15th Annual International Space University Symposium, Strasbourg, France
15 February 2011 - 15 February 2011
France
The 15th Annual International Space University Symposium will be held from 15 to 17 February 2011 in Strasbourg, France.
The conference will focus on opportunities and possibilities offered by extending operation of the International Space Station (ISS) to at least 2020.
A new commitment by the United States government to long-term ISS operation and utilisation is said to be a major event in human space flight. Revised plans and new initiatives for extended ISS utilisation within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and among its international partners are currently taking shape. The result may be new and challenging opportunities for research and technology development, as well as commercial activity and international cooperation.
The conference is expected to attract an audience of space sector stakeholders from agencies, industry and academia worldwide. Specific topics will include:
- 'The International Space Station in the context of long-term human spaceflight plans';
- 'Current concepts and approved programs for ISS utilisation';
- 'New prospects and problems for extended ISS life';
- 'Commercial aspects of ISS extended operations';
- 'Legal, policy and ethical issues';
- 'Future directions';
- 'Human spaceflight - the next 50 years: leaving Earth'.For further information, please click: here(opens in new window)
The conference will focus on opportunities and possibilities offered by extending operation of the International Space Station (ISS) to at least 2020.
A new commitment by the United States government to long-term ISS operation and utilisation is said to be a major event in human space flight. Revised plans and new initiatives for extended ISS utilisation within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and among its international partners are currently taking shape. The result may be new and challenging opportunities for research and technology development, as well as commercial activity and international cooperation.
The conference is expected to attract an audience of space sector stakeholders from agencies, industry and academia worldwide. Specific topics will include:
- 'The International Space Station in the context of long-term human spaceflight plans';
- 'Current concepts and approved programs for ISS utilisation';
- 'New prospects and problems for extended ISS life';
- 'Commercial aspects of ISS extended operations';
- 'Legal, policy and ethical issues';
- 'Future directions';
- 'Human spaceflight - the next 50 years: leaving Earth'.For further information, please click: here(opens in new window)