Technical programme

V.1. Flight Operations Virtual Forum

V.2. Entrepreneurship and Investment Committee Virtual Forum

V.3. Human Space Endeavours Virtual Forum

V.4. Space Communications and Navigation Virtual Forum

A1.1. Behaviour, Performance and Psychosocial Issues in Space

This session considers psychosocial, interpersonal, cultural, cognitive, circadian/sleep and human factors issues and countermeasures related to human spaceflight and space exploration.

A1.2. Human Physiology in Space

This session focuses on all aspects of spaceflight physiology that relate to human health and to the countermeasures employed to maintain health and performance.

A1.3. Medical Care for Humans in Space

The session focuses on medical care for astronauts including operational medicine aspects, countermeasure development and applications as well as needs for future care for astronauts during long term stays in space and missions to and on Moon and Mars. A further focus will lie on medical care for passengers and operators of commercial suborbital and orbital space flights.

A1.4. Radiation Fields, Effects and Risks in Human Space Missions

The major topics of this session are the characterisation of the radiation environment by theoretical modelling and experimental data, radiation effects on physical and biological systems, countermeasures to radiation and radiation risk assessment.

A1.5. Astrobiology and Exploration

Astrobiology plays a key role in the preparation of space exploration endeavours to find life in our solar system and beyond. Investigating habitability constraints and instrument technology to search for organic compounds and life provides support to current and future robotic missions to inner and outer solar system bodies as well as human exploration missions targeting the Earth-Moon-Mars space. The session invites papers of astrobiological content supporting space exploration.

A1.6. Life Support and EVA Systems

This session will address strategies, solutions and technologies in providing for human requirements during future deep space and planetary/lunar surface exploration.

A1.7. Biology in Space

This session focuses on the molecular and cellular systems in plants and animals to analyse the mechanisms of gravisensitivity in ground-based and space flight experiments.

A1.8.-E1.7. Living In Space - Education And Outreach In Space Life Sciences and infrastructure development for capacity building

This is a joint session of IAA Commission II on Space Life Sciences and the IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee. This interdisciplinary session focuses on all aspects of education and outreach activities related to space life and material sciences including the International Space Station.

A2.1. Gravity and Fundamental Physics

This session is devoted to the search of new fields of research in condensed matter physics and gravitational physics including cryogenic fluids, critical fluids, equivalence principle, atomic clock, plasma crystals.

A2.2. Fluid and Materials Sciences

The main focus of the session is on perspective research fields in fluid and materials sciences, multi-phase and chemically reacting flows including theoretical modelling, numerical simulations, and results of pathfinder laboratory and space experiments.

A2.3. Microgravity Experiments from Sub-orbital to Orbital Platforms

This session presents recent results of microgravity experiments from all disciplines using different microgravity platforms, including drop towers, parabolic aircrafts, sounding rockets and capsules.

A2.4. Science Results from Ground Based Research

This session is focused on the results of ground based preparatory experiments from all disciplines.

A2.5. Facilities and Operations of Microgravity Experiments

This session is devoted to new diagnosis developments, new instruments definition and concepts for the future, ground and flight operation (telescience, robotics, hardware & software).

A2.6. Microgravity Sciences onboard the International Space Station and Beyond

Aimed to the presentation of results obtained from large orbital platforms, in particular the ISS, as well as preparation scenarios for further long term flight opportunities. The session includes description and performance of ground and in-orbit infrastructures.

A2.7. Microgravity Processes onboard Large Space Platforms

The session is aimed to the presentation of applications on the ISS and other large orbital platforms, including accommodations of facilities and experiments as well as science planning, operational scenarios and simulations.

A2.P. Microgravity Sciences and Processes - Poster Session

A3.1. Space Exploration Overview

This Session covers Space Exploration strategies and architectures, as well as technology roadmaps. Papers of both national and international perspectives are invited, as are papers dealing with the emerging area of commercial space exploration activities.

A3.2.P. Moon Exploration - Poster Session

A3.2A. Moon Exploration – Part 1

This session will address current and future lunar missions. The session will address orbital missions, robotic surface missions, as well as life sciences on the Moon, resource utilisation and preparatory activities for future solar system exploration.

A3.2B. Moon Exploration – Part 2

This session will address current and future lunar missions. The session will address orbital missions, robotic surface missions, as well as life sciences on the Moon, resource utilisation and preparatory activities for future solar system exploration.

A3.3.P. Mars Exploration - Poster Session

A3.3A. Mars Exploration – Part 1

The planet Mars is being explored now and in the coming years with multiple robotic missions from a variety of nations. This Session will cover current results from ongoing Mars missions and the designs for proposed Mars missions including expected experiments. Papers on any aspects of the search for evidence of extant or extinct Martian life, and forward and backward contamination are particularly welcome.

A3.3B. Mars Exploration – Part 2

The planet Mars is being explored now and in the coming years with multiple robotic missions from a variety of nations. This Session will cover current results from ongoing Mars missions and the designs for proposed Mars missions including expected experiments. Papers on any aspects of the search for evidence of extant or extinct Martian life, and forward and backward contamination are particularly welcome.

A3.4. Small Bodies Missions and Technologies

This Session will present the missions and technological aspects related to the exploration of small bodies including a search for pre-biotic signatures.

A3.4.P. Small Bodies Missions and Technologies - Poster Session

A3.5. Solar System Exploration

This Session covers robotic missions for Solar System exploration (inner and outer planets and their satellites, and space plasma physics) except the Earth, Moon, Mars, and small bodies covered in other sessions of this symposium. Papers covering both new mission concepts as well as the associated specific technologies are invited.

A3.5.P. Solar System Exploration - Poster Session

A4.1. SETI I : SETI Science and Technology

All technical aspects involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including current and future search strategies.

A4.2. SETI II : SETI and Society

All aspects concerning the societal implications of extraterrestrial intelligence are considered, including public reaction to a discovery.

A5.1. Near Term Strategies for Lunar Surface Infrastructure

This session will look at the study of Lunar Surface infrastructure elements to support human exploration from a lunar outpost or sortie missions. Papers are invited to discuss technology roadmaps as well as interfaces to allow international cooperation and lunar surface activities.

A5.2. Long Term Scenarios for Human Moon/Mars Presence

Many studies of human Moon and Mars missions have been conducted in the 35 years since the first Apollo Moon landing. Utilization and colonization of the Moon and Mars will require that a long term, sustainable strategy be developed - and followed. In addition, future lunar and Mars enterprise must be considered as part of an evolving space infrastructure that can utilize the goods and services stemming from colonies to enhance or enable ever more ambitious human and robotic space exploration goals. This session will address strategic aspects of political, philosophical, legal and commercial “enablers”, including technological road maps and benefits to humanity that might result from human exploration and ultimately colonization. A goal of the session is the advancement of a strategy leading toward self-supporting colonies.

A5.3.-B3.6. Joint session on Human and Robotic Partnerships to Realize Space Exploration Goals

This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for future human missions to the Moon and Mars, and the role of human and robotic partnerships in areas such as human surface mobility systems (rovers); habitat/infrastructure construction; robotic assistants; and, precursor activities such as sample returns, in-situ plant growth and food and fuel production demonstrations. This session also welcomes papers considering how the roles of humans, machines and intelligent systems are likely to evolve in the coming years and the corresponding impact on complex missions.

A5.4. Going beyond the Earth-Moon system: Human Missions to Mars, Libration points, and NEO’s

This session will explore short duration human missions to destinations beyond the Earth-Moon system. Papers are invited to discuss program architectures and technology roadmaps as well as the issues of scientific and political motivations and international cooperation.

A6.1. Measurements

This session will address advanced ground and space-based measurement techniques, relating processing methods, and results on the derived spatial and temporal distribution of debris.

A6.2. Modelling and Risk Analysis

This session will address the characterization of the current and future debris population and methods for in-orbit and on-ground risk assessments. The in-orbit analysis will cover collision risk estimates based on statistical population models and deterministic catalogues, and active avoidance.

A6.3. Hypervelocity Impacts and Protection

The session will address passive protection, shielding and damage predictions. Shielding aspects will be supported by experimental and computational results of HVI tests. Use of HVI techniques for debris mitigation.

A6.4. Mitigation and Standards

This session will focus on the definition and implementation of debris prevention and reduction measures and vehicle passive protection. The session will also address space debris mitigation guidelines and standards that exist already or are in preparation at the national or international level.

A6.5. Space Debris Removal Issues

This session will address active removal techniques “ground and space based”

A6.6. Space Debris Detection and Characterisation

A7.1. Long Term Perspective

A7.2. Technology Needs (1)

A7.3. Technology Needs (2)

A7.4. Technology Needs (3)

A7.5. Lessons Learned

B1.1. International Cooperation in Earth Observation Missions

Focus is on efforts being made by governments, agencies and society to achieve coordination, cooperation and compatibility in the development of space-based Earth observation systems. Presentations are encouraged which involve cooperative efforts with developing countries. Papers on current and ongoing missions involving coordination among commercial, government and other entities are especially encouraged.

B1.2. Future Earth Observation Systems

Emphasis is on technical descriptions of planned and new space systems and missions for experimental and operational Earth observation. Descriptions of new concepts and innovative Earth observation systems are encouraged.

B1.3. Earth Observation Sensors and Technology

Focus is on sensors now being developed or tested for all aspects of Earth observation. Particular emphasis is on new sensors for meeting the growing demand of user markets.

B1.4. Earth Observation Data Management Systems

Earth Observation Data Acquisition, Communication, Processing, Dissemination and Archiving.

B1.5. Earth Observation Applications and Economic Benefits

Earth Observation value-added products.

B1.6. Improving Earth Observation thru Data Sharing

Focus on improving earth observation data sharing plans, methods and systems.

B2.1. Advanced Technologies

Future promising space communication and navigation technologies will be presented, as applied to existing and developing systems.

B2.2. Advanced Systems

Advanced satellite communications and applications will be presented.

B2.3. Fixed and Broadcast Communications

Advances in fixed and broadcast systems will be presented, including Ka band operation and radio/television direct-to-user applications.

B2.4. Mobile Satellite Communications and Navigation Technology

New and emerging technologies for mobile and personal satellite communications and navigation will be presented.

B2.5. Space Navigation Systems and Services

New and emerging systems for satellite-based position, navigation and timing will be presented, including end user applications.

B2.6. Near-Earth and Interplanetary Communications

Systems with relative motion between space and ground segments, in both near-earth and interplanetary environments, will be discussed, with particular emphasis on unique concepts, techniques, and technologies.

B3.1. Overview Session (Present and Near-Term Human Space Flight Programs)

The session provides the forum for “Overview” papers and presentations on present and evolving Human Space programs in and beyond Low Earth Orbit. It is anticipated that this Session will include the current status of the International Space Station, the future plans of those nations with an autonomous or evolving human space flight program and the spacecraft being developed to support them, and other human space flight programs including those under development as commercial ventures. Technical papers to be presented are expected to portray the latest development of these programs.

B3.2. How Can We Best Apply Our Experience to Future Human Missions?

This session shall provide a forum for the exchange of the experience of previous human space flight missions like Apollo, Skylab, Soyuz, Salyut, Mir, Space Shuttle and ISS, and provide insight into how this information can be best used for designing future missions. Technical papers to be presented are expected to show the direct relationship between past missions and their potential influence on newly designed missions. Special attention will be given to cost reduction efforts with enhanced crew and vehicle safety.

B3.3. ISS Utilisation

This session will address utilization of the International Space Station, providing the opportunity to discuss achievements, plans and outlook of ISS utilization. Topics for discussion include payloads, experiments, research, manufacturing, and other on-orbit activity and its related planning and operations. Scientific and industrial utilization applications and engineering research and technology demonstrations, as well as uses of ISS as test bed for exploration are appropriate items of discussion. Included are discussions of utilization accommodations, and new or proposed facilities or elements, as well as future uses of ISS.

B3.4.-B6.6. Sustainable Operations of the ISS - Joint Session of the Human Space Endeavours and Space Operations Symposia

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.

B3.5. Astronauts: Those Who Make It Happen

This session is designed to review and discuss issues related to a key element of Human missions: the Astronauts. Papers are solicited covering topics such as how to select astronauts, astronaut safety, decision making process during space flight, actions at contingency situations onboard, functional roles and responsibilities of crewmembers and Mission Control Centre, physical and cognitive impacts of long duration space flight, extravehicular activity and space vehicle maintenance, astronaut as a researcher and test-pilot in space, design and utilizations of suits and tools, recreation and entertainment in weightlessness, astronauts’ roles and challenges in surface operations (Moon, Mars and other planets), astronauts’ involvement in space program development (DDT&E), and considerations for the international nature of crews.

B3.6.-A5.3. Joint session on Human and Robotic Partnerships to Realise Space Exploration Goals

This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for future human missions to the Moon and Mars, and the role of human and robotic partnerships in areas such as human surface mobility systems (rovers); habitat/infrastructure construction; robotic assistants; and, precursor activities such as sample returns, in-situ plant growth and food and fuel production demonstrations. This session also welcomes papers considering how the roles of humans, machines and intelligent systems are likely to evolve in the coming years and the corresponding impact on complex missions.

B3.7. Enablers for the Future Human Missions

This session is designed to examine the potential evolution of key elements of future Human missions, especially those driven by affordability and sustainability requirements. Papers are solicited that address how to shape the future of technologies, logistics, processes, procedures, etc. to enable future human space mission objectives that will include exploration, commercial initiatives, tourism, and industrial processes.

B3.8.-E7.7. Joint IAF/IISL Session on Policy and Law of Human Space Missions

This session hosts papers on topics related to the political and legal aspects of international collaboration in future human space missions and programmes such as the ISS lifetime extension, post ISS activities in LEO or Lunar Exploration. The session provides a forum to discuss the current regulatory framework and implementation of such programmes during their development and operation phases. In addition, papers may address the effects of extending the duration and partnership of the ISS programme, as well as the lessons learned from past collaborative programmes such as Interkosmos or the Shuttle-Spacelab.

B4.1. 12th UN/IAA Workshop on Small Satellite Programmes at the Service of Developing Countries

This workshop is organized jointly by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UN/OOSA) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). It shall review the needs that could be satisfied and results achieved by developing nations through using small satellites. National space plans and examples of application results and benefits shall be included. The workshop shall also review benefits of international cooperation and transferring technology and lessons learned from space developed countries. A special emphasis will be placed on programmes and plans in African countries.

B4.2. Small Space Science Missions

This session will address the current and near-term approved small/micro/nano missions whose objective is to achieve returns in the fields of Earth science, solar, interplanetary, planetary, astronomy/astrophysics observations, and fundamental physics. Emphasis will be given to results achieved, new technologies and concepts, and novel management techniques.

B4.3. Small Satellite Operations

This session covers the planning for, and execution of, cost-effective approaches for Small Satellite Operations, with emphasis on new missions with new models of operation to reduce mission lifecycle costs and to minimize the cost impact of mission extensions. Papers addressing innovation, an entrepreneurial approach to new business opportunities, novel finance and business models, management techniques, and international cooperation in support of Small Satellite Operations are particularly encouraged. Papers that discuss the application of novel technology to mission operations, such as automation and autonomy, constraint resolution, and timeline planning, as well as reports on missions recently accomplished and lessons learned, are also welcome. For papers not addressing small satellites, please refer to Symposium B6.

B4.4. Small Earth Observation Missions

We call for papers that will present information to decision makers, scientists, engineers, and managers about cost-effective small satellite missions, instruments, technologies, and designs of both current and planned Earth- and near-Earth missions. This session addresses the technologies, applications and missions achieved through the use of small, cost-effective satellites to observe the Earth and near-Earth space. Innovative cost-effective solutions to the needs of the science and applications communities are sought. Satellite technologies suited for use on small satellites including those in the single to multiple cubesat range are particularly encouraged. Satellite or technology development efforts that use of innovative launch opportunities such as the developing space tourism market hold significant promise: papers addressing these evolving opportunities would be welcomed.

B4.5. Access to Space for Small Satellite Missions

A key challenge facing the viability and growth of the small satellite community is affordable and reliable space access. This is achieved through dedicated launches, ride-shares, piggyback launches, and spacecraft propulsion technologies to reach final operational orbit. Topics of interest for this session include utilization of dedicated launches, ride-share systems, auxiliary payload systems, separation and dispenser systems, and small spacecraft sub-system development that will enable efficient small satellite access to space and orbit change (e.g., propulsion systems). Includes lessons learned from users on technical and programmatic approaches. For a discussion of small launchers concepts and operations, please refer to session D2.7.

B4.6A. Generic Technologies for Small/Micro Platforms

This session covers emerging and promising generic technologies for small and micro platforms. Real-life examples are particularly encouraged, both recently launched and shortly to be launched (next 3 years).

B4.6B. Generic Technologies for Nano/Pico Platforms

This session covers emerging and promising generic technologies for nano and pico platforms. Real-life examples are particularly encouraged, both recently launched and shortly to be launched (next 3 years).

B4.7. Space Systems and Architectures Featuring Cross-Platform Compatibility

Ideas are solicited for Modular, Reconfigurable, Adaptable systems (spacecraft, ground systems and networks) that feature cross-platform compatibility as a way to achieve mission lifecycle effectiveness. Applications are sought in Science, Exploration, Commerce, and other areas requiring rapid but stable system design and deployment. System-enabling plug-and-play interface definitions and recommendations for standardization (mechanical, electrical, software and fluids) are particularly desirable.

B4.8. Hitchhiking to the Moon

Based on the significant number of robotic lunar missions of the last decade, a dramatically increased interest in exploration of the Moon for the purpose of developing a permanent human and robotic presence, both for science and space exploration objectives can be expected for the next decades. This renewed interest is broad and international, involving space agencies from the USA, Europe, China, India, Japan, Russia, Germany, UK, and others. Efforts like NASA Lunar Science Institute's (NLSI) rapidly growing global network of affiliates - academic and research institutions who each act as nodes within an existing network of own partners - create demands for additional payload and flight opportunities, particularly from countries who just started their involvement in lunar exploration and science. In the future, it is expected that there will be more opportunities for ride-sharing or secondary or tertiary payload opportunities to be flown to the Moon, even as part of commercial enterprises like Google Lunar X-PRIZE missions. Examples from recent years are ESA's SMART-1 mission launched as a co-passenger opportunity from GTO, ISRO’s Chandrayaan spacecraft offering its platform as an opportunity to fly international instruments to the Moon or NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft providing an opportunity for a secondary payload to the Moon, in the form of the LCROSS lunar impactor mission. This session provides a forum for the exchange of ideas for such small payloads to be demonstrated at the Moon, by ‘Hitch-hiking a ride’ to the Moon. Examples of such payloads or missions include but are not limited to: micro-spacecraft orbiters, CubeSats, small probes, penetrators, micro-landers, hard landers, micro-rovers, secondary payload surface science instruments, distributed network landers, and many more. The focus of this session is on new mission concepts, technology readiness and ride-sharing requirements.

B5.1. Integrated Applications End-to-End Solutions

The session will be a forum for end-to-end solutions, including case studies, proof-of-concept missions, and current projects that provide, or could provide, innovative user-driven solutions. Applications that combine ground- and space-based data sources with models to address specific user requirements will be presented. These examples can cover a variety of domains, like disaster/crises monitoring and management, energy, food security, space situational awareness, transportation, health, etc. The user needs, the structure of the user communities, the value chain, the business case, the sustainability of the solutions are among the many aspects that can be considered. Examples of projects with established partnerships and fluent working relationships between space and non-space stakeholders shall be presented.

B5.2. Tools and Technology in support of Integrated Applications

The session will focus on specific systems, tools and technology in support of integrated applications and address the various issues associated with the design of space and ground systems, the kind of data they collect, how they collect data, and how the data are integrated and distributed to address key user needs. Possible topics include: ground-truthing of space data; innovative, low-cost tools for space data distribution and access; new ways of distributing integrated data products; data fusion and visualization tools especially those using COTS systems; managing integrated applications programs; education and outreach for integrated programs; etc…

B6.1. Human Spaceflight Operations Concepts

This session focuses on the operations concepts which are unique to human spaceflight. Papers may address any phase in the entire mission lifecycle from concept development, to ground operations, to in flight (vehicle and ground segments), to recovery and post mission analysis.

B6.2. New Operations Concepts

Operations costs often become the constraining factor for a mission – especially long duration missions. This session addresses concepts for operating new types of missions, improving mission output in quality and quantity, as well as reducing costs in the commercial, governmental, and academic, market segments space enterprises.

B6.3. Training Relevant for Operations, including Human Spaceflight

This session addresses the broad topic of training. It includes training of ground operations, flight control, and flight personnel. It also includes training requirements and plans for newcomers in the operations domain.

B6.4. Flight Control Operations Virtual Forum

This session is a virtual forum (not a paper session) co-sponsored by the Space Operations Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Program Committee. The forum targets hands-on flight control/operations personnel from multiple international organizations with objectives of sharing best practices, lessons learned, and issues.

B6.6.-B3.4. Sustainable Operations of the ISS - Joint Session of the Human Space Endeavours and Space Operations Symposia

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 or 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.

C1.1. Mission Design, Operations and Optimization - Part 1

The theme covers design, operations and optimization of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary missions, with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future missions.

C1.2. Mission Design, Operations and Optimization - Part 2

The theme covers design, operations and optimization of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary missions, with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future missions.

C1.3. Orbital Dynamics - Part 1

This theme discusses advances in orbital dynamics, orbit determination, and orbit control. It includes orbital dynamics associated with constellations and formation flying.

C1.4. Orbital Dynamics - Part 2

This theme discusses advances in orbital dynamics, orbit determination, and orbit control. It includes orbital dynamics associated with constellations and formation flying.

C1.5. Attitude Dynamics - Part 1

This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as attitude sensors and actuators. The theme also covers dynamics and control of multiple interconnected rigid and flexible bodies including tethered systems and space robots.

C1.6. Attitude Dynamics - Part 2

This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as attitude sensors and actuators. The theme also covers dynamics and control of multiple interconnected rigid and flexible bodies including tethered systems and space robots.

C1.7. Guidance, Navigation and Control - Part 1

The emphasis of this theme is on the studies and application related to the guidance, navigation and control of earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft and rockets, including rendezvous and docking.

C1.8. Guidance, Navigation and Control - Part 2

The emphasis of this theme is on the studies and application related to the guidance, navigation and control of earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft and rockets, including rendezvous and docking.

C1.9. Guidance, Navigation and Control - Part 3

The emphasis of this theme is on the studies and application related to the guidance, navigation and control of earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft and rockets, including rendezvous and docking.

C2.1. Space Structures I - Development and Verification (Space Vehicles and Components)

The topics to be addressed include evaluation of analysis versus test results, spacecraft and launch vehicles system and subsystems e.g. pressurized structures, tanks, loads introduction, primary structures, fluidic equipment, control surfaces; examination of both on-ground and in-orbit testing, launch dynamic environment as related to structural design, space vehicles development and launch verification such as sine, random and acoustic vibration testing, and lessons learned.

C2.2. Space Structures II - Development and Verification (Deployable and Dimensionally Stable Structures)

The topics to be addressed include evaluation of analysis versus test results for deployable and dimensionally stable structures e.g. reflectors, telescopes, antennas; examination of both on-ground and in-orbit testing, thermal distortion and shape control, structural design, development and verification; lessons learned.

C2.3. Space Structures - Dynamics and Microdynamics

The topics to be addressed include dynamics analysis and testing, modal identification, landing and impact dynamics, pyroshock, test facilities, vibration suppression techniques, damping, micro-dynamics, in-orbit dynamic environment, wave structural propagation, excitation sources and in-orbit dynamic testing.

C2.4. New Materials and Structural Concepts

The topics to be addressed include advanced materials and structural concepts of space vehicles of expendable and future reusable transportation systems. Space vehicle structural applications of high temperature and cryogenic materials, nano-materials, advanced composites, ceramics, and high temperature superconducting materials are areas of particular interest.

C2.5. Smart Materials and Adaptive Structures

The focus of the session will be on application of smart materials to spacecraft and launch vehicle systems, novel sensor and actuator concepts and new concepts for multi- functional and intelligent structural systems. Also included in the session will be new control methods for vibration suppression and shape control using adaptive structures as well as comparisons of predicted performance with data from ground and in-orbit testing.

C2.6. Space Environmental Effects and Spacecraft Protection

The focus of the session will be on space environmental effects and spacecraft protection. The effects of vacuum, radiation, atomic oxygen, spacecraft charging, thermal cycling, dissociation, meteoroids and space debris impact on space systems, materials and structures, and microelectronics will be addressed. Protective and shielding technologies, including analysis simulation and testing of debris impact, and susceptibility of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) micro-electronics to space radiation will be covered.

C2.7. Space Vehicles – Mechanical/Thermal/Fluidic Systems

The topics to be addressed include novel technical concepts for mechanical/thermal/fluidic systems and subsystems of launchers, manned and unmanned spacecraft, re-entry vehicles and small satellites. Advanced subsystems and design of future exploration missions will be covered considering issues arising from material selection, cost efficiency and reliability, and advancements in space vehicle development with respect to engineering analysis, manufacturing, and test verification.

C2.8. Specialized Technologies, including Nanotechnology

Specialized material and structures technologies are explored in a large variety of space applications both to enable advanced exploration, and science/observation mission scenarios to perform test verifications relying on utmost miniaturization of devices and highest capabilities in structural, thermal, electrical, electromechanical/ optical performances offered by the progress in Nanotechnology. Examples are the exceptional performances at nano-scale in strength, electrical, thermal conduction of Carbon nanotubes which are experiencing first applications at macro-scale such as nano-composite structures, high efficiency energy storage wheels, MEMS and MOEMS devices. Molecular nanotechnology and advances in manipulation at nano-scale offer the road to molecular machines, ultracompact sensors for science applications and mass storage devices. The Session encourages presentations of specialized technologies, in particular of nanomaterial related techniques and their application in devices offering unprecedented performances for space applications.

C2.9. Advancements in Materials Applications and Rapid Prototyping

The topics to be addressed include advancements in materials applications, and novel technical concepts in the rapid prototyping of mechanical systems.

C3.1. Space-based Solar Power Architectures – New Governmental and Commercial Concepts and Ventures

This session deals with all aspects of architectures and concepts for space-based solar power plants. It will be structured in two half-sessions, one focusing on governmental activities and one concentrating on the increasingly active commercial ventures in this domain. By doing so, it provides a unique joint platform to gather these two very different approaches and contribute to a cross-fertilisation between the two communities. Topically it will include all system-level, architectural, organizational and commercial aspects of solar power from space, including modelling and optimisation. While primarily focused on concepts delivering solar power for terrestrial needs, space-to-space architectures will also be covered.

C3.2. Technologies and Experiments related to Wireless Power Transmission

This session focuses on all aspects of wireless power transmission systems. It includes laser as well as microwave-based wireless power transmission technologies, and transmission in the near-field up to the very far-field. Furthermore, the session covers all types of experiments, and ground and space-based demonstrations related to wireless power transmission concepts, including emitter/receiver antenna architectures and deployment. Theoretical as well as applied research papers on the subject are within the scope of this session.

C3.3. Advanced Space Power Technologies and Concepts; Part 1

This session covers all type of advanced space power technologies and concepts. These include technologies and concepts related to power generation and harvesting, power conditioning, management and distribution, energy storage, and energy generation. Power systems for micro- and nano- spacecraft are included as well as large power systems for telecom spacecraft and novel power architectures for planetary, asteroid and lunar exploration scenarios.

C3.4. Advanced Space Power Technologies and Concepts; Part 2

This session covers all type of advanced space power technologies and concepts. These include technologies and concepts related to power generation and harvesting, power conditioning, management and distribution, energy storage, and energy generation. Power systems for micro- and nano- spacecraft are included as well as large power systems for telecom spacecraft and novel power architectures for planetary, asteroid and lunar exploration scenarios.

C3.5.-C4.7. Joint session on Nuclear Propulsion and Power

This session includes papers addressing all aspects related to nuclear power and propulsion for space applications.

C4.1. Propulsion Systems I

This session is dedicated to all aspects of Liquid Rocket Engines.

C4.2. Propulsion Systems II

This session is dedicated to all aspects of Solid and Hybrid Propulsion.

C4.3. Propulsion Technology

This session includes all science and technologies supporting all aspects of space propulsion. The emphasis in this session is posed in particular on components for propulsion.

C4.4. Electric Propulsion

This session is dedicated to all aspects of electric propulsion technologies, systems and applications.

C4.5. Hypersonic and Combined Cycle Propulsion

This session includes papers dealing with use of air in earth-to-orbit propulsion.

C4.6. Missions Enabled by new Propulsion Technology and Systems

Many missions are precluded by limitations on current propulsion technologies and systems. The session will explore concepts for new missions that can be enabled by specific advancements in propulsion and/or integration of various propulsion technologies and systems.

C4.7.-C3.5. Joint Session on Nuclear Propulsion and Power

This session includes papers addressing all issues of nuclear power and propulsion in space applications.

C4.8. Advanced Propulsion: "Non Electric Non Chemical”

This session is dedicated to all future and advanced propulsion technologies. The session includes in particular all concepts and application that cannot be classified as chemical or electric.

D1.1. Innovative and Visionary Space Systems Concepts

Dreams of yesterday are a reality today. Dreams of tomorrow need to be looked at today to make them real in the future. With emerging new technologies, it is now possible to conceptualise new and innovative space systems and new potential applications for the future. This session will explore innovative technologies, services, software and concepts for space systems for the future.

D1.2. Enabling Technologies for Space Systems

This session will focus on innovative, technological developments that are usually high risk, but which have the potential to significantly enhance the performance of existing and new space systems. Enabling innovative technologies for space applications often result from spin-ins which will be discussed during the session, together with potential spin-offs. Examples include instrumentation, biotechnology, components, micro- and nano-technology, MEMS, advanced new structures and software techniques.

D1.3. System Engineering Tools, Processes & Training (I)

This session will focus on state-of-the-art system engineering methodologies, design techniques, tools, processes, and training that reduce the time and cost, and improve the quality of space system design. Of special interest are multi-disciplinary methods, tools, and processes including modelling and simulation used to define system architectures to improve risk management, safety, reliability, testability, quality of life cycle cost estimates, and to improve the training of system engineers.

D1.4. Space Systems Architectures

The subject of this session is current and future space system architectures to increase performance, efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of application. Topics of interest include the design of flight and ground system (hardware & software) architectures and the partitioning of functions between them, small satellite constellations and formations (swarms), and the use of on-board autonomy and autonomous ground operations.

D1.5. Lessons Learned in Space Systems

Experiences, both positive and negative, that have been encountered in space systems (hardware & software) design, development and operation. End-to-end lessons learned and impacts on cost, schedule and performance, in the areas of (among others): international cooperation, the use of COTS products, partitioning of functions between flight and ground systems, the extent and fidelity of simulations, integration, test and operations.

D1.6. System Engineering Tools, Processes and Training (2)

This session will focus on state-of-the-art system engineering methodologies, design techniques, tools, processes, and training that reduce the time and cost, and improve the quality of space system design. Of special interest are multi-disciplinary methods, tools, and processes including modelling and simulation used to define system architectures to improve risk management, safety, reliability, testability, quality of life cycle cost estimates, and to improve the training of system engineers.

D2.1. Launch Vehicles in Service or in Development

Review of up to date status of launch vehicle currently in use in the world or under short term development.

D2.2. Launch services, Missions, Operations and Facilities

Review of the current and planned launch services and support, including economics of Space Transportation Systems, financing, insurance, licensing. Advancements in ground infrastructure, ground operations, mission planning and mission control for both expendable and reusable launch services.

D2.3. Upper Stages, Space Transfer, Entry and Landing Systems

Discussion of existing, planned or new advanced concepts for cargo and human orbital transfer. Includes current and near term transfer, entry and landing systems, sub-systems and technologies for accommodating crew and cargo transfer in space.

D2.4. Future Space Transportation Systems

Discussion of future system designs and operational concepts for both expendable and reusable systems for Earth-to orbit transportation and exploration missions.

D2.5. Future Space Transportation Systems Technologies

Discussion of technologies enabling new reusable or expendable launch vehicles and in-space transportation systems. Emphasis is on hardware development and verification before flight.

D2.6. Future Space Transportation Systems Verification and In-Flight Experimentation

Discussion of system, subsystems and technologies flight testing for Future Space Transportation Systems. Emphasis is on flight experimentation/verification and test experience.

D2.7. Small Launchers: concepts and operations

Discussion of existing, planned or future Small Launchers and On-orbit transfer systems for small payloads (from 500 kg to as low as 1 kg into Low Earth Orbit). Includes innovative solutions such as airborne systems, evolutions from sub-orbital concepts and flexible, highly reactive concepts. Includes piggy-back solutions based on larger launchers. Includes mission operations,associated operations and specific constraints.

D2.8. Heavy lift launchers capabilities and new missions

The session will address heavy lift capabilities, existing or under study, for new science, human exploration and other missions. The session will also deal with worldwide needs, requirements and potential solutions as well as related enabling technologies for heavy lift launchers.

D2.9. Private Human Access to Space: Sub-orbital and Orbital missions: Joint session D2 with Commercial Spaceflight Safety Commission D6

Systems, Technical solutions, Legal aspects, Market analysis, Insurance, Regulatory constraints, Spaceports…

D3.1. Strategies and Architectures to Establish a “Stepping Stone” Approach to our Future in Space

Future scenarios for sustainable space exploration and utilization will unfold in the context of global conditions that vary greatly from those of the 1950s-1970s. It is likely that space-faring countries will pursue their goals and objectives in a step-wise fashion, rather than through massive, geo-politically driven programs (such as those that typified the Moon race of the 1960s). As a result, it is important that the international community engage in an ongoing discussion of strategies to establish a “stepping stone” approach to our future in space. Such a strategy should involve sustainable budget levels and multiple-purpose system-of-systems capabilities that lead to a diverse range of future activities of broad benefit to humanity and would represent a substantial departure from past models for major space programs. Moreover, nearer term developments, such as those in the Earth’s neighborhood should be structure to best support later evolution and reconfiguration to pursue still more ambitious missions–such as continuing robotic exploration Mars and targets beyond, and the search for Earth-like planetar around nearby stars. This session will address strategies and approaches that may allow a new paradigm–a “stepping stone” approach– to be established among the space-faring countries. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.

D3.2. Concepts, Technologies, Infrastructures and Systems for the Exploration and Utilisation of Space

In order to realize future, sustainable programs of space exploration and utilization, a focused suite of transformational new systems concepts and supporting technologies must be advanced during the coming decade. The technical objectives to be pursued should be drawn from a broad, forward looking view of the technologies and systems needed, but must be sufficiently well focused to allow tangible progression—and dramatic improvements over current capabilities—to be realized in the foreseeable future. This session will address cross cutting considerations in which a number of discipline research topics and/or technologies may be successful synthesized to enable a transformation new systems concept to be achieved. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.

D3.4. Space Technology and Systems Management Practices and Tools

The effective management on space technology and systems development is critical to our future success in space exploration and utilization. This joint session (new in 2007) in two parts provides a unique international forum to further the development of a family of ‘best practices’ in this important field. Specific areas of potential interest include: (1) Technology Management Methodologies and Best Practices; (2) R&D Management Software Tools and Databases; (3) Systems Analysis Methods and Tools; and, (4) Particular topics could include: Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), Technology Readiness Assessments, Technology R&D Risk Management, etc. Either more theoretical discussions, or examples of applications of R&D management tools to specific R&D programs and projects are of interest for the session.

D4.1. Human Exploration in Deep Space

This session will cover concept, strategies and technology to make possible the Human exploration to Near-Earth Objects, Lagrange Points and beyond Mars.

D4.2. Public/Private Innovative Initiatives in Human Spaceflight Round Table

This session will cover innovative system concepts in human spaceflight activities, to reduce the costs of space launch and in-orbit infrastructures while increasing utilization. The complementary roles of industry and governments shall be discussed in the second part of the session.

D4.4. Space Elevators and Tethers

This session will cover the identification of key technologies readiness and possible development strategies for space elevators and tethers.

D5.1. A Big Challenge : Safety in Aerospace Missions

A large challenges exists in reaching a good level of safety for space mission and operations (including space tourism) with stringent cost limitation. This session will address all aspects of the development philosophy, mitigation of risks, risk and cost index of development of novel transportation systems, test procedures, and operations to meet this challenge for every kind of aerospace mission. Lessons learned are welcome for all steps in lifetime.

D5.2. Knowledge Management and Collaboration in Space Activities

Working on complex space missions requires virtual teaming, learning lessons from the past, transferring knowledge from experts to younger generations, and developing deep expertise within an organization. • How are aerospace organizations managing the ability to share knowledge to develop new missions? • What solutions are in place to work securely across corporate and international boundaries? • How is knowledge captured, shared, and used to drive innovation? This session focuses on the processes and technologies that organizations are using to sustain, energize and invigorate their ability to learn, innovate, and share knowledge within and amongst organizations for sustainable, peaceful exploration of space. Case studies and defined approaches will discuss: - Analysis of successful projects and innovations in the application of knowledge management - Grounded research in knowledge and risk management - Capture of technical expertise and lessons learned from previous successful projects that are applicable to new programs and focus on driving innovation Methods that allow data, information or knowledge exchange within or amongst organizations in support of actual programs or missions are of particular interest.

D5.3. Space Weather Prediction and Protection of Space Missions from Its Effects

Space missions are affected by the fluctuating solar activity and local space environment. New exploration programs, especially manned programs, stress the need for real "space weather forecasts". This session will deal with: - Space environment and effects: modelling and ground testing - Lessons learned from space mission failures due to the space environment - Space solar activity and space weather measurements - Space weather prediction - Standardization and data policy for space weather

D6.1. Commercial Spaceflight Safety and Emerging Issues

Discussion of emerging issues in commercial spaceflight safety for spaceports and orbital and suborbital space transportation. Includes regulations, policy, interoperability, case studies, lessons learned and other safety issues for commercially operated space transportation.

E1.1. Lift Off - Primary and Secondary Space Education

This session will focus on all aspects of primary and secondary (K-12) space education.

E1.2. On Track - Undergraduate And Postgraduate Space Education

This session will focus on all aspects of undergraduate and (post)graduate space education

E1.3. Enabling The Future – Developing the Project Management and the Technical Space Workforce

This session will focus on the challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches to developing the current and future global space workforce. It will explore strategies for how we can learn together and explore together.

E1.4. Calling Planet Earth - Space Outreach To The General Public

This session will focus on activities that aim to promote awareness and understanding of space in the general public. At IAC2011, this session will feature the E1 Space Education and Outreach Symposium Keynote by Bill Nye (‘the Science Guy’), science educator, comedian and television presenter and now Executive Secretary of The Planetary Society.

E1.5. New Worlds - Innovative Space Education And Outreach

This session will focus on novel and non-standard methods of space education and outreach in non-traditional areas and to non-traditional target groups.

E1.6. Water From Space: Societal, Educational and Cultural Aspects

This session organised by the IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee is co-sponsored by the IAF Technical Committee on the Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS). In this inter-disciplinary session we wish to explore the societal, educational and cultural contexts of space, investigate the way in which these contexts engage with each other and with space activities and foster a dialogue between scientists/engineers, artists, cultural practitioners and thinkers active in these fields. For IAC2011, we particularly encourage submissions related to the topic of water and space.

E1.7.-A1.8. Living In Space - Education And Outreach In Space Life Sciences and infrastructure development for capacity building

This is a joint session of the IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee and IAA Commission II on Space Life Sciences. This interdisciplinary session focuses on all aspects of education and outreach activities related to space life and material sciences including the International Space Station.

E1.8. Space Education and Outreach

E2.1. Student Conference – Part 1

Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present papers on any subject related to space sciences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the work of the author(s) (no more than two students). The students presenting in this session will compete in the 41st International Student Competition. French, German, US, British and Canadian students submitting abstracts for the sessions E2.1 and E2.2 shall apply via the national coordinators: for France: Benedicte Escudier at: benedicte.escudier@supaero.fr for Germany: Marco Schmidt at: schmidt.marco@informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de for USA: Stephen Brock at: stephenb@aiaa.org for Great Britain: Chris Welch at: c.s.welch@kingston.ac.uk for Canada: Jason Clement: Jason.Clement@asc-csa.gc.ca The guidelines for the student competition will be distributed from the session chairs to the authors after abstract acceptance.

E2.2. Student Conference – Part 2

Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present papers on any subject related to space sciences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the work of the author(s) (no more than two students). The students presenting in this session will compete in the 41st International Student Competition. French, German, US, British and Canadian students submitting abstracts for the sessions E2.1 and E2.2 shall apply via the national coordinators: for France: Benedicte Escudier at: benedicte.escudier@supaero.fr for Germany: Marco Schmidt at: schmidt.marco@informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de for USA: Stephen Brock at: stephenb@aiaa.org for Great Britain: Chris Welch at: c.s.welch@kingston.ac.uk for Canada: Jason Clement: Jason.Clement@asc-csa.gc.ca The guidelines for the student competition will be distributed from the session chairs to the authors after abstract acceptance.

E2.3. Student Team Competition

Undergraduate and graduate level student teams present papers on any subject related to space sciences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the work of the authors (three or more students). Students presenting in this session will compete for the Hans von Muldau Team Award. The guidelines for the student competition will be distributed from the session chairs to the authors after abstract acceptance.

E3.1. National and International Space Policies and Programmes for African Development

This session will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of current space policies, programmes and initiatives that aim at supporting the development of Africa. Speakers from African countries and organizations will present their needs and plans, while others from non-African countries and international organizations are invited to present their space policies, programmes and initiatives.

E3.2. International Space Exploration Policies and Programmes

Space exploration is an important space policy domain that has been gaining momentum in recent years topping the space S&T policy agenda in many countries. Space-faring countries and international organizations have long been involved in human and robotic exploration but emerging space actors are increasingly getting involved in the field as well. International cooperation plans and partnerships are also increasingly leading to a new space exploration context. This session will provide a forum to reflect on the trends in space exploration and present the latest developments in the field.

E3.3. The space economy in emerging space countries

More than 50 countries are operating satellites worldwide and many more have become active users of space applications: they are all actors in the global space economy. This session aims to provide a picture of emerging space countries as both users and developers of space systems and applications. Topics of interest include: incentives to attract commercial space activities in some of these countries, specific economic models that are put in place, and new markets opening up (e.g. telecom, navigation, remote sensing).

E3.4. Assuring the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities

The long-term sustainability of space activities is a matter of common concern for all current and future space actors. The increasing number of countries and private operators operating space systems and the growing amounts of space debris raise important questions about continuing to operate spacecraft in Earth orbit over the long term. Frequency management to prevent interferences, and influence of space weather are other critical issues This session, which will support the activities of the Working Group on the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, will explore the policies guidelines and application of the legal provisions of the outer space treaties that will be needed to assure long-term sustainability.

E3.5.-E7.6. 26th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Roundtable: Towards Space Debris Remediation (Invited Papers only)

Space debris mitigation has received a global recognition and regulatory framework through the 2007 Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines of UNCOPUOS. The next step in securing a space environment, where the threat through space debris is limited to the greatest extent, is putting in place space debris remediation measures. Building on the results of an IAA study on this topic technical, policy and regulatory aspects will be investigated in this interdisciplinary roundtable composed of selected experts in the respective fields.

E3.6. IAA 2010 Space Summit Reporting and Way Forward

At the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the International Academy of Astronautics has organised, on November 17, 2010, a Heads of Space Agencies Summit in Washington. 30 space agencies heads welcomed a Declaration on four key domains where space is playing a key role : Human space flight, Robotic exploration, Climate change and green systems, and Disaster management. This Declaration was the result of four IAA study groups on these topics. The session will allow the chairs of these study groups to deliver a comprehensive reporting of their findings and the associated recommendations. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion on the next steps towards the implementation of these recommendations.

E4.1. 50th Anniversary of Manned Space Flight

Memoirs, political and industrial history and overviews of the first manned spaceflight projects in the USSR and the USA.

E4.2. Memoirs and Organisational histories

Autobiographical and biographical memoirs of individuals who have made significant original contributions to the development and application of astronautics and rocketry. History of government, industrial, academic & professional societies & organisations long engaged in astronautical endeavours.

E4.3. Scientific & Technical History

Historical summaries of space programs, satellite and rocket projects, and technical and scientific achievements in the field of astronautics and rocketry.

E4.4. History of South African contribution to astronautics

Special session with invited and proposed speakers. This session will cover the origin (technical and political aspects) of the modern space programme of South Africa.

E5.1. Habitation Throughout the Solar System

The session welcomes papers on all aspects of the challenges of emplacing, sustaining, and growing accommodations for human habitation at diverse inner solar system destinations: high Earth orbits, Lagrange points, planetary orbits, the Moon's surface, Near Earth Objects, the moons of Mars, Mars' surface, and free space. These places share characteristics of the need for basic protection from radiation, vacuum, and thermal conditions in space, but vary widely in their remoteness, proximity to natural bodies and resources, and socio-psychological impact. Their needs for architectural solutions, including pressurized volume, shielding, life support techniques, food production, transportation access, and social accommodation will stretch concepts and technologies for space architecture.

E5.2. Verifying and Validating the Impact of Technology Transferred from Space

Discover critical elements that support the application of space technologies beyond the space program. Understand how current and upcoming trends in space technology applications impact how the space program is valued. Our panel will share stories regarding technologies from the space program that have and can transform and shape our future. This will be based on diverse perspectives from select industry sectors that have benefitted much from the space program; sources that validate space technology being applied to new products; and activities that highlight the facts. Innovators, entrepreneurs, and program managers will present papers on the overarching theme based on background knowledge, objectives, purposes, outcomes, and going forward to inform the greater public and private interests.

E5.3. The Effect of Space Visualization Tools in Commercial Markets

This session will focus on the effects of space visualization tools applied to commercialization products. The purpose is to heighten the awareness of space innovators about the affect the scientific visualization models, tools, systems, results have had on advancing the state-of-the-art in the medical technology industry sector. The objective is to encourage innovator’s participation in being more proactive in identifying applications of their technology beyond the space use. Additionally, it should encourage more innovators, program and project managers to help identify and advance space technology to commercial applications. It is also an opportunity of broadening the awareness for conference attendees about the substantial effect scientific visualization tools have had in the medical device industry.

E6.1. The General Role of Government in Encouraging Space Industry Applications

Governments around the world implement policies, conduct procurements, and employ other methods to create a strong business community, based on emerging as well as mature industries and industry sectors. These actions may target different types of risks (e.g., technical or market risk), with the ultimate goal of meeting the needs or goals of one or more different government organizations, not just the national space agencies. This session will provide descriptions and updates of how the various government programs and activities are being employed to encourage space industry applications for the benefit of citizens.

E6.2. New Business Models in Traditional Space Industry Applications

Traditional space applications and markets (e.g., satellite communications) have progressed past the phase of emergence and into their growth or mature phases. To remain viable, they must continually evolve in technology and business strategy, adapting to a variety of ever-changing factors (e.g., new customer bases, substitute products, new entrants to the market). Companies react to such changes by entering into strategic alliances, agreements, and collaborations, or by integrating within their markets--either horizontally or vertically. This session will discuss how the actors within traditional space applications are positioning, or re-positioning, themselves within key markets, to ensure long-term survival by providing continuity of service to their customers.

E6.3. New Space Industry Applications

This session will discuss new markets involving space, such as space tourism, space industrialization, space resource utilization, etc. Specific examples of business ventures will be highlighted, addressing private investment as well as entrepreneurial business plan development.

E7.1. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Keynote Lecture on Space Law & 3rd Young Scholars Session

In the first part of this session, the IISL will invite a prominent speaker to address the members of the Institute and other congress attendants on a highly topical issue of broad interest. The second part of this session will be dedicated to the space lawyers of the future, in that young scholars (under 35 years old) are invited to present a paper on “Space Law – Future Challenges and Potential Solutions,” although other topics are also acceptable.

E7.2. Legal Issues of Commercial Human Spaceflight

The first sub-orbital spaceflights for tourists will soon take off and, possibly within a few years, such flights will be offered by various operators from a number of places around the globe. This session will deal with legal and regulatory issues of commercial spaceflight, both on an international and on a national level. Such issues include liability, certification and safety requirements, as well as issues related to the spaceflight services private operators may start offering to public customers.

E7.3. Africa: Space Law and Applications - Past, Present, and Future

Africa is an emerging-space faring continent. This session addresses Africa’s past and current activities in remote sensing, telecommunications, launch, and GPS/GNSS and the law and regulations catalyzed by these activities. Particular activities that may be addressed in this session include remote sensing in Morocco and Nigeria; launches in Algeria, Kenya, and South Africa; and telecommunications continent-wide. This session will also look to the future and consider the role of space law in developing nations.

E7.4. Environmental Aspects of Space Law and of Space Activities

It is well known that the international legal order for space activities came into existence before international environmental law began to develop. Therefore, it is useful to take stock of existing international (space) law with regard to environmental protection for space as well as for space activities. Papers are invited that investigate the lex lata of environmental protection for space activities and make proposals de lege ferenda. Thereby, the interaction between space law and general international law should be taken into consideration.

E7.5. Recent Developments in Space Law

In this session, papers are invited to address legal aspects of the most recent developments in space activities that have taken place since the other session topics were determined, i.e. since March 2010 only. In addition, papers are invited to address two special issues: (1) the legal aspects of GNSS and (2) Articles 6 and 7 of the Outer Space Treaty.

E7.6.-E3.5. 26th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Roundtable: Towards Space Debris Remediation (Invited Papers only)

Space debris mitigation has received a global recognition and regulatory framework through the 2007 Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines of UNCOPUOS. The next step in securing a space environment, where the threat through space debris is limited to the greatest extent, is putting in place space debris remediation measures. Building on the results of an IAA study on this topic technical, policy and regulatory aspects will be investigated in this interdisciplinary roundtable composed of selected experts in the respective fields.

E7.7.-B3.8. Joint IAF/IISL Session on Policy and Law of Human Space Missions

This session hosts papers on topics related to the political and legal aspects of international collaboration in future human space missions and programmes such as the ISS lifetime extension, post ISS activities in LEO or Lunar Exploration. The session provides a forum to discuss the current regulatory framework and implementation of such programmes during their development and operation phases. In addition, papers may address the effects of extending the duration and partnership of the ISS programme, as well as the lessons learned from past collaborative programmes such as Interkosmos or the Shuttle-Spacelab.

E8.1. MULTILINGUAL ASTRONAUTICAL TERMINOLOGY