Would You Like to Present at i-SAIRAS 2024?

 

We welcome abstract submissions relating to, but not limited to, the technical or focus sessions indicated below:

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Core Technical Themes

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• AI and Deep Space Exploration: Focusing on the use of AI in navigating and conducting research in deep space environments.
   

• Robotics in Space Exploration, Construction and Repair: Exploring advancements in robotics for building space stations, satellites, and conducting repairs.
   

• Autonomous Systems for Planetary Exploration: Discussing the development of autonomous rovers and drones for exploring planetary surfaces.
   

• Onboard autonomy: Mission planning, fault management, remote operations, guidance, navigation and control. 
   

• Sustainability in Space Exploration: Addressing the sustainability of long-term space missions and the responsible use of space resources.
   

• Human-Robot Collaboration in Space: Innovations in robotics enhancing human capabilities in space missions.
   

• In-Situ Resource Utilisation: Habitats, infrastructure, equipment for human exploration and foundation services.
   

• On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM): Increase responsiveness to upcoming challenges and requirements for spacecraft orbiting Earth.
   

• Interoperability and Standardisation: Support standardisation and modularity to prepare spacecraft for interventions.

Special Focus Theme

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The Symposium will also explore the interconnection between advancements on Earth and their applications in space exploration through special focus themes:​​

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• Space-to-Earth Technology Transfer: Exploring how space technology innovations can be applied to solve challenges on Earth.
   

• Earth-to-Space Technology Transfer: Exploring how terrestrial technology innovations can be applied to solve challenges in space.

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Selection Criteria for Presentation and/or Poster Display

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The Symposium language is English and all abstracts, presentations and posters shall be in English. 

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Abstracts and papers will be peer reviewed prior to acceptance. 

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All abstracts and papers will be considered based on the merit of the individual submission and will be assessed according to the following criteria:  

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• The degree to which the abstract matches the theme of the Symposium – New Frontiers: Harnessing AI, Automation and Robotics for Space Exploration and Earth's Challenges

• Relevance to the audience.

 

All abstract submissions to the portal must be completed in full, including a short biography of each presenting author.

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All abstracts must:

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• Be written in English 

• Provide a structured outline of the aims and content of the presentation/poster

• Be no more than 300 words long and using the template provided here

• Be submitted electronically via the presentation portal

 

Abstracts and full papers will be published in Symposium material (including, but not limited to Delegate App, Website, and official Symposium Proceedings).

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If accepted for presentation, full papers must be submitted, meeting the following specifications:

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• Either an extended abstract (1-2 pages) or full paper (up to 8 pages) using a template provided to accepted authors

• Submit by 27 September

• Submitted electronically via the presentation portal