Catalog

Technical programme

IAC-12 — 63rd International Astronautical Congress

B6. SPACE OPERATIONS SYMPOSIUM

The Space Operations Symposium addresses operations concepts and cost reductions, and training. The topics address all aspects of manned and un-manned space operations from low-Earth and geosynchronous orbit, to lunar and planetary missions as well as supporting ground systems, new space initiatives, and commercial space operations. Papers related to small satellite operations may be submitted here or in session B4.3.

Coordinator

H. Neal Hammond
Space Bridges, LLC — United States

Manfred Warhaut
— Germany

B6.1. Human Spaceflight Operations

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

Chairman

Michael McKay
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany

Mario Cardano
Thales Alenia Space France — Italy

Rapporteur: Helmut Luttmann
Airbus Defence and Space - Space Systems — Germany

B6.2. New Operations Concepts and Commercial Space Operations

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 commercial and governmental space enterprises.

Chairman

Pierre Lods
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France

Thomas Kuch
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany

Rapporteur: Akira Tsuchida
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) — Japan

B6.3. Training Relevant for Operations

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

Chairman

Paolo Ferri
— Germany

John Auburn
Astroscale Ltd — United Kingdom

Rapporteur: Lionel Baize
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France

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 organisations with objectives of sharing best practices, lessons learned, and issues.

Chairman

Philip Harris
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center — United States

Katja Leuoth
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany

B6.5-B3.4. Sustainable Operation 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.

Chairman

Maria Stella Lavitola
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy

Bob Chesson
ESA (retired) — United Kingdom

Helmut Luttmann
Airbus Defence and Space - Space Systems — Germany

Rapporteur: Rachid Amekrane
Airbus DS GmbH — Germany