SMOPS-2023: International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations
8th & 9th June 2023
Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, India
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Theme of the Conference: Emerging Technologies and Automation in Space Mission Operations and Ground Segment
This conference is to associate and connect with the various space agencies, start-ups, industry and academia. The conference aims to bring in all space leaders together to share their views on existing technologies and its challenges, while previewing the state-of-the-art technologies that are being conceived globally to make space mission operations more secure and robust. The scope of the conference is to cover a wide range of topics related to mission operations management, advanced mission design, automation, large constellations management, present and future trends in ground station operations etc… while addressing the futuristic techniques in both upstream and downstream segments. This conference will provide a platform to boost the synergy between start-ups, academia, industry and space agencies; also provide the opportunity for users to interact with service providers.
Conference Topics
- Mission design and architecture
- Mission operation management
- Science mission design and operation challenges (Astronomy, Lunar, Solar and planetary mission)
- Mission design and operations strategy for Lunar missions
- Mission operation strategy for Robotic mission
- Emergency and Contingency Operation methodology
- Low cost solution for satellite mission management
- On-Board Automation and Lost in space Recovery techniques
- Methodologies for Attitude Accuracy Improvement
- Automation in mission Operation Management and Ground resource optimization
- End of Life mission Management strategy
- Challenges in Autonomous Satellite design
- System Design and operations for next generation payloads
- Novel techniques for mission management using electric propulsion systems
- Latest trends in spacecraft thermal management
- On-orbit satellite servicing
- Communication payloads Users challenges - Interference, Geo-location and mitigation
- GSO satellite Launch and Early Orbit Operations
- Electric propulsion Orbit Raising (EOR) Operation and mission management
- High throughput satellites (HTS)- Beam Pointing methodologies, In Orbit testing of payloads
- Formation Flying and colocation of satellites in GSO - Operations and challenges
- Mission operations management
- Ground segment architecture design
- Reliability aspect for ground and space segment
- Crew Training and simulation facility design
- Mission Operation Training and simulation
- Ascent and Descent Trajectory Design
- Recovery and rehabilitation strategy
- Crew Life support system design
- Formation Flying and Constellations Management techniques and challenges
- Challenges in maintenance of constellation
- optimal scheduling of constellation
- multi-mission management strategy
- Data relay and Inter-satellite communication design
- New technologies in ground stations establishment and operations
- Deep Space Network array design techniques
- Optical and quantum communications
- Advanced design, Intereference and mitigation Ground station Communications in complete spectral bands (viz. 5-G, 6-G, X-band etc.)
- Cross support and interoperability
- Ground station software architecture and design
- Data acquisition system design
- Methodology for qualifying Ground systems
- Cloud-based Ground system architecture
- Advance Radar design and application for space object tracking, phased array antenna design
- Ground based optical communication and tera hertz frequency Management
- Mobile Stations for LEO data reception - New Techniques
- Evolving Technologies in Ground Station Miniaturization
- Precise Orbit Determination
- Autonomous navigation techniques for space object viz. GNSS, NavIC etc.
- Re-entry prediction for non-cooperative objects
- Precise orbit propagation
- Optimal Resource allocation and scheduling in multi-mission scenario
- Near real-time emergency requirements handling
- Science mission payload proposal processing chain
- Space science data dissemination policy
- Ground segment Data centre architectures for High volume payload Data processing
- Cloud Based Mission Operation Management System Architecture
- Mission Control centre design
- Big Data processing and handling
- Data and network Security
- International treaties and conventions
- Detection and maintenance of debris catalogue
- Space traffic management
- Operational strategy for debris hazard mitigation
- Space debris removal technique
- Corrective measures for space debris management
- Space debris prevention techniques
- Autonomous Space debris mitigation technique
- Advanced technique for safe-guarding optical/RF payload from ground threat
- Impact of Space weather on spacecraft systems and operations
- Spacecraft design challenges to improve immunity to space weather disturbance
- Advance Guidance and control techniques
- Attitude determination/estimation techniques
- Small satellite control strategy
- Optimal Trajectory Design (Interplanetary, Landing and Re-entry mission)
- Reference constellation for navigation of Interplanetary/Lunar mission
- Orbital disturbance modelling
- Spacecraft sub-system modelling
- AI-based Guidance and Control
- AI-based system modelling
- AI-based Orbit determination and propagation
- AI and Machine Learning Techniques in S/C operations and applications
- AI-based constellation management
- AI-based Landing and re-entry algorithm
- AI methods and algorithm for mission operations
- Sub-system performance evaluation using AI/ML
- AI-based autonomous satellite design and mission management
- Autonomous frameworks for Satellite Data and information Processing
- Intelligent Data Dissemination and Analytics – Requirements and approaches
- Secure Satellite Data exchange over terrestrial and satellite links: Standards and Strategies
- On-board image processing towards efficient payload planning and dissemination to emergency applications users
- Data mining Frameworks for near real time Geo/Bio physical parameters Retrieval
- Data mining Frameworks for satellite health parameters
Important Dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Conference | 07 September 2022 |
| Abstract Submission & Registration | 10 October 2022 |
| Last date for Abstract submission | 15 December 2022 |
| Notification of acceptance and Call for Final Paper Submission | 20 December 2022 |
| Last Date of Final Paper Submission | 28 February 2023 |
| Last Date of Early Bird Registration | 30 April 2023 |
| Last Date of Attendee Registration | 07 June 2023 |
| Conference Dates | 8th & 9th June 2023 |
Chief Patrons
Secretary, DOS
Chairman, ISRO
President, ASI
Member, Space Commission
Member, Space Commission
Chairman, IN-SPACe
Advisory Committee
| Shri. M. Sankaran, Director, URSC | Chairman |
| Shri. B. N. Ramakrishna, Director, ISTRAC | Member |
| Dr. Jean-Michel Contant, Secretary General, IAA | Member |
| Dr. Prakash Chauhan, Director, NRSC | Member |
| Dr. D Sam Dayala Dev, Director, IISU | Member |
| Shri. H. Premanand Shenoy, Director, MCF | Member |
| Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Directorate of Promotion, IN-SPACe / Executive Secretary, ASI | Member |
| Shri. Shantanu Bhatawdekar, Scientific Secretary, ISRO | Member |
| Shri. Victor Joseph, Associate Scientific Secretary, ISRO | Member |
| Dr. V V Srinivasan, Prof. Satish Dhawan Professor | Member |
| Lt. Gen. Anil Kumar Bhatt, DG ISpA | Member |
| Air Vice Marshal D V Khot, Defence Space Agency | Member |
| Shri. R. Hutton, Project Director, HSP, ISRO | Member |
| Smt. Nandini Harinath, Deputy Director, SpOA, ISTRAC | Member Secretary |
Registration
| Type | Charges (incl. of taxes) |
|---|---|
| Students / Academia | ₹8000 |
| Corporate / Industry | ₹8000 |
| ASI Members | ₹8000 |
| ISRO / DOS Delegates | ₹8000 |
| International Authors | $120 |
| International Attendees | $180 |
Follow this link for conference registration: Conference Registration (closed)
Note for Authors:
- Registration is mandatory for every paper submitted.
- In case first author is same for multiple papers, either the same person can separately register for each paper or one of the other authors of the paper can register themselves.
- Authors should complete their registration on or before 30 April 2023.
Call for Paper
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) is the technical sponsor of SMOPS-2023. The conference proceedings will be published in IAA proceedings and selected papers will be published in "Acta Astronautica", Journal of IAA.
Authors are requested to follow the standard format specified by the Journal. Authors will be redirected to IAA portal for paper submission; follow the instructions provided by IAA regarding the submission process and format.
PAPER SUBMISSION (closed)
Note:
- Author can submit the Full length paper following the above link without registration.
- Authors who have missed abstract submission can also submit the full length paper.
Distinguished Speakers
Shri. S. Somanath
Chairman, ISRO
Shri. Pawan Goenka
Chairman, IN-SPACe
Shri. B. N. Ramakrishna
Director, ISTRAC, ISRO
Shri. M. Sankaran
Director, URSC, ISRO
Dr. Prakash Chauhan
Director, NRSC, ISRO
Lt. Gen. Dr. Rajesh Pant
National Cyber Security Coordinator,
PMO, Govt. of India
Dr. T.S. Kelso
Web Kahuna at CelesTrak
Mr. David A Vallado
Senior Research Astrodynamicist,
COMSPOC
Dr. Paul A. Rosen
NASA JPL
Dr. Raymond Francis
NASA JPL
Dr. Timothy T. Pham
DSN Chief System Engineer,
NASA JPL
Mr. Holger Maass
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Mr. Simon Plum
Head of Mission Operations,
ESOC, ESA
Mr. John Schumacher
President, IAA
Mr. Shashank Narayan
Chief Technology Officer, Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI)
Venue: Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru
SMOPS-2023 team welcomes you to Bengaluru, the Garden City and Silicon Valley of India, at our conference venue – Taj Yeshwantpur, from India's leading hotel chain of Taj Hotels!
Venue Address:
2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560 022, India.
For more details, visit the Taj Hotels website or check out their brochure below.
Accommodation
To reserve accommodation at the conference venue at customized rates, please follow this link.
For details on other nearby hotels offering accommodation at customized rates, refer this document.
Sponsors
Title Sponsors
(Mission Design and Operation)
(Computing and Cloud Platform)
(Network Security)
Platinum Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Message from the Organisers
ISTRAC/ISRO and ASI have come together to organize an International conference on "Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS)" with the theme of "Emerging Technologies and Automation in Space Mission Operations and Ground Segment (ETAGS)". The first edition of SMOPS is planned to be organized in Bengaluru, India during June 08-09, 2023.
The objective of this unique conference is to associate and connect with the various space agencies, start-ups, industry and academia within and outside India. The conference aims to bring all space leaders together to share their views on existing technologies and its challenges, while previewing the state-of-the-art technologies that are being conceived globally to make space mission operations more secure and robust. This conference will also provide a unique platform to boost the synergy between academia, industry and other space agencies.
The key focus of this conference will be on expert talks by internationally renowned professionals, oral/poster paper presentations by researchers and exhibition by global industries. SMOPS-2023 is a right opportunity to showcase state-of-the-art technologies, facilities and modelling tools available in/for space industries.
This is a 2 days long conference where nearly 1000 participants from various countries, various Indian research organizations (ISRO, DSA, DRDO etc.) and Indian academic institutes (IITs, NITs & IIITs etc.) are expected to attend. This international event offers an outstanding opportunity to exhibit company's products/services and applications to a vibrant and engaged audience and provides an ideal platform to reach hundreds of key decision makers.
On behalf of the executive committee of SMOPS-2023, it is my great pleasure to invite you to be a valued sponsor at the event. SMOPS-2023 offers multiple levels of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities to promote your organization to this influential audience.
We would like you to sponsor this event as a Title / Platinum / Diamond / Gold / Silver sponsor. The details for the same are mentioned below.
Looking forward to see you in the SMOPS-2023, at Bengaluru.
Nandini Harinath
Chairperson, Organising Committee, SMOPS-2023
Deputy Director, SpOA
ISTRAC-ISRO
Dr. Vinod Kumar
Alternate Chairperson, Organising Committee, SMOPS-2023
Executive Secretary, ASI
Director, Directorate of Promotion, IN-SPACe
Title Partner
₹10L +GST
- 8 complimentary guests
- 15 minutes keynote
- 5 minutes promotional video
- Premium exihibit booth at prime location
- Acknowledgment during inaugural, awards and valedictory function
- Logo on all printed material, backdrop and website
- Permission to keep company brochure in registration kit
Platinum Partner
₹8L +GST
- 6 complimentary guests
- 10 minutes keynote
- 4 minutes promotional video
- Standard exihibit booth at prime location
- Acknowledgment during inaugural, awards and valedictory function
- Logo on all printed material, backdrop and website
- Permission to keep company brochure in registration kit
Diamond Partner
₹5L +GST
- 4 complimentary guests
- 7 minutes presentation time
- 3 minutes promotional video
- Standard exihibit booth at prime location
- Acknowledgment during inaugural, awards and valedictory function
- Logo on all printed material, backdrop and website
- Permission to keep company brochure in registration kit
Gold Partner
₹2L +GST
- 3 complimentary guests
- 2 minutes promotional video
- Economy exihibit booth
- Acknowledgment during inaugural, awards and valedictory function
- Logo on all printed material, backdrop and website
- Permission to keep company brochure in registration kit
Silver Partner
₹1L +GST
- 2 complimentary guests
- Acknowledgment during inaugural, awards and valedictory function
- Logo on all printed material, backdrop and website
Supporters
About us
About ISRO
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India. The organisation is involved in science, engineering and technology to harvest the benefits of outer space for India and the mankind. ISRO is a major constituent of the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India. The department executes the Indian Space Programme primarily through various Centres or units within ISRO.
About ASI
The Astronautical Society of India (ASI) was set up in 1990 to foster the development of Astronautics in the country. ASI is engaged in the dissemination of technical and other information related to astronautics by conducting technical meetings, bringing out technical publications, and organizing exhibitions. The society has eminent personalities in the field of astronautics as Distinguished Fellows/Fellows on its roll. ASI also plays an active role in promoting the interests of other developing countries in the field of astronautics through the International Astronautical Federation, Paris, of which it is a voting member.
About Bengaluru
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the third largest city of India. With numerous gardens sprawling over acres of land, Bangalore has earned the rightful moniker of “Garden City of India”. Blessed with pleasant weather, the city presents a multitude of sightseeing options including architectural marvels like the Bangalore Palace and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and spots of picturesque natural beauty like the Nandi Hills. A home to hundreds of technology, software, and telecommunications companies, Bangalore is also known as the Silicon Valley of India. With restaurants, street food corners, quirky cafes, artisanal coffee roasters, microbreweries and pubs dotting every corner, Bengaluru is a unique mélange of old-town nostalgia and modern cityscape offering a vibrant and colourful nightlife.
Contact
E-mail (Conference related query):
smops2023@istrac.gov.in,
asi@ursc.gov.in
E-mail (Registration, ASI Membership and Sponsorship related query):
asi@ursc.gov.in
Contact No.: +91-80-2508 2536