https://spacewatch.global/tag/iaf/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:08:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/iaf/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-conference-season-is-coming-why-iac-2026-still-matters/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=76445
Written by Judith Delany
As the global space sector prepares for another packed autumn conference season, IAC 2026 heads to Antalya at a remarkably fitting moment. Seventy-five years after the IAF was founded to keep dialogue alive across geopolitical divides, the Congress may once again matter as much for who meets in its corridors as for what happens on stage.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/spacewatchgl-opinion-beyond-data-why-satellite-access-alone-wont-deliver-climate-resilience-in-africa/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73791
Written by Joshua Faleti
Africa now has unprecedented access to Earth observation data through initiatives such as GMES & Africa and Digital Earth Africa. Yet climate vulnerability across the continent persists.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-iafs-record-breaking-year-8300-abstracts-global-expansion/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73036 With record submissions and a rapidly expanding global calendar, the IAF is scaling fast—bringing space closer to new regions and raising the bar for participation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-gloc-2026-why-kigali-is-the-right-stage-for-africas-space-climate-push/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72241 When the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) convenes its Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC) in Kigali from 2–4 June 2026, the setting will carry as much weight as the agenda.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/iaf-announces-recipients-of-2025-iaf-world-space-award/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66564 The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) announced the recipients of its most prestigious award: the IAF World Space Award 2025.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/azercosmos-to-host-space-summit-during-cop29-in-baku/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62163 Azercosmos will host the "Space challenges in the fight against climate change: Summit of Space Leaders" as Azerbaijan prepares to hold the Presidency of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), hosting the event in Baku from 11 to 22 November. Azercosmos will consequently hold its space challenges summit of Space Leaders on November 16.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/iac-2024-a-gathering-of-space-people-reaching-new-heights/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61862 The International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2024) in Milan marked the 75th time that space professionals globally gathered in one place and united around a shared passion for space. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/ispace-receives-iaf-excellence-in-industry-award/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61747 ispace, inc. has received the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) Excellence in Industry Award to recognize the company’s achievement during Mission 1. ispace’s Founder & CEO Takeshi Hakamada accepted the Excellence in Industry Award for small/medium-sized companies at the IAF International Astronautical Conference 2024, in Milan, Italy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/spacewatchgl-opinion-the-stars-align-for-a-record-breaking-breaking-75th-international-astronautical-congress/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61156 During the week 14 – 18 October 2024 Milan transforms into the world's space capital with the arrival of thousands of experts, scientists, industry professionals, and, of course, astronauts!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/siaa-establishes-iac25-consultation-working-group-iacc/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56061 Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) has established the IAC25 Consultation (IACC) working group, comprising Australian space leaders. The IACC aims to further the overall success of the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)’s premier global space event which will take place from 29 September to 3 October 2025 in Sydney, Australia. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/iaf-announces-iac-2023-as-the-most-diverse-in-its-history/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51637 The 74th International Astronautical Congress, organized by the IAF and hosted in Baku by Azercosmos, the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was a resounding success, IAF said. After 50 years, the IAC returned to the city of Baku, where it first hosted the 24th International Astronautical Congress in 1973. During the opening ceremony, Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, warmly welcomed the IAC delegates.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/spacewatchgl-opinion-the-gloc-is-ticking-space-needs-a-temperature-raise-in-the-fight-against-the-climate-crisis/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:55:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49416
Written by Tom Gardner
The Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2023) arrived in Oslo last month; it was uncharacteristically interesting for a space conference. Not because it was overflowing with greatness, but because the bar for innovation and programmatic depth with space conferences has always tended to be quite low so the experience was unexpected.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/gloc-2023-actionable-solutions-for-climate-change-from-space/ Wed, 24 May 2023 06:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48919 The Global Space Conference On Climate Change (GLOC) 2023 kickstarted today with three important plenary sessions. The overarching theme of the sessions revolved around the necessary steps to take to convert the enthusiasm around addressing climate change with space technology to actionable solutions to prevent and mitigate climate disasters.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-timmermans-outlook-to-gloc-2023-in-oslo/ Sun, 07 May 2023 08:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-timmermans-outlook-to-gloc-2023-in-oslo/ The two areas in the world most noticeably impacted by climate change are the Arctic and the Tropics. These regions represent the theme 'Fire and Ice' of the Global Conference on Space for Climate Change #GLOC2023, in Oslo, Norway, from 23-25 May! During the #SINC2023 conference at the Maldives will see how space can contribute to monitoring the issues and pinpointing possible solutions for climate change. Remco Timmermans explains the theme of the conference, starting with Fire and finishing with Ice. #WaitForIt All info about this conference, hosted by the Norwegian Space Agency and IAFastro: gloc2023.org]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/iaf-spring-meetings-the-way-forward-for-iafs-global-events/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47795 The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) has successfully concluded its spring meetings that held from March 28-30, 2023, in Paris. During the IAF Spring Meetings, the International Program Committees (IPC) of both the 74th International Astronautical Congress – IAC 2023 and the IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change 2023 – GLOC 2023 met and agreed upon the Plenary and Technical Programs.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/iisl-iaa-and-iaf-conclude-collaborative-report-on-stm/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43580 The cooperative initiative between the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) to develop comprehensive approaches and proposals for Space Traffic Management (STM) has been successfully concluded, the IISL announced.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/erc-2022-announces-winners-of-the-space-robotics-competition/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43278 The 8th edition of the largest space robotics competition, the European Rover Challenge, (ERC) has concluded this Sunday with announcing the winners. The hybrid competition included 30 academic teams from almost all continents. The audience had access to a replica of Neil Armstrong's spacesuit, and could travel to the seabed of the Pacific Ocean.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-davide-petrillio-is-there-enough-room-for-the-youth-in-the-european-space-sector-recap/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43215 Our Space Café WebTalk “33 minutes with Davide Petrillio - Is there (enough) room for the youth in the European space sector?” took place on Tuesday, 30th August. Davide has currently been appointed as Executive Director of the SGAC (Space Generation Advisory Council).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-dr-deganit-paikowsky-evolution-of-the-concept-of-a-space-club-by-the-space-powers-recap/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41806 Our Space Cafe WebTalk “33 minutes with Dr Deganit Paikowsky - Evolution of the concept of a Space Club by the space powers” took place on Tuesday, 21st June. Dr Deganit Paikowsky is experienced in the interface and interrelations between world politics and technological domains, specializing in space, cyber- and emerging technologies. She combines academic research with hands-on experience.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/space-cafe-radio-with-pascale-ehrenfreund-2/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41326 In this Space Cafè Radio -  SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund, President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and Chancellor of the International Space University (ISU) , about the recent Global Conference for Emerging Countries (GLEC 2022)]]>