Technical programme
IAC-13 — 64th International Astronautical Congress
V. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS VIRTUAL FORUM
The Young Professional Virtual Forum is a technical session oriented towards young space professionals allowing for sharing of information on a global scale with presenters and audience both at the IAC venue and online at their home/work/university locations. There are two types of VFs: 1- Separate or supplemental IAC session with abstract selection. 2- Broadcast of existing IAC session at the venue.
- Coordinator
Kathleen Coderre
Lockheed Martin (Space Systems Company) — United StatesGuillaume Girard
Zero2infinity — Spain
V.1-B6.4. Flight Control Operations Young Professionals Virtual Forum - Joint Session of the Space Operations and Young Professionals Virtual Forum Symposia
This session is a virtual forum co-sponsored by the Space Operations Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee. The forum targets hands-on flight control/operations personnel from multiple international organisations with objectives of sharing best practices, lessons learned, and issues. This is a joint session with session B6.4.
- Chairman
Katja Leuoth
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyAhmed Farid
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Philip Harris
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center — United States
V.2-B3.9. Human Space Endeavours Young Professionals 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
Guillaume Girard
Zero2infinity — SpainCristian Bank
EUMETSAT — Germany
- Rapporteur
Alexandra Kindrat
International Space University (ISU) — Canada
V.3-B2.8. Space Communications and Navigation Young Professionals Virtual Forum
A virtual session to present and discuss developments in a wide range of satellite communication topics, including fixed, mobile, broadcasting, and data relay technologies and services, as well as those for satellite based position determination, navigation, and timing. Both Earth orbital and interplanetary space communications topics can be addressed. This session is co-sponsored by the Space Communications and Navigation Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.
- Chairman
Edward W. Ashford
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — United StatesKevin Stube
The Planetary Society — United States
- Rapporteur
Kevin Shortt
Airbus Defence & Space — Germany
V.4-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. This virtual session will be a broadcast of session E2.3 Student Team Competition and is co-sponsored by the Space Education and Outreach Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee. At least one team member must attend the IAC, but the others may attend virtually.
- Chairman
Naomi Mathers
Space Industry Association of Australia — AustraliaCarolyn Knowles
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Thomas Snitch
University of Maryland — United States
V.5-B3.10. 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 Ltd — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Kevin Stube
The Planetary Society — United States
A1. SPACE LIFE SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM
This symposium, jointly organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), addresses all aspects of space life sciences research and practice in human and robotic spaceflight, from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to the reach of exploration missions and from the origin of the universe to the lives of future explorers on other planetary bodies.
- Coordinator
Shan-guang Chen
China Astronaut Research and Training Center — ChinaFengyuan Zhuang
Beihang University — China
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.
- Chairman
Nick Kanas
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) — United StatesBin Wu
China Astronaut Research and Training Center — China
- Rapporteur
Jun Wang
Astronaut Center of China — China
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.
- Chairman
Inesa Kozlovskaya
State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation - Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences — Russian FederationYinghui Li
China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China — China
- Rapporteur
Patrik Sundblad
ESA — Sweden
A1.3. Medical Care for Humans in Space
This 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 the Moon and Mars. A further focus will lie on medical care for passengers and operators of commercial suborbital and orbital space flights.
- Chairman
Anatoly I. Grigoriev
Russian Academy of Sciences — Russian FederationHanns-Christian Gunga
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin — Germany
- Rapporteur
Bai Ding
Astronaut Center of China — China
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.
- Chairman
Giovanni De Angelis
Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology — Russian FederationYeqing Sun
Dalian Maritime University — China
- Rapporteur
Nicole Buckley
Canadian Space Agency — Canada
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.
- Chairman
Petra Rettberg
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyYufen Zhao
CAS — China
- Rapporteur
Inge ten Kate
SETI Institute — United States
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.
- Chairman
Chiaki Mukai
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — JapanPeter Graef
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Yongkang Zhou
China Astronaut Research and Training Center — China
A1.7. Biology in Space
This session focuses on all aspects of biology and biological systems related to gravity in ground-based and space flight experiments as well as on topics not covered by other sessions of this symposium.
- Chairman
Peng Shang
Northwestern Polytechnical University — ChinaMarlene Grenon
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) — United States
- Rapporteur
Fengyuan Zhuang
Beihang University — China
A1.8. Multidisciplinary Space Life Sciences Research
This session focuses on various types of multidisciplinary space life sciences research.
- Chairman
Satoshi Iwase
Aichi Medical University — JapanYulin Deng
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) — China
- Rapporteur
Jancy McPhee
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
A1.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Shan-guang Chen
China Astronaut Research and Training Center — ChinaFengyuan Zhuang
Beihang University — China
A2. MICROGRAVITY SCIENCES AND PROCESSES SYMPOSIUM
The objective of the Microgravity Science and Processes Symposium is to highlight and discuss the state of the art in microgravity (reduced-gravity) physical sciences and processes, as well as to prepare for future orbital infrastructure. Session topics cover all microgravity science disciplines (material science, fluid physics, combustion science, fundamental physics), current results and research perspectives, together with relevant technology developments.
- Coordinator
Marcus Dejmek
Canadian Space Agency — Canada
- Vice-Coordinator
Kenol Jules
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
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 and plasma crystals.
- Chairman
Francois Gonzalez
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceJoachim Richter
RWTH Aachen — Germany
- Rapporteur
Qi Kang
National Microgravity Laboratory, Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. — China
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.
- Chairman
Raimondo Fortezza
Telespazio S.p.A. — ItalyNickolay N. Smirnov
Lomonosov Moscow State University — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Jean-Claude Legros
Université Libre de Bruxelles — Belgium
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.
- Chairman
Ziad Saghir
Ryerson University — CanadaRaffaele Savino
University of Naples "Federico II" — Italy
A2.4. Science Results from Ground Based Research
This session is focused on the results of ground based preparatory experiments from all disciplines.
- Chairman
Valentina Shevtsova
University of Mondragon — SpainAntonio Viviani
Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" — Italy
- Rapporteur
Nickolay N. Smirnov
Lomonosov Moscow State University — Russian Federation
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).
- Chairman
Marcus Dejmek
Canadian Space Agency — CanadaRainer Willnecker
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Peter Hofmann
OHB System AG - Munich — Germany
A2.6. Microgravity Sciences Onboard the International Space Station and Beyond - Part 1
Aimed at the presentation of results obtained from large orbital platforms, in particular the ISS, as well as preparation scenarios for further long term flight opportunities, this session includes description and performance of ground and in-orbit infrastructures.
- Chairman
Bernard Zappoli
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceKenol Jules
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Christoph Pütz
Astrium Space Transportation — Germany
A2.7. Microgravity Sciences Onboard the International Space Station and Beyond - Part 2
Aimed at the presentation of results obtained from large orbital platforms, in particular the ISS, as well as preparation scenarios for further long term flight opportunities, this session includes description and performance of ground and in-orbit infrastructures.
- Chairman
Peter Hofmann
OHB System AG - Munich — GermanyChristoph Pütz
Astrium Space Transportation — Germany
- Rapporteur
Gabriel Pont
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
A2.P. Poster Session
- Chairman
Marcus Dejmek
Canadian Space Agency — Canada
A3. SPACE EXPLORATION SYMPOSIUM
This symposium covers the current and future robotic missions and material plans for initiatives in the exploration of the Solar System.
- Coordinator
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaBernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The Netherlands
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.
- Chairman
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaLuc Frécon
Thales Alenia Space France — France
- Rapporteur
Keyur Patel
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United StatesNorbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
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.
- Chairman
Bernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The NetherlandsDavid Korsmeyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Ames Research Center — United States
- Rapporteur
William H. Siegfried
The Boeing Company — United StatesSylvie Espinasse
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
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.
- Chairman
Bernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The NetherlandsDavid Korsmeyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Ames Research Center — United States
- Rapporteur
William H. Siegfried
The Boeing Company — United StatesSylvie Espinasse
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
A3.2C. Moon Exploration – Part 3
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.
- Chairman
Bernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The NetherlandsDavid Korsmeyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Ames Research Center — United States
- Rapporteur
William H. Siegfried
The Boeing Company — United StatesSylvie Espinasse
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
A3.2D. Moon Exploration – Poster session
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.
- Chairman
Bernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The NetherlandsDavid Korsmeyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Ames Research Center — United States
- Rapporteur
William H. Siegfried
The Boeing Company — United StatesSylvie Espinasse
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
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.
- Chairman
Vincenzo Giorgio
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyPierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Amalia Ercoli Finzi
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyCheryl L.B. Reed
Northrop Grumman Corporation — United States
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.
- Chairman
Vincenzo Giorgio
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyPierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Amalia Ercoli Finzi
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyCheryl L.B. Reed
Northrop Grumman Corporation — United States
A3.3C. Mars Exploration – Part 3
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.
- Chairman
Vincenzo Giorgio
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyPierre W. Bousquet
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Amalia Ercoli Finzi
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyCheryl L.B. Reed
Northrop Grumman Corporation — United States
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.
- Chairman
Susan McKenna-Lawlor
Space Technology (Ireland) Ltd. — IrelandStephan Ulamec
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Marc D. Rayman
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United StatesNorbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
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.
- Chairman
Junichiro Kawaguchi
Australian National University (ANU) — AustraliaMariella Graziano
GMV Aerospace & Defence SAU — Spain
- Rapporteur
William H. Siegfried
The Boeing Company — United States
A3.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Bernard Foing
ILEWG "EuroMoonMars" — The NetherlandsChristian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — Canada
A4. 42nd SYMPOSIUM ON THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE (SETI) – The Next Steps
This symposium organised by the IAA deals with the scientific, technical and interdisciplinary aspects of the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence (SETI) including a discussion of all kinds of contacts. The technical side is not limited to the microwave window, but includes also optical and any kinds of radiation. The interdisciplinary aspects include all societal implications, risk communication and philosophical considerations of any kind of discovery or contact.
- Coordinator
Claudio Maccone
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) — Italy
A4.1. SETI 1: SETI Science and Technology
All technical aspects involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including current and future search strategies.
- Chairman
H. Paul Shuch
The SETI League, Inc. — United States
A4.2. SETI 2: SETI and Society
All aspects concerning the societal implications of extraterrestrial intelligence are considered, including public reaction to a discovery, risk communication and the possible impacts on society.
- Chairman
Fengyuan Zhuang
Beihang University — China
A4.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Claudio Maccone
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) — ItalyGerson Seth Shostak
SETI Institute — United States
A5. HUMAN EXPLORATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM SYMPOSIUM
This Symposium covers the strategic plans, architectural concepts and technology development for future human exploration of the Moon, Mars, Lagrangian Points and NEO’s.
- Coordinator
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaMaria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy
A5.1. Human Lunar Exploration
This session will examine the scenarios and infrastructure required to support human lunar exploration. Papers are invited to discuss technology roadmaps as well as interfaces to allow international cooperation.
- Chairman
William H. Siegfried
The Boeing Company — United States
- Rapporteur
Uwe Apel
Hochschule Bremen — Germany
A5.2. Human Mars Exploration
This session will examine the scenarios and infrastructure required to support human Mars exploration. Papers are invited to discuss technology roadmaps as well as interfaces to allow international cooperation.
- Chairman
Maria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyNadeem Ghafoor
Avalon Space — Canada
- Rapporteur
Norbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
A5.3-B3.6. 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
Christian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — CanadaAnthony R. Gross
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Mark Hempsell
Hempsell Astronautics Limited — United KingdomAlexandra Kindrat
International Space University (ISU) — Canada
A5.4-D2.8. Joint Session on Going To and Beyond the Earth-Moon System: Human Missions to Mars, Libration Points and NEO’s
This joint session will explore heavy-lift launch capabilities, existing or under study, for human deep space exploration missions, new science, programmearchitectures, technology demonstrations as well as the issues of scientific and political motivations and international cooperation. The session will also deal with worldwide needs, requirements and potential missions enabled by heavy lift launchers.
- Chairman
Ernst Messerschmid
University of Stuttgart — GermanyMartin Sippel
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Leo Daniel
University of New Orleans (Affiliate) — United StatesGerhard Schwehm
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsSteve Creech
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
A5.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Maria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyChristian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — Canada
A6. SPACE DEBRIS SYMPOSIUM
This symposium will address the complete spectrum of technical issues of space debris: measurements, modelling, risk assessment in space and on the ground, reentry, hypervelocity impacts and protection, mitigation and standards, and Space Surveillance.
- Coordinator
Christophe Bonnal
European Conference for Aero-Space Sciences (EUCASS) — FranceNicholas L. Johnson
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesMark Matney
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center — United States
A6.1. Measurements
This session will address advanced ground and space-based measurement techniques, related processing methods, and results of space debris characterisation.
- Chairman
Vladimir Agapov
Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, RAS — Russian FederationThomas Schildknecht
SwissSpace Association — Switzerland
- Rapporteur
Patrick Seitzer
University of Michigan — United States
A6.2. Modelling and Risk Analysis
This session will address the characterisation 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.
- Chairman
Carmen Pardini
ISTI-CNR — ItalyPaula Krisko
ESCG/Jacobs — United States
- Rapporteur
Carsten Wiedemann
TU Braunschweig, Institute of Space Systems — Germany
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.
- Co-Chair
Sergey Meshcheryakov
TSNIIMASH — Russian FederationFrank Schaefer
Fraunhofer - Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, Ernst-Mach-Institut (EMI) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Alessandro Francesconi
University of Padova - DII/CISAS — Italy
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.
- Chairman
Fernand Alby
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceHeiner Klinkrad
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Michael Yakovlev
Central Research Institute of Machine Building (FSUE/TSNIIMASH) — Russian Federation
A6.5. Space Debris Removal Issues
This session will address active removal techniques “ground and space based”, review potential solutions and identify implementation difficulties.
- Co-Chair
V. Adimurthy
Indian Space Researh Organisation — IndiaFabio Santoni
Sapienza University of Rome — Italy
- Rapporteur
John Hussey
Consultant — United States
A6.6. Space Debris Removal Concepts
This session will address active removal techniques “ground and space based”, review potential solutions and identify implementation difficulties.
- Chairman
Phillip Anz-Meador
ESCG/Jacobs — United StatesSeishiro Kibe
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
- Rapporteur
Martin Rudolph
Fraunhofer - Institute for High-Speed Dynamics — Germany
A6.7. Operations in Space Debris Environment, Situational Awareness
This session will address the multiple aspects associated with safe operations in space dealing with Space Debris, including operational observations, orbit determination, catalogue build-up and maintenance, data aggregation from different sources, relevant data exchange standards and conjunction analyses.
- Chairman
Darren McKnight
LeoLabs — United StatesT.S. Kelso
CelesTrak — United States
- Rapporteur
Holger Krag
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany
A6.8. Political, legal, Institutional and Economic Aspects of Space Debris Mitigation and Removal
This session organised with Space Security Committee will deal with the non-technical aspect of space debris mitigation and removal. Political, legal and institutional aspects include the role of IADC and UNCOPUOS and other multilateral bodies. Economic issues include insurance, financial incentives and funding for space debris mitigation and removal. The role of international cooperation in addressing these issues will be considered.
- Chairman
Kazuto Suzuki
Hokkaido University — JapanTommaso Sgobba
International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Charlotte Mathieu
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
A6.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Christophe Bonnal
European Conference for Aero-Space Sciences (EUCASS) — FranceNicholas L. Johnson
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesMark Matney
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center — United States
A7. SYMPOSIUM ON TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE SPACE ASTRONOMY AND SOLAR-SYSTEM SCIENCE MISSIONS
In the current difficult economic situation resulting in serious uncertainties in the planning of future major (flagship) missions, space agencies also offer opportunities for small and medium-size missions in support of the scientific community. NASA is re-emphasising the Explorer and Discovery lines of medium- missions, JAXA is promoting a small mission programme and ESA has recently released a call for small missions, not to mention the programmes of other space agencies consisting mainly of such medium/small missions. In order to achieve a good balance between the various classes of missions (from small to large scale) and avoid unnecessary duplication worldwide of missions addressing the same science questions, it is of utmost importance to coordinate planning activities internationally at an early stage and promote international collaboration. Capitalising on the science and technology-driven road maps at worldwide level, such as the recently released COSPAR Astronomy Roadmap for the post 2015 decade, the broad objective of the symposium will be to promote the exchange of information and ideas related to new technologies for all the space astronomy and solar-system missions of the future. The symposium will consist of both invited talks and contributed papers. The programme will cover the major scientific priorities in space astronomy and solar-system research worldwide and prospects for future missions including space agency and academia updated plans and will also address associated technology needs for both instruments and platforms. In the initial session the prime scientific motivations and needs in different fields will be reviewed with the various types of missions required. This will be followed by invited and contributed talks on the space-agency long-term views on a mix of small, medium and large-scale missions, including updates on their science objectives. Sessions will include invited talks on the required technology plans and challenges for specifically small and large missions, while others will focus on different scientific topics identifying also in this case the required technological developments for future payloads. For each topic, ample time will be devoted to contributed talks on the related technology studies and developments within industry and research laboratories.
- Coordinator
Jacobus van Zyl
SunSpace — South AfricaWillem Hermsen
Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON) — The Netherlands
A7.1. Technology Needs (Part 1)
- Co-Chair
Willem Hermsen
Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON) — The NetherlandsJacobus van Zyl
SunSpace — South Africa
A7.2. Technology Needs (Part 2)
- Co-Chair
Willem Hermsen
Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON) — The NetherlandsJacobus van Zyl
SunSpace — South Africa
B1. EARTH OBSERVATION SYMPOSIUM
This symposium focuses on space missions which deal with collecting information about the Earth and its environment. Session topics deal with all aspects of Earth observation missions including the policy and infrastructure of international cooperation and coordination, the emergence of commercial systems to satisfy market needs, the technical descriptions of new missions and sensors to be used, data processing and GIS, environmental applications and global change studies and the use of space-based technologies.
- Coordinator
John Hussey
Consultant — United StatesPierre Ranzoli
EUMETSAT — Germany
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.
- Chairman
John Hussey
Consultant — United StatesPierre Ranzoli
EUMETSAT — Germany
- Rapporteur
Brent Smith
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — United States
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.
- Chairman
Benoit Boissin
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceGilles Corlay
Sodern — France
- Rapporteur
Gunter Schreier
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
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.
- Chairman
Andrew Court
TNO — The NetherlandsYean Joo Chong
National University of Singapore — Singapore, Republic of
- Rapporteur
Ralph Girard
Canadian Space Agency — Canada
B1.4. Earth Observation Data Management Systems
Earth Observation Data Acquisition, Communication, Processing, Dissemination and Archiving.
- Chairman
Carlo Ulivieri
Sapienza University of Rome — ItalyGunter Schreier
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Bruce K. Quirk
U.S. Geological Survey — United States
B1.5. Earth Observation Applications and Economic Benefits
Earth Observation value-added products.
- Chairman
Luigi Bussolino
Bussolino and Associates — ItalyPaul Kamoun
Thales Alenia Space France — France
- Rapporteur
Yean Joo Chong
National University of Singapore — Singapore, Republic of
B1.6. Towards Implementation of GEOSS
GEOSS, the Global Earth Observation System of Systems, is nearling the end of its ten year implementation phase. The session will address key GEOSS results, societal benefit areas being addressed, and prospects for enhanced sharing of Earth observation data with end users.
- Chairman
Jan Kolar
Czech Space Office — Czech RepublicBrent Smith
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Simonetta Cheli
European Space Agency (ESA) — Italy
B1.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Pierre Ranzoli
EUMETSAT — GermanyJohn Hussey
Consultant — United States
B2. SPACE COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION SYMPOSIUM
This symposium examines development in technology, applications and systems as they relate to fixed and mobile communication services, satellite broadcasting, position determination, navigation and timing, and interactive multimedia provisioning.
- Coordinator
Joe M. Straus
The Aerospace Corporation — United StatesOtto Koudelka
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — Austria
B2.1. Space-Based Navigation Systems and Services
New and emerging systems for satellite-based position, navigation and timing will be presented, including end user applications.
- Chairman
Rita Lollock
The Aerospace Corporation — United StatesCédric Balty
Thales Alenia Space France — France
- Rapporteur
Norbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
B2.2. 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.
- Chairman
Manfred Wittig
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsRamon P. De Paula
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Dipak Srinivasan
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United States
B2.3. Advanced Technologies for Space Communications and Navigation
Future promising space communication and navigation technologies will be presented, as applied to existing and developing systems.
- Chairman
Edward W. Ashford
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — United StatesM.G. Chandrasekhar
Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. — United States
- Rapporteur
Elemer Bertenyi
Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute — Canada
B2.4. Advanced Space Communications and Navigation Systems
Advanced satellite communications and applications will be presented.
- Chairman
Robert Prevaux
Maxar — United StatesMorio Toyoshima
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) — Japan
- Rapporteur
Amane Miura
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) — Japan
B2.5. Fixed and Broadcast Communications
Advances in fixed and broadcast systems will be presented, including Ka band operation and radio/television direct-to-user applications.
- Chairman
Otto Koudelka
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — AustriaDesaraju Venugopal
Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. — India
- Rapporteur
Moon-Beom Heo
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) — Korea, Republic of
B2.6. Mobile Satellite Communications and Navigation Technology
New and emerging technologies for mobile and personal satellite communications and navigation will be presented.
- Chairman
Robert D. Briskman
Sirius XM Radio — United StatesJean-Paul Aguttes
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Kevin Shortt
Airbus Defence & Space — Germany
B2.7. Joint session on Dual Use (civil and military) Aspects of Telecommunications and GNSS
This session, organised jointly by the Space Communications & Navigation Committee and the Space Security Committee (“Dual Use" Subcommittee), will address the dual use (civil and military) aspects of telecommunications and GNSS missions at programmatic, organisational and technical levels. Emphasis will be given to the lessons learned from programmes under development or in operation, particularly the bridges and barriers, and on future opportunities of such a dual use approach in future programmes.
- Chairman
Agnieszka Lukaszczyk
Planet Labs Inc. — The NetherlandsRita Lollock
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
- Rapporteur
Stephanie Wan
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — United States
B2.8-V.3. Space Communications and Navigation Young Professionals Virtual Forum
A virtual session to present and discuss developments in a wide range of satellite communication topics, including fixed, mobile, broadcasting, and data relay technologies and services, as well as those for satellite based position determination, navigation, and timing. Both Earth orbital and interplanetary space communications topics can be addressed. This session is co-sponsored by the Space Communications and Navigation Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.
- Chairman
Edward W. Ashford
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) — United StatesKevin Stube
The Planetary Society — United States
- Rapporteur
Kevin Shortt
Airbus Defence & Space — Germany
B2.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Joe M. Straus
The Aerospace Corporation — United StatesOtto Koudelka
Joanneum Research — Austria
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 Center — United StatesCristian Bank
EUMETSAT — Germany
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 SAS — The NetherlandsJohn Uri
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center — United 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) — GermanySergey K. Shaevich
Khrunichev State Research & Production Space Center — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Gene Rice
RWI - Rice Wigbels Int'l — United 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 Italia — ItalyKevin D. Foley
The Boeing Company — United 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 Italia — ItalyHelmut Luttmann
Airbus Defence and Space - Space Systems — GermanyBob Chesson
ESA (retired) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Rachid Amekrane
Airbus DS GmbH — Germany
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 Energia — Russian FederationAlan 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 StatesChristian Sallaberger
Canadensys Aerospace Corporation — Canada
- Rapporteur
Mark Hempsell
Hempsell Astronautics Limited — United KingdomAlexandra 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) — FranceMartin 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
EUMETSAT — GermanyLesley Jane Smith
Leuphana University of Lüneburg/Weber-Steinhaus & Smith — Germany
- 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
EUMETSAT — GermanyGuillaume Girard
Zero2infinity — Spain
- 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 Ltd — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Kevin Stube
The Planetary Society — United States
B3.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Cristian Bank
EUMETSAT — GermanyJohn Uri
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center — United States
B4. 20th SYMPOSIUM ON SMALL SATELLITE MISSIONS
"Small Satellite Missions" refers to the class of missions conducted using satellites weighing less than 1000 kg. For clarity, we further classify small satellites as microsats if they weigh less than 100 kg; nanosats if they weigh less than 10 kg; and pico or cubesats if they weigh less than 1 kg. This Symposium, organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), addresses Small Satellite missions and projects in Science, Exploration and Technology for government, industry, and academic programmes. The Symposium scope encompasses space science (B4.2), Earth observation (B4.4) and exploration (B4.8) missions, as well as the cross-cutting topics of small satellite programmes in developing countries (B4.1), cost-effective operations (B4.3), affordable and reliable space access (B4.5), emerging and promising technologies (B4.6A and B4.6B) and cross-platform compatibility applications and standards (B4.7A). For IAC 2013, the Symposium is continuing the topic of Small Distributed Space Missions (B4.7B), to be held in cooperation with B4.7A as a possible implementation of modular, reconfigurable, rapid systems. Abstracts highlighting ingenuity or innovation are preferred. Where possible, abstracts should have a wide interest in the community and include transferable knowledge or lessons learned. This is in keeping with our commitment to meeting the needs of the small satellite community. This Symposium will be accepting submissions for oral presentations only.
- Coordinator
Rhoda Shaller Hornstein
— United StatesAlex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom
B4.1. 14th UN/IAA Workshop on Small Satellite Programmes at the Service of Developing Countries
This workshop is organised jointly by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UN/OOSA) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). It will 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 should be included. Small satellite programmes in Asia would be of particular interest to the session. The workshop will also review the results of international cooperation, technology transfer, lessons learned and the extent to which these efforts have contributed to the space maturity of developing countries.
- Chairman
Sias Mostert
Space Commercial Services Holdings (Pty) Ltd — South AfricaSergei Chernikov
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs — Austria
- Rapporteur
Pierre Molette
— FranceDanielle Wood
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — United States
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.
- Chairman
Stamatios Krimigis
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesDenis Moura (CNES)
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
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 minimise 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.
- Chairman
Peter M. Allan
STFC — United KingdomKaren McBride
University of California, Los Angeles — United States
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 innovative launch opportunities such as the developing space tourism market hold significant promise: papers addressing these evolving opportunities would be welcomed.
- Chairman
Larry Paxton
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesAmnon Ginati
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Klaus Briess
Technische Universität Berlin — Germany
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.
- Chairman
Alex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United KingdomJeff Emdee
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
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).
- Chairman
Nicholas Waltham
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory — United KingdomPhilip Davies
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom
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).
- Chairman
Nicholas Waltham
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory — United KingdomPhilip Davies
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Joost Elstak
ICEYE — The Netherlands
B4.7A. 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 standardisation (mechanical, electrical, software and fluids) are particularly desirable.
- Chairman
Jaime Esper
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesMarco D'Errico
Seconda Universita' di Napoli — Italy
- Rapporteur
Massimiliano Pastena
— The Netherlands
B4.7B. Small Distributed Space Missions
The session will be a forum for space missions relying on synergic use of small space vehicles, thus including constellations and formations, in either the cases of allocation of different functions on different vehicles or of distribution of all functions all across the system. Various aspects of distributed space missions will be addressed, including: new arising applications; design, integration, and operation of distributed sensors; relative GNC; advanced concept of spacecraft design (modularity, autonomy, standardisation, plug & play components) to achieve adequate performance at an acceptable cost; novel specific technologies. It is recommended that, in addition to discussing relevant theoretical aspects, potential contributors focus on practical challenges and potential solutions. Therefore, examples of missions or projects implementing in full or in part the distributed mission concept are particularly welcome.
- Chairman
Marco D'Errico
Seconda Universita' di Napoli — ItalyJaime Esper
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Giancarmine Fasano
University of Naples "Federico II" — Italy
B4.8. Hitchhiking to the Moon and Beyond
Based on the significant number of robotic lunar and planetary missions of the last decade, a dramatically increased interest in exploration of the Moon, planets, and small bodies for the purpose of developing human and robotic presence beyond Earth orbit, both for science and space exploration objectives can be expected for the next decades. The 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 which each act as nodes within an existing network of their own partners - create demands for additional payload and flight opportunities, particularly from countries which 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 and beyond, even as part of commercial enterprises like Google Lunar X-PRIZE missions. This session provides a forum for the exchange of ideas for such small payloads. 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.
- Chairman
Leon Alkalai
Mandala Space Ventures — United StatesRene Laufer
Luleå University of Technology — Sweden
- Rapporteur
Amanda Stiles
X PRIZE Foundation —
B5. SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS
Space systems are more and more involved in the delivery of global utilitarian services to end-users. The concept of Integrated Applications encompasses the simultaneous use of basic space services and technologies. This symposium will address various aspects of integrated applications. Integrated applications combine different space systems (Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, etc) with airborne and ground-based systems to deliver solutions to local, national and global needs. They exploit the synergies between different data sources to provide the right information at the right time to the right user in a cost-effective manner and deliver the data to users in a readily usable form. The goal of the symposium is to enable the development of end-to-end solutions by connecting the communities that are driving toward end-to-end solutions with those that are developing enabling technologies for integrated applications. For the purposes related to the small satellites, please refer also to the session B4.4.
- Coordinator
Amnon Ginati
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsLarry Paxton
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United States
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/crisis 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 and 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 will be presented.
- Chairman
David Y. Kusnierkiewicz
The John Hopkins University — United StatesAmnon Ginati
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Boris Penne
OHB System AG — Germany
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 programmes; education and outreach for integrated programmes, etc…
- Chairman
Larry Paxton
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesCarsten Tobehn
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
David Y. Kusnierkiewicz
The John Hopkins University — United States
B6. SPACE OPERATIONS SYMPOSIUM
The Space Operations Symposium addresses all aspects of spaceflight operations. The sessions address both manned and un-manned space operations, from low-Earth and geosynchronous orbit, to lunar, planetary, and exploration missions. The symposium covers both flight and ground systems, and includes mission planning, training, and real time operations. Particular focus is provided for commercial space operations, advanced systems, new operations concepts, and small satellite operations.
- Coordinator
H. Neal Hammond
Space Bridges, LLC — United StatesBob Chesson
ESA (retired) — United Kingdom
B6.1. Human Spaceflight Operations
This session focuses on all aspects of operations unique to human spaceflight. Papers may address any phase in the mission lifecycle including concept development, mission planning, ground operations, ascent, on-orbit and entry operations, as well as recovery and post mission analysis.
- Chairman
Michael McKay
European Space Agency (ESA) — GermanyMario Cardano
Thales Alenia Space France — Italy
- Rapporteur
Helmut Luttmann
Airbus Defence and Space - Space Systems — Germany
B6.2. New Operations Concepts, Advanced Systems and Commercial Space Operations
This session includes commercial and new space operations, and addresses advanced concepts, systems and tools for operating new types of missions, improving mission output in quality and quantity, and reducing costs in both commercial and governmental space enterprises.
- Chairman
Pierre Lods
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceThomas Kuch
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Keiichiro Sakagami
Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation (JAMSS) — Japan
B6.3. Mission Operations, Validation, Simulation and Training
This session addresses the broad topic of operations, from preparation through validation, simulation and training, including operations execution and lessons learned. It includes concepts, methods and tools, as well as experience gained.
- Chairman
Paolo Ferri
— GermanyJohn Auburn
Astroscale Ltd — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Thomas Uhlig
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
B6.4-V.1. 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
Katja Leuoth
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyAhmed Farid
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Germany
B6.5-B3.4. 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 Italia — ItalyBob Chesson
ESA (retired) — United KingdomHelmut Luttmann
Airbus Defence and Space - Space Systems — Germany
- Rapporteur
Rachid Amekrane
Airbus DS GmbH — Germany
B6.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Bob Chesson
ESA (retired) — United KingdomH. Neal Hammond
Space Bridges, LLC — United States
C1. ASTRODYNAMICS SYMPOSIUM
This symposium addresses advances in orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, guidance, navigation and control of single or multi-spacecraft systems as well as space robotics.
- Coordinator
Alfred Ng
Canadian Space Agency — CanadaErick Lansard
Satellite Research Center, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) — Singapore, Republic of
C1.1. Attitude Dynamics (1)
This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as design, testing and performance of attitude sensors and actuators. This theme also covers dynamics and control of multiple interconnected rigid and flexible bodies, including tethered systems, and in-orbit assembly.
- Chairman
Gianmarco Radice
— Singapore, Republic ofKazuya Yoshida
Tohoku University — Japan
- Rapporteur
Simei Ji
Beijing Institute of Technology — China
C1.2. Attitude Dynamics (2)
This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as design, testing and performance of attitude sensors and actuators. This theme also covers dynamics and control of multiple interconnected rigid and flexible bodies, including tethered systems, and in-orbit assembly.
- Chairman
Anna Guerman
Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies (C-MAST) — PortugalBang Hyochoong
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) — Korea, Republic of
- Rapporteur
Amalia Ercoli Finzi
Politecnico di Milano — Italy
C1.3. Guidance, Navigation and Control (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 formation flying, rendezvous and docking.
- Chairman
Fuyuto Terui
Kanagawa Institute of Technology — JapanBernard Lübke-Ossenbeck
OHB System AG-Bremen — Germany
- Rapporteur
Paolo Teofilatto
Sapienza University of Rome — Italy
C1.4. Guidance, Navigation and Control (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 formation flying, rendezvous and docking.
- Chairman
Eberhard Gill
Delft University of Technology — The NetherlandsJames O'Donnell
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Goddard Space Flight Center — United States
- Rapporteur
Mikhail Ovchinnikov
Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, RAS — Russian Federation
C1.5. Guidance, Navigation and Control (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 formation flying, rendezvous and docking.
- Chairman
Arun Misra
Mc Gill Institute for Aerospace Engineering (MIAE) — CanadaDaniel Scheeres
Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research, University of Colorado — United States
- Rapporteur
Benedicte Escudier
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE) — France
C1.6. Mission Design, Operations & Optimisation (1)
The theme covers design, operations and optimisation of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary missions, with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future missions.
- Chairman
Michèle Lavagna
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyKathleen Howell
Purdue University — United States
- Rapporteur
Igor V. Belokonov
Samara National Research University (Samara University) — Russian Federation
C1.7. Mission Design, Operations & Optimisation (2)
The theme covers design, operations and optimisation of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary missions, with emphasis on studies and experiences related to current and future missions.
- Chairman
Yury Razoumny
RUDN University — Russian FederationDavid Spencer
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
- Rapporteur
Vincent Martinot
Thales Alenia Space France — France
C1.8. Orbital Dynamics (1)
This theme discusses advances in the knowledge of natural motions of objects in orbit around the Earth, planets, minor bodies, Lagrangian points and more generally orbital dynamics of spacecraft in the Solar System. It also covers advances in orbit determination.
- Chairman
Jean-Paul Berthias
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Co-Chair
Johannes Schoenmaekers
European Space Operations Centre — Germany
- Rapporteur
Weihua Zhang
National University of Defense Technology — China
C1.9. Orbital Dynamics (2)
This theme discusses advances in the knowledge of natural motions of objects in orbit around the Earth, planets, minor bodies, Lagrangian points and more generally orbital dynamics of spacecraft in the Solar System. It also covers advances in orbit determination.
- Chairman
Othon Winter
São Paulo State University - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) — BrazilJosep J. Masdemont
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) — Spain
- Rapporteur
Shoji Yoshikawa
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation — Japan
C2. MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES SYMPOSIUM
This symposium provides an international forum for recent advancements in assessment of the latest technology achievements in space structures, structural dynamics and materials. The Symposium addresses the design and development of space vehicle structures and mechanical/thermal/fluidic systems. Future advances in a number of space systems applications for space power, space transportation, astrodynamics, space exploration, space propulsion and space station will depend increasingly on the successful application of innovative materials and the development of structural concepts - particularly those relating to very large deployable (and assembled) space structures. For these applications to occur, increased interaction between these technology communities, and collaboration among technologists and mission planners needs to be pursued. Substantial improvements are essential in a wide range of current technologies, including nanotechnologies, to reduce projected costs and increase potential scientific returns from respective mission system applications. Papers in this symposium will review the projected advances in materials and space structures in this domain for advanced space systems applications.
- Coordinator
Constantinos P. Stavrinidis
IABG Industrieanlagen - Betriebsgesellschaft mbH — GermanyPavel M. Trivailo
RMIT University, Australia — Australia
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. pressurised 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.
- Chairman
Alwin Eisenmann
IABG Industrieanlagen - Betriebsgesellschaft mbH — GermanyAndreas Rittweger
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Germany
- Rapporteur
Jean-Alain Massoni
Thales Alenia Space France — France
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.
- Chairman
Paolo Gasbarri
University of Rome “La Sapienza” — ItalyJean-Alain Massoni
Thales Alenia Space France — France
- Rapporteur
Pierre Rochus
CSL (Centre Spatial de Liège) — Belgium
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.
- Chairman
Peter M. Bainum
Howard University — United StatesIjar Da Fonseca
ITA-DCTA — Brazil
- Rapporteur
Harijono Djojodihardjo
Bandung Institut of Tecnology — Indonesia
C2.4. Advanced Materials and Structures for High Temperature Applications
The topics to be addressed include advanced materials and structures for high temperature applications in space related domains. This includes carbon-carbon and ceramic matrix composites, ultra high temperature ceramics, ablative materials, ceramic tiles and insulations, together with innovative structural concepts making use of the above, for propulsion systems, launchers, hypersonic vehicles, entry vehicles, aero capture, power generation. The session covers the full spectrum of material, design, manufacturing and testing aspects.
- Chairman
Marc Lacoste
ArianeGroup — FranceDavid E. Glass
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Luigi Scatteia
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory (PwC) — France
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.
- Co-Chair
Junjiro Onoda
ISAS/JAXA — JapanPavel M. Trivailo
RMIT University, Australia — Australia
- Rapporteur
Paolo Gaudenzi
Sapienza University of Rome — Italy
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.
- Co-Chair
Giuliano Marino
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — ItalyIuriy Moshnenko
Yuzhnoye State Design Office — Ukraine
- Rapporteur
Franz-Josef Kahlen
University of Cape Town — South Africa
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.
- Co-Chair
Brij Agrawal
Naval Postgraduate School — United StatesOleg Alifanov
MAI — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Guoliang Mao
Beijing Institute of Aerodynamics — China
C2.8. Specialised Technologies, Including Nanotechnology
Specialised 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 miniaturisation 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 specialised technologies, in particular of nanomaterial related techniques and their application in devices offering unprecedented performances for space applications.
- Co-Chair
Mario Marchetti
Sapienza University of Rome — ItalyPierre Rochus
CSL (Centre Spatial de Liège) — Belgium
- Rapporteur
Pavel M. Trivailo
RMIT University, Australia — Australia
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.
- Co-Chair
Yeong-Moo Yi
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) — Korea, Republic ofGiuliano Marino
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — Italy
- Rapporteur
Luigi Scatteia
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory (PwC) — France
C2.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Constantinos P. Stavrinidis
IABG Industrieanlagen - Betriebsgesellschaft mbH — GermanyPavel M. Trivailo
RMIT University, Australia — Australia
C3. SPACE POWER SYMPOSIUM
Reliable energy systems continue to be key for all space missions. The successful future exploration and development of space depends on the research into and deployment of new, more affordable and more reliable energy sources of diverse types ranging from the very small to the extraordinarily large. Moreover, the continuing support of government-sponsored space activities by the public will require that these activities serve human needs in obvious ways. One visionary way to achieve the latter goal is to provide non-polluting, economical energy from space to terrestrial users. The Space Power Symposium will address all aspects of space power systems, covering the whole range of such systems from power generation, energy conversion and storage, power management, power transmission and distribution at system and sub-system levels including commercial considerations, with an emphasis on new, advanced concepts. It will thus also include, but not be restricted, to topics such as advanced solar and nuclear systems for spacecraft power and propulsion, novel power generation and energy harvesting, and examine the prospects for using space-based power plants to provide energy remotely to the Earth or other planets.
- Coordinator
Leopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
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 common platform to discuss these two very different approaches and contribute to a cross-fertilisation between the two communities. Topically it will include all system-level, architectural, organisational and commercial aspects of solar power from space, including modelling and optimisation as well as non-technical aspects of space solar power. While primarily focused on concepts delivering solar power for terrestrial needs, space-to-space architectures will also be covered.
- Chairman
Leopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsJohn C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United States
- Rapporteur
Nobuyuki Kaya
Kobe University — Japan
C3.2. Wireless Power Transmission Technologies, Experiments and Demonstrations
This session focuses on all aspects of wireless power transmission systems. It covers all type of wireless power transmission technologies, including laser, microwave-based as well as novel wireless power transmission technologies from the short ranges (e.g. within spacecraft or between two surface installations) up the very large distances for space exploration and power transmission from space to ground. The session includes theoretical as well as applied and experimental results, including emitter/receiver antenna architectures and deployment.
- Chairman
Nobuyuki Kaya
Kobe University — JapanFrank Little
Texas A&M University — United States
- Rapporteur
Massimiliano Vasile
University of Strathclyde — United KingdomFrank Steinsiek
Airbus Defense and Space — Germany
C3.3. Advanced Space Power Technologies and Concepts
This session covers all type of advanced space power technologies and concepts. These include technologies and concepts related to power generation (solar, nuclear, other) and harvesting, power conditioning, management and distribution, energy storage, and energy generation. This session focuses on the power systems in the hundreds of watts and above, including large power systems for telecom spacecraft and novel power architectures for planetary, asteroid and lunar exploration scenarios up to MW size nuclear reactor systems.
- Chairman
Carla Signorini
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsKoji Tanaka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
- Rapporteur
Leopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsLee Mason
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Glenn Research Center — United States
C3.4. Small and Very Small Advanced Space Power Systems
This session is devoted to emerging concepts of very small power systems typically below the tens of watts but including micro and milli-watt power harvesting technologies. While the space power market is still dominated by increasing power systems for large platforms, essentially telecom platforms, a dynamic market is emerging on the low power and low performance fringes of space in the form of nano-, micro and mini spacecraft. This session is dedicated to power systems for such applications as well as for very low power, long-duration exploration probes and sensors.
- Chairman
Massimiliano Vasile
University of Strathclyde — United KingdomShoichiro Mihara
Japan Space Systems — Japan
- Rapporteur
Alex Ignatiev
— United StatesSusumu Sasaki
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), ISAS — Japan
C3.5-C4.7. Joint Session on Nuclear Propulsion and Power
This session, organised jointly between the Space Power and the Space Propulsion Symposium, includes papers addressing all aspects related to nuclear power and propulsion for space applications.
- Chairman
Leopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsMariano Andrenucci
Independent consultant — Italy
- Rapporteur
Jacques Gigou
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
C3.P. Poster Session
- Chairman
Leopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
C4. SPACE PROPULSION SYMPOSIUM
The Space Propulsion Symposium addresses sub-orbital, Earth to orbit and in-space propulsion. The general areas considered include both chemical and non-chemical rocket propulsion, air-breathing propulsion, and combined air-breathing and rocket systems. Typical specific propulsion categories of interest are liquid, sold and hybrid rocket systems, ramjet, scramjet, and various combinations of air-breathing and rocket propulsion and nuclear, electric, solar and other advanced rocket systems. The Symposium is concerned with component technologies, the operation and application to missions of overall propulsion systems and unique propulsion test facilities.
- Coordinator
Giorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceRichard Blott
British Interplanetary Society — United KingdomDavid Micheletti
Universal Technical Resource Services — United States
C4.1. Propulsion System (1)
This session is dedicated to all aspects of Liquid Rocket Engines.
- Chairman
Max Calabro
The Inner Arch — FranceChristophe Bonhomme
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Walter Zinner
ArianeGroup — Germany
C4.2. Propulsion System (2)
This session is dedicated to all aspects of Solid and Hybrid Propulsion.
- Chairman
Stéphane Henry
— FranceI-Shih Chang
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
- Rapporteur
Toru Shimada
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Japan
C4.3. Propulsion Technology
This session includes all science and technologies supporting all aspects of space propulsion. The emphasis in this session is plased in particular on components for propulsion.
- Chairman
John Harlow
Aerojet Rocketdyne — United KingdomGeorge Schmidt
NASA Glenn Research Center — United States
- Rapporteur
Didier Boury
ArianeGroup SAS — France
C4.4. Electric Propulsion
This session is dedicated to all aspects of electric propulsion technologies, systems and applications.
- Chairman
Garri A. Popov
Research Institute of Applied Mechanics and Electrodynamics (RIAME), MAI — Russian FederationMariano Andrenucci
Independent consultant — Italy
- Rapporteur
Norbert Puettmann
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
C4.5. Special session: Thematic Workshop with Professionals and Students
Scope of this session is to stimulate papers from professionals and students, subjects of high interest and to debate the proposed solutions during the session. Chair persons will act as moderators. Papers on Hypersonic and Combined Cycle Propulsion will be particularly welcomed for this session.
- Chairman
Giorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceRichard Blott
British Interplanetary Society — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Jacques Gigou
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
C4.6. New 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.
- Chairman
Giorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceDavid A. Micheletti
MSE Technology Applications, Inc. — United States
- Rapporteur
Jerrol Littles
Aerojet Rocketdyne — United States
C4.7-C3.5. Joint Session on Nuclear Propulsion and Power
This session, organised jointly between the Space Power and the Space Propulsion Symposium, includes papers addressing all aspects related to nuclear power and propulsion for space applications.
- Chairman
Leopold Summerer
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsMariano Andrenucci
Independent consultant — Italy
C4.8. Advanced and Combined Propulsion Systems
The session is for the presentation of advanced propulsion concepts being studied or considered. The advanced concepts should seek to deliver breakthroughs in overcoming the limitations of propulsion systems in current use or development. For advanced concepts technologies should normally be in the range TRL 0 to TRL 2. Advanced concepts with higher TRL technologies may also be presented where a combination of propulsion technologies can lead to performance breakthroughs which can not be achieved with a single technology. A combination can include for example both chemical and electric or solid and liquid chemical.
- Chairman
Jacques Gigou
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceRichard Blott
British Interplanetary Society — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
William W. Smith
Aerojet Rocketdyne — United States
C4.9. Hypersonic and Combined Cycle Propulsion
This session covers papers on space propulsion application and R&D with a wide range of interest.
- Chairman
Salvatore Borrelli
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — ItalyShigeru Aso
Kurume Institute of Technology — Japan
- Rapporteur
Patrick Danous
ArianeGroup — France
C4.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Richard Blott
British Interplanetary Society — United KingdomDavid Micheletti
Universal Technical Resource Services — United StatesGiorgio Saccoccia
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
D1. SPACE SYSTEMS SYMPOSIUM
Innovative Space Systems for Future and Current Missions and Applications.
- Coordinator
Robert L. Henderson
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesReinhold Bertrand
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany
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.
- Chairman
Mauricio Moshe Guelman
Asher Space Research Institute, Technion, I.I.T. — IsraelJill Prince
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Peter Dieleman
Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) — The Netherlands
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.
- Chairman
Xavier Roser
Thales Alenia Space France — FranceJean-Paul Aguttes
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Eiichi Tomita
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
D1.3. System Engineering Tools, Processes and Training (1)
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.
- Chairman
Geilson Loureiro
Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) — BrazilMarco Guglielmi
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Dmitry Payson
— Russian Federation
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.
- Chairman
Peter Dieleman
Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) — The NetherlandsFranck Durand-Carrier
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Igor V. Belokonov
Samara National Research University (Samara University) — Russian Federation
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.
- Chairman
Klaus Schilling
Zentrum für Telematik — GermanyEiichi Tomita
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
- Rapporteur
Marco Guglielmi
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
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.
- Chairman
Tibor S. Balint
Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United StatesNorbert Frischauf
TU Graz — Austria
- Rapporteur
Geilson Loureiro
National Institute for Space Research - INPE — Brazil
D1.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Robert L. Henderson
The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — United StatesReinhold Bertrand
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany
D2. SPACE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS SYMPOSIUM
Topics should address worldwide space transportation solutions and innovations. The goal is to foster understanding and cooperation amongst the world’s space-faring organisations.
- Coordinator
John M. Horack
The Ohio State University College of Engineering — United StatesUlf Palmnäs
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) — Sweden
- Secretary
Col. Jose Duarte
Instituto de Aeronáutica e Espaço (IAE) — Brazil
D2.1. Launch Vehicles in Service or in Development
Review of up to date status of launch vehicles currently in use in the world or under short term development.
- Chairman
Christian Dujarric
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceKo Ogasawara
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. — Japan
- Rapporteur
Ray F. Johnson
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
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.
- Chairman
Igor V. Belokonov
Samara National Research University (Samara University) — Russian FederationYves Gerard
Airbus Defence & Space — France
- Rapporteur
Christophe Bonnal
European Conference for Aero-Space Sciences (EUCASS) — France
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.
- Chairman
Shayne Swint
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Marshall Space Flight Center — United StatesOliver Kunz
Beyond Gravity — Switzerland
- Rapporteur
Gennaro Russo
Campania Aerospace District, DAC — Italy
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.
- Chairman
David E. Glass
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesJosé Gavira Izquierdo
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Ramakrishnan Sundaram
Indian Space Researh Organisation — India
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.
- Chairman
Sylvain Guédron
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — FranceYoshifumi Inatani
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan
- Rapporteur
Pier Paolo de Matteis
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — Italy
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 including technology demonstrators and test experience.
- Chairman
Giorgio Tumino
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceCharles E. Cockrell Jr.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Tetsuo Hiraiwa
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — JapanAlexander D. Storozh
JSC SRC Progress — Russian Federation
D2.7. Small Launchers: Concepts and Operations
Discussion of existing, planned and future Launchers for small payloads ranging from 1500 kg to as low as 1 kg into Low Earth Orbit. Includes innovative solutions such as airborne systems, evolutions from sub-orbital concepts, combinations of existing / emerging elements and new elements, reusable, partially reusable and expendable concepts, and flexible, highly responsive concepts. Includes mission operations, design, development, and specific constraints.
- Chairman
Markus Jaeger
Airbus Defence & Space, Space Systems — GermanyHarry A. Cikanek
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Nicolas Bérend
ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab — France
D2.8-A5.4. Joint Session on Going To and Beyond the Earth-Moon System: Human Missions to Mars, Libration Points and NEO’s
This joint session will explore heavy-lift launch capabilities, existing or under study, for human deep space exploration missions, new science, programme architectures, technology demonstrations as well as the issues of scientific and political motivations and international cooperation. The session will also deal with worldwide needs, requirements and potential missions enabled by heavy lift launchers.
- Chairman
Martin Sippel
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — GermanyErnst Messerschmid
University of Stuttgart — GermanySteve Creech
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Leo Daniel
University of New Orleans (Affiliate) — United StatesGerhard Schwehm
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsKenneth Bruce Morris
Booz Allen Hamilton — United States
D2.9-D6.2. Solutions for Human Flights in China
This session is co-sponsored by IAA Commission III and will address topics such as systems, technical solutions, legal aspects, market analysis, insurance, regulatory constraints, spaceports.
- Chairman
Jens Lassmann
ArianeGroup — Germany
- Rapporteur
Julio Aprea
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
D2.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
John M. Horack
The Ohio State University College of Engineering — United StatesUlf Palmnäs
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) — Sweden
D3. SYMPOSIUM ON BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FUTURE SPACE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
This symposium will involve papers and discussion that traverse a wide range of highly valuable future space capabilities (FSC) – in other words “building blocks” for future space exploration, development and discovery – that could enable dramatic advances in global space goals and objectives. The symposium is organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). The international discussion of future directions for space exploration and utilisation is fully underway, including activities involving all major space-faring nations. Decisions are now being made that will set the course for space activities for many years to come. New approaches are needed that establish strategies, architectures, concepts and technologies that will lead to sustainable human and robotic space exploration and utilisation during the coming decades. The symposium will examine the possible paths, beginning with current capabilities such as the International Space Station, which may lead to ambitious future opportunities for space exploration, discovery and benefits. The sessions that comprise this symposium are key elements of current or planned International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) studies.
- Coordinator
John C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United StatesAlain Pradier
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
D3.1. Strategies & Architectures as the Framework for Future Building Blocks in Space Exploration and Development
Future scenarios for sustainable exploration and development in space will unfold in the context of global conditions that vary greatly from those of the 1950s-1970s (the first generation of space programmes, driven by international competition), or those of the 1980s-2000s (the second generation of space programmes, enabled by international cooperation). Looking to the future, it is likely that space-faring countries will pursue their goals and objectives in a more building-block fashion focused on developing high-value future space capabilities, rather than through massive, geo-politically driven programmes. Increasingly, these developments may also reflect future commercial space opportunities. As a result, it is important that the international community should engage in an ongoing discussion of strategies and architectures to frame a “building block” approach to our future in space. Such a discussion should involve sustainable budgets and multiple-purpose system-of-systems capabilities that lead to a diverse range of future activities of broad benefit to humanity. This session, which is related to a prospective new International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) study group, will address strategies and architectural approaches that may allow a new paradigm, a “building block” approach, to be established among the space-faring countries. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.
- Chairman
John C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United StatesMaria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy
- Rapporteur
Horst Rauck
DLR, German Aerospace Center — GermanyGuillaume Girard
Zero2infinity — Spain
D3.2. Systems and Infrastructures to Implement Future Building Blocks in Space Exploration and Development
The emergence of novel systems and infrastructures will be needed to enable ambitious scenarios for sustainable future space exploration and utilisation. New, reusable space infrastructures must emerge in various areas include the following: (1) infrastructures that enable affordable and reliable access to space for both exploration systems and logistics; (2) infrastructures for affordable and reliable transportation in space, including access to/from lunar and planetary surfaces for crews, robotic and supporting systems and logistics; (3) infrastructures that allow sustained, affordable and highly effective operations on the Moon, Mars and other destinations; and, (4) supporting in space infrastructures that provide key services (such as communications, navigation, etc.). Papers are solicited in these and related areas.
- Chairman
William H. Siegfried
The Boeing Company — United StatesScott Hovland
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Horst Rauck
DLR, German Aerospace Center — GermanyPaivi Jukola
Aalto University — Finland
D3.3. Novel Concepts and Technologies for Enable Future Building Blocks in Space Exploration and Development
In order to realise future, sustainable programmes of space exploration, utilisation and commercial development, a focused suite of transformational new concepts and supporting technologies must be advanced during the coming years. 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 realised in the foreseeable future. This session will address cross cutting research topics and/or technologies to enable future building blocks in Space Exploration and Development. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.
- Co-Chair
Alain Dupas
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — FranceScott Hovland
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Christopher Moore
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesJunjiro Onoda
ISAS/JAXA — Japan
D3.4. Space Technology and System Management Practices and Tools
The effective management of space technology and systems development is critical to future success in space exploration, development and discovery. This session is the next in an ongoing series at the International Astronautical Congress that provides a unique international forum to further the development of a family of ‘best practices and tools’ 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; and (3) Systems Analysis Methods and Tools. The full range of R&D activities are appropriate for discussion, ranging from technology development long-term planning, through technology R&D programmes, to system development projects, with special emphasis on the transition of new technologies from one stage to the next. Particular topics could include: Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and Technology Readiness Assessments, Technology R&D Risk Assessments and Management, Advanced Concepts Modeling Approaches and Tools, etc. Either more theoretical discussions, or examples of applications of R&D management techniques and/or tools to specific R&D programmes and projects are of interest for the session.
- Chairman
John C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United StatesPaivi Jukola
Aalto University — Finland
- Rapporteur
Maria Antonietta Perino
Thales Alenia Space Italia — ItalyHans E.W. Hoffmann
— Germany
D3.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Alain Pradier
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsJohn C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United States
D4. SYMPOSIUM ON VISIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE FAR FUTURE
This 10th Symposium is organised by the international Academy of Astronautics (IAA). In space activities the focus is usually kept on short term developments, at the expense of far future goals. The Symposium will discuss goals with at least 20 to 30 years of prospective development and identify technologies and methodologies that need to be developed. These developments will also be examined with the intention to support short/medium-term projects and to identify the priorities required for their development. The symposium will address innovative public/ private initiatives mainly in the technology field, with the goal to decrease the development and operation costs. How space activities can contribute to the resolution of world societal challenges will also be addressed.
- Coordinator
Giuseppe Reibaldi
Moon Village Association (MVA) — AustriaHans E.W. Hoffmann
— Germany
D4.1. Novel Concepts and Technologies
In order to realise future, sustainable programmes of space exploration and utilisation, 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 realised 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 synthesised to enable a transformation new systems concept to be achieved. Papers are solicited in these and related areas.
- Chairman
Claudio Bruno
— United StatesHans E.W. Hoffmann
— Germany
- Rapporteur
Kathleen Coderre
Lockheed Martin (Space Systems Company) — United States
D4.2-E6.4. Joint Session on Global Public/Private Innovative Initiatives in Spaceflight
This session will cover innovative system concepts in spaceflight activities, including human spaceflight, to reduce the costs of space launch and in-orbit infrastructures while increasing utilisation. The complementary roles of industry and governments at a global scale will be discussed, initiatives and emerging issues will be presented.
- Chairman
Horst Rauck
DLR, German Aerospace Center — GermanyRachel Villain
Euroconsult — France
- Rapporteur
Ramakrishnan Sundaram
Indian Space Researh Organisation — India
D4.3. Space Elevator Design and Impact
The Space Elevator is a visionary, far future concept that has received particular attention during the past two decades. It is a space access option that might, if successfully developed, enable extremely large-scale access to space at a low marginal cost. After a recent systems level design was published, IAA “Space Elevator Feasibility,” ideas have surfaced with numbers and estimates for the future. Some of these items are: $ 500/kg to GEO, 7 cargo loads per week, 14 metric tons per load. With this new level of detail, the questions begin to focus on successful design and what can be accomplished across the space community. So the question to be answered for this session is: “What Changes will a Successful Space Elevator Enable?” Some answers could include satellite designs, new businesses in space, new missions for governments and new opportunities to colonize.
- Chairman
Arun Misra
Mc Gill Institute for Aerospace Engineering (MIAE) — CanadaPatrick Hambloch
The Planetary Society — Germany
- Rapporteur
Peter Swan
Space Elevator Development Corporation — United States
D4.4. Contribution of Space Activities to Solving Global Societal Challenges
The session will discuss the contributions in the far future of space activities to the solution of world challenges (e.g. energy, population…), and how the space systems approach will support the understanding of the global societal issues. The session will also include the identification of the related technologies that need to be developed. World global challenges will be discussed and the possible contributions of space activities identified. The definition of a roadmap will be encouraged. Environmental issues including global climate change will be not covered in this particular session.
- Chairman
John C. Mankins
ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC — United StatesGiuseppe Reibaldi
Moon Village Association (MVA) — Austria
- Rapporteur
Jacob Sutherlun
The John Hopkins University — United States
D4.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Giuseppe Reibaldi
Moon Village Association (MVA) — AustriaHans E.W. Hoffmann
— Germany
D5. 46th SYMPOSIUM ON SAFETY AND QUALITY IN SPACE ACTIVITIES
This 46th symposium organised by the International Academy of Astronautics addresses management approaches, methods, design solutions and regulations to improve the quality, efficiency, and collaborative ability of space programmes. All aspects are considered: risk management, complexity of systems and operations, knowledge management, human factors, economical constraints, international cooperation, norms, and standards.
- Coordinator
Jeanne Holm
City of Los Angeles — United StatesRoberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
D5.1. Insuring Quality and Safety in a Cost Constrained Environment: Which Trade-Off?
From development to operation of every kind of space mission, the ambition is usually to meet striking performances (but also usually with constrained budget). This session deals with the methods used and lessons learned dealing with such a challenge.
- Chairman
Manola Romero
3AF — FranceAlexander S. Filatyev
Lomonosov Moscow State University — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Pierre Molette
— France
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 organisation. • How are aerospace organisations 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 organisations are using to sustain, energise and invigorate their ability to learn, innovate, and share knowledge within and amongst organisations 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 programmes and focus on driving innovation. Methods that allow data, information or knowledge exchange within or amongst organisations in support of actual programmes or missions are of particular interest.
- Co-Chair
Roberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United KingdomLionel Baize
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France
- Rapporteur
Patrick Hambloch
The Planetary Society — Germany
D5.3. Space Weather and Effects: Prediction, Analysis and Protection
Space missions are affected by the fluctuating solar activity and local space environment. New exploration programmes, especially manned programmes, 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 - Standardisation and data policy for space weather.
- Chairman
Jean-Francois Roussel
Office National d’Etudes et de Recherches Aérospatiales (ONERA) — FranceMENGU CHO
Kyushu Institute of Technology — Japan
D5.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Jeanne Holm
City of Los Angeles — United StatesRoberta Mugellesi-Dow
European Space Agency (ESA) — United Kingdom
D6. SYMPOSIUM ON COMMERCIAL SPACEFLIGHT SAFETY ISSUES
Topics should address commercial safety and regulatory policy issues for orbital and suborbital space transportation and spaceports. The goal is to identify issues common to commercial operators of both human and robotic space vehicles to increase international safety and interoperability.
- Coordinator
John Sloan
Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) — United States
D6.1. Commercial Space Flight Safety and Emerging Issues
This special session is seeking papers that will address commercial and government experience regarding the actual cost of implementing safety on human-rated spacecraft. Comparisons between the recurring costs of human-rated and robotic spacecraft manufactured by the same organisation are encouraged; such comparisons might be at the spacecraft or subsystem level as appropriate. Papers examining the non-recurring cost differences are also encouraged, as well as discussions of the differences in cost of launch site infrastructure and launch vehicles launching human-rated verses robotic spacecraft. In addition, each paper should address the following: It is commonly held that practices of commercial space (specifically the pursuit of efficiencies of process, cost, labour, etc.) and practices in space safety are in direct competition with each other, i.e., a gain in one is a loss to the other. Can a profitable space business be conducted safely?
- Chairman
John Sloan
Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) — United StatesChristophe Chavagnac
Airbus Defence and Space SAS — France
- Rapporteur
Gennaro Russo
Campania Aerospace District, DAC — Italy
D6.2-D2.9. Solutions for Human Flights in China
This session is co-sponsored by IAA Commission III and will address topics such as systems, technical solutions, legal aspects, market analysis, insurance, regulatory constraints, spaceports.
- Co-Chair
Jens Lassmann
ArianeGroup — Germany
- Rapporteur
Julio Aprea
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
E1. SPACE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SYMPOSIUM
This symposium deals with activities, methods and techniques for formal and informal space education at different educational levels, space outreach to the general public, space workforce development, etc. Each of the sessions in the symposium features an invited key note speaker followed by presentation of selected papers. Symposium sessions may also include panel discussions. When submitting abstracts for consideration, please note that: • Papers should have clear education or outreach content – technical details of projects, even if carried out in an educational context, will not usually qualify. • Papers reporting on programmes/activities that have already taken place will usually be received more favourably than those dealing with concepts and plans for the future. • More weight will usually be given to papers that clearly identify target groups, benefits, lessons-learned, good practice and that include measures of critical assessment. • Papers covering topics/activities which have been reported at a prior IAC must state this explicitly and detail both the additional information to be presented and the added value that will result.
- Coordinator
Naomi Mathers
Space Industry Association of Australia — AustraliaChris Welch
— France
E1.1. Ignition - Primary Space Education
This session will focus on all aspects of primary space education, i.e. up to a student age of 11.
- Chairman
Gulnara T. Omarova
Astrophysical Institute — KazakhstanMichael Pakakis
Victorian Space Science Education Centre — Australia
- Rapporteur
Kerrie Dougherty
— Australia
E1.2. Lift Off - Secondary Space Education
This session will focus on all aspects of secondary space education, for students of age 12-18.
- Chairman
Shamim Hartevelt-Velani
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsDennis Stone
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center — United States
- Rapporteur
Vera Mayorova
Bauman Moscow State Technical University — Russian Federation
E1.3. On Track - Undergraduate Space Education
This session will focus on all aspects of undergraduate space education.
- Chairman
Naomi Mathers
Space Industry Association of Australia — AustraliaMarilyn Steinberg
Canadian Space Agency — Canada
- Rapporteur
David Cook
University of Alabama in Huntsville — United States
E1.4. In Orbit - Postgraduate Space Education
This session will focus on all aspects of (post)graduate space education.
- Chairman
Angela Diaz Phillips
— United StatesDavid Spencer
The Aerospace Corporation — United States
- Rapporteur
James L. Stofan
— United States
E1.5. Learning and Knowledge Development for a Globally Sophisticated Workforce
This session will focus on space organisations’ activities in preparing their technical and project staff for collaborative roles in international space projects. A particular aspect of it will be the sharing of experiences and best practice carried out under the auspices of the IAF’s International Programme/Project Management Committee.
- Chairman
Edward J. Hoffman
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesBettina Boehm
European Space Agency (ESA) — France
- Rapporteur
Amalio Monzon
Airbus Defence and Space — SpainOlga Zhdanovich
Modis — The Netherlands
E1.6. 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.
- Chairman
Carol Christian
STScI — United StatesLisa La Bonté
Arab Youth Venture Foundation — United Arab Emirates
- Rapporteur
Gulnara T. Omarova
Astrophysical Institute — Kazakhstan
E1.7. 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.
- Chairman
Jean-Daniel Dessimoz
— SwitzerlandVera Mayorova
Bauman Moscow State Technical University — Russian Federation
- Rapporteur
Carol Christian
STScI — United States
E1.8. Space Culture: Innovative Approaches for Public Engagement in Space
This session is co-sponsored by the IAF Technical Committee on the Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS) and will focus on the activities of institutions such as museums, space agencies and non-profit organisations involving space that engage the cultural sector.
- Chairman
Franco Bernelli-Zazzera
Politecnico di Milano — ItalyRoger Malina
University of Texas at Dallas — United States
- Rapporteur
Andrea Jaime
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany
E1.9. Space Network: Social Media and Digital Resources
This session will focus on the use of social media and internet-accessible digital resources for space education and outreach.
- Chairman
Andrea Boese
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceDavid Cook
University of Alabama in Huntsville — United States
- Rapporteur
Carolyn Knowles
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
E1.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Naomi Mathers
Space Industry Association of Australia — AustraliaChris Welch
— France
E2. 43rd STUDENT CONFERENCE
Presentation of space-related papers by undergraduate and graduate students who participate in an international student competition.
- Coordinator
Stephen Brock
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) — United StatesMarco Schmidt
University Wuerzburg — Germany
E2.1. Student Conference – Part 1
Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present technical papers on any project in space sciences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the specific work of the author(s) (no more than two students). The students presenting in this session will compete in the 43rd International Student Competition. This session is NOT for team projects. Team project papers should be submitted to session E2.3. French, German, US, British and Canadian students submitting abstracts for the sessions E2.1 and E2.2 should 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: Welch@isu.isunet.edu - 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.
- Chairman
Rachid Amekrane
Airbus DS GmbH — GermanyBenedicte Escudier
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE) — France
- Rapporteur
Jeong-Won Lee
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) — Korea, Republic of
E2.2. Student Conference – Part 2
Undergraduate and graduate level students (no more than 28 years of age) present technical papers on any project in space sciences, industry or technology. These papers will represent the specific work of the author(s) (no more than two students). The students presenting in this session will compete in the 43rd International Student Competition. This session is NOT for team projects. Team project papers should be submitted to session E2.3. French, German, US, British and Canadian students submitting abstracts for the sessions E2.1 and E2.2 should 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: Welch@isu.isunet.edu - 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.
- Chairman
Marco Schmidt
University Wuerzburg — GermanyJeong-Won Lee
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) — Korea, Republic of
- Rapporteur
Benedicte Escudier
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE) — France
E2.3-V.4. 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.
- Chairman
Naomi Mathers
Space Industry Association of Australia — AustraliaCarolyn Knowles
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Soyeon Yi
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) — Korea, Republic of
E2.4. Educational Pico and Nano Satellites
Proposed session with SUAC
- Co-Chair
Volker Gass
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) — SwitzerlandMuriel Richard-Noca
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) — Switzerland
- Rapporteur
Franco Bernelli-Zazzera
Politecnico di Milano — Italy
E3. 26th SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE POLICY, REGULATIONS AND ECONOMICS
This symposium, organised by the International Academy of Astronautics, will provide a systematic overview of the current trends in space policy, regulation and economics, by covering national as well as multilateral space policies and plans. The symposium also includes the 28th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Round Table.
- Coordinator
Jacques Masson
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsElisabeth Back Impallomeni
University of Padova — Italy
E3.1. National Space Policies and Programmes, and Regional Cooperation
This session will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of current space policies, programmes and initiatives of national and international organisations. A specific focus will be given to the different approaches and mechanisms for regional cooperation in space (Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa) : balance between national and regional interests, contributions of national programmes, legal tools (e.g. multilateral agreements, treaties, multinational agencies, …).
- Chairman
Max Grimard
World Space Week Association — FranceBernhard Schmidt-Tedd
Leuphana University — Germany
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 S&T policy agenda in many countries. Space-faring countries 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.
- Chairman
Nicolas Peter
International Space University (ISU) — FrancePascale Ehrenfreund
International Space University (ISU) — France
E3.3. Industrial Policies as Drivers of the Space Economy
The ‘space economy’ covers the value-chain of the space sector (from launchers to satellites and space services) and its various downstream applications. Although many space activities have become commercial, most rely on national industrial policies for long term development. Several countries either encourage very specific activities to develop national comparative advantages (e.g. exports, foreign direct investments) or are covering a wide range of space activities across the value chain. In view of the current economic conditions, this session aims to compare objectives, practices and lessons learned in various countries around the world as they build up their industrial policies for space activities.
- Chairman
Joan Harvey
Canadian Space Agency — CanadaClaire Jolly
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) — France
E3.4. Assuring a Safe, Secure and Sustainable Space Environment for Space Activities
Space activities provide a wealth of increasing benefits for people on Earth. However space actors have come to realise that in order to continue the many benefits the world community has come to depend on, the international community will have to develop the technical, legal, policy, and political means to keep a safe, secure and sustainable space environment. This session will explore the progress being made within multilateral for a, the private sector, and individual countries in reaching a safe, secure, and sustainable space environment. It will especially examine activities within the UN Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space; the European Union proposed Code of Conduct for Space Activities, and other efforts to create the conditions for this desired end.
- Chairman
Ray A. Williamson
— United States
- Rapporteur
Ciro Arevalo Yepes
— Colombia
E3.5-E7.6. 28th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Round Table "Space and the Polar Regions (Arctic and Antarctica)" (Invited Papers)
The Polar Regions are areas of growing geopolitical interest. While Antarctica is covered by an international agreement governing its exclusively peaceful use for scientific purposes, the Arctic is already becoming a contested area with relevance for raw materials exploitation, transport routes and security. This round table looks into space applications relevant for the Polar Regions as well as policy issues and regulatory aspects involved.
- Chairman
Kai-Uwe Schrogl
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — FranceGeir Hovmork
Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) — Norway
- Rapporteur
Nicola Rohner-Willsch
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
E3.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Jacques Masson
European Space Agency (ESA) — The NetherlandsElisabeth Back Impallomeni
University of Padova — Italy
E4. 47th IAA HISTORY OF ASTRONAUTICS SYMPOSIUM
History of space sciences, technology and development, rocketry, personal memoirs. The entire spectrum of space history, at least 25 years old, is covered as well as history of rocketry and astronautics in China.
- Coordinator
Christophe Rothmund
Airbus Safran Launchers — FrancePhilippe Jung
Airbus SAS — FranceA. Ingemar Skoog
— Germany
E4.1. Memoirs and Organisational Histories
Autobiographical and biographical memoirs of individuals who have made original contributions to the development and application of astronautics and rocketry. History of government, industrial, academic and professional societies & organisations long engaged in astronautical endeavours.
- Chairman
Marsha Freeman
21st Century Science & Technology — United StatesHervé Moulin
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- Rapporteur
Theo Pirard
Space Information Center — BelgiumNiklas Reinke
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany
E4.2. Scientific and Technical Histories
Historical summaries of rocket and space programs, and the corresponding technical and scientific achievements.
- Chairman
Kerrie Dougherty
— AustraliaSusan McKenna-Lawlor
Space Technology (Ireland) Ltd. — Ireland
- Rapporteur
Christophe Rothmund
Airbus Safran Launchers — FranceWilliam Cuthbert Jones
Executive Intelligence Review News Service — United States
E4.3. History of Chinese Contribution to Astronautics
Special session with invited and proposed speakers. Origin (technical and political aspects) of the space activities and programmes of China.
- Chairman
Christophe Rothmund
Airbus Safran Launchers — France
- Rapporteur
Charles Lundquist
University of Alabama in Huntsville — United States
E5. 24th SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE ACTIVITY AND SOCIETY
This 24th symposium, organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), will review the impact and benefits of space activities on the quality of life on Earth, including arts and culture, society's expectations from space, life in space, as well as technology and knowledge transfer.
- Coordinator
Geoffrey Languedoc
Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI) — CanadaOlga Bannova
University of Houston — United States
E5.1. New architectural, Strategic and Design Approaches to the Future of Human Space Flight
Currently Russia and China can launch people into orbit; and Europe, Japan, and the U.S. are close to human orbital capability along with combinations of commercial and governmental systems. By mid-decade there will likely be three human orbital outposts: the 16-nation International Space Station, a Chinese station, and one or more private stations. As new players arise, the goals of human space flight missions will diversify. No longer just about exploration or science, we will also see missions dedicated to high-end LEO tourism, commercial space servicing, orbital debris-removal, and efforts to industrialise space power in GEO. What will this diversity mean for human space flight? What next challenges must be addressed? Many types of mission scenarios, space flight systems, habitats, technologies, human systems, partnerships, and investment strategies will be needed to meet the complex, inter-related market for space architecture. How will the commercial options and solutions relate to government exploration programmes? What will it mean for humanity to extend its toehold and reach into space? This session of the Space and Society Symposium solicits papers on strategies, architecture, integrated systems, human systems, and humanistic aspects related to planning, designing, implementing, and operating missions that open new possibilities for humans in space.
- Chairman
Olga Bannova
University of Houston — United StatesBrent Sherwood
Blue Origin LLC — United States
- Rapporteur
A. Scott Howe
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
E5.2. Moon, Mars and Beyond: Analogues, Habitation and Spin-Offs
This session will explore the design of habitats and habitable structures for analogue environments and extra-terrestrial planetary surfaces, includung spin-offs for terrestrial applications.
- Co-Chair
Olga Bannova
University of Houston — United StatesBrent Sherwood
Blue Origin LLC — United States
- Rapporteur
A. Scott Howe
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
E5.3. Space Technologies - Earth Applications
This session will feature stories regarding technologies from space programmes that have, or can, transform and shape our future. This will be based on diverse perspectives regarding the benefits of technology transfer. Sources that validate space technology being applied to new products and activities that highlight the facts. Innovators, entrepreneurs and programme managers will be presented.
- Co-Chair
Olga Bannova
University of Houston — United StatesNona Cheeks
retired from NASA GSFC — United States
- Rapporteur
Anna Barbara Imhof
Liquifer Systems Group (LSG) — Austria
E5.4. Space as an Artistic Medium
Since the late 70s and early 80s a small group of artists has been exploring the potential of outer space as a medium for art. The application of space technology, materials, and data, coupled with an artistic vision, has created an art that is highly innovative and far removed from mainstream dictums. Examples of this new artistic genre centred on Interstellar Message Composition, Music, Dance in Weightlessness, Vacuum Deposition, Artificial Auroras, Orbital Debris, Water Management, War and Peace, Earth-Imaging, GPS and the Internet. This session will address the work of contemporary artists who have developed new ways to appropriate space as an artistic medium. Current and future applications of this aesthetic paradigm for space will be examined.
- Co-Chair
Tim Otto Roth
Imachination Projects — GermanyTibor Balint
Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States
- Rapporteur
Ioannis MICHALOU(di)S
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — Greece
E5.5. Space Assets and Disaster Management
This session will explore the role that art can play on extended space missions and culture can enrich space programmes.
- Co-Chair
Peter Swan
Space Elevator Development Corporation — United StatesGeoffrey Languedoc
Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI) — Canada
- Rapporteur
Natasha Jackson
Faculty of Engineering, Carleton University — Canada
E5.6. Space Societies and Museums
Space Societies form a special and important group of IAF members, in size the second largest after space industries. They include professional societies, non-profit organisations and other organisations interested in space activities. Some have a large membership of 10.000 or more, others can be small to very small. There are some which are already a century old, others are just being created. They exist in traditional and emerging space nations. Together, they constitute an impressive number of individuals who all are connected to space. If things move according to plan, as of 2013 Space Museums are also entitled to become members of the IAF, providing their own interaction possibilities to space enthusiasts. This symposium, organised by the IAF Space Societies Committee, is the first of its nature. It is intended to offer a podium for ideas and proposals to enhance the interaction between the societies, their members and the Federation. Papers could for example address proposals to exchange experiences and good practices, sharing articles, exhibition or educational material, novel ideas to help outreach to the general public, etc. In particular also papers are invited on ways to integrate young societies, representatives of emerging space nations and museums in the IAF family and to develop mutual benefits.
- Co-Chair
Scott Hatton
The British Interplanetary Society — United Kingdom
E5.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Olga Bannova
University of Houston — United StatesGeoffrey Languedoc
Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI) — Canada
E6. BUSINESS INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM
The symposium will address creative business approaches to serving government and private sector customers, as well as government options for encouraging this activity. The symposium will address the general role of government in encouraging space industry applications, new business models in traditional space industry applications (e.g. satellite-based services involving Earth observation, navigation and communications) and new space industry applications (e.g., space tourism, space-industrialisation, space resource utilisation).
- Coordinator
Ken Davidian
— United States
E6.1. Case Studies and Prizes in Commercial Space
Papers submitted to this session address topics regarding the use of space technologies that were developed by governments and used in terrestrial, non-space markets. Specific case studies highlighting successes as well as “lessons learned” from more challenging outcomes will provide insights to the often-mentioned, but seemingly insurmountable “valley of death”.
- Chairman
Aude de Clercq
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
E6.2. Public/Private Human Access to Space - Supporting Studies
Papers submitted to this session address topics of innovation, entrepreneurship and investment of commercial or technological activities on the International Space Station.
- Co-Chair
Ken Davidian
— United StatesSpace Nexus
— United States
E6.4-D4.2. Joint Session on Global Public/Private Innovative Initiatives in Spaceflight
This session will cover innovative system concepts in spaceflight activities, including human spaceflight, to reduce the costs of space launch and in-orbit infrastructures while increasing utilisation. The complementary roles of industry and governments at a global scale will be discussed, initiatives and emerging issues will be presented.
- Chairman
Horst Rauck
DLR, German Aerospace Center — GermanyRachel Villain
Euroconsult — France
- Rapporteur
Ramakrishnan Sundaram
Indian Space Researh Organisation — IndiaPhilippe Campenon
Planet Labs Germany GmbH — Germany
E7. 56th IISL COLLOQUIUM ON THE LAW OF OUTER SPACE
This symposium, organised by the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), addresses various aspects of the law of outer space and is structured in five sessions.
- Coordinator
Lesley Jane Smith
Leuphana University of Lüneburg/Weber-Steinhaus & Smith — GermanyMahulena Hofmann
University of Luxembourg — Luxembourg
- Publication officer
Rafael Moro-Aguilar
Orbspace — Austria
E7.1. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Keynote Lecture on Space Law & 5th 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 especially 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”, but the IISL is also open to other topics.
- Chairman
Tanja Masson-Zwaan
International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University — The NetherlandsHaifeng Zhao
Harbin Institute of Technology — China
- Rapporteur
Guoyu Wang
Beijing Institute of technology(BIT) — China
E7.2. Settlement of Space-Related Disputes
This session will critically discuss the legal rules and procedures for settlement of space-related disputes among states, private parties and international organisations, particularly those contained in the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s Optional Rules for Arbitration of Disputes Relating to Outer Space Activities, adopted on 6 December 2011.
- Chairman
Sergio Marchisio
Sapienza University of Rome — ItalyMahulena Hofmann
University of Luxembourg — Luxembourg
- Rapporteur
Rik Hansen
KU Leuven — Belgium
E7.3. International Regulations of Space Communications: Current Issues
This session addresses the challenges related to the present international system of frequency allocations and the “reservation” of orbital slots for space communications, and is intended to examine how or whether they are met in the World Conference of International Telecommunications (WCIT) to be convened in December 2012. Papers are invited to examine and deliberate on the wording of the ITU Constitution and Convention and the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs), with special regard to registration procedures. Moreover, papers are invited to address specific issues such as the liability for damage and loss caused by the use of satellite based services or new developments in the relevant legislation of regional structures, such as the European Union. Finally, papers could discuss whether the WCIT supports future changes in markets, services and technologies consistent with the requirements of a highly dynamic industry.
- Chairman
Francis Lyall
University of Aberdeen, Scotland, U.K. — United KingdomDennis Burnett
[unlisted] — United States
- Rapporteur
Andreas Loukakis
University of Luxembourg — Luxembourg
E7.4. Legal Aspects of Space Debris Remediation
Orbital debris has long been recognised as presenting legal challenges. Several instruments in the field of debris mitigation have been concluded in recent years. This panel will specifically focus on legal aspects of debris remediation through disposal or active debris removal (ADR). Papers are invited to address these activities in light of the current legal regime governing outer space activities, including non-binding instruments and national regulations and plans, and to build on the conclusions and recommendations of recent studies on debris remediation by various institutions. Specific questions to be addressed could include the definition of space object and space debris, liability for and jurisdiction over inactive space objects, parallels with the right of salvage in the law of the sea regime, liability for failed removal operations or the question of financing ADR through the establishment of a so-called 'clean-up fund'.
- Chairman
Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz
University of Mississippi — United StatesBin Li
Beihang University — China
- Rapporteur
Catherine Doldirina
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — Italy
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 2012 only.
- Chairman
Ulrike M. Bohlmann
European Space Agency (ESA) — FranceSetsuko Aoki
Keio University — Japan
- Rapporteur
Olga Stelmakh-Drescher
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — Germany
E7.6-E3.5. 28th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Round Table "Space and the Polar Regions - Issues of Satellite Applications, Policies and Regulations"
The Polar Regions are areas of growing geopolitical interest. While Antarctica is covered by an international agreement governing its exclusively peaceful use for scientific purposes, the Arctic is already becoming a contested area with relevance for raw materials exploitation, transport routes and security. This round table looks into space applications relevant for the Polar Regions as well as policy issues and regulatory aspects involved.
- Chairman
Kai-Uwe Schrogl
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — FranceGeir Hovmork
Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) — Norway
- Rapporteur
Marc Haese
DLR, German Aerospace Center — Germany
E7.7-B3.8. 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, it 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.
- Chairman
Cristian Bank
EUMETSAT — GermanyLesley Jane Smith
Leuphana University of Lüneburg/Weber-Steinhaus & Smith — Germany
- Rapporteur
Luise Weber-Steinhaus
Member Women in Aerospace (WIA-Europe) — Germany
E7.P. Poster Session
- Co-Chair
Lesley Jane Smith
Leuphana University of Lüneburg/Weber-Steinhaus & Smith — GermanyMahulena Hofmann
University of Luxembourg — Luxembourg