Technical programme

A1.2. Human Physiology in Space (1)

This session focuses on space physiological research that relates to human health and to the countermeasures employed to maintain health and performance.

A1.3. Human Physiology in Space (2)

This session focuses on space physiological research that relates to human health and to the countermeasures employed to maintain health and performance.

A1.4. 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.

A1.5. Radiation Fields, Effects and Risks in Human Space Missions

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

A1.6. Astrobiology and Exploration

A new era of space exploration will soon expand into a global endeavour to achieve highly ambitious goals such as establishing human bases on the Moon, journeys to Mars and the construction of new infrastructures in space. Astrobiology plays a key role in the strategic search for organic compounds and life on Mars and other planetary objects in our solar system and can provide support in the preparation of human exploration endeavours. The session invites papers of astrobiological content supporting future robotic and human exploration missions.

A1.7. Life Support, habitats and EVA Systems

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

A1.8. 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.

A1.IP. Interactive Presentations

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.

A2.2. Fluid and Materials Sciences

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

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

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

A2.4. Science Results from Ground Based Research

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

A2.5. Facilities and Operations of Microgravity Experiments

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

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

Aimed 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.

A2.IP. Interactive Presentations

A3.1. Space Exploration Overview

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

A3.2A. Moon Exploration – Part 1

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

A3.2B. Moon Exploration – Part 2

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

A3.2C. 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.

A3.3A. Mars Exploration – missions current and future

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

A3.3B. Mars Exploration – Science, Instruments and Technologies

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 science, instruments and technologies for Mars missions including expected experiments.

A3.4. Small Bodies Missions and Technologies

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

A3.5. Solar System Exploration

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

A3.IP. Interactive Presentations

A4.1. SETI 1: SETI Science and Technology

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

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.

A4.IP. Interactive Presentations

A5.1. Human Exploration of the Moon and Cislunar Space

This session will examine the scenarios and infrastructure required to support human exploration of the Moon and Cislunar space. Papers are invited to discuss technology roadmaps as well as interfaces to allow international cooperation.

A5.2. Human Exploration of Mars

This session will examine the scenarios and infrastructure required to support human exploration of Mars and the moons of Mars. Papers are invited to discuss technology roadmaps as well as interfaces to allow international cooperation.

A5.3-B3.6. Human and Robotic Partnerships in Exploration - Joint session of the Human Spaceflight and Exploration Symposia

This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for current human spaceflight and exploration programmes, and the role of human and robotic partnerships in areas such as onboard robotic assistants, habitat / infrastructure construction support, human mobility support systems (e.g. EVA mobility aids, rovers); and robotic precursor activities to human spaceflights for test, validation, and demonstration of systems. 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.

A5.4-D2.8. Human Missions to Libration points and NEO's

This session will explore heavy-lift launch capabilities for human deep space exploration missions, program architectures, technology demonstrations as well as the issues of scientific and political motivations and international cooperation.

A5.IP. Interactive Presentations

A6.1. Measurements

This session will address advanced ground and space-based measurement techniques, related processing methods, and results characterization of orbital and physical properties of space debris.

A6.2. Modelling and Risk Analysis

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

A6.3. Hypervelocity Impacts and Protection

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

A6.4. Mitigation and Standards

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

A6.5. Space Debris Removal Technologies

This session will address active removal techniques "ground and space based" and identify implementation difficulties and maturity of proposed technologies.

A6.6. Space Debris Removal Concepts

This session will address active removal concepts "ground and space based" and identify innovative solutions and the steps for developing the concepts into reality.

A6.7. Operations in Space Debris Environment, Situational Awareness

This session will address the multiple aspects associated to safe operations in Space dealing with Space Debris, including operational assessment from observations, catalogue build-up and maintainance, data aggregation from different sources, relevant data exchanges standards and conjunctions analyses.

A6.8. (joint session with Space Security Committee): Policy, Legal, Institutional and Economic Aspects of Space Debris Detection, Mitigation and Removal

This session will deal with the non-technical aspects of space debris detection, mitigation and removal. Policy, legal and institutional aspects includes role of IADC and UNCOPUOS and other multilateral bodies. Economic issues including insurance, financial incentives and funding for space debris mitigation and removal. The role of international cooperation in addressing these issues will be considered.

A6.9. Modelling and Orbit Determination

This session will address aspects of space debris orbit determination related to assessment of raw and derived data accuracy, optical measurements processing and modelling and risk analysis of space debris.

A6.10-YPVF.5. Space Debris Young Professionals Virtual Forum

A safe and secure space environment is a requirement for all current and future space activities. The sustainability of the space environment is today challenged by a number of threats, the most pressing one being the alarming proliferation of space debris. Space debris has become a major concern for all current as well as future space actors. This virtual session will be a multi-disciplinary forum on emerging issues related to space debris, aimed at raising awareness around this critical threat to space activities. This discussion will present the challenges presented by this threat and how it is currently being addressed at the international, regional and national levels and will seek to explore the way forward. This virtual session will be organised by the IAF Technical Committee on Space Security and the IAF Space Debris Committee.

A6.IP. Interactive Presentations

A7.1. Space-Agencies Long-Term Views

In this session will be presented in invited and contributed talks, the space-agencies long-term views on a mix of small, medium and large-scale missions addressing space astronomy and solar system science, including updates on their science programs.

A7.2. Scientific Motivation and Requirements for Future Space Astronomy and Solar System Science Missions

In this session the prime scientific motivations and needs in different fields of space astronomy and solar-system science missions will be reviewed with the various types of missions required. There will be room for presentations of road maps proposed for the research fields addressed in this event.

A7.3. Technology Needs for Future Missions, Platforms

This session addresses the technologies required for future space astronomy and solar system science missions with the plans of, and challenges for industry and research institutes to realize the required functionalities of e.g. platforms.

B1.1. International Cooperation in Earth Observation Missions

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

B1.2. Future Earth Observation Systems

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

B1.3. Earth Observation Sensors and Technology

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

B1.4. Earth Observation Data Management Systems

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

B1.5. Earth Observation Applications and Economic Benefits

Earth Observation value-added products.

B1.6. Water resources management

Use of Earth Observation in water resources management.

B1.IP. Interactive Presentations

B2.1. Mobile Satellite Communications and Navigation Technology

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

B2.2. Joint Session on Dual Use (civil and military) Aspects of Telecommunications and GNSS

This session, organised jointly by the Space Communication & 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 approach in future programmes.

B2.3. Space-Based Navigation Systems and Services

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

B2.4. Near-Earth and Interplanetary Communications

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

B2.5. Advanced Technologies for Space Communications and Navigation

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

B2.6. Advanced Space Communications and Navigation Systems

Advanced satellite communications and applications will be presented.

B2.7. Fixed and Broadcast Communications

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

B2.8-YPVF.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.

B2.IP. Interactive Presentations

B3.1. Governmental Human Spaceflight Programs (Overview)

The session provides the forum for “Overview” presentations on present and evolving governmental Human Spaceflight programmes. This session will include the latest status of human spaceflight programmes and the spacecraft being developed to support them, including the International Space Station and the Chinese Space Station. Emerging nations’ manned spaceflight programmes, evolution concepts (e.g. ISS, MPCV, Tjangong) and governmental manned exploration initiatives are also addressed in this session.

B3.2. Commercial Human Spaceflight Programs

This session provides a forum for papers describing commercial human orbital and sub-orbital spacecraft and stations in development, as well as human-rated launch vehicles and human-tended modules. Topics include the status of development, testing, and operations; the architecture and performance of various systems; launch infrastructure development; and other pertinent areas of commercial human spaceflight development. Programmes such as Atlas 5, B330, CST-100, Cygnus, Dream Chaser, Dragon, Falcon 9, Lynx, New Shepard, Spaceplane, SpaceShipTwo, WhiteKnightTwo, and others are appropriate for this session.

B3.3. Utilization & Exploitation of Human Spaceflight Systems

This session addresses the utilization and exploitation of space stations and human spacecraft and provides the opportunity to discuss achievements, plans and outlooks. Topics for discussion include proposed or available payload facilities, experiments, research, manufacturing, and other on-orbit activity and its related planning, accommodation, and implementation. Additional items appropriate for discussion include scientific and industrial utilization applications and engineering research and technology demonstrations, as well as uses of space stations (ie. International Space Station and Tjangong) and other manned vehicles as test beds for exploration.

B3.4-B6.5. Flight & Ground Operations of HSF Systems – Joint Session of the Human Spaceflight and Space Operations Symposia

This session addresses key challenges and their solutions related to flight and ground operations in governmental and commercial human spaceflight, their systems and elements. Topics include operational problems and solutions, cost reduction, new and proposed ground facilities or infrastructure, and ground segment operations and planning. Also included are logistics and mission planning, ground transportation, and sustainment.

B3.5. Astronaut Training, Accommodation, and Operations in Space

This session concentrates on all aspects of spaceflight that are unique to the presence of astronauts. It encompasses astronaut activities such as selection, training, workload management, and task division between flight and ground segments. It includes spacecraft systems and robotic tools; interfaces; international command, control and communications; payloads; research; and utilization. It addresses the unique spacecraft systems required to safely accommodate astronauts during intravehicular and extravehicular activities. The session includes astronaut pre-mission, mission, and post mission support of technological and scientific space based research and utilization of human space complexes and the space environment.

B3.6-A5.3. Human and Robotic Partnerships in Exploration - Joint session of the Human Spaceflight and Exploration Symposia

This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for current human spaceflight and exploration programmes, and the role of human and robotic partnerships in areas such as onboard robotic assistants, habitat / infrastructure construction support, human mobility support systems (e.g. EVA mobility aids, rovers); and robotic precursor activities to human spaceflights for test, validation, and demonstration of systems. 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.

B3.7. Advanced Systems, Technologies, and Innovations for Human Spaceflight

This session is designed to examine and identify the potential evolution of key elements of Human Spaceflight missions, especially those driven by advanced technologies and innovations. Papers are solicited that address how to shape the future subsystems, technologies, innovations, logistics, processes, procedures, etc. to enable or significantly improve future human space mission objectives that will include exploration, commercial initiatives, tourism, and industrial undertakings. Also, lessons learned from past missions and their application to future missions are essential topics in this session.

B3.8-E7.7. Joint IAF-IISL Session on the Legal Framework for Collaborative Space Activities

This session hosts papers on topics related to the legal framework governing collaborative space programmes, in particular governmental Exploration programmes and their preparations. For the IAC 2015, the session will put special emphasis on highlighting the impact of ITAR and similar export control regimes on the development and operation phases of collaborative international space programmes, including lessons learned.

B3.9-YPVF.2. Human Spaceflight 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. This is a virtual session co-sponsored by the Human Space Endeavours Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.

B3.IP. Interactive Presentations

B4.1. 16th Workshop on Small Satellite Programmes at the Service of Developing Countries

This workshop is organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). It shall review the needs that could be satisfied and results achieved by developing nations through using small satellites. National space plans and examples of application results and benefits shall be included. Small satellite programmes in the middle east region would be of particular interest to the session. The workshop shall 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.

B4.2. Small Space Science Missions

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

B4.3. Small Satellite Operations

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

B4.4. Small Earth Observation Missions

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

B4.5. Access to Space for Small Satellite Missions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B4.8. Small Spacecraft for Deep-Space Exploration

This session focuses on innovative small spacecraft designs, systems, missions and technologies for the exploration of space beyond Earth orbit. Target destinations for these miniaturized space probes include the Earth's Moon, Mars, small bodies and other deep-space destinations, as well as near Earth vicinity for necessary development and technology demonstration missions. Small exploration probes covered by this session may come in many different forms, including special-purpose miniature spacecraft, standard format small platforms such as cubesats, or other microsats, nanosats, picosats, etc. Topics include new and emerging technologies in miniaturized subsystems including propulsion, avionics, guidance navigation & control, power supply, communication, thermal management, and sensors and instruments. Main aspect on this session is on new and emerging systems and mission applications for deep-space exploration using small spacecraft.

B5.1. 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…

B5.2. 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.

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, grounf operations, ascent, on-orbit and entry operations, as well as recovery and post mission analysis.

B6.2. New Operations Concepts, Advanced Systems and Commercial Space Operations

This session included commercial and new space operations, and addressed 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.

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 included concepts, methods and tools, as well as experience gained.

B6.5-B3.4. Flight & Ground Operations of HSF Systems – Joint Session of the Human Spaceflight and Space Operations Symposia

This session addresses key challenges and their solutions related to flight and ground operations in governmental and commercial human spaceflight, their systems and elements. Topics include operational problems and solutions, cost reduction, new and proposed ground facilities or infrastructure, and ground segment operations and planning. Also included are logistics and mission planning, ground transportation, and sustainment.

B6.IP. Interactive Presentations

C1.1. Mission Design, Operations & Optimization (1)

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

C1.2. Mission Design, Operations & Optimization (2)

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

C1.3. Orbital Dynamics (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 natural orbital dynamics of spacecraft in the Solar System. It also covers advances in orbit determination.

C1.4. 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 natural orbital dynamics of spacecraft in the Solar System. It also covers advances in orbit determination.

C1.5. Attitude Dynamics (1)

This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as design, testing and performance of novel 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.

C1.6. Attitude Dynamics (2)

This theme discusses advances in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, as well as design, testing and performance of novel 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.

C1.7. Guidance, Navigation & 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

C1.8. Guidance, Navigation & 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

C1.9. Guidance, Navigation & 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

C1.IP. Interactive Presentations

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.

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

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

C2.3. Space Structures - Dynamics and Microdynamics

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

C2.4. 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.

C2.5. Smart Materials and Adaptive Structures

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

C2.6. Space Environmental Effects and Spacecraft Protection

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

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

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

C2.8. 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.

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.

C2.IP. Interactive Presentations

C3.1. Space-Based Solar Power Architectures / Space & Energy Concepts

This session deals with all aspects of architectures and concepts for space-based solar power plants and concepts integrating space and terrestrial energy activities. It will be structured in two half-sessions, one focusing on advances in the field of space solar power plant architectures and one on activities in the field of space & energy, including all types of conceptual, technical and organisational progress to better integrate space and terrestrial energy activities. It is the primary international forum for scientific and technical exchanges on this topic and thus provides a unique common platform for discussions. Topically it will include all system-level, architectural, organisational and commercial aspects, including modelling and optimisation as well as related non-technical aspects.

C3.2. Wireless Power Transmission Technologies, Experiments and Demonstrations

This session focuses on all aspects of wireless power transmission systems. It covers 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 covers theoretical as well as applied and experimental results, including emitter/receiver antenna architectures and deployment.

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.

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.

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

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.

C3.IP. Interactive Presentations

C4.1. Propulsion System (1)

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

C4.2. Propulsion System (2)

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

C4.3. Propulsion Technology (1)

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

C4.4. Electric Propulsion

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

C4.5. Propulsion Technology (2)

This session includes all science and technologies supporting all aspects of space propulsion. An objective is to attract papers from students and young professionals with a more technical rather than programmatic or organisational focus.

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.

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.

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.

C4.9. Hypersonic and Combined Cycle Propulsion

This session covers papers on Hypersonic and Combined Cycle Propulsion for space applications.

C4.IP. Interactive Presentations

D1.1. Innovative and Visionary Space Systems Concepts

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

D1.2. Enabling Technologies for Space Systems

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

D1.3. System Engineering - Methods, Processes and Tools (1)

This session will focus on state-of-the-art system engineering methodologies - the methods, processs, and tools 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, and quality of life cycle cost estimates.

D1.4. Space Systems Architectures

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

D1.5. Training, Achievements, and Lessons Learned in Space Systems

System engineering training, the achievement of significant mission accomplishments in the face of challenges, both expected and unexpected, and the consequent lessons learned in design, development, and operation form basis for steady improvement of space system engineering practice for ensuring mission success. This session focuses on all aspects of this process, with papers on mission achievements with critical lessons learned and the application to future missions and development practice.

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

This session will focus on state-of-the-art system engineering methodologies - the methods, processes, and tools 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, and quality of life cycle cost estimates.

D1.7. Hosted Payloads - Concepts, Techniques and Challenges, Missions and Applications

Accross the space community there is increasing interest and activity in the area of hosted payloads. In this concept, one or more additional payloads are incorporated onto a main spacecraft, where the objectives of the hosted payloads are unrelated to the principal mission (e.g. commercial communications) of the main spacecraft. In this way, specialized observational, scientific, or experimental or operational payloads can be brought to orbit, even to geostationary orbit, for a fraction of the cost of building and launching independent satellites. The concept also provides for unique observational conditions, e.g. 24/7 global observation, that would be otherwise unaffordable for the instrument or payload classed under consideration. The approach presents unique challenges, that range from organizational relationships, through adaptation of mission requirements (e.g. observation geometry, RF susceptibility and emissions) to meet conditions required by the host spacecraft, to development, integration, test, and compatible on-orbit operation of divergent systems. Papers in this session will look at current missions and future opportunities and address both benefits and challenges as the world-wide space community moves into this exciting area.

D1.IP. Interactive Presentations

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.

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

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

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

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

D2.4. Future Space Transportation Systems

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

D2.5. Future Space Transportation Systems Technologies

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

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

Discussion of system, subsystems and technologies flight testing for future space transportation systems. Emphasis is on flight experimentation/verification including technology demonstrators and test experience.

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

D2.8-A5.4. 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

D2.IP. Interactive Presentations

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.

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.

D3.3. Novel Concepts and Technologies to 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.

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.

D3.IP. Interactive Presentations

D4.1. Innovative Concepts and Technologies

In order to realize future, sustainable programmes of space exploration and utilisation, a focused suite of transformational new system concept and supporting technologies must be developed during the coming decade. The technical objectives to be pursued should be drawn from a broad, forward looking view of the technologies and system needed, but must be sufficiently focused, to allow tangible progression and dramatic improvements over current capabilities. This session will address cross cutting considerations in which a number of discipline research topics and/or technologies may be successful developed to support transformational new system concept. Papers are solicited in these and related areas

D4.2. Contribution of Space Activities to Solving Global Societal Issues

The session will discuss the contributions, in the future, of space exploration and utilisation to the solution of global challenges (e.g. energy, population, sustainable development) and how the space systems will support the understanding of the global societal issues. The session will include also the identification of the related technologies that needs to be developed. The definition of a roadmap will be encouraged. Environmental issues including global climate change will not be covered in this particular session

D4.3. Space Elevator Tether and Space Mineral Resources

The IAA study, "Space Elevators - Feasibility and Next Steps" completed in 2013 looked at engineering, operational, and funding steps towards an operational capability. The first part of this session will evaluate the current and near-term potential of the necessary technologies. In addition, the session can accept the analysis of other issues leveraging this remarkable transportation capability of routine, inexpensive and safe access to our solar system. The second part of this session will focus on the Exploitation of space mineral resources. In 2015, the IAA published a broad study of the technology, economics, legal and policy aspects of identifying, obtaining, and using these resources. This part of the session will provide the current state of the art of the technology, economics, law & policy related to Space Mineral Resource (SMR) opportunities. The goal will be to present development roadmaps anchored in realities of engineering, economics and legal/policy.

D4.4. Strategies for Rapid Implementation of Interstellar Missions: Precursors and Beyond

Knowledge about space beyond our solar system and between the stars—that is interstellar space —is lacking data. Even as IBEX, NASA’s Interstellar Background Explorer, studies the edge of our solar system, it still is confined to earth orbit. Arguably, some of the most compelling data to understand the universe we live in will come from sampling the actual environment beyond our solar system as Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft are on the threshold of doing. In the 36 years since the Voyager probes’ launches, significant advances in materials science, analytical chemistry, information technologies, imaging capabilities, communications and propulsion systems have been made. The recently released IAA study: “Key Technologies to Enable Near-Term Interstellar Scientific Precursor Missions” along with significant initiatives like the DARPA seed-funded 100 Year Starship, signal the need, readiness and benefits to aggressively undertaking interstellar space missions. This session seeks to define specific strategies and key enabling steps to implement interstellar precursor missions within the next 10-15 years. Suggestions for defined projects, payloads, teams, spacecraft and mission profiles that leverage existing technological capacities, yet will yield probes that generate new information about deep space, rapidly exit the solar system and which can be launched before 2030 are sought.

D4.IP. Interactive Presentations

D5.1. Safety and quality: "SUCCESS" is the goal

Space missions support great ambitions, but also great failures, the worse of them being when safety is at stake. Fortunately, product assurance methods have been developed, and lessons learned carry forth a really increasing know how. Real success can be claimed in now both small and ambitious missions. This session deals with the methods, tests, lessons learned, standards for analysis and mitigation of such risks. It provides an opportunity for exchanges on all aspects of the development philosophy, risk management, norms and cost index of development of novel transportation systems, orbital systems, exploration vehicles, test procedures, and operations to meet this challenge for every kind of aerospace missions.

D5.2. Knowledge management and collaboration in space activities

Working on complex space missions requires virtual teaming, learning lessons from the past, transferring knowledge from experts to younger generations, and developing deep expertise within an organization, these questions will be addresses: - 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 a 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 drinving information. - Methods that allow data, information or knowledge exchange within or amongst organisations in support of actual programmes or missions are of particular interest.

D5.3. Prediction and measurements of space weather conditions and impacts on space missions

Space weather and its fluctuations strongly impacts space missions. Environmental conditions yield constraints at design phase, and important risks in the course of the mission. The evaluation of the average and worst case conditions to be met, and of their impact on missions and sub-systems are thus of prime importance. This session will encompass the following topics: - flight measurements; - physical processes; - prediction of average or worst case conditions. Environment effects on missions: - ground testing; - flight experiments and lessons learnt; - modelling and prediction. This session will encompass the following topics: Space weather: -flight measurements; - physical processes; - prediction of average or worst case conditions. Environment effects on missions: -ground testing; - flight experiments and lessons learnt; -modelling and prediction.

D5.4. Cyber-security threats to space missions and countermeasures to address them

The increasingly pervasive network connectivity following the Internet explosion introduces a whole new families of cyber-security threats to space missions. To send commands to a spacecraft now you would not need to build a ground station, but you can penetrate from your home or office the existing ground infrastructures, challenging and bypassing their protection measures. These questions will have to be addressed in the session: - What is the interest of cyber-crime and cyber-activism with respect to space activities? - How are aerospace organisations managing the ability to introduce the right level of security measures in the process to develop new missions? - What solutions are in place to work securely across corporate and international boundaries? - How is knowledge about security threats captured, shared, and used to follow the evolution of cyber threats? - Which ones of these specific threats are to be expected to target space missions, from the ground and from space? - What is particularly to be expected from the cyber-space to target outer space? Case studies and methodological approaches will focus upon: - Analysis of successful projects and innovative approaches in the application of security analysis and requirements to the development phase of space missions’ project management. - Focussed research in risk management specific to the space environment. - Capture of technical expertise and lessons learned from previous successful projects that are applicable to new programmes, with focus on driving information transfer. - Developments of methodologies and practices for Secure Software Engineering and impact thereof on prevalent standards. - Methods that allow data, information or knowledge exchange, specific to security-related aspects and cyber-security in particular, within or amongst organisations in support of actual programmes or missions. - Cryptography, processes, operational security, and other aspects of space missions that are all constituting the technical components to keep a mission “cyber secure”. - Challenges of cyber-security when bordering with the physical space - making sure that ground systems, command, telemetry, and the physical infrastructure of a space mission are kept secure as needed. - Challenges of securing the data and information - and their use according to the specific data policies- that are derived from the space missions - geo-spatial and/or mapping data, knowledge and information derived from processing of data.

D5.IP. Interactive Presentations

D6.1. Commercial Space Flight Safety and Emerging Issues

Topics for this session cover commercial space transportation and safety issues including human and robotic vehicles, spaceports, reentry vehicles, in-space transportation vehicles, and regulations. Papers related to commercial space transportation are also encouraged on: policy and law; operations and training; best practices and standards; pilot, crew and participant safety; and ground operations and launch site safety.

D6.3. Enabling safe commercial spaceflight: vehicles and spaceports

This session is addresses new and existing spaceports and factors that launch vehicle and spaceplane operators may use in evaluating the selection of a launch and/or landing location. Topics include: safety, air and spaceport facilities, runways, geography, air and space traffic, weather, population density, access to workforce and technical support, customer needs, regulations, and other areas. Papers are welcome from spaceports, airports, space transportation providers, support equipment providers, academia, commercial companies and governments.

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.

E1.2. Lift-Off - Secondary Space Education

This session will focus on all aspects of secondary space education, for students of age 12-18.

E1.3. On Track - Undergraduate Space Education

This session will focus on all aspects of undergraduate space education.

E1.4. In Orbit - Postgraduate Space Education

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

E1.5. Enabling the Future - Developing the Space Workforce

This session will focus on the challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches to developing the current and future global space workforce.

E1.6. Calling Planet Earth - Space Outreach to the General Public

This session will focus on the challenges, opportunties and innovative approaches to developing the current and future global space workforce.

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.

E1.8. Open Space: Participatory Space Education and Outreach

This session will focus on the involvement and participation of target groups in space education and outreach-related activities which are internet - or digitally mediated or rely on an "open source" approach, e.g. hackathons, unconferences, barcamps, etc.

E1.9. Space Culture

This session will focus on the process, critical thinking and methodologies underlying space education and outreach events. This session is co-sponsored by the IAF Technical Committee on the Cultural Utilization of Space (ITACCUS).

E1.IP. Interactive Presentations

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 44th 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.

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 44th 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.

E2.3-YPVF.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.

E2.4. Educational Pico and Nano Satellites

Proposed session with SUAC.

E3.1. Regional cooperation in space: policies, governance and legal tools

This session will provide a forum for the discussion of existing or emerging schemes for regional cooperation in space. Three key domains are considered: political aspects (balance between common objectives, regional integration, and soveignty, national pride, …) economic aspects (level of funding, contribution mechanisms, "return rules", …) and legal regimes (e.g. ESA Convention, EU "space competence", …). Papers are expected from Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa. This session will support the activities of the IAA on-going Study Group on the same topic.

E3.2. International Space Exploration Policies and Programmes

Space Exploration is an important space policy domain and international cooperation plans and partnerships have been gaining momentum in recent years, as reflected by the International Space Exploration Forum and the IAA Heads of Space Agencies Summit on Exploration planned on January 2014. This session will provide a forum to reflect on the trends in space exploration and present the latest developments in the field, including the results from these events. This session is supporting the activities of an IAA Study Group on "Dynamics of Space Exploration Strategies and Future Outlook".

E3.3. The space economy: what are the socio-economic impacts?

The 'space economy' covers the value-chain of the space sector (from launchers to satellites and space services) and its various downstream applications. This session will focus on actual illustrations (with figures), where the returns of investing in space systems and/or its downstream uses are discussed, either at country, regional or even corporate levels (e.g. job creation due to a space activity, direct and indirect value-added derived from applications, cost-savings, productivity gains). Papers should also present the underlying methodologies used to get to the results.

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 realize 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 fora, 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 desire end.

E3.5-E7.6. 30th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Roundtable: Universities as Actors in Space

Over the past years universities in all regions of the world have become a new player in space activities. They get involved in various ways, the most prominent one being cubesat missions, but also experiments on the ISS or other missions are cost-effective and less complex means to gain access to space. Cubesats and the opportunity of secondary payloads also allow new cooperation between academia and industry, fostering spin-off effetcs and triggering innovation. University space projects often enjoy a higher participation of women, thus allowing an early engagement with the space industry, which may trigger future career changes. However, questions related to technical issues such as standardisation, legal boundary conditions and operation of cubesats and secondary paylods often are difficult to answer yet. And still, flight opportunities remain limited and operation via foreign ground stations is not always easy. Generally, there is potential to enlarge and enhance the involbement of universities in space activities. Issues, but also benefits for education, industry and agencies should be identified and debated. The 2015 IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Roundtable is to address those questions, thereby allowing an interdisciplinary perspective.

E3.IP. Interactive Presentations

E4.1. Memoirs & organisational histories

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

E4.2. Scientific & technical histories

Historical summaries of rocket & space programs, and the corresponding technical & scientific achievements.

E4.3. History of Israeli contribution to astronautics

Special session with invited & proposed speakers. Origin (technical & political aspects) of the space activities & programs of Israel.

E5.1. Space Architecture: technical aspects, design, engineering, concepts and mission planning

The session welcomes papers on all aspects of the challenges of emplacing, sustaining, and growing accommodations for space habitation throughout the inner solar system: Earth orbits, Lagrange points, the Moon's surface, interplanetary space, Near Earth Objects, the moons of Mars, Mars' surface, and the asteroid Main Belt. These places share a need for basic protection against space radiation, vacuum, and thermal extremes, but vary widely in remoteness, proximity to gravity wells and resources, and socio-psychological impact. Architectural solutions, including pressurized volume, shielding, life support, food production, transportation access, and social accommodation will stretch concepts and technologies for space architecture. The session seeks papers on topics including, but not limited to: integration of architecture, structures, space systems, life-support systems, man-machine interfaces, and new technologies.

E5.2. Models for Successfully Applying Space Technology Beyond Its Original Intent

Many R&D organizations look for ways to demonstrate the value of their technology portfolio to educate as well as accommodate a broad community of onlookers and users. Academia- and government-sponsored space programs need to depict how their science and technology activities are relevant to technology transfer, knowledge sharing, and technology commercialization. Papers will explore a variety of approaches that organizations can adopt for the successful transfer of technologies that impact new products and services for space and non-space applications. Relevant legislation, business structures, models, metrics, and alternative technology transfer models will be discussed. Papers will provide examples of successful models with descriptions of the approach and tools used, results to date, issues addressed, and ongoing changes made.

E5.4. Contemporary Arts Practice and Outer Space: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Since the late 1970s, a number of artists have been negotiating access to space facilities and organisations, critiquing or making experiential the exploration and utilisation of space, or re-purposing space technology, materials or data independently or in direct exchange with the space sector. Today, this practice is branching into a several directions, ranging from performance, installation, video, or conceptual work situated in the space or space analogous environments themselves, to commercial gallery contexts, and the realm of participation and public engagement with science. This session addresses the practice of contemporary artists who have developed new ways to appropriate space for their work, the conceptual and practical foundations of their engagement, and the implications of this emerging aesthetic paradigm for both the fields of space and art. Submissions are welcome from artists and art historians; representatives from space industry, space agencies and the cultural sector facilitating or programming related projects crossing over the increasingly blurred boundaries of creative practice.

E5.5. Space Assets and Disaster Management

This session will explore the role space assets can play in situations requiring disaster management and emergency response. Papers will discuss how space assets and applications can be brought to bear to assist with situation monitoring and assessment, shortening response times and mitigating impact on affected populations.

E5.6. Space Societies, Professional Associations and Museums

Space Societies, Professional Associations and Museums form a special and important group of IAF members - nearly one quarter of the membership and, as a sector, second in size after space industries. They include professional societies, space museums, space associations, non-profit organisations and other organisations interested in space activities. Some have a large membership of 10 000 or more, others can be 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. This symposium offers a podium for ideas and proposals to enhance the interaction between the organisations, their members and the Federation. Papers could for example address proposals to exchange experiences and good practices, sharing articles, exhibitions 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.

E5.IP. Interactive Presentations

E6.1. Case Studies and Prizes in Commercial Space

The entrepreneurial space movement can benefit from the experience of other programs, companies and individuals and new ideas that are built on these histories can be better positioned in a competitive market. This session is intended to collect and tell the histories of past and new space business attempts and successes as well provide insights into the use of incentive prizes to spur the emergence of a New Space movement.

E6.2. Public/Private Human Access to Space - Supporting Studies

The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Commission 3 “Space Technology & System Development” has initiated a study group (#3.14) entitled “Public/Private Human Access to Space”. The papers presented in this session either support this activity directly or indirectly through the use of management theory models as applied to select commercial space industry segments.

E6.3. New Space and New Science

The space industry has been predominated by government programs with a major focus on scientific exploration (both robotic or human). More recently, the world has seen the emergence of private organizations embarking on ambitious scientific space programs of their own. This session is designed to compile a sampling of these programs, providing a description and update of their activities in the non-profit world of science.

E6.IP. Interactive Presentations

E7.1. 7th Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Keynote Lecture on Space Law and 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.

E7.2. The relationship of international humanitarian law and territorial sovereignty with the legal regulation of outer space

The regulation of outer space is ‘embedded’ in international law, and the Outer Space Treaty expressly confirms that activities in outer space shall be conducted in accordance with international law. Given the rapid development of space-related technology, outer space is more frequently being used during the course of armed conflict, as well as for the purposes of the protection of, and threats to, territorial integrity and sovereign independence. As such, the legal regulation of outer space intersects with inter alia the principles of the jus in bello, as well as those of the jus ad bellum. This session seeks papers that discuss the significance of these interactions, with particular focus on precisely how and in what circumstances these ‘terrestrial’ areas of international law can be applied in practice to the unique environment of outer space.

E7.3. The portrayal of Space (Law) in Media and Movies

Science-fiction and anticipation are closely connected to the history of the film industry, since its early days, with, from time to time, incursion within the legal or political aspects related to the human adventure in outer space. Under this topic, the presentation and representation of international space law and, more generally, legal or political aspects related to space activities would be reviewed and analyzed, with regard to their relevance and exactitude and with regard to the impact they may have on the large public. Papers presented under this topic could address a particular movie or provide a general analysis through a number of movies

E7.4. Legal Issues of Space Traffic Management

The current amount of 10.000 man-made space objects larger than 10 cm including approx. 650 spacecraft and the fact that the number of launches as well as the number of actors (governmental as well as non-governmental) are growing lead to the expectation of a growing number of space debris in the future. This makes space traffic management necessary which may limit the present enjoyment of the freedoms of outer space: In the IAA Cosmic study of 2010 Space Traffic Management is defined as “the set of technical and regulatory provisions for promoting safe access into outer space, operations in outer space and return from space to Earth free of physical or radio-frequency interference”. Speakers in this session are invited to highlight legal problems and present proposals for the frame of the legal regime for space traffic management.

E7.5. Recent Developments in Space Law

In this session, papers are invited to addres legal aspects of the most recent developments in space activities that have taken place since Spring 2014.

E7.6-E3.5. 30th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Round Table: Universities as Actors in Space

Over the past years universities in all regions of the world have become a new player in space activities. They get involved in various ways, the most prominent one being cubesat missions, but also experiments on the ISS or other missions are cost-effective and less complex means to gain access to space. Cubesats and the opportunity of secondary payloads also allow new cooperation between academia and industry, fostering spin-off effetcs and triggering innovation. University space projects often enjoy a higher participation of women, thus allowing an early engagement with the space industry, which may trigger future career changes. However, questions related to technical issues such as standardisation, legal boundary conditions and operation of cubesats and secondary paylods often are difficult to answer yet. And still, flight opportunities remain limited and operation via foreign ground stations is not always easy. Generally, there is potential to enlarge and enhance the involbement of universities in space activities. Issues, but also benefits for education, industry and agencies should be identified and debated. The 2015 IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Roundtable is to address those questions, thereby allowing an interdisciplinary perspective.

E7.7-B3.8. Joint IAF-IISL Session on the Legal Framework for Collaborative Space Activities

This session hosts papers on topics related to the legal framework governing collaborative space programmes, in particular governmental Exploration programmes and their preparations. For the IAC 2015, the session will put special emphasis on highlighting the impact of ITAR and similar export control regimes on the development and operation phases of collaborative international space programmes, including lessons learned.

E7.IP. Interactive Presentations

YPVF.2-B3.9. Human Spaceflight 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. This is a virtual session co-sponsored by the Human Space Endeavours Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.

YPVF.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.

YPVF.4-E2.3. Student Team Competition

Undergraduate and graduate level students 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.

YPVF.5-A6.10. Space Debris Young Professionals Virtual Forum

A safe and secure space environment is a requirement for all current and future space activities. The sustainability of the space environment is today challenged by a number of threats, the most pressing one being the alarming proliferation of space debris. Space debris has become a major concern for all current as well as future space actors. This virtual session will be a multi-disciplinary forum on emerging issues related to space debris, aimed at raising awareness around this critical threat to space activities. This discussion will present the challenges presented by this threat and how it is currently being addressed at the international, regional and national levels and will seek to explore the way forward. This virtual session will be organised by the IAF Technical Committee on Space Security and the IAF Space Debris Committee.