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IAC-21 — 72nd International Astronautical Congress

E3. 34th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE POLICY, REGULATIONS AND ECONOMICS

This Symposium, organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), will provide overview of the current trends in space policy, regulations and economics, by covering national as well as multilateral space policies and plans. The symposium also integrates the 35th IAA/IISL Scientific-Legal Roundtable.

Coordinator

Jacques Masson
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands

Bernhard Schmidt-Tedd
Leuphana University — Germany

E3.1. International cooperation in using space for sustainable development: Towards a ‘Space2030’ agenda

As the societal benefits of space technologies and applications are growing, the international community has increasingly shifted its attention to their contributions to the global agendas on sustainability and development, in particular the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this regard, the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) has decided to develop a “Space2030” agenda and its implementation plan. This session provides the opportunity to discuss potential elements of such an agenda, especially how international cooperation in space activities can contribute to these objectives.

Co-Chair

Isabelle Duvaux-Bechon
ESA - European Space Agency — France

Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu
Commission d'Astronautique de l'Academie Roumaine — Romania

Rapporteur

Alexander Soucek
Austrian Space Forum — Austria

Peter Stubbe
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Germany

E3.2. The future of space exploration and innovation

Technological innovation, new policies and initiatives have allowed both public and private actors to once again focus their energy on space exploration ventures. This session provides an opportunity to discuss the changing space exploration context and current challenges and opportunities for future space activities in this domain.

Co-Chair

Marc Haese
DLR, German Aerospace Center — Germany

Nicolas Peter
International Space University (ISU) — France

Rapporteur: Devanshu Ganatra
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) — United States

E3.3. Space Economy - New models and economic approaches for private space ventures, with an emphasis on the needs of emerging space nations

This session will focus on how financial and regulatory incentives from governments and from market mechanisms facilitate the access and use of space. Special attention will be devoted to the dynamic of new space ventures, particularly start-up companies in nations recently entering the space domain. The session is intended to develop an overview of new and long run trends in socio-economic development from space activities recognizing and comparing the different elements necessary for success given the wide variety of governments and economies of space-faring nations.

Co-Chair: Ken Davidian
— United States

Rapporteur

Magda Cocco
Vieira de Almeida & Associados — Portugal

Mahulena Hofmann
University of Luxembourg — Luxembourg

E3.4. Assuring a Safe, Secure and Sustainable Environment for Space Activities

Space Activities provide a wealth of increasing benefits for people on Earth. However, space actors have come to realize that the benefits of the space infrastructure for the world community depend on 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 supporting the goal of a safe, secure and sustainable space environment. It will focus on the LTS Follow-up process at UNCOPUOS, the Guidelines agreed upon, new initiatives for STM and the way forward.

Co-Chair

Bernhard Schmidt-Tedd
Leuphana University — Germany

Agnieszka Lukaszczyk
Planet Labs Inc. — The Netherlands

Rapporteur: Pieter Van Beekhuizen
Stichting Space Professionals Foundation (SSPF) — The Netherlands

E3.5-E7.6. 35th IAA/IISL Scientific Legal Roundtable: Conversations about Commercialization

The IAA-IISL Roundtable for this year’s 2021 International Astronautical Congress in Dubai has adopted a more topical approach given travel uncertainties, postponing the original Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roundtable to the 2022 Paris meeting. In its place, the Roundtable Organizing Committee noted the growing interest in the scientific, technical, legal and economic consequences of the rapid growth in the number of worldwide commercial firms launching and operating space systems, resulting in an exciting opportunity for “Conversations about Commercialization” to address these transformations. Topics arising from commercialization will include conversations with experts about the implications of mega-constellations for space traffic management, licensing and certification of non-governmental space vehicles, launchers and passengers for an expanding space tourism industry, and scientific oversight of lunar and planetary explorations undertaken by commercial entities. We anticipate an engaging and informative exchange of viewpoints about this rapidly evolving space sector.

Co-Chair

Marco Ferrazzani
European Space Agency (ESA) — France

Peter Martinez
Secure World Foundation — United States

Alex da Silva Curiel
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom

Rapporteur

Marc Haese
DLR, German Aerospace Center — Germany

Nicola Rohner-Willsch
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany

E3.6. Economics of Procurement in Space Contracting

"The roles and responsibilities of space procurement agencies to support start-up companies " The industrial landscape involved in space and defense has until recently been primarily composed of large system integrators (prime contractors), independent (equipment) suppliers, and SME companies. Linked to the major increase in space and defense activities during recent years and the impact of the commercialization of the space domain many new entrants have arrived in the form of start-up companies. Today’s start-up companies may become SME’s during the next years, as their strengths – innovation, penetration of niche markets, enthusiasm, entrepreneurial drive, and low-cost structures are very important ingredients. However, it is observed that over 80% of the start-up companies fail within a couple of years. The reasons for failure are mainly the overestimation of the market needs, funding of cash problems, composition of the team, strong(er) competitors, inadequate pricing of products. Space procurement agencies can play an important role in helping start-up companies to become successful. Suitable procurement rules, fast procurement cycles, business incubator support centers are to be considered. The E3.6 session at the IAC in Dubai will be fully devoted to the growing role and importance of start-up companies in the industrial landscape of space companies. A keynote address will be given followed by a panel session and dedicated presentations for which the call for abstracts is herewith launched.

Co-Chair

Mohsen Al Awadhi
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) — United Arab Emirates

Géraldine Naja
European Space Agency (ESA) — France

Rapporteur

Pieter Van Beekhuizen
Stichting Space Professionals Foundation (SSPF) — The Netherlands

Karina Miranda Sanchez
ESA — The Netherlands

E3.IP. Interactive Presentations - 34th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE POLICY, REGULATIONS AND ECONOMICS

Authors with an abstract accepted for an interactive presentation will be asked to prepare slides and display them for the duration of the congress on plasma screens. Authors will be assigned to interactive sessions in which they must be near plasma screens to engage in interactive discussions with other congress attendees.

Co-Chair

Jacques Masson
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands

Bernhard Schmidt-Tedd
Leuphana University — Germany