session 1

Title

International Ventures in Earth Observations

type

oral

Description

This session focuses in Earth Observation missions designed for international markets and applications, with emphasis on the role of international cooperation in achieving mission objectives. Contributions are welcome from governmental and agency programs, public–private partnerships, commercial initiatives, and academic or non-governmental organizations. Submissions are encouraged on the management, organizational, programmatic, and business-model aspects of cooperation. Presentations should share plans, status, and experiences—including challenges and risks—in organizing and managing international ventures. Case studies are particularly welcome where collaboration advances societal needs such as climate change mitigation, Earth system health, capacity building in emerging space nations, entrepreneurial and commercial growth, governmental policy, disaster response, media services, and security. The session also seeks insights on innovation and lessons learned in planning, governance, and management practices leading to successful outcomes. Areas of interest include: Space-based Earth Observation missions (single missions, constellations, and sustained programs), Systems (instruments, spacecraft, communications, data processing, archiving, distribution, and calibration/validation), Applications (value-added products and services benefiting society, business, and scientific or technological advancement). Papers with technical focus should be submitted to B1.2.

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Ms. Kyriaki Minoglou, European Space Agency (ESA), The Netherlands;

• Co-Chair: Mr. Cristian Bank, EUMETSAT, Germany;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Mukund Kadursrinivas Rao, Independent consultant, India;

• Rapporteur: Mr. José Gavira Izquierdo, International Space Consultant, The Netherlands;