28–30 Oct 2024
ECSAT
Europe/London timezone

Register on the conference webpage:

https://nikal.eventsair.com/international-symposium-on-small-launch-vehicles-and-spaceports

Call for Abstracts:

The technical committee is now inviting space professionals who are active in the field of launch development and small launch service value chain to submit proposals for oral presentations. 

https://nikal.eventsair.com/international-symposium-on-small-launch-vehicles-and-spaceports/abstract-portal/Site/Register

Closing date is Friday 13th September 2024 at 23:59 (BST)

 

About this conference

Join us at the 1st International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports 2024!

Held at the ECSAT Centre in Harwell, UK, the 3-day International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports is a unique, technically focused event jointly co-organised between the UK Space Agency (Office of the Chief Engineer) and the European Space Agency (Directorate of Space Transportation). The event focuses on themes supporting the development and sustainment of the small launcher industry and spaceports.

The conference will bring together technically orientated participants from industry, government, academia, and researchers from around the globe. The conference agenda adopts a multifaceted approach which looks to solve challenges in space through the active participation of those involved in the technical elements of launch activity.  

The agenda and call for abstracts will be based around five themes:

  1.    System Design & Qualification
  2.    Manufacturing, Quality and Productionisation  
  3.    Mission and Operations
  4.    Lifecycle Sustainability
  5.    Market and Regulations

Registration is free, as the co-organisers are hoping to welcome engagement and seek input from varied stakeholders in the technical aspects of launch activities.  

Event Objectives

  1. Demonstrate Commitment to Quality, Reliability and Safety: Highlight your robust testing and operational procedures, building trust and confidence with potential customers, regulators, and partners.  
  2. Sharpen Your Technical Edge: Deep dive into cutting-edge testing methodologies, advanced manufacturing techniques, and streamlined spaceport operations specifically tailored for the small launch market.  
  3. Build Strategic Partnerships: Gain insights from a diverse range of organisations with expertise across the development lifecycle.  Foster valuable connections within the space industry and beyond.
  4. Tackle crucial challenges: safety, sustainability, and environmental impact.
  5. Network and collaborate with government officials, industry pioneers, private investors, and academic experts from both the space launch sector.
  6. Spread awareness of your expertise and vision for launch through talks, and panel discussions.

This conference isn't just about discussing the future, it's about ensuring it. Your participation will help to influence decision-makers' understanding and support of launch, driving the community closer to solving global demands in a scalable and sustainable way. 

Starts
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Europe/London
ECSAT
ESA Magali Vaissiere Conference Facility, Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX11 0FD