Original contributions from researchers describing their work on cutting-edge research are invited to submit their work under the following Tracks:
IMPORTANT DATES
2024.01.31 | Abstract submission deadline |
2024.02.15 | Abstract acceptance notification |
2024.04.15 | Early-bird registration deadline |
2024.06.05 | Regular registration deadline |
| 2024.05.15 | Final paper submission deadline |
| 2024.06.02 – 2024.06.05 | Conference dates |
| 2024.07.01 | Selected paper submission to Special Issue, Acta Astronautica |
CONFERENCE CHAIRS
Conference Chair
Dr.George Z.H. Zhu
York University
Toronto, ON,Canada
Technical Chairs
Dr. Gonzalo Sanchez Arriaga
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Dr. Sven G. Bilen
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA, USA
Publication Chair
Dr. Steve Urich
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON, Canada
CONTACT
Secretary: Qi Zhang, qi95@yorku.ca
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Fundamental Research on Space Tethers
- Mathematical Modeling of Space Tethers, Dynamics, Controls
- New Materials for Tether Applications
- Space Elevator
- Tethers for Artificial Gravity
Space Tether Technology Development and Experimental Studies
- Space Tethers for Space Environments Research
- Novel Science Measurements Using Tether Technology
- Subsystem Technologies to Enable Space Tether Missions
Tether Propulsion and Energy Generation
- Electrodynamic and Momentum Exchange Tether Propulsion
- Electric Sails for Interplanetary Exploration and Science
- Tether-based Propulsion Systems for Small Satellites
- Tether Power Generation and Energy Harvesting
Mission Concepts and Enabled Missions
- Tether Formation Flying, Space Net, and Enabled Missions
- Tethered Satellite Constellations for Global Communication or Remote Sensing
- Tethers for Atmospheric Research and Climate Monitoring from Space
- Subsystem Technologies to Enable Space Tether Missions
- Lessons Learned from Past Missions
- Other Advanced Tether Concepts
Space Environment Research
- Space Tethers for Space Environments Research
- Tether-based Systems for Space Debris Remediation
- Novel Science Measurements Using Tether Technology
- Tethers for atmospheric research and monitoring
- Novel Science Measurements Using Tether Technology
Planetary Exploration and Utilization
- Tethered Spacecraft for Asteroid or Comet Exploration and Mining
- Tethers for In-situ Resource Utilization in Space
- Tethers for Space-based Construction and Assembly
- Tether Applications for Planetary Entry, Descent, and Landing
For more details, kindly refer to the attached brochure. We also encourage you to distribute this Call for Papers to colleagues and research networks who might be interested in contributing to the conference.