Technical programme
IAC-26 — 77th International Astronautical Congress
B5. IAF SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS
Space systems are more and more involved in the delivery of global services to end-users. Integrated Applications are built on the exploitation of space and terrestrial technologies for the benefit of the global population. This symposium will address various aspects of space-based downstream services with a special emphasis to the sustainable development of our planet in line with the objectives defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Integrated applications combine data from existing space assets, such as Satellite Communications, Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation with airborne and ground-based systems, in addition to other technologies, such as big data, drone, analytics, IOT, 5G and others to deliver sustainable solutions and services responding to users’ needs. The goal of the symposium is to discuss the different types of systems, tools and technologies, such as the kind of space and non-space data to be collected, how are data collected and integrated, that can enable the development of end-to-end solutions.
- Coordinator
Jeanne Holm
City of Los Angeles — 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 by addressing the various issues associated with applications development, the kind of data to be collected, how are data collected and how the data are integrated and distributed to address key user needs. Integrated Applications are built on the exploitation of space and terrestrial technologies for the benefit of the global population. Emerging technologies, such as Generative AI, Quantum Information, and other advanced technologies are rapidly revolutionizing and reshaping infrastructure and global-local economies. Leveraging these new transformative developments and understanding their disruptive potential with respect to technology, shifting demographics and global connectivity is essential for space technologies. Possible topics include: ground-truthing of data collected from space platforms; innovative, low-cost solutions for data distribution and access that focus on the space segment; new ways of integrating space and non-space data; data fusion and visualization tools; enabling technologies in support of new developments, models in support of applications, managing integrated applications programmes and public outreach efforts to connect the public to these applications.
- Co-Chair
Jeanne Holm
City of Los Angeles — United StatesRoberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Marion Allayioti
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
B5.2. Integrated Applications End-to-End Solutions
The session will be a forum for end-to-end solutions, case studies, proof-of-concept applications and current projects that aim to provide innovative , and sustainable solutionsthat combine terrestrial and space-based data sources with models and other technologies to address specific user requirements. These examples can cover a variety of sectors, like disaster/crisis monitoring and management, energy, food security, smart cities, transport, health, maritime, education, tourism, etc. The user needs, the organizations of the user communities, the service value chain, the business case and the societal impact of the solutions are among the many aspects that can be considered. Examples of projects with established partnerships between space and non-space stakeholders are appreciated. The different ways of assessing the impact of specific integrated applications in addressing the users and stakeholders needs and requirements could also be discussed.
- Co-Chair
Marcello Romano
Technical University of Munich (TUM) — GermanyRoberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Marion Allayioti
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
B5.3. Integrated Commercial Satellite Applications for Sustainability and Climate
Spaceflight represents one of humanity’s most powerful tools for addressing our planet’s most pressing global challenges . From monitoring Ozone depletion and deforestation to enabling precision agriculture and disaster response, space-derived data and insights have been essential in advancing sustainable solutions. This session invites paper focused on integrated commercial stallite applications that directly support the seventeen (17) UN Sustainable development goals, including but not limited to efforts in climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, food and water security, and public health. Contributions are encouraged that demonstrate how space-based assets integrated with terrestrial systems, innovative analytics, and cross-sector partnerships, can enable measurable progress toward sustainability objectives. Relevant domains include (but are not limited to): agriculture, water and air quality, maritime and land resource management, disaster resilience, space domain awareness and orbital debris mitigation, transportation and mobility, and energy transition. Papers may present operational case studies, prototype systems, cross-domain architectures, or strategic frameworks that showcase the power of integrated space applications to make life on Earth more sustainable, equitable, and resilient.
- Co-Chair
John M. Horack
The Ohio State University College of Engineering — United StatesBruce Chesley
Teaching Science and Technology, Inc (TSTI) — United States
- Rapporteur
Jeanne Holm
City of Los Angeles — United States
B5.4. Advancing Earth observation with artificial intelligence across the full value chain
The integration of AI into Earth Observation is poised to be a truly transformative force, moving beyond incremental improvements to fundamentally reshape the entire sector. The potential of AI is so vast that a dedicated technical session within the EO Symposium is essential. While existing sessions are already providing opportunities to expore outcomes from the application of AI to single-point challenges, this session’s novelty lies in its holistic, end-to-end approach. It invites all EO academics, professionals and End-Users working on or with EO foundational models to meet in one single session and share the state-of-the-art models. The session will go beyond isolated applications to explore how AI acts as an integrated engine across the full value chain. We’ll invite speakers to present the latest research and findings on how AI is impacting every phase: from the earliest stages of mission and policy planning to the final delivery of actionable insights. It will explore how AI will revolutionize hardware manufacturing for EO, optimize strategic implementation, and enable new forms of data collection and processing. Ultimately, it will offer a comprehensive view of this AI-driven transformation connecting the dots from technology to strategy to real-world impact in Earth Observations.
- Co-Chair
Luís Ferreira
Airbus Defence and Space — GermanyPiera di Vito
European Space Agency (ESA/ESRIN) — ItalyGiulia Manzetti
OHB — Germany
- Rapporteur
Beatrice Barresi
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
B5.IP. Interactive Presentations - IAF SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS
This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of integrated applications addressed in the classic Sessions. The IP session is not restricted to any specific topic related to space law and invites authors to contribute presentations on any interesting, relevant and current space law issues. 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 ten 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.
- Coordinator
Roberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United KingdomJeanne Holm
City of Los Angeles — United States