International Academy of Astronautics
The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) is a Paris-based non-government association for the field of astronautics. It was founded in Stockholm, Sweden) on August 16, 1960, by Dr. Theodore von Kármán.[1] It was recognised by the United Nations in 1996.[2]
The stated purpose of the IAA is:[1]
- Recognize the accomplishments of their peers
- Explore and discuss cutting-edge issues in space research and technology
- Provide direction and guidance in the non-military uses of space and the ongoing exploration of the solar system
Among the activities the academy is involved, there are:[1]
- Organizes annual conferences, symposia, and gatherings covering topics such as space sciences, space life sciences, space technology and system development, space systems operations and utilization, space policy, law, economy, space and society, culture, and education.
- Publishes cosmic studies[3] concerning space exploration, space debris, small satellites, space traffic management, natural disasters, climate change
- Publishes the journal[4] of the International Academy of Astronautics, Acta Astronautica.
- Publishes dictionaries[5] in 24 languages
- Publishies book series [6] on subjects such as small satellites, conference proceedings, remote sensing, and history.
IAA Mission
According to the Academy's mission statement, the fundamental purposes of the IAA, are to:[7]
- Foster the development of astronautics for peaceful purposes
- Recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in a branch of science or technology related to astronautics
- Provide a program through which the membership can contribute to international endeavors
- Promote international cooperation in the advancement of aerospace science.
Cooperation with other organizations
The IAA has established cooperation[citation needed] with: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (since 1985), Austrian Academy of Sciences (since 1986), French Academy of Sciences (since 1988), English Royal Society (since 1988), Academy of Finland (since 1988), Indian Academy of Sciences (since 1990), Royal Spanish Academy of Sciences (since 1989), German Academy of Sciences (since 1990), Kingdom of Netherlands (since 1990), Academies of Arts, Humanities & Sciences of Canada also known as Royal Society of Canada (since 1991), U.S. National Academy of Sciences (since 1992), U.S. National Academy of Engineering (since 1992), Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities (since 1994), Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (since 1995), Chinese Academy of Sciences (since 1996), Royal Academy of Sciences of Turin (since 1997), Australian Academy of Science (since 1998), Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (since 1998), Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (since 1999), Brazilian Academy of Sciences (since 2000), U.S. Institute of Medicine (since 2002), Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (since 2010), Academy of Sciences of South Africa (since 2011), Royal Society of South Africa (since 2011) and Pontifical Academy of Sciences (since 2012).
Presidents
The Academy's first president was Theodore von Kármán.[1] Edward C. Stone held the post of President of the International Academy of Astronautics until October 2009. G. Madhavan Nair, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, was president of the International Academy of Astronautics from August 2009 until 2015. He was the only Indian and the first non-American to head the IAA.[8]
Membership
Valery Geidarovich Aliev is a prominent Soviet and Russian scientist, spacecraft engineer and innovator, member of the Tsiolkovsky Space Academy.
Journal
The IAA sponsors the monthly journal Acta Astronautica, published by Elsevier Press,[9] which "covers developments in space science technology in relation to peaceful scientific exploration of space and its exploitation for human welfare and progress, the conception, design, development and operation of space-borne and Earth-based systems.”[4] In collaboration with the International Astronautical Federation[10][11][12] the IAA launched a review journal, REACH-Reviews in Human Space Exploration, in 2016 that focuses on aspects of human space exploration.
References
- ^ a b c d "IAA At A Glance". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 27 February 2020.
- ^ "IAA Structure – IAA". 27 February 2020. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "IAA Published Cosmic Studies". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 7 January 2020.
- ^ a b "IAA Acta Astronautica". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 7 January 2020.
- ^ "IAA Dictionaries and Lexicons". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 7 January 2020.
- ^ "IAA Book Series". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 29 January 2020.
- ^ "IAA Mission". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 27 February 2020.
- ^ "G Madhavan Nair To Head International Academy of Astronautics". India Server. Banyan Tree Infomedia LLP. 2009-08-31. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ "IAA Acta Astronautica". Elsevier - Official Website.
- ^ "REACH: Reviews in Human Space Exploration launches! - News - REACH - Journal - Elsevier". www.journals.elsevier.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ^ Federation, International Astronautical. "IAF: International Astronautical Federation". www.iafastro.org. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ^ https://www.iafastro.org/ [bare URL]
External links
- IAA Official Website
- IAA Acta Astronautica Journal
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space program
- Two Bombs, One Satellite doctrine (1966–1976)
- Shuguang program (1966–1972)
- Chinese ASAT program (1964–)
- Project 921 (1992–)
- Shenzhou program
- Tiangong program
- Space station
- Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (2003–)
- Mars and beyond
- European Launcher Development Organisation (1960–1975)
- Europa launcher programme (1962–1973)
- European Space Research Organisation (1964–1975)
- European Space Agency (1975–)
- EU/ESA Space Council
- European Cooperation for Space Standardization
- European Space Research and Technology Centre
- European Astronaut Centre
- ESA Centre for Earth Observation
- European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications
- European Data Relay System
- Space Telescope European Coordinating Facility (1983–2010)
- European Space Astronomy Centre (2005–)
- European Space Security and Education Centre
- European Space Operations Centre
- Guiana Space Centre
- Ariane launcher programme (1973–)
- Vega launcher programme (1998–)
- European Space Policy Institute
- Space Situational Awareness Programme
- Future Launchers Preparatory Programme
- ESA Television
- Mars and beyond
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- EU Satellite Centre (2002–)
- EU/ESA Space Council
- EU Commission DG Defence Industry and Space
- European GNSS Supervisory Authority (2004–2010)
- European GNSS Agency (2010–2021)
- EU Agency for the Space Programme (2021–)
- Galileo programme
- Copernicus programme
- EGNOS programme
- EUSST programme
- Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency
- European Network of Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authorities
- European Defence Agency
- Europe by Satellite
initiatives and bodies
- AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe
- Eurocontrol
- Council of Europe
- Council of European Aerospace Societies
- European Broadcasting Union
- European Civil Aviation Conference
- European Committee for Standardization/European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
- European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations
- European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment
- European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
- European Patent Organisation
- European Telecommunications Satellite Organization
- European Southern Observatory
- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
space programme
- Creation of the British National Committee for Space Research (1958)
- Start of the Ariel programme (1962)
- Black Arrow launcher (1964–1971)
- Creation of the British National Space Centre (1985)
- Outer Space Act 1986
- Project Juno (1991)
- Space Innovation and Growth Team (2009–2010)
- Creation of the UK Space Agency (2010)
- Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015
- Space Industry Act 2018
- UK Global Navigation Satellite System (2018–2020)
- 2021 Integrated Review
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or inter-agency bodies
- African Space Agency
- Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
- Committee on Earth Observation Satellites
- Committee on Space Research
- International Cospas-Sarsat Programme
- Group on Earth Observations
- Global Standards Collaboration
- Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee
- International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters'
- International Mobile Satellite Organization
- International Space Exploration Coordination Group
- International Space Station Multilateral Coordination Board
- International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
- Intersputnik
- Orbital Debris Co-ordination Working Group
- Regional African Satellite Communication Organization
- Arab Satellite Communications Organization
- Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization
- Partial Test Ban Treaty (1963)
- Outer Space Treaty (1967)
- Rescue Agreement (1968)
- Space Liability Convention (1972)
- US-USSR Cooperation Agreement (1972)
- Satellite Convention (1974)
- Registration Convention (1975)
- Bogota Declaration (1976)
- Moon Treaty (1979)
- Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (1981)
- International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Agreement (1988)
- International Space Station Intergovernmental Agreement (1998)
- International Docking System Standard
- International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters' (1999)
- Cape Town Treaty, Space Assets protocol (2012)
- Artemis Accords (2020)
- Space jurisdiction
- Common heritage of mankind
- Extraterrestrial real estate
- Astronomical naming conventions
- ITU Radio Regulations
- CCSDS standards
- ODCWG standards
- CEOS standards
- COSPAR standards
- GSC standards
- GEO standards
- ISECG standards
- Various conventions, treaties, agreements, memorandums, charters or declarations establishing and governing intergovernmental organisations or inter-agency bodies dealing with space affairs
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- Air & Space Forces Association
- Alliance for Space Development
- Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies
- British Interplanetary Society
- Coalition for Deep Space Exploration
- International Academy of Astronautics
- International Astronautical Federation
- International Astronomical Union
- Lunar Explorers Society
- Space Exploration Alliance
- Space Fellowship
- Space Force Association
- Space Foundation
- The Planetary Society