Technical programme

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, agencies, industrial, academic & professional societies & organisations long engaged in astronautical endeavors. This will include the entire spectrum of space history, at least 25 years old.

E4.2. Scientific and Technical Histories

The symposium will cover the history of space science, exploration, innovation & technology. Furthermore reflection on the cultural and socio-political impact are parts of it. This will include the entire spectrum of space history, at least 25 years old.

E4.3. History of French Contribution to Astronautics

Origin (technical & political, science and social aspects) of the national French space activities & programs. This will include the entire spectrum of space history, at least 25 years old. A focus on the last 40 years is preferred.

E4.IP. Interactive Presentations - 56th IAA HISTORY OF ASTRONAUTICS SYMPOSIUM

This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of the history of astronautics addressed in the classic Sessions. The IP session is not restricted to any specific topic related to space law and invites authors to contribute presentations on any interesting, relevant and current space law issues. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific ten minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the E Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.

E4.IPB. Interactive Presentations - 56th IAA HISTORY OF ASTRONAUTICS SYMPOSIUM

E4.LBA. Late breaking abstracts