This piece is intended to serve as a jumping-off point for looking into subjects discussed during the congress and to highlight parts of the event. Further coverage will be available later.
Tomorrow, September 29th, the 76th International Astronautical Congress will begin in Sydney, Australia, where researchers, policymakers, and business people from across the globe will meet and discuss space developments over five days.
Several presentations and talks will take place throughout the congress, largely in line with this year’s theme of sustainable use of space. Panels and talks led by or with a participant from China are:
As part of the plenary program;
One-to-One with Heads of Space Agencies: The China National Space Administration’s Vice Administrator Zhigang Bian (卞志刚) will speak with the heads of the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation, the JAPAN Aerospace Exploration Agency, and NASA’s acting leader.
As part of the global networking forum;
Chang’e Lunar Sample Scientific Research: Led by the Chief Designer and the Director of the Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center.
From LEO to Lunar: Delivering Sustainable Innovation in Space: GalaxySpace’s General Manager of the Solutions Department will participate in the mostly American panel.
Space Computing: Global Open Science and AI in Space: Researchers and executives from the Hong Kong University, LandSpace HongQing Technology, and Zhejiang Lab will participate in the mostly China-based panel.
Some of these panels and talks may be streamed live, and recordings or transcripts may also be released afterwards.
There is also an expansive technical program during the congress. Some of those from China include (more related papers, without dedicated presentation areas, available via the IAF directory):
Legal Principle of Non-appropriation in Lunar Station Context, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University
Collision Risk Assessment for Constellation Satellites Based on a Multidisciplinary Space Debris Evolution Model, Beijing Institute of Technology
Configuration Optimization Design Method for Spacecraft with Stabilized Drag-Augmentation Spheres, Beijing Institute of Technology
Study on Vibration Test Method of Large Spacecraft Based on Integrated Analysis Spacecraft-Vehicle and Response Equivalence, China Academy of Space Technology
Water-Based Integrated Multimodal Propulsion: A Disruptive Solution for Efficient In-Orbit Servicing and Space Debris Removal Missions, Chinese Academy of Sciences
The International Legal Regulation of Space Object Re-entry and China’s Position, Beijing Institute of Technology, Institute of Space
AIGC-Based Intelligent System for Astronauts’ Psychological Health Management, Harbin Institute of Technology
Low Reaction Trajectory Generation for a Hexapod Rover on Non-Horizontal Terrain in Microgravity, National University of Defense
Research on Spatial Non-cooperative Target Capture Trajectory Planning Method Based on Multi-strategy Parallelism, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight
Study on S-ALE Method of Pyrotechnic Separation Simulation Test, Beijing Institute of Technology
LSTM-Based Post-Mission Assessment of Reusable Rocket Engines, School of Astronautics, Beihang University
Study on the Combustion Characteristics of LOX/Kerosene Pintle Injector Based on the State of Liquid Oxygen, School of Astronautics, Beihang University
Optimization of Regenerative Cooling Channel Topology for LOX/Methane Engine Throat Section Under Extreme Thermal Conditions, Beihang University
Compound Poisson Process and Launch Activity, Purple Mountain Observatory
Space Objects Conjunction Analysis via Orbital Error Propagation, Purple Mountain Observatory
Adaptive Sensor Tasking for Collision Assessment Under Epistemic Uncertainty, Beijing Institute of Technology
An STK-Based Systematic Orbit Simulation for Spaceborne GNSS Receiver Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Uncertainty Analysis for Grabbing Positioning and Release Mechanism in Space-Based Gravitational Wave Observatory, Tsinghua University
Introductory Teaching of Planetary Science from the Perspective of Interdisciplinary Integration: A Case Study of Stellar Nucleosynthesis, Chengdu University of Technology
International Governance Dilemmas and Responses to Artificial Intelligence Applications in Outer Space, Shenzhen University
Optimal Trajectory Deflection of Potentially Hazardous Asteroids Based on Kinetic Impact of Intermediate Asteroids, Beijing University of Technology
Trajectory Optimization and Impact Strategy for Asteroid Defense: A Dual-Spacecraft Mission to Deflect Asteroid 2020 BD11, Beijing University of Technology
Illumination-Adaptive Distributed Task Planning for Robotic Clusters in Long-Term Lunar Base, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight
Maneuver Detection for Non-cooperative Objects in Cis-Lunar Space, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight
A Lunar Surface Multi-Mode Locomotion Soft Robot Based on Asymmetric Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Design of a Precision Force Measurement Scheme for the Test Mass Caging and Releasing Mechanism, Sun Yat-sen University
Research on a Self-Optimization TT&C Scheme of Giant Constellation Based on ISL, Beijing Space Quest Ltd
An Integrated Framework Based on Deep Autoregressive Models for Satellite Telemetry Parameter Forecasting, Imputation and Anomaly Detection, National Space Science Center
Robust Control and Path Planning for Modular On-Orbit Assembly by Dual-Arm Space Robots, Beihang University
Orbit Determination of Constellation Satellites with Maneuvers Based on Sparse Optical Data, Purple Mountain Observatory
A Review of Sintering Techniques for Lunar Regolith Simulant, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
A Space-Based Optical Rapid Celestial Positioning Method for Space Debris Orbit Determination, Beihang University
Multi-Step Trajectory Prediction Method for Mars UAV Based on Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight
An Adaptive Multi-Robot Exploration Framework for Lunar Lava Tubes: Reinforcement Learning-Driven Self-Organized Task Allocation and Local Heuristic Path Planning, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Hopper-Based Lunar-Penetrating Radar Imaging, School of Aerospace, Tsinghua
Omega-k Algorithm with an Improved Stolt Interpolation Strategy for SHARAD Data, School of Aerospace, Tsinghua
Optimizing Multi-Debris Removal Sequencing Under Multiple Constraints, Northwestern Polytechnical University, NPU
An Autonomous Mission Planning Method for Earth Observation Satellites Based on Reinforcement Learning, Harbin Institute of Technology
A Circular Representation-Based Remote Sensing Object Detection Method for Rapid Earth Observation, School of Aerospace, Tsinghua
Distributed Cooperative Decision-Making Methods for Space Non-Cooperative Targets Capture, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Gravity Compensation System for Lunar Rovers with Point Cloud Terrain-Based Height Prediction, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Flyby Spacecraft Assisted Optical Navigation Method for Approach Phase of Asteroid Kinetic Impact, Beijing Institute of Technology
Consistency Intelligence Control Method for Coordinated Pursuit of Non-Cooperative Targets in Multi-Spacecraft Systems, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Stochastic Trajectory Optimization for Satellite Swarm Reconfiguration via Convex Optimization, Research Center of Satellite Technology
Dynamic Modeling and Dual-Cabin Coordinated Attitude Adjustment of High-Precision Disturbance-Free Payload Spacecraft, Beihang University
Nonlinear Mechanics of a Deployable Origami Flexible Arm for Space Capture, Harbin Institute of Technology
A Reinforcement Learning and Reaction Null-Space Based Obstacle Avoidance Planning Method for Free-Floating Space Manipulators, Harbin Institute of Technology
Ground-Space Consistency Study of Large-Aperture Spaceborne SAR Antennas Based on Dynamics-Dimensionality Joint Analysis Method, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight
A Reusable Lunar Landing—Launching Infrastructure for Sustainable Moon Exploration, Tsinghua University, Beijing
Target-Tracking-Based Multi-UAV Visual SLAM in GNSS-Denied Environments, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight
An Advanced Instance Segmentation for Non-Cooperative Spacecraft Components in On-Orbit Servicing: Dataset Synthesis and Hybrid Transformer-CNN Network, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight
WOVEN HABITAT—Sustainable Lunar Lava Tube Construction Plan, Harbin Institute of Technology
Linguistic Description Generation for Non-cooperative Spacecraft Time-Series Behaviors Using Transformer Models, Beihang University
The Applications and Development Trend of Interferometric Fiber Optic Gyroscope in Space, Beihang University
Robust Relative Pose Estimation for Non-Cooperative Long-Distance Spacecraft Based on SAM2 Model, Beihang University
Encoded Event-triggered Control with Adaptive Prescribed Performance for Spacecraft Systems, Beihang University
Intelligent Spacecraft Avoidance Maneuver Strategies for an Uncertain Number of Threat Targets, Harbin Institute of Technology
The Role of Inflatable Structures in Extraterrestrial Habitation, Xi’an Jiaotong - Liverpool University
Failure-Tolerant Autonomous Control Method for Spacecraft Clusters: Research and Ground-Based Parallel System Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Self-Assembly Modular Robot for In-Space Structure Construction, Beijing Institute of Technology
Overcoming Real-Time Barriers in Rocket Landing: A Hybrid LCvx-DNN Framework with Dynamic Constraints, National Key Laboratory of Aircraft
Digital Twin Technology for Small Satellite Development and Operations: A Case Study of HEAD-2D, China Academy of Space Technology
Demand Analysis of Task Planning for the Cislunar Communication and Navigation Constellation, China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology
Operations of the Space Radiobiological Exposure Facility Onboard the China Space Station, National Space Science Center
Hierarchical Adaptive-Step Algorithm for Fast Visibility Window Calculation in Space Debris Surveillance, Tsinghua University
Periodic Deduction Method for Low Earth Orbit Spacecraft Breakup Debris Population, Tsinghua University
Mars Lighthouse: An Integrated Sustainable Mars Exploration System Based on CO2 Compressed Energy Storage and Intelligent Navigation, China Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology
Intelligent Optimization Algorithm for the Payload Layout of Small Space Debris Removal Satellites Considering Multiple Constraints, Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System
Geometrical Structure Design and Optimization on an Air-Augmented Solid Rocket Combustor, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Autonomous Trajectory Planning of Free-Floating Space Manipulators: A Diversity-Enhanced Evolutionary Reinforcement Learning Approach, Tsinghua University
Low-Cost Standardized CubeSat Platform for Biomedical Experiments, CAS Space
Cooperative Optical Navigation for Asteroid Exploration, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Distributed Game-Theoretic Control for Attitude Alignment in LEO Satellites to Maintain Laser Communication, School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University
Contingency Trajectory Design for the Launch-Phase Failure of Cislunar Missions, School of Astronautics, Beihang University
Motion Planning for Lunar Surface Person Tracking Robot via Flatness-Based Safe-MPC with Virtual Disturbances, Harbin Institute of Technology
Onboard Low-Thrust Spacecraft Collision Avoidance Strategy Design and Optimization, Harbin Institute of Technology
A High-Synchronization and Low-Shock Multi-Point Locking Satellite-Rocket Separation Device with Mechanical Linkage, Beihang University
TriGNN-DRL: A Graph Reinforcement Learning-Based Method of Information Dissemination for Mega-Constellation Networks, Sun Yat-sen University
A Fast Evaluation Method for Spacecraft Low-Thrust Collision Avoidance Maneuvers Based on Differential Algebra, School of Astronautics, Beihang University
Valve Design for the Pressurization System of Large Liquid Rocket, CAS Space
Pogo Analysis and Accumulator Design for the PR-2 Launch Vehicle, CAS Space
Design and Validation of a Low-Cost Navigation System for Precise Landing Points of Rocket’s Core Stage, CAS Space
Precision Landing Point Control Technology for Rocket Core Stage, CAS Space
Application of Systems Engineering Innovation in the GNC Technology of the Controlled Recovery for a Reusable Launcher, LandSpace Technology Corporation Ltd
Integrated Torch Ignition Unit of Reusable Methane/LOX Rocket Engine, LandSpace Technology Corporation Ltd
Research on the Design of Astronauts’ Work Load Index Warning Interface Based on Multivariate Physiological Data Under the Human-Building Interaction Framework, Harbin Institute of Technology
Diffusion Enhanced Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Spacecraft Rendezvous and Docking with Obstacle Avoidance, Beihang University
Study on the Influence of Different Methane Injection Strategies on the Combustion Characteristics of RBCC Engines, Northwestern Polytechnical University
RSO-SAM: A Zero-Shot Segmentation Framework for Resident Space Objects Using the Segment Anything Model, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight
Dynamic Topology and Risk-Aware Attention of Space Debris Prediction for Mega-Constellation Networks, Sun Yat-sen University
Risk Analyses of Mega-Constellations Based on Percolation Theory, Sun Yat-sen University
An AI-Based Framework for Space Debris Detection and Localization in Cislunar Space Toward Enhanced Situational Awareness, Beihang University
Optimal Staged Deployment Strategy for LEO Mega-Constellations with Accelerated Service Capability Formation, School of Astronautics, Beihang University
Orbit Maintenance Strategy Integrated with Power Management for Ultra-Low Earth Orbit Satellites, School of Astronautics, Beihang University
Analytical Derivation of Maximum Allowable Drift for Satellite Constellations Based on Geometric Equivalence, School of Astronautics, Beihang University
A Temporal Uncertainty-Oriented Mission Planning Method for Autonomous Deep Space Probes, Beijing Institute of Technology
Elastic Time Slot Compact Scheduling Method for Multi-Type Observation Tasks in Large-Scale Satellite Constellations, Beijing Institute of Technology
Real Options Valuation for Space Startups: A Framework Aligning Financial Value with Systems Engineering Milestones, Perpetual Space Ventures
Differential Drag Control of the Lilium CubeSats, National Cheng Kung University
System View On Space Sustainability Solutions, Gran Systems Co Ltd
Apologies for not un-abbreviating anything, I’m expecting those interested in certain areas to already know the abbreviations (I also have a finite amount of time too).