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    IAC-13 — 64th International Astronautical Congress

    B3. HUMAN SPACE ENDEAVOURS SYMPOSIUM

    This symposium addresses all aspects of human space endeavours including the design, development, operation, utilisation and future plans of space missions involving humans. The scope covers past, present and future space endeavours.

    Coordinator

    John Uri
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space CenterUnited States

    Cristian Bank
    EUMETSATGermany

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

    This session provides the forum for “Overview” papers and presentations on present and evolving human space programmes 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 programme and the spacecraft being developed to support them, and other human space flight programmes including those under development as commercial ventures. Technical papers to be presented are expected to portray the latest development of these programmes.

    Chairman

    Carlo Mirra
    Airbus Defence and Space SASThe Netherlands

    John Uri
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space CenterUnited States

    Rapporteur

    Rainer Willnecker
    Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)Germany

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

    This session will provide a forum for the exchange of 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.

    Chairman

    Dieter Sabath
    Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)Germany

    Sergey K. Shaevich
    Khrunichev State Research & Production Space CenterRussian Federation

    Rapporteur

    Gene Rice
    RWI - Rice Wigbels Int'lUnited States

    B3.3. Space Station Utilization

    This session focuses on all aspects for utilization of Space Stations with an emphasis on achievements and future plans. Topics for discussion include experiments, research, payloads, commercial and industrial utilization applications, engineering research and technology demonstrations, and educational uses. This session will also address utilization accommodations, new or proposed facilities and elements, and uses of the International Space Station as a testbed for future exploration.

    Chairman

    Maria Stella Lavitola
    Thales Alenia Space ItaliaItaly

    Kevin D. Foley
    The Boeing CompanyUnited States

    Rapporteur

    Shannon Ryan
    Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)Australia

    B3.4-B6.5. Sustainable Operations of Present and Future Space Stations - 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 well as planned future space stations. The focus is on the sustainability of operations with respect to both technical and cost effectiveness. Topics to be discussed include space and ground segment operations, logistics, maintenance and transportation. Technical papers should demonstrate how the presented operational techniques support the long term sustainability of the related space infrastructure.

    Chairman

    Maria Stella Lavitola
    Thales Alenia Space ItaliaItaly

    Helmut Luttmann
    Airbus Defence and Space - Space SystemsGermany

    Bob Chesson
    ESA (retired)United Kingdom

    Rapporteur

    Rachid Amekrane
    Airbus DS GmbHGermany

    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 Center, 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 utilisations 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 programme development (DDT&E), and considerations for the international nature of crews.

    Chairman

    Igor V. Sorokin
    S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation EnergiaRussian Federation

    Alan T. DeLuna
    American Astronautical Society (AAS)United States

    Rapporteur

    Tai Nakamura
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Japan

    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 solar system exploration missions, 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 mission design, implementation, and operations.

    Chairman

    Anthony R. Gross
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)United States

    Christian Sallaberger
    Canadensys Aerospace CorporationCanada

    Rapporteur

    Mark Hempsell
    Hempsell Astronautics LimitedUnited Kingdom

    Alexandra Kindrat
    International Space University (ISU)Canada

    B3.7. New Technologies, Processes and Operating Modes Enabling 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.

    Chairman

    Lionel Suchet
    Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)France

    Martin Zell
    European Space Agency (ESA)The Netherlands

    Rapporteur

    Gi-Hyuk Choi
    Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)Korea, Republic of

    B3.8-E7.7. Joint IAF/IISL Session on Legal Framework for Cooperative Space

    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 de jure regulatory framework and de facto implementation of such programmes during the development and operation phases. In addition, the session will address effects of extending the duration and partnership of the ISS programme and lessons learned from past collaborative programmes such as Interkosmos or the Shuttle-Spacelab programmes may be addressed.

    Chairman

    Cristian Bank
    EUMETSATGermany

    Lesley Jane Smith
    Leuphana University of Lüneburg/Weber-Steinhaus & SmithGermany

    Rapporteur

    Luise Weber-Steinhaus
    Member Women in Aerospace (WIA-Europe)Germany

    B3.9-V.2. Human Space Endeavours Young Professional Virtual Forum

    The Human Space Endeavours Young Professionals Virtual Forum is targeting individuals and organisations with the objective of sharing best practices, future projects, research and issues for the future of Human Space Endeavours. The is a virtual session co-sponsored by the Human Space Endeavours Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.

    Chairman

    Cristian Bank
    EUMETSATGermany

    Guillaume Girard
    Zero2infinitySpain

    Rapporteur

    Alexandra Kindrat
    International Space University (ISU)Canada

    B3.10-V.5. Next Generation Destinations for Human Exploration

    The Next Generation members of the Heads of Industry and the Next Generation Plenary - Next Destinations for Human Flight panel will be joined by three more future human space flight leaders to give more in-depth information on the locations they believe are the best locations for future human space exploration. Each will give a brief presentation then all will engage in a panel discussion. The panelists will present compelling cases for human to explore the moon of Earth, Mars, Near Earth Objects and Asteroids, and Enceladus.

    Co-Chair

    Nicholas Fishwick
    Airbus Defence and Space LtdUnited Kingdom

    Rapporteur

    Kevin Stube
    The Planetary SocietyUnited States

    B3.P. Poster Session

    Co-Chair

    Cristian Bank
    EUMETSATGermany

    John Uri
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space CenterUnited States