International Astronautical Federation

IAC 2025 Sets a New Record! 🎉 The 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Australia has established a new record in the IAF History — with more than 3,000 early bird registrations!   Thank you to our incredible global space community for the overwhelming enthusiasm and support. IAC 2025 Sydney is set to reach new heights in ambition, collaboration, and impact.    Are you not registered yet? Do not miss your chance to be part of the world’s premier space event and register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYTCuN-3   Join us in Sydney from 29 September to 3 October 2025 — let us shape the future of space together!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 IAF World Space Award Winner! 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that the recipient of the prestigious IAF World Space Award (individual category) is Jeff Bezos, Founder of Blue Origin! 👏 Jeff Bezos, whose vision is to build a road to space for the benefit of Earth. This vision, which has guided Bezos since he was a child, is in perfect alignment with the International Astronautical Congress’ 2025 theme, Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth. Blue Origin has achieved several key milestones in 2025, including the successful first launch of New Glenn, which makes 2025 an excellent year to recognize Jeff Bezos. The IAF World Space Award will be presented during the IAC 2025 Opening Ceremony on Monday 29 September 2025 for outstanding contributions in space science, space technology, space medicine, space law or space management of exceptional impact to the world’s progress in astronautics. More information ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dTEuP59X Join us at the IAC 2025 Sydney to celebrate the 2025 IAF World Space Award Winner! 🎉

Save the Date! IAF Technical Committees Webinar Series – Episode 3 Featuring the IAF Earth Observations Committee 🗓️ 16 July 2025 | 14:00–15:00 CEST 🔗 Watch live on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dNxmpE3j Do not miss the 3rd episode of the IAF Technical Committees Webinar Series, organized by the IAF Workforce Development / Young Professionals Programme (WD/YPP) Committee. This episode highlights the work of the IAF Earth Observations Committee, covering all aspects of Earth observations from space, especially observations related to the Earth’s environment and including mission planning, microwave and optical sensors and technologies, systems for land, oceanographic, and atmospheric applications, ground data-processing. Join us for this fascinating webinar!

Discover the IAC 2025 Keynote Speakers: https://lnkd.in/dMpUKGWB The IAF is thrilled to unveil the outstanding line-up of Symposium Keynote Speakers selected by the International Programme Committee (IPC) Symposium Coordinators for the upcoming 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025 Sydney) from 29 September to 3 October 2025. These esteemed experts will kick-off several scheduled Technical Sessions, offering insightful perspectives on key topics within the space sector, categorized into five main areas of the IAC Technical Programme (Science and Exploration; Applications and Operations; Technology; Infrastructure; Space and Society). Do not miss this unique opportunity to engage with the latest trends in technology, advancements, development, research and new initiatives in space! #IAC2025

IAC 2025 Late Breaking News - Call is Open! As IAF Member, this is your chance to be actively involved, and submit your proposal for a Late Breaking News! The Late Breaking News are a staple of the IAC Programme and will be presented on the closing day of IAC, on Friday 3 October 2025. Late Breaking News proposals must be submitted to the IAF Secretariat by the deadline of Thursday 31 July 2025 at 23:59 (CEST). You can download the LBN Submission form here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eASfeiFp   Please note that only IAF Members can submit a proposal. 

 GLOC 2026 Call for Abstracts is OPEN! 🌐   The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and its member - the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), are thrilled to announce the second edition of the IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2026), set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 2 to 4 June 2026. The conference theme “Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience” aims to harness the power of space-based technologies and applications in addressing the pressing challenges of climate change.   We invite researchers, practitioners, thought leaders, students and professionals to submit abstracts that reflect innovative ideas and solutions across a diverse array of topics, including but not limited to: 🔹 Climate Adaptation and Resilience 🔹 Green House Gas Monitoring and Impact Assessment 🔹 AI for Climate Adaptation and Resilience 🔹 Service Development and Data Access 🔹 Disasters and Emergency Management 🔹 Good Governance and Climate Policy, SDGs Alignment 🔹 Space Technology and Innovation for Climate 🔹Economy, Finance and Investments for Climate Goals 🔹Outreach, Education, Community Training and Knowledge Sharing/ International Collaboration Selected abstracts will be presented as interactive presentations, utilizing state-of-the-art infrastructure to foster engaging discussions. Additionally, these presentations will have the opportunity to compete in the prestigious IP Competition, with awards recognizing outstanding contributions.   📅 Abstract Deadline: 7 November 2025 (23:59 CET) More information ➡️ www.GLOC2026.org   Join us in Kigali as we unite efforts and innovate solutions for a sustainable future! #GLOC2026

Dear IAF Community, We would like to inform you that we are currently experiencing a technical issue with the IAC 2025 registration website. Our team is actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. To ensure that no one is disadvantaged by this temporary issue, we are extending the early bird registration deadline to Tuesday, 1 July 2025 at 23:59 (CEST) Paris time. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for IAC 2025 Sydney!

Last Chance to Benefit from the IAC 2025 Early Bird Registration Fee! The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025 Sydney) is fast approaching. This is your last chance to benefit from the early bird registration fee! Hurry up and secure your spot to the congress by Monday 30 June 2025 (23:59 CEST) and be part of the premier global space event, happening in Sydney, Australia, from 29 September to 3 October 2025.   ⌛ Early bird registration closes on Monday 30 June 2025 👉 Hurry up and register today at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYTCuN-3 See you in Sydney for an unforgettable #IAC2025!

IAC 2025 Early Bird Registration Deadline! 🐦⬛ You only have one week left to benefit from early bird registration for the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) — the premier global event in the space sector. Hurry up and register by Monday 30 June 2025 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYTCuN-3   We look forward to welcoming you to IAC 2025 Sydney for an unforgettable congress!

IAC 2025 is the Perfect Opportunity to Discover Australia! Make the most of your time at the 76th International Astronautical Congress and extend your visit after IAC 2025 Sydney by exploring all that Australia has to offer. With breathtaking landscapes and natural beauty, the world’s oldest, continuous culture, unique wildlife, and world class beaches and islands, there is no place like Australia and plenty of things to do. Discover more about Australia here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dBApcQ_6 Register now and benefit from our early bird rates available until 30 June! Please note that this deadline will NOT be extended. Hurry up and secure your spot at the best price and join the global space community ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYTCuN-3 Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the land Down Under! 🦘