Technical programme
GLEX-2025 — Global Space Exploration Conference
1. International Cooperation, Challenges, and New Horizons
This Track will address Technical and Operational Coordination in joint international missions; Sharing of Scientific Mission Data; challenges including funding changes, policy shifts and space diplomacy as well as opportunities ranging from scientific discovery to economic growth.
1.1. International Cooperation, Challenges, and New Horizons - Session 1
This Track will address Technical and Operational Coordination in joint international missions; Sharing of Scientific Mission Data; challenges including funding changes, policy shifts and space diplomacy as well as opportunities ranging from scientific discovery to economic growth.
- Co-Chair
Jill Smyth
Canadian Space Agency — CanadaSteve Durst
International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) — United States
1.2. International Cooperation, Challenges, and New Horizons - Session 2
This Track will address Technical and Operational Coordination in joint international missions; Sharing of Scientific Mission Data; challenges including funding changes, policy shifts and space diplomacy as well as opportunities ranging from scientific discovery to economic growth.
- Co-Chair
Jill Smyth
Canadian Space Agency — CanadaSteve Durst
International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) — United StatesVinod Kumar
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) — India
- Rapporteur
Ganesh Mohan
Indian National Space Promotion Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) — India
1.IP. International Cooperation, Challenges, and New Horizons - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address Technical and Operational Coordination in joint international missions; Sharing of Scientific Mission Data; challenges including funding changes, policy shifts and space diplomacy as well as opportunities ranging from scientific discovery to economic growth.
2. Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration
This Track will address topics dedicated to Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, and Deep Space Exploration such as Current missions; Robotic missions; Human missions; Lunar orbital infrastructure; Moon Village; Mars sample return; Outposts and Bases; Planetary Defense.
2.1. Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, and Deep Space Exploration such as Current missions; Robotic missions; Human missions; Lunar orbital infrastructure; Moon Village; Mars sample return; Outposts and Bases; Planetary Defense.
- Co-Chair
Vincenzo Giorgio
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyPierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
2.2. Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration - Session 2
This Track will address topics dedicated to Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, and Deep Space Exploration such as Current missions; Robotic missions; Human missions; Lunar orbital infrastructure; Moon Village; Mars sample return; Outposts and Bases; Planetary Defense.
- Co-Chair
Pierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceSteve Durst
International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) — United States
2.3. Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration - Session 3
This Track will address topics dedicated to Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, and Deep Space Exploration such as Current missions; Robotic missions; Human missions; Lunar orbital infrastructure; Moon Village; Mars sample return; Outposts and Bases; Planetary Defense.
- Co-Chair
Pierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceRitu Karidhal
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — India
2.4. Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration - Session 4
This Track will address topics dedicated to Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, and Deep Space Exploration such as Current missions; Robotic missions; Human missions; Lunar orbital infrastructure; Moon Village; Mars sample return; Outposts and Bases; Planetary Defense.
- Co-Chair
Pierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
2.5. Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration - Session 5
This Track will address topics dedicated to Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, and Deep Space Exploration such as Current missions; Robotic missions; Human missions; Lunar orbital infrastructure; Moon Village; Mars sample return; Outposts and Bases; Planetary Defense.
2.IP. Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, Deep Space Exploration - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to Lunar, Mars, Near-Earth Asteroids, and Deep Space Exploration such as Current missions; Robotic missions; Human missions; Lunar orbital infrastructure; Moon Village; Mars sample return; Outposts and Bases; Planetary Defense.
3. Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space: sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: New propulsion systems; Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
3.1. Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space: sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: New propulsion systems; Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
- Co-Chair
Arif Karabeyoglu
Koc University — TürkiyeManju S. Nair
LPSC, ISRO — India
3.2. Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space - Session 2
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space: sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: New propulsion systems; Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
- Co-Chair
Arif Karabeyoglu
Koc University — Türkiye
3.3. Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space - Session 3
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space: sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: New propulsion systems; Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
- Co-Chair
Arif Karabeyoglu
Koc University — Türkiye
3.4. Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space - Session 4
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space: sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: New propulsion systems; Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
- Co-Chair
Manju S. Nair
LPSC, ISRO — India
3.IP. Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Vehicles for Exploration & Propulsion for Deep Space: sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: New propulsion systems; Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
4. System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel
This Track will address topics dedicated to System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel, focusing on advanced life support; sustainability and reliability in extended missions; propulsion technologies; spacecraft autonomy.
4.1. System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel, focusing on advanced life support; sustainability and reliability in extended missions; propulsion technologies; spacecraft autonomy.
- Co-Chair
David Caponio
Vast — United States
4.2. System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel - Session 2
This Track will address topics dedicated to System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel, focusing on advanced life support; sustainability and reliability in extended missions; propulsion technologies; spacecraft autonomy.
4.IP. System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to System Engineering and Long-Term Space Travel, focusing on advanced life support; sustainability and reliability in extended missions; propulsion technologies; spacecraft autonomy.
5. Space Bioastronautics, Space Medicine, Life Support Systems
This Track will address topics dedicated to Bioastronautics; Life support; Medical Care for Humans in Space; The role of Medicine in Space and Extreme Environments; Crew Selection/Training; etc.
5.1. Space Bioastronautics, Space Medicine, Life Support Systems - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to Bioastronautics; Life support; Medical Care for Humans in Space; The role of Medicine in Space and Extreme Environments; Crew Selection/Training; etc.
5.2. Space Bioastronautics, Space Medicine, Life Support Systems - Session 2
This Track will address topics dedicated to Bioastronautics; Life support; Medical Care for Humans in Space; The role of Medicine in Space and Extreme Environments; Crew Selection/Training; etc.
- Co-Chair
Rina Choudhary
University of Delhi — India
5.3. Space Bioastronautics, Space Medicine, Life Support Systems - Session 3
This Track will address topics dedicated to Bioastronautics; Life support; Medical Care for Humans in Space; The role of Medicine in Space and Extreme Environments; Crew Selection/Training; etc.
- Co-Chair
David Caponio
Vast — United States
5.4. Space Bioastronautics, Space Medicine, Life Support Systems - Session 4
This Track will address topics dedicated to Bioastronautics; Life support; Medical Care for Humans in Space; The role of Medicine in Space and Extreme Environments; Crew Selection/Training; etc.
5.IP. Space Bioastronautics, Space Medicine, Life Support Systems - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to Bioastronautics; Life support; Medical Care for Humans in Space; The role of Medicine in Space and Extreme Environments; Crew Selection/Training; etc.
6. Microgravity Science and Experiments
This Track will address the topic of Microgravity Science and Experiments: technology developments; state of the art in microgravity physical sciences; future orbital infrastructure; material science, fluid physics, combustion science, fundamental physics.
6.1. Microgravity Science and Experiments - Session 1
This Track will address the topic of Microgravity Science and Experiments: technology developments; state of the art in microgravity physical sciences; future orbital infrastructure; material science, fluid physics, combustion science, fundamental physics.
- Co-Chair
Rina Choudhary
University of Delhi — India
6.IP. Microgravity Science and Experiments - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address the topic of Microgravity Science and Experiments: technology developments; state of the art in microgravity physical sciences; future orbital infrastructure; material science, fluid physics, combustion science, fundamental physics.
7. Space Resources Utilisation and Space Economy
This Track will address topics dedicated to the use of space resources utilisation and space economy: Lunar Oxygen/Water extraction; Mineral exploration; Sample return missions; Fuel production on Moon/Mars/Asteroids; Other In-situ resource use; etc.
7.1. Space Resources Utilisation, Space Economy - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to the use of space resources utilisation and space economy: Lunar Oxygen/Water extraction; Mineral exploration; Sample return missions; Fuel production on Moon/Mars/Asteroids; Other In-situ resource use; etc.
- Co-Chair
Bob Lamboray
Luxembourg Space Agency — LuxembourgShaijumon C.S
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) — IndiaPierre-Alexis Joumel
EURO2MOON — Luxembourg
7.IP. Space Resources Utilisation, Space Economy - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to the use of space resources utilisation and space economy: Lunar Oxygen/Water extraction; Mineral exploration; Sample return missions; Fuel production on Moon/Mars/Asteroids; Other In-situ resource use; etc.
8. Sustainable Space Logistics & Key Technologies
This Track is dedicated to Sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: Space access, New propulsion systems; On-orbit satellite servicing (OOS) and Active Debris Removal (AAC); Space Habitats, Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC); Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
8.1. Sustainable Space Logistics & Key Technologies - Session 1
This Track is dedicated to Sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: Space access, New propulsion systems; On-orbit satellite servicing (OOS) and Active Debris Removal (AAC); Space Habitats, Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC); Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
8.2. Sustainable Space Logistics & Key Technologies - Session 2
This Track is dedicated to Sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: Space access, New propulsion systems; On-orbit satellite servicing (OOS) and Active Debris Removal (AAC); Space Habitats, Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC); Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
- Co-Chair
Pierre-Alexis Joumel
EURO2MOON — Luxembourg
8.3. Sustainable Space Logistics & Key Technologies - Session 3
This Track is dedicated to Sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: Space access, New propulsion systems; On-orbit satellite servicing (OOS) and Active Debris Removal (AAC); Space Habitats, Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC); Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
- Co-Chair
Giorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
8.IP. Sustainable Space Logistics & Key Technologies - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track is dedicated to Sustainable space logistics, transportation and innovative key technologies: Space access, New propulsion systems; On-orbit satellite servicing (OOS) and Active Debris Removal (AAC); Space Habitats, Launchers and Landers; Robotics; Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC); Advanced Vision Systems; Radiation Robustness; Thermal technologies; Dust mitigation; etc.
9. Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions
This Track will address topics dedicated to Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions: Interplanetary Trajectory Design and Optimization; Attitude Determination and Control; Deep Space Communication and Tracking; Precision Landing and Hazard Avoidance; Simulation and Testing of Navigation Systems; etc.
9.1. Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions: Interplanetary Trajectory Design and Optimization; Attitude Determination and Control; Deep Space Communication and Tracking; Precision Landing and Hazard Avoidance; Simulation and Testing of Navigation Systems; etc.
- Co-Chair
Sukhjit Singh
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — India
9.2. Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions - Session 2
This Track will address topics dedicated to Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions: Interplanetary Trajectory Design and Optimization; Attitude Determination and Control; Deep Space Communication and Tracking; Precision Landing and Hazard Avoidance; Simulation and Testing of Navigation Systems; etc.
- Co-Chair
Sukhjit Singh
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — India
9.3. Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions - Session 3
This Track will address topics dedicated to Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions: Interplanetary Trajectory Design and Optimization; Attitude Determination and Control; Deep Space Communication and Tracking; Precision Landing and Hazard Avoidance; Simulation and Testing of Navigation Systems; etc.
- Co-Chair
Ritu Karidhal
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — India
9.IP. Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to Navigation, Guidance and Control for Deep Space Missions: Interplanetary Trajectory Design and Optimization; Attitude Determination and Control; Deep Space Communication and Tracking; Precision Landing and Hazard Avoidance; Simulation and Testing of Navigation Systems; etc.
10. Space Finance, Investment and Insurance
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Finance, Investment and Insurance: Satellite launch and in-orbit insurance; Risk assessment; Funding models; PPP; Venture capital in the space sector; Technology transfer; etc.
10.1. Space Finance, Investment and Insurance - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Finance, Investment and Insurance: Satellite launch and in-orbit insurance; Risk assessment; Funding models; PPP; Venture capital in the space sector; Technology transfer; etc.
- Co-Chair
Jeremy Hallett
Space Industry Association of Australia — Australia
10.IP. Space Finance, Investment and Insurance - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Finance, Investment and Insurance: Satellite launch and in-orbit insurance; Risk assessment; Funding models; PPP; Venture capital in the space sector; Technology transfer; etc.
11. Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects: Space Regulations and Policy Aspects; Space Traffic Management, etc.
11.1. Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects: Space Regulations and Policy Aspects; Space Traffic Management, etc.
- Co-Chair
Tanja Masson-Zwaan
International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University — The NetherlandsChinmoy Roy
Antrix Corporation Limited — India
11.2. Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects - Session 2
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects: Space Regulations and Policy Aspects; Space Traffic Management, etc.
- Co-Chair
Tanja Masson-Zwaan
International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University — The NetherlandsChinmoy Roy
Antrix Corporation Limited — India
11.3. Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects - Session 3
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects: Space Regulations and Policy Aspects; Space Traffic Management, etc.
- Co-Chair
Tanja Masson-Zwaan
International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University — The NetherlandsChinmoy Roy
Antrix Corporation Limited — India
11.4. Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects - Session 4
This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects: Space Regulations and Policy Aspects; Space Traffic Management, etc.
- Co-Chair
Tanja Masson-Zwaan
International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University — The NetherlandsChinmoy Roy
Antrix Corporation Limited — India
11.IP. Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to Space Policy, Sustainability and Legal Aspects: Space Regulations and Policy Aspects; Space Traffic Management, etc.
12. Space Stations & Challenges
This Track will address topics dedicated to Supporting exploration via the ISS; Gateway; Other space stations current and planned.
12.1. Space Stations & Challenges - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to Supporting exploration via the ISS; Gateway; Other space stations current and planned.
- Co-Chair
Igor V. Sorokin
S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia — Russian Federation
12.IP. Space Stations & Challenges - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to Supporting exploration via the ISS; Gateway; Other space stations current and planned.
13. Ground-Based Preparatory Activities
This Track will address topics dedicated to Ground-Based Preparatory Activities such as analogue missions and deployments; Technology demonstrations; Simulations; Test facilities.
13.1. Ground-Based Preparatory Activities - Session 1
This Track will address topics dedicated to Ground-Based Preparatory Activities such as analogue missions and deployments; Technology demonstrations; Simulations; Test facilities.
- Co-Chair
Vincenzo Giorgio
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyRitu Karidhal
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — India
13.2. Ground-Based Preparatory Activities - Session 2
This Track will address topics dedicated to Ground-Based Preparatory Activities such as analogue missions and deployments; Technology demonstrations; Simulations; Test facilities.
- Co-Chair
Amit kumar Singh
International Space University (ISU) — IndiaW. Selvamurthy
Amity University Mumbai —
13.3. Ground-Based Preparatory Activities - Session 3
This Track will address topics dedicated to Ground-Based Preparatory Activities such as analogue missions and deployments; Technology demonstrations; Simulations; Test facilities.
- Co-Chair
Amit kumar Singh
International Space University (ISU) — IndiaW. Selvamurthy
Amity University Mumbai —
13.IP. Ground-Based Preparatory Activities - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will address topics dedicated to Ground-Based Preparatory Activities such as analogue missions and deployments; Technology demonstrations; Simulations; Test facilities.
14. AI Impact & Autonomy on Space Exploration
This Track will investigate the role and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the field of space exploration: AI support for human crews; Ground operations; Data management and analysis; Galaxy Mapping; Simulations; Autonomous robotic exploration of celestial bodies.
14.1. AI Impact & Autonomy on Space Exploration - Session 1
This Track will investigate the role and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the field of space exploration: AI support for human crews; Ground operations; Data management and analysis; Galaxy Mapping; Simulations; Autonomous robotic exploration of celestial bodies.
- Co-Chair
Giorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
14.2. AI Impact & Autonomy on Space Exploration - Session 2
This Track will investigate the role and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the field of space exploration: AI support for human crews; Ground operations; Data management and analysis; Galaxy Mapping; Simulations; Autonomous robotic exploration of celestial bodies.
- Co-Chair
Manju S. Nair
LPSC, ISRO — India
14.3. AI Impact & Autonomy on Space Exploration - Session 3
This Track will investigate the role and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the field of space exploration: AI support for human crews; Ground operations; Data management and analysis; Galaxy Mapping; Simulations; Autonomous robotic exploration of celestial bodies.
- Co-Chair
Manju S. Nair
LPSC, ISRO — India
14.4. AI Impact & Autonomy on Space Exploration - Session 4
This Track will investigate the role and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the field of space exploration: AI support for human crews; Ground operations; Data management and analysis; Galaxy Mapping; Simulations; Autonomous robotic exploration of celestial bodies.
14.IP. AI Impact & Autonomy on Space Exploration - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track will investigate the role and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the field of space exploration: AI support for human crews; Ground operations; Data management and analysis; Galaxy Mapping; Simulations; Autonomous robotic exploration of celestial bodies.
15. Empowering the Next Generation of Space Explorers
This Track is dedicated to the Next Generation of Space Explorers and how their empowerment can be effective through Space exploration programmes and training; Education programmes; Hands-on experience for future space explorers; Public engagement and outreach programmes.
15.1. Empowering the Next Generation of Space Explorers - Session 1
This Track is dedicated to the Next Generation of Space Explorers and how their empowerment can be effective through Space exploration programmes and training; Education programmes; Hands-on experience for future space explorers; Public engagement and outreach programmes.
- Co-Chair
Sukhjit Singh
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — India
15.2. Empowering the Next Generation of Space Explorers - Session 2
This Track is dedicated to the Next Generation of Space Explorers and how their empowerment can be effective through Space exploration programmes and training; Education programmes; Hands-on experience for future space explorers; Public engagement and outreach programmes.
- Co-Chair
Jeremy Hallett
Space Industry Association of Australia — Australia
15.IP. Empowering the Next Generation of Space Explorers - IP Session
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS - This Track is dedicated to the Next Generation of Space Explorers and how their empowerment can be effective through Space exploration programmes and training; Education programmes; Hands-on experience for future space explorers; Public engagement and outreach programmes.