Session Chair:
Antonio Prado, National Institute for Space Research (INPE), Brazil

The session addresses advances in orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, guidance, navigation and control of space systems, including applications related to the guidance, navigation and control of Earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft, formation flying, rendezvous and docking. The session also covers topics on natural orbital dynamics of spacecraft in the Solar System and orbit determination.

Session Chair:
Renuganth Varatharajoo, University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

The session is dedicated to the intricate processes involved in designing, executing, and refining spacecraft missions. This topic covers a variety of methodologies and innovative approaches crucial for ensuring the success of space missions, from conceptual design through launch, operation, and post-mission evaluation. The focus of the topic is on integrating systems engineering principles, operational strategies, and optimization techniques to maximize mission performance and scientific results.

Session Chair:
Shufan Wu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Session description

Session Chair:
Tarun Singh Symbiosis International (Deemed University), India

The session covers all aspects of Earth observations from space, including observations related to the Earth’s environment, services to meet societal needs, and economic benefit. Aspects include programs, constellations, missions, and systems; microwave and optical sensors, land, oceanographic, atmospheric, geological, geophysical, societal, security, economic, and business domains, the associated science, ground data-processing, applications, and services.

Session Chair:
Giancarlo Genta, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

This session covers deep space exploration strategies and architectures, as well as technology roadmaps. The session will address current and future missions to the Moon, planets, and asteroids, including orbital missions, robotic surface missions, as well as life sciences, resource utilisation and preparatory activities for future solar system exploration.

Session Chair:
Meena Laad, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), India

The session is devoted to the latest achievements and future directions in materials science for space applications, as well as covers exploration of innovative approaches, challenges, and advancements in the design and construction of structures in extraterrestrial environments. The session is focused to discuss showcase research, technologies, and methodologies involved in creating habitable and functional spaces beyond the Earth.

Session Chair:
Felix Mora-Camino, French Civil Aviation University, France

The session addresses sub-orbital, Earth to orbit and in-space propulsion, including both chemical and non-chemical rocket propulsion, air-breathing propulsion, and combined air-breathing and rocket systems. The session also welcomes advanced solar and nuclear systems for spacecraft power and propulsion, novel power generation and energy harvesting, and examine the prospects for using space-based power plants to provide energy remotely to the Earth or other planets

Session Chair:
Heyaw Terefe, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

The session is devoted to the discussion of the complex and increasingly critical intersection of legal frameworks, policy development, and economic considerations that govern space activities. The session is also focused on governance, regulation, and sustainable economic growth in the space sector, commercialization of space exploration activities.