symposium D2

Title

IAF SPACE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS SYMPOSIUM

Description

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.

IPC members

• Coordinator: Prof. Yuguang Yang, China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC), China;

• Coordinator: Dr. Oliver Kunz, Beyond Gravity, Switzerland;

• Coordinator: Dr. Aaron Weaver, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States;