Catalog

Technical programme

IAC-25 — 76th International Astronautical Congress

B3. IAF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT SYMPOSIUM

The symposium, organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), invites papers on all aspects of on-going and planned human spaceflight including the design, development, operations, utilization and future plans of space missions involving humans. The scope covers past, present and planned space missions and programmes in LEO and beyond, both governmental and private. The Human Spaceflight Symposium will also feature discussions on preparations for the launch of new human spaceflight capabilities and collaborative efforts of human and robotic systems and technologies.

Coordinator

Kevin D. Foley
The Boeing Company — United States

Igor V. Sorokin
S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia — Russian Federation

Peter Batenburg
Netherlands Space Society (NVR) — The Netherlands

B3.1. Governmental Human Spaceflight Programmes (Overview)

The session provides the forum for updates and annual “Overview” presentations on present and evolving governmental Human Spaceflight programmes. Each year, the session will focus on specific themes dealing with human spaceflight exploration. These will be selected by the session chairs based on the received abstracts. The session will accept manuscripts from any organization (agencies, industries, research centers, academia, etc.) dealing with international, Governmental human space programmes initiatives. The range of topic to be addressed in this session include mission to low Earth orbit (LEO) and those beyond Earth orbit (BEO) and include orbital systems, crew and cargo transportation systems, as well as surface systems and operations on the Moon. The format of the session (e.g. panel, pitching presentations, keynote speech) will be a result of such a selection.

Co-Chair

Robyn Gatens
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States

Juergen Schlutz
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany

Rapporteur: Antonio Fortunato
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany

B3.2. Commercial Human Spaceflight Programmes

This session provides a forum for papers describing commercial human orbital and sub-orbital endeavours including orbital space stations, commercial transportation systems, services, operation and uses, as well as human-tended space station platforms. This session also accepts papers on commercial human spaceflight activities in cis-lunar space and lunar surface operations. Topics include the status of development, testing, operations and utilization; the architecture and performance of various systems; orbital infrastructure development; commercial operations and utilization projects, market and economic development activity, and other pertinent areas of commercial human spaceflight. Examples of activity include but are not limited to commercial utilization and other commercial activity on the International Space Station, international capability for commercial transportation, activities planned for future human spaceflight platforms either in low Earth orbit (LEO) or beyond Earth orbit (BEO) and other applications are appropriate for this session.

Co-Chair

Sergey K. Shaevich
Khrunichev State Research & Production Space Center — Russian Federation

Kevin D. Foley
The Boeing Company — United States

Michael E. Lopez Alegria
MLA Space, LLC — United States

B3.3. Advancements in Human Space Habitation for Orbital, Transit, and Surface Environments

This session features papers that highlight the latest advancements in human space habitation systems, covering orbital, transit, and planetary surface applications. Technical papers will present innovative technological advancements and architectural strategies that are crucial for ensuring the safety, sustainability, and well-being of crews during extended missions beyond Earth. Topics include achievements, technologies, design concepts, and future prospects for crewed and crew-tended space habitats, emphasizing all aspects of their utilization. Additionally, discussions will cover terrestrial-based test and analog facilities pivotal in advancing the development of future space habitation outposts.

Co-Chair

Eleanor Morgan
Lockheed Martin Space Systems — United States

Kavya K. Manyapu
NASA — United States

Thomas A.E. Andersen
Danish Aerospace Company A/S — Denmark

B3.4-B6.4. Flight & Ground Operations aspects of Human Spaceflight - Joint Session of the IAF Human Spaceflight and IAF Space Operations Symposia

This session addresses systems, advanced concepts, key challenges and their solutions related to flight and ground operations within governmental and commercial human spaceflight. Topics include among others; cutting-edge operational tools, solutions, efficient cost reduction measures, improved operational ground facilities or infrastructure, enhanced logistics concepts as well as new approaches for mission planning, ground transportation, and sustainment.

Co-Chair

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

Annamaria Piras
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy

Rapporteur: Jérôme Campan
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany

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

This session begins with an Astronaut Roundtable where an international group of astronauts from the various programmes will discuss their experiences in a roundtable format. There will be an extended Question and Answer period of interaction with the audience. 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.

Co-Chair

Igor V. Sorokin
S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia — Russian Federation

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

Rapporteur: Andrea Boyd
European Space Agency (ESA) — Germany

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

Co-Chair: Mark Hempsell
The British Interplanetary Society — United Kingdom

Rapporteur

Jan Marius Bach
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Germany

Scott Ritter
International Space University (ISU) — France

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 potential future subsystems, technologies, innovations, logistics, processes, procedures, etc. Papers are also encouraged that address key factors in enabling innovation and new system insertion in human space flight, including reliability, availability, first time use, learning by doing, early testing and integration results, and prototyping. Topics which enable or significantly improve future human space mission objectives are of interest including for 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.

Co-Chair

Mauro Augelli
UK Space Agency — United Kingdom

Sébastien BARDE
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) — France

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

B3.8. Human Space & Exploration

This session addresses current and future missions, applications and preparatory plans for human lunar and planetary exploration activities. The session covers human exploration of the Moon including its surface and cislunar space as well as Mars missions. Papers that delve into the programmatic and technical aspects of these activities are encouraged. Both national and international perspectives are invited as are emerging areas of commercial human exploration activities.

Co-Chair

Dan King
MDA Corporation — Canada

Joost van Tooren
ALATYR — France

Rapporteur: Joao Lousada
GMV Aerospace & Defence SAU — Germany

B3.9-GTS.2. Human Spaceflight Global Technical Session

The Human Space Endeavours Global Technical Session is targeting individuals and organizations with the objective of sharing best practices, future projects, research and issues for the future of Human Space Endeavours. This is a Global session co-sponsored by the Human Space Endeavours Committee and the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee.

Co-Chair

Guillaume Girard
Zero2infinity — Spain

Andrea Jaime
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany

Rapporteur: Joao Lousada
GMV Aerospace & Defence SAU — Germany

B3.IP. Interactive Presentations - IAF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT SYMPOSIUM

This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Human Spaceflight addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on digital screens 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 B Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.

Co-Chair

Peter Batenburg
Netherlands Space Society (NVR) — The Netherlands

Matej Poliacek
DLR (German Aerospace Center) — Slovak Republic