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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
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.
- Coordinator
Stefano Pascali
International Astronautical Federation (IAF) —
7.T. Space Resources Utilisation, 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.
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
12. Space Stations & Challenges
This Track will address topics dedicated to Supporting exploration via the ISS; Gateway; Other space stations current and planned.
12.T. Space Stations & Challenges
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.
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.T. 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.