Catalog

Technical programme

IAC-25 — 76th International Astronautical Congress

D2. IAF SPACE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS SYMPOSIUM

Topics of this symposium, organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), are to address worldwide space transportation solutions and innovations as well as relevant technologies needed and ground support infrastructure. The symposium addresses existing vehicles, vehicles in development and future space transportation solutions. The goal is to foster understanding and cooperation amongst the world’s space-faring organizations. The corresponding activities are devoted to different types of space transportation missions, systems (launch vehicle system and/or the propulsion stages, expendable or reusable, manned or unmanned) and to their safety and support operations.

Coordinator

Yuguang Yang
China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) — China

Oliver Kunz
Beyond Gravity — Switzerland

Aaron Weaver
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States

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 with a special focus on the Space Transportation activities in Australia and New Zealand: This session also plans to highlight the Space Transportation activities in Australia and New Zealand. This can include: - Launch related propulsion/ stage development, - Orbital launch systems in development and operational, - Orbital launch sites as well as - In space Transportation systems.

Co-Chair

Aaron Weaver
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States

Martin Sippel
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany

Rapporteur: Giuseppe Rufolo
CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre — Italy

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, cost, insurance, licensing. Advancements in ground infrastructure, ground operations, production methods, mission planning and mission control for both expendable and reusable launch services.

Co-Chair

Tina Buechner da Costa
European Space Agency (ESA) — France

Iwao Igarashi
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. — Japan

Rapporteur: Christian Corba
EUMETSAT — Germany

D2.3. Upper Stages, Space Transfer, Entry & 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.

Co-Chair

Oliver Kunz
Beyond Gravity — Switzerland

Nicole Viola
Politecnico di Torino — Italy

Rapporteur: John M. Horack
The Ohio State University College of Engineering — United States

D2.4. Future Space Transportation Systems

Discussion of future overall transportation system designs and operational concepts for both expendable and reusable systems for Earth-to orbit transportation and exploration missions considering also emerging space ventures and deep space transportation.

Co-Chair

Pier Michele Roviera
— United States

José Gavira Izquierdo
International Space Consultant — The Netherlands

Rapporteur: Nicolas Bérend
ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab — France

D2.5. Technologies for Future Space Transportation Systems

Discussion of technologies enabling new reusable or expendable launch vehicles and in-space transportation systems. Emphasis is on early TRL hardware development and verification prior to flight, including ground testing and/or innovative technology prototype demonstrations not yet involving flight.

Co-Chair

Franck Koebel
ArianeGroup — France

Christophe Bonnal
European Conference for Aero-Space Sciences (EUCASS) — France

Rapporteur: Shoyo Hyodo
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. — Japan

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

Discussion of atmospheric and in-space flight testing and qualification of system, sub-system, and advanced technologies for future launch vehicles and in-space transportation systems. Emphasis is on higher TRL in-flight experimentation, demonstration, and qualification, including test plans and innovative technology prototype demonstrations involving or leading to flight as well as new and unique test platforms and capabilities.

Co-Chair

David E. Glass
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States

Mauro Augelli
UK Space Agency — United Kingdom

Rapporteur: Christie Maddock
University of Strathclyde — United Kingdom

D2.7. Suborbital Rockets and Small Launchers: Concepts and Operations including Student Rocketry

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 considering also student rocketry technical achievements for the development of their sounding rockets: development of subsystems, safety issue, uses of novel technologies

Co-Chair

Harry A. Cikanek
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — United States

Christian Corba
EUMETSAT — Germany

D2.8. In-Space Transportation Solutions and Space Logistics

This session is focused on in-space transportation capabilities and mission architectures, existing or under study. Related enabling and support missions, such as robotic servicing and supply, as well as technology roadmaps shall be discussed. The session will also implement large scale exploration missions.

Co-Chair

Akhil Gujral
The Aerospace Corporation — United States

Josef Wiedemann
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH — Germany

D2.9-D6.2. Sustainable Approaches and Impact of Space Transportation Solutions on Earth + Space Environment and on General Safety

This session is dedicated to the study of the impact of space transportation solutions on the earth and space environment and on the relevant safety aspects. This session can address methodologies for life cycle analysis, environmental impact mitigation and assessment, sustainability, and eco-design for space transportation. It will also address new and emerging technologies for space transportation systems to mitigate the impact on the earth and space environments, yet guaranteeing Space and Ground Safety.

Co-Chair

Shana Diez
SpaceX — United States

Charles E. Cockrell Jr.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States

Rapporteur: Francesco Santoro
Altec S.p.A. — Italy

D2.IP. Interactive Presentations - IAF SPACE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS SYMPOSIUM

This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Space Transportation Solutions and Innovations addressed in the classic Sessions. 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 D Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.

Co-Chair

Ysolde PREVEREAUD
ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab — France

Jens Lassmann
ArianeGroup — Germany

Rapporteur: Aaron Weaver
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States