session 4.-B6.6

Title

Sustainable Operations of the ISS - Joint Session of the Human Space Endeavours and Space Operations Symposia

Description

This session will address key challenges and their solutions related to operations of the International Space Station as an integrated facility, its systems and its elements. Topics to be discussed include recent operational problems and solutions, cost reduction for affordability, new and proposed facilities or elements, and ground segment operations and planning. Also included would be topics such as logistics and logistics planning, transportation, sustainment, and the geopolitical value as a tool for promoting international cooperation.

Date

2011-10-05

Time

15:00

Room

TS-03

IPC members

• Chairman: Dr. Maria Stella Lavitola, Thales Alenia Space Italia, Italy;

• Chairman: Mr. Bob Chesson, ESA (retired), United Kingdom;

• Rapporteur: Mr. Rachid Amekrane, Airbus DS GmbH, Germany;