space transportation systems must account for technical, economic and policy factors in order to be sustainable. This session will explore both this technical design solutions for reliability and safety, as well as the related economics, policy and regulatory issues involved in producing a human space transportation ecosystem that is sustainable. The discussion can include both suborbital and orbital transportation systems, as well as spaceports and infrastructure.
- Co-Chair
Markus Jaeger
Airbus Defence & Space, Space Systems — Germany
- Rapporteur
Martin Sippel
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
D6.3. Enabling safe commercial spaceflight: vehicles and spaceports
This session is addresses new and existing spaceports and factors that launch vehicle and spaceplane operators may use in evaluating the selection of a launch and/or landing location. Topics include: safety, air and spaceport facilities, runways, geography, air and space traffic, weather, population density, access to workforce and technical support, customer needs, regulations, and other areas. Papers are welcome from spaceports, airports, space transportation providers, support equipment providers, academia, commercial companies and governments.
- Co-Chair
Christophe Chavagnac
Airbus Defence and Space SAS — FranceJohn Sloan
Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) — United States
- Rapporteur
Francesco Santoro
Altec S.p.A. — Italy
E1. SPACE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SYMPOSIUM
This symposium explores best practice and innovative approaches to space education at all levels. It also considers activities, methods and techniques for informal education, outreach to the general public and workforce development. Each year the symposium will commence with a key note address by the winner of the IAF Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal. This award recognizes the outstanding contribution to space education by an educator who promotes the study of astronautics and space science. When submitting abstracts for consideration, please note that: • Papers should have clear education or outreach content. • Emphasis should be placed on evaluating the learning outcomes of a project, and how these learning outcomes were achieved and evaluated. • Authors are encouraged to clearly identify target groups, benefits, lessons-learned, good practice and include measures of critical assessment • Technical details of projects, even if carried out in an educational context, will not usually qualify. • Papers reporting on programmes/activities that have already taken place will be given preference over papers dealing with concepts and plans for the future. • Papers covering topics/activities which have been reported at a prior IAC must state this explicitly and detail both the additional information to be presented and the added value that this represents.
- Coordinator
Lisa Antoniadis
Astrocast SA — SwitzerlandNaomi Mathers
Space Industry Association of Australia — Australia
E1.1. Ignition - Primary Space Education
This session will explore innovative programs for students up to the age of 11 conducted within the formal education system. Emphasis will be placed on programs that effectively engage primary school students in STEM, develop key skills, and foster a long-term passion for space. This session will also consider programs and activities that develop effective and inspirational primary school teachers.
- Co-Chair
Kaori Sasaki
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — JapanCarol Carnett
International Space University (ISU) — United States
- Rapporteur
Gulnara T. Omarova
Astrophysical Institute — KazakhstanChristopher Vasko
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
E1.2A. Lift Off - Secondary Space Education (1)
This session will explore innovative programs for students aged 11 to 18, conducted within the formal education system. Emphasis will be placed on programs that effectively engage secondary school students in STEM, develop key skills, and foster a long-term passion for space. This session will also consider programs and activities that develop effective and inspirational secondary school teachers.
- Co-Chair
Seyed Ali Nasseri
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — Canada
E1.2B. Lift Off - Secondary Space Education (2)
This session will explore innovative programs for students aged 11 to 18, conducted within the formal education system. Emphasis will be placed on programs that effectively engage secondary school students in STEM, develop key skills, and foster a long-term passion for space. This session will also consider programs and activities that develop effective and inspirational secondary school teachers.
- Co-Chair
Seyed Ali Nasseri
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — CanadaAndrea Jaime
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany
- Rapporteur
Carlos Duarte
Agencia Espacial Mexicana (AEM) — MexicoChristopher Vasko
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
E1.3. On Track - Undergraduate Space Education
This session will explore innovative programs for undergraduate students. This can include the development and delivery of innovative courses, project-based work, and work placements. Emphasis should be placed on how the program is structured for maximum impact, how the impact is measured and how the lessons learned are being applied to other courses.
- Co-Chair
Hubert Diez
CNES — FranceCamille Alleyne
NASA — United States
- Rapporteur
Michal Kunes
— Czech Republic
E1.4. In Orbit - Postgraduate Space Education
This session will explore innovative programs for postgraduate students. This can include the development and delivery of innovative courses, project-based work, and work placements. Emphasis should be placed on how the program is structured for maximum impact, how the impact is measured and how the lessons learned are being applied to other courses.
- Co-Chair
David Spencer
The Aerospace Corporation — United StatesCamille Alleyne
NASA — United States
- Rapporteur
Thierry Dana-Picard
Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) — IsraelRemco Timmermans
International Space University (ISU) — United Kingdom
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.
- Co-Chair
Hubert Diez
CNES — France
- Rapporteur
Amalio Monzon
Airbus Defence and Space — SpainOlga Zhdanovich
Modis — The Netherlands
E1.6. Calling Planet Earth - Space Outreach to the General Public
This session will focus on activities, programs and strategies for engaging the general pubic. This session does not include programs that are conducted within the formal education system.
- Co-Chair
Kerrie Dougherty
— AustraliaValerie Anne Casasanto
NASA Goddard/University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) — United States
- Rapporteur
Thierry Dana-Picard
Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) — IsraelFrank Friedlaender
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company — United States
E1.7. New Worlds - Non-Traditional 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. This session does not include programs that are conducted within the formal education system.
- Co-Chair
Vera Mayorova
Bauman Moscow State Technical University — Russian FederationOlga Zhdanovich
Modis — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Carol Christian
STScI — United States
E1.8. Hands-on Space Education and Outreach
Hands-on can be a powerful way to introduce and teach STEM concepts, especially with diverse learners of many backgrounds. This session will demonstrate and share effective hands-on activities and experiments to explore, teach and reinforce space-related concepts. During the session, presenters will actually demonstrate the activity. Full details are available at http://www.iafastro.org/iac-2017-new-session/
- Co-Chair
Valerie Anne Casasanto
NASA Goddard/University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) — United StatesLyn Wigbels
American Astronautical Society (AAS) — United States
- Rapporteur
Remco Timmermans
International Space University (ISU) — United KingdomAndrea Jaime
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany
E1.9. Space Culture – Public Engagement in Space through Culture
This Session is co-sponsored by the IAF Technical Committee on the Cultural Utilization of Space (ITACCUS) and will focus the activities of institutions such as museums, space agencies and non-profit organizations involving space that engage the cultural sector. This session does not include programs that are conducted within the formal education system.
- Co-Chair
Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian
Karman Project — United KingdomLisa Antoniadis
Astrocast SA — Switzerland
- Rapporteur
Valerie Anne Casasanto
NASA Goddard/University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) — United StatesCarol Carnett
International Space University (ISU) — United States
E1.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Education and Outreach addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the E Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Lisa Antoniadis
Astrocast SA — SwitzerlandCarolyn Knowles
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Gulnara T. Omarova
Astrophysical Institute — KazakhstanCarlos Duarte
Agencia Espacial Mexicana (AEM) — Mexico
E2. 45th STUDENT CONFERENCE
Presentation of space-related papers by undergraduate and graduate students who participate in an international student competition.
- Coordinator
Stephen Brock
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) — United StatesMarco Schmidt
University Wuerzburg — Germany
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 44th 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.
- Co-Chair
Franco Bernelli-Zazzera
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyBenedicte Escudier
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE) — France
- Rapporteur
Jeong-Won Lee
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) — Korea, Republic ofEmmanuel Zenou
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE) — France
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 44th 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.
- Co-Chair
Marco Schmidt
University Wuerzburg — GermanyJeong-Won Lee
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) — Korea, Republic of
- Rapporteur
Benedicte Escudier
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE) — FranceCarlos Duarte
Agencia Espacial Mexicana (AEM) — Mexico
E2.3-GTS.4. 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.
- Co-Chair
Carolyn Knowles
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesAndrea Jaime
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany
- Rapporteur
Michelle Mendes
World Space Week Association — United States
E2.4. Educational Pico and Nano Satellites
Proposed session with SUAC.
- Co-Chair
Xiaozhou Yu
Dalian University of Technology (DUT) — China
- Rapporteur
Franco Bernelli-Zazzera
Politecnico di Milano — Italy
E3. 30th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE POLICY, REGULATIONS AND ECONOMICS
This symposium, organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), will provide a systematic overview of the current trends in space policy, regulation and economics, by covering national as well as multilateral space policies and plans. The symposium also integrates the 32nd IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal roundtable.
- Coordinator
Jacques Masson
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsBernhard Schmidt-Tedd
Leuphana University — Germany
E3.1. International Cooperation - a cornerstone of 50 years UN Space Law and space diplomacy
International Mechanisms of Cooperation in the Peaceful Exploration and Use of Outer Space is a subject of the Legal Subcommittee of UNCOPUOS, where a dedicated report is expected for 2017, the jubilee event of 50 years of the outer space treaty. The session gives the opportunity to evaluate and highlight the different mechanisms of international cooperation in space, as develop during the past decades and to highlight its value for cooperation among nations for the future.
- Co-Chair
Elisabeth Back Impallomeni
University of Padova — ItalyMagda Cocco
Vieira de Almeida & Associados — Portugal
E3.2. Private Endeavour in Space Exploration
Space exploration is a domain in evolution like most of the space sector. There is in particular an increasing role of the private sector with new privately financed and led endeavours to many destinations from LEO, to the Moon, Mars and Asteroids. This paradigm shift with the emergence of new private space capabilities has however revealed gaps in current national and international law and regulations. In particular, the 50 years old Outer Space Treaty (OST) requires all signatories to provide “authorisation and continuing supervision” for all of their space activities, including the ones of private actors. This session will thus aim to reflect on the current evolution of the space exploration domain and its impacts on the legal framework in place and in particular the OST and identify potential evolution to consider for future national legislations and the preparation of the next UNISPACE.
- Co-Chair
Nicolas Peter
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceMarc Haese
DLR, German Aerospace Center — Germany
E3.3. The Demand Side of the Space Economic Equation: Understanding and Evaluating the Changing Market Dynamics in Space Activities
This session will focus on space business sectors such as telecommunications, navigation, and remote sensing as their markets become saturated and rapid growth slows. What will be the role of the new industrial actors in space? Can the demand for new small satellites, big data, satellite servicing, and space resource utilization, remain sufficient to encourage additional investment growth in the basic terrestrial supporting infrastructure (launch vehicles, space hardware, and consumer products)? Or, will the eventual saturation of the current “big ticket” space applications lead to a fundamental change in financing and investing in private space activities and affect large-scale government missions as well?
- Co-Chair
Claire Jolly
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) — FranceMax Grimard
World Space Week Association — France
E3.4. Assuring a Safe, Secure and Sustainable Space Environment for Space Activities
Space Activities provide a wealth of increasing benefits for people on Earth. However, space actors have come to realize that the benefits of the space infrastructure for the world community depend on technical, legal, policy and political means to keep a safe, secure and sustainable space environment. This session will explore the progress being made within multilateral fora, the private sector and individual countries in supporting the goal of a safe, secure and sustainable space environment. It will especially focus on trends and inputs in the context of the UNISPACE+50 process.
- Co-Chair
Ray A. Williamson
— United States
- Rapporteur
Peter Stubbe
German Aerospace Center (DLR) — Germany
E3.5-E7.6. 32nd Joint IAA/IISL Round Table: Technological and legal challenges for on-orbit servicing.
Invited speakers only; not open for paper submission Outer Space Treaty Principles of international collaboration and sustainability of outer space affairs. It is beyond question that satellite servicing holds huge benefits for future scientific missions, application satellites, new commercial programmes and further steps in space exploration. Several technical solutions have been developed in the past decades and proven that they are fit for service (i.e. Hubble and ISS). This development accelerates and goes along with the need for a strong international collaboration, particularly for running the systems cost-effectively and reliably. These new partnerships raise plenty of legal questions (i.e. in case that one repairs the satellite of another operator or the operator of a system is supposed to lift a system to another orbit – who is responsible for the consequences?). So we are not only faced with the need to better use already launched systems but also to ensure firm legislation for future missions. In this Scientific-Legal Roundtable we will first listen to different experts who will present technical and legal challenges of on-orbit servicing. Afterwards the experts discuss in a panel and finally the audience is welcome to discuss with the panelists.
- Co-Chair
Richard Crowther
UK Space Agency — United KingdomTommaso Sgobba
International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Nicola Rohner-Willsch
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyMarc Haese
DLR, German Aerospace Center — Germany
E3.6. Strategic Risk Management for successful space programmes
Considering today’s global economic and industrial challenges, more and more organisations have implemented a Corporate Risk Management (also called Enterprise Risk Management - ERM) framework in order to align their strategy with their risk appetite and available resources. In the space sector, and in particular for organisations dealing with large-scale space projects, this cross-organisational process, applies when setting goals across the whole organisation. The process is designed to identify and mitigate potential threats and exploit opportunities in the achievement of the organisation’s goals and objectives, and helps support the decision making of senior management. This session, organised by the ERM Technical Committee, will offer a forum to reflect on the recent trends in strategic risk management and exchange validated practices and lessons learned from organisations that already implement such a framework.
- Co-Chair
Maria-Gabriella Sarah
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceRuediger Suess
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
David M. Lengyel
George Washington University — United States
E3.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Policy, Regulations and Economics addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the E Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Jacques Masson
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsBernhard Schmidt-Tedd
Leuphana University — Germany
E4. 51st IAA HISTORY OF ASTRONAUTICS SYMPOSIUM
History of space science, technology & development, rocketry, personal memoirs. The entire spectrum of space history, at least 25 years old, is covered, as well as history of rocketry and astronautics in Australia. History of preparation and developments for the first Moon landing in 1969.
- Coordinator
A. Ingemar Skoog
— GermanyChristophe Rothmund
Airbus Safran Launchers — FranceKerrie Dougherty
— AustraliaOtfrid G. Liepack
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
E4.1. Memoirs & Organisational Histories
Autobiographical & biographical memoirs of individuals who have made original contributions to the development & application of astronautics & rocketry. History of government, industrial, academic & professional societies & organisations long engaged in astronautical endeavours.
- Co-Chair
Marsha Freeman
21st Century Science & Technology — United StatesNiklas Reinke
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
John Charles
NASA Human Research Program — United StatesKarlheinz Rohrwild
Hermann-Oberth-Raumfahrt Museum e.V. — Germany
E4.2. Scientific & Technical Histories
Historical summaries of rocket & space programs, and the corresponding technical & scientific achievements.
- Co-Chair
Radu Rugescu
Association Dedicated to Development in Astronautics (A.D.D.A) — RomaniaChristophe Rothmund
Airbus Safran Launchers — France
- Rapporteur
William Jones
— United StatesPaivi Jukola
Aalto University — Finland
E4.3A. History of Australia’s Contribution to Astronautics
Special session with invited & proposed speakers. Origin (technical & political aspects) of the space activities & programs in Australia.
- Co-Chair
Kerrie Dougherty
— AustraliaOtfrid G. Liepack
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
- Rapporteur
John Harlow
Aerojet Rocketdyne — United KingdomCharles Lundquist
University of Alabama in Huntsville — United States
E4.3B. “Can you believe they put a man on the Moon?”
This special session welcomes papers focusing on all aspects of the development and preparation for the man arrival on the Moon in 1969. The session seeks papers on topics including but not limited to: technology & scientific aspects (developments, results, spin-offs, etc); reflection on the impacts (political, cultural and societal); contributions from non - US countries and Russia Moon program.
- Co-Chair
John Charles
NASA Human Research Program — United StatesVera Pinto Gomes
European Commission — Belgium
- Rapporteur
Otfrid G. Liepack
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
E5. 28th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE AND SOCIETY
This 28th symposium is organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). Presentations will review the impact and benefits of space activities on the quality of life on Earth and in space. A broad range of topics may be covered including arts and culture, space architecture, and society's expectations from space exploration and research, as well as technology and knowledge transfer.
- Coordinator
Geoffrey Languedoc
Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI) — CanadaOlga Bannova
University of Houston — United States
E5.1. Architecture for humans in space: design, engineering, concepts and mission planning
The session welcomes papers on all aspects of the challenges of emplacing, sustaining, and growing accommodations for space habitation throughout the inner solar system: Earth orbits, Lagrange points, the Moon's surface, interplanetary space, Near Earth Objects, the moons of Mars, the surface of Mars and the asteroid Main Belt. These places share a need for basic protection against space radiation, vacuum and thermal extremes, but vary widely in remoteness, proximity to gravity wells and resources, and socio-psychological impact. Architectural solutions, including pressurized volume, shielding, life support, food production, transportation access and social accommodation will stretch concepts and technologies for space architecture. The session seeks papers on topics including but not limited to: integration of architecture, structures, space systems, life-support systems, man-machine interfaces and new technologies.
- Co-Chair
Olga Bannova
University of Houston — United StatesBrent Sherwood
Blue Origin LLC — United States
- Rapporteur
Anna Barbara Imhof
Liquifer Systems Group (LSG) — Austria
E5.2. Models for Successfully Applying Space Technology Beyond Its Original Intent
Many R&D organizations look for ways to demonstrate the value of their technology portfolio to educate as well as to accommodate a broad community of onlookers and users. Academia- and government-sponsored space programs need to depict how their science and technology activities are relevant to knowledge sharing, technology commercialization and technology transfer. Papers will explore a variety of approaches that organizations can adopt for the successful transfer of technologies that impact new products and services for space and non-space applications. Relevant legislation, business structures, models, metrics, and alternative technology transfer models will be discussed. Papers will provide examples of successful models with descriptions of the approach and tools used, results to date, issues addressed, and ongoing changes made.
- Co-Chair
Olga Bannova
University of Houston — United StatesNona Cheeks
retired from NASA GSFC — United States
- Rapporteur
Anna Barbara Imhof
Liquifer Systems Group (LSG) — Austria
E5.3. Contemporary Arts Practice and Outer Space: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Since the late 1970s a number of artists have been negotiating access to space facilities and organisations, critiquing or making experiential the exploration and utilisation of space, or re-purposing space technology, materials or data independently or in direct exchange with the space sector. Today this practice is branching into a several directions, ranging from performance, installation, video, or conceptual work situated in the space or space analogous environments themselves, to commercial gallery contexts and the realm of participation and public engagement with science. This session addresses the practice of contemporary artists who have developed new ways to appropriate space for their work, the conceptual and practical foundations of their engagement, and the implications of this emerging aesthetic paradigm for both the fields of space and art. Submissions are welcome from artists and art historians, and from space industry and space agency representatives as well as from the cultural sector facilitating or programming related projects crossing over the increasingly blurred boundaries of creative practice.
- Co-Chair
Richard Clar
Art Technologies — United StatesTibor Balint
Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
- Rapporteur
Ioannis Michaloudis
Charles Darwin University — Australia
E5.4. Space Assets and Disaster Management
This session will explore the role space assets can play in situations requiring disaster management and emergency response. Papers will discuss how space assets and applications can be brought to bear to assist with situation monitoring and assessment, shortening response times and mitigating impact on affected populations.
- Co-Chair
Geoffrey Languedoc
Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI) — CanadaJillianne Pierce
Space Florida — United States
E5.5. Space Societies, Professional Associations and Museums
Space societies, professional associations and museums form a special and important group of IAF members - nearly one quarter of the membership and, as a sector, second in size after space industries. They include professional societies, space museums, space associations, non-profit organisations and other organisations interested in space activities. Some have a large membership of 10 000 or more, others can be small; a few are already a century old, others are just being created. They exist in traditional and emerging space nations. Together they champion the interests of an impressive number of individuals and organizations connected to space. This symposium offers a podium for ideas and proposals to enhance the interaction between the organisations, their members and the Federation. Papers may address proposals to exchange experiences and best practices; sharing articles, exhibitions or educational material; novel ideas to help outreach to the general public, etc. Of particular interest are papers exploring ways to foster communication and collaboration and to develop mutual benefits amongst young societies, representatives of emerging space nations and museums within and outside the IAF family.
- Co-Chair
Scott Hatton
The British Interplanetary Society — United KingdomJean-Baptiste Desbois
SEMECCEL Cité de l'Espace — France
- Rapporteur
Minoo Rathnasabapathy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — United States
E5.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space and Society addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the E Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Geoffrey Languedoc
Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI) — CanadaOlga Bannova
University of Houston — United States
E6. BUSINESS INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM
The Business Innovation Symposium is designed to offer papers that observe, study, analyse, describe, and/or propose any topic related to space activities that have commercial objectives, whether from an academic and/or practitioner perspective.
- Coordinator
Ken Davidian
— United States
E6.1. New space individuals, projects, programs, or business units: innovation, entrepreneurship & investment at the microscopic level of analysis
Included in this session are topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment at the microscopic level of analysis and conducted by any sector (e.g., public or private, government or industry, etc.). Subjects of interest can include analyses, narrative descriptions, or current practices regarding individual projects, programs, business units (within a firm, regardless of the firm size). Example topics may include specific business plan ideas, descriptions of particular fund raising techniques, performance of a specific division within a company, etc.
- Co-Chair
Ken Davidian
— United States
E6.2. New space industry segments, firms, actor groups, and multiple programs: innovation, entrepreneurship & investment at the mesoscopic level of analysis
Included in this session are topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment at the mesoscopic level of analysis, (between the microscopic and macroscopic levels of analysis) and conducted by any sector (e.g., public or private, government or industry, etc.). Subjects of interest can include analyses, narrative descriptions, or current practice of entire firms (regardless of firm size), groups of actors (e.g., the government sector, the financial sector, etc.), and systems of programs. Example subjects may include industry-segment analyses or descriptions (within a specific country), perspectives of investment community of the industry, descriptions of public-private partnership arrangements, etc. It should be noted that the boundary definitions between the mesoscopic level and the micro- and macro-level perspectives are not particularly clear.
- Co-Chair
Ken Davidian
— United States
E6.3. New space at the national, international, and overall industry levels: innovation, entrepreneurship & investment at the macroscopic level of analysis
Topics of innovation, entrepreneurship and investment from the macroscopic perspective may include theory-based analyses or narrative descriptions of current practice or programs at the national, regional, and/or international levels of analysis. Examples could include descriptions of public-private partnership arrangements, industry-specific structure or change analyses (across multiple countries), etc.
- Co-Chair
Ken Davidian
— United States
E6.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Business Innovation addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the E Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Ken Davidian
— United States
E7. 60th IISL COLLOQUIUM ON THE LAW OF OUTER SPACE
This year’s Colloquium places a special focus on the fiftieth anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty, and discusses its main principles in the context of each individual dedicated IISL panel session.
- Coordinator
Catherine Doldirina
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — ItalyDiane Howard
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — United StatesLesley Jane Smith
Leuphana University of Lüneburg/Weber-Steinhaus & Smith — Germany
- Publication officer
Rafael Moro-Aguilar
Orbspace — AustriaPJ Blount
Cardiff University — United Kingdom
E7.1. 9th Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Keynote Lecture on Space Law and Young Scholars Session
The session examines the terms of the Outer Space Treaty in a prospective light, lending thought to how such a treaty, were it drafted today, would seek to regulate outer space activities as they are to develop further.
- Co-Chair
Kai-Uwe Schrogl
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — FranceMichael Davis
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation — Australia
- Rapporteur
Michael Dodge
Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University — Canada
E7.2. ‘NewSpace’, New Laws/ How governments can foster new space activities
Outer Space Treaty principles of freedom of use, non-appropriation and state responsibility A range of new entrant financial investors is attracted to space activities, developing spacecraft constellations, introducing new practices, changing the conditions of access and use of Outer space, promoting what is now commonly called "NewSpace" initiatives. This session explores how new business already influences the development of space law and how governments are reacting or regulating new space activities. Papers are invited to analyze emerging trends in "NewSpace" and address the open question: Will ‘NewSpace’ necessarily mean New Laws?
- Co-Chair
Marco Ferrazzani
European Space Agency (ESA) — FrancePJ Blount
Cardiff University — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Kamlesh Brocard
Swiss Space Office (SSO) — Switzerland
E7.3. Refugees and the role of space communications/Status and Practice of Charter for Man-made Disasters
Outer Space Treaty principles of peaceful use of outer space in accordance with international law, international cooperation, and the environment of outer space. One of the central tasks of the international communications framework dating from the early days of radio communications has been to serve humanitarian purposes. This is clearly reflected in the ‘space benefits’ approach of the treaty. Currently, one of its major tasks is to support international refugees who rely on space communication, are also supported by diverse institutions using space communication and, in cases of distress, can be more easily saved by the means of space communication. The legal character and form of international networks supporting the refugees are varied: The UN, its specialised organizations like the ITU and the IMO, ESA, singular States, alongside numerous non-state actors are Parties to arrangements supporting the refugees. One of the - non-binding - bases of these activities is the 2016 Charter on Major Disasters and Migration initiated by ESA, following the 1999 Charter on Space and Major Disasters. This session analyses the legal framework of these initiatives focusing on their use by and on behalf of the refugees. It raises the question whether, and which of these regulations could serve as a model for future initiatives.
- Co-Chair
Ranjana Kaul
Dua Associates — IndiaCatherine Doldirina
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — Italy
- Rapporteur
Andrea Harrington
Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University — Canada
E7.4. Space law Developments in Asia-Pacific: Diverging national space legislation with regard to the applicability of space law to suborbital flights
Outer Space Treaty principles of state responsibility and liability, as well as duty to register spacecraft, while respecting the status of astronauts as envoys of mankind. The last 10-15 years have seen the emergence of a growing body of national space law, as States increasingly recognise the need to have in place appropriate domestic regulatory frameworks for their national space activities. This trend has been matched by the exponential growth in space-related technology, which opens the possibilities for a vast array of new space and high altitude activities, including proposed sub-orbital and low orbit activities. Many of these may be based on 'non-traditional' technology. This is a worldwide phenomenon, and includes the Asia-Pacific region. This session seeks to encourage discussion and analysis of how these factors are shaping the content and scope of national space law, both in terms of a re-evaluation of those existing national laws that largely pre-dated 'NewSpace' technology, as well as the development of new laws that seek to most appropriately address the respective needs of each country.
- Co-Chair
Steven Freeland
Western Sydney University — AustraliaZhenjun Zhang
China Institute of Space Law — China
- Rapporteur
Anja Nakarada Pecujlic
EnduroSat AD — Germany
E7.5. Current Developments in Space Law
Outer Space Treaty principles of supervision and control over non-governmental space activities in a peaceful and non-military, yet sustainable context. In this session, papers are invited to address the most recent legal developments of space activities since the last congress with particular relevance to the practice of states and the space community in managing its operations. One such field is that of export control and control of dual-use goods. This has undergone some reform in the recent past, and remains a concern in the context of ensuring the sustainability of space when it comes to matters space traffic management and debris removal. This session looks at developments in the field of peaceful use of outer space in the context of export and international trade in dual use goods, and invites papers to consider the responses to common technology brought about by the call for sustainability.
- Co-Chair
Setsuko Aoki
Keio University — JapanYun Zhao
The University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong SAR, China
- Rapporteur
Olga Volynskaya
Prince Sultan University — Saudi Arabia
E7.6-E3.5. 32nd Joint IAA/IISL Round Table: Technological and legal challenges for on-orbit servicing
Invited speakers only; not open for paper submission Outer Space Treaty Principles of international collaboration and sustainability of outer space affairs. It is beyond question that satellite servicing holds huge benefits for future scientific missions, application satellites, new commercial programmes and further steps in space exploration. Several technical solutions have been developed in the past decades and proven that they are fit for service (i.e. Hubble and ISS). This development accelerates and goes along with the need for a strong international collaboration, particularly for running the systems cost-effectively and reliably. These new partnerships raise plenty of legal questions (i.e. in case that one repairs the satellite of another operator or the operator of a system is supposed to lift a system to another orbit – who is responsible for the consequences?). So we are not only faced with the need to better use already launched systems but also to ensure firm legislation for future missions. In this Scientific-Legal Roundtable we will first listen to different experts who will present technical and legal challenges of on-orbit servicing. Afterwards the experts discuss in a panel and finally the audience is welcome to discuss with the panelists.
- Co-Chair
Richard Crowther
UK Space Agency — United KingdomTommaso Sgobba
International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Marc Haese
DLR, German Aerospace Center — GermanyNicola Rohner-Willsch
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
E7.7-B3.8. Joint IAF/IISL Session on Legal Framework for Collaborative Space Activities
Outer Space Treaty principles of international cooperation. This session hosts papers on topics related to the legal framework governing collaborative space programmes, in particular governmental Exploration programmes and their preparations. It includes a focus on future collaborative efforts in relation to human space flight.
- Co-Chair
Mark Sundahl
Cleveland State University — United StatesElina Morozova
Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Maria A Pozza
— New Zealand
E7.IP. Interactive Presentations
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Law addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific eight minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the E Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.
- Co-Chair
Lesley Jane Smith
Leuphana University of Lüneburg/Weber-Steinhaus & Smith — GermanyCatherine Doldirina
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — Italy
E8. IAA MULTILINGUAL ASTRONAUTICAL TERMINOLOGY SYMPOSIUM
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.
- Coordinator
Susan McKenna-Lawlor
Space Technology (Ireland) Ltd. — IrelandTetsuo Yoshimitsu
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
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.
- Co-Chair
Susan McKenna-Lawlor
Space Technology (Ireland) Ltd. — IrelandTetsuo Yoshimitsu
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
- Rapporteur
Fabrice Dennemont
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) — France
GTS. GLOBAL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM
The Global Technical Symposium (GTS) is designed to offer a modern and eclectic platform at the IAC for sharing technical content to an open minded audience on-site but also online! Oriented towards young and talented space professionals, it allows for sharing of information on a global scale with presenters and audience both at the IAC venue and online at their home/work/university locations. The Global Technical Sessions are similar to the conventional technical sessions with abstract selection and paper submissions. They are jointly organized by associated technical committees and co-chaired by seasoned experts and young professionals in order to stimulate the interaction with the authors. The Global Technical Sessions are the IAC cradle for future talents and a modern session to speak with a larger audience thanks to the real-time broadcast online. It can also allow the authors who can’t come to IAC to present their paper to the onsite audience at the IAC and is recorded for further use and personal branding by the presenter.
- Coordinator
Kathleen Coderre
Lockheed Martin (Space Systems Company) — United StatesStephanie Wan
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — United States
GTS.2-B3.9. Human Spaceflight Global Technical Session
The Human Space Flight Global Technical Session is targeting individuals and organisations with the objective of sharing best practices, future projects, research and issues for the future of Human Space Flights. This is a technical session co-sponsored by the Human Space Flight Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.
- Co-Chair
Guillaume Girard
Zero2infinity — SpainAndrea Jaime
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany
GTS.3-B2.8. Space Communications and Navigation Global Technical Session
A Global session to present and discuss developments in a wide range of satellite communication topics, including fixed, mobile, broadcasting, and data relay technologies and services, as well as those for satellite based position determination, navigation, and timing. Both Earth orbital and interplanetary space communications topics can be addressed. This session is co-sponsored by the Space Communications and Navigation Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.
- Co-Chair
Edward W. Ashford
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — United StatesKevin Shortt
Airbus Defence & Space — Germany
- Rapporteur
Stephanie Wan
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — United States
GTS.4-E2.3. Student Team Competition
Undergraduate and graduate level students 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.
- Co-Chair
Carolyn Knowles
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesAndrea Jaime
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany
- Rapporteur
Michelle Mendes
World Space Week Association — United States
GTS.5-B4.9. Small Satellite Missions Global Technical Session
The Small Satellite Missions Global Technical Session (GTS) is collaboration between the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Small Satellite Missions Symposium and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee. This session is unique in that it allows for sharing of information on a global scale with presenters and audience both at the IAC venue and online at their home/work/university locations. Abstracts are solicited regarding operational missions or mature proposals for small satellite systems and related topics. These must have clear relevance on an international scale or at a business level, and must also provide young professionals a taste of what the space sector has to offer. Where possible, abstracts should have a wide interest in the community and should include transferable knowledge or lessons learned. Abstracts highlighting ingenuity or innovation are preferred. Examples include space missions utilizing small satellites that address specific new societal, scientific or commercial challenges, or novel technologies that have the potential to revolutionize space missions and/or enable their access to space. Papers are to describe the specific need, the small satellite approach that addresses this need, the benefits of this approach and the use of space technology, and demonstrate that other non-space approaches provide inferior solutions. Papers from, or directed at the young professional community are preferred. This session will be accepting submissions for oral presentations only.
- Co-Chair
Rhoda Shaller Hornstein
— United StatesAlex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom