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Guide to Membership

INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL FEDERATION

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>> WHO WE ARE >> WHAT WE DO >> IAF TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES >> CURRENT IAF MEMBER ORGANISATIONS

>> HOW TO JOIN US

Guide to Membership

Who We Are

Founded in 1951, the International Astronautical Federation about space, fostering the development and application of (IAF) is the world’s leading body with 366 space assets by advancing global cooperation. members from 68 countries on six continents including all leading agencies, space companies, societies, associations, As organizer of the annual International Astronautical Congress universities and institutes worldwide. (IAC) as well as other thematic conferences and workshops, the IAF actively encourages the development of astronautics for Following its theme “A space-faring world cooperating for the peaceful purposes and supports the dissemination of scientific benefit of humanity”, the Federation advances knowledge and technical information related to space.

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What We Do

PROMOTING COOPERATION RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENTS The Federation’s International The Federation’s prestigious Astronautical Congress, the awards are presented annually IAF Global Networking Forum to individuals who have and various committees distinguished themselves in provide unique collaborative the global space community platforms for experts from space agencies, industry and research

ADVANCING INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RAISING AWARENESS The Federation is building The global network of the a future of international Federation and its dedicated cooperation, development publications help to promote and friendship, bringing the public appreciation of together experts from space activities worldwide experienced and emerging space nations alike

SHARING KNOWLEDGE PREPARING THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW The Federation has many well-established channels To nurture new talent, to disseminate information the Federation has many within its global network and activities for students and the wider space community young professionals to facilitate their attendance at IAF events and connect them with senior experts Guide to Membership

IAF Technical & Administrative Committees

IAF Committees are at the heart of IAF’s work. While the Technical Committees, composed of space experts, focus on defining the technical programme of the International Astronautical Congress, the Administrative Committees provide specialised advice and recommendations to the IAF Secretariat, Bureau and General Assembly.

If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact the IAF Secretariat ([email protected]).

Technical Committees Administrative Committees

>> Astrodynamics Committee >> Committee for Liaison with International Organisations and >> Commercial Safety Committee Developing Nations (CLIODN) >> Committee for the Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS) >> Congress and Symposia Advisory Committee (CSAC) >> Committee on Integrated Applications >> Finance Committee >> Committee on Near Earth Objects (NEO) >> Honours and Awards Committee (HAC) >> Committee on Space Security >> IAF/IAA/IISL Advisory Committee on History (ACHA) >> Earth Observations Committee >> IAF Regional Groups >> Subcommittee on the Global Earth >> Industry Relations Committee Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) >> International Project/Programme Management Committee >> Enterprise Risk Management Committee (IPMC) >> Entrepreneurship and Investment Committee (EIC) >> IPC Steering Group >> Human Spaceflight Committee >> Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) >> Knowledge Management for Space Organisations (KMTC) >> Space Museums and Science Centres Committee >> Materials and Structures Committee >> Space Societies Committee (SSC) >> Microgravity Sciences and Processes Committee >> Space University Administrative Committee (SUAC) >> Space Astronomy Technical Committee (SATC) >> Technical Activities Committee (TAC) >> Space Communications and Navigation Committee (SCAN) >> Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme Committee (WD-YPP) >> Space Economy Committee >> Space Education and Outreach Committee (SEOC) >> Student Activities Subcommittee >> Global Workforce Development Subcommittee >> Space Exploration Committee >> Space Life Sciences Committee >> Space Operations Commitee >> Space Power Committee >> Space Committee >> Space Systems Committee >> Space Transportation Committee Guide to Membership

Current IAF Member Organizations (Africa - Asia)*

AFRICA ASIA

Algeria Azerbaijan Agence Spatiale Algérienne (ASAL) Azercosmos National Agency (NASA) of Azerbaijan Republic Liberia Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory Youth Network for Reform, Inc. (YONER - LIBERIA) Bahrain Mauritius A9C Capital Spaceland Africa China Morocco Beihang University Centre Royal de Télédétection Spatiale Beijing SpaceD Aerospace Application and Science Education Co. Ltd. Nigeria Beijing Sunwise Ltd. National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) Center of Space Exploration - Ministry of Education (COSE) Nigerian Meteorological Agency China Head Aerospace Technology Co. The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA) LandSpace Technology Corporation Ltd. Republic of Kenya Kenya National Space Secretariat Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Microsatellites South Africa Spacety Denel Spaceteq Technology and Engineering - Center for Space Utilization (CSU) South African National Space Agency (SANSA) The Chinese Aeronautical and Astronautical Society located in South African Space Association (SASA) Taipei Space Commercial Services Holdings (Pty) Ltd Tsinghua University Stellenbosch University Zhuhai Orbita Aerospace Science & Technology Co. Ltd University of the Western Cape Cyprus Cyprus Astronautical Society Tunisia ATUCOM - Tunisian Association for Communication and Space Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) Sciences Centre National de la Cartographie et de la Télédétection (CNCT) India Astronautical Society of India Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Xovian Research and Technologies Pvt Ltd

* Country and continent listings based on the United Nations Statistical Division classification Guide to Membership

Current IAF Member Organizations (Asia - )*

Indonesia Singapore Indonesian National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) Astroscale Pte.Ltd. Singapore Space and Technology Association (SSTA) Iran Aerospace Research Institute Syria General Organization of Remote Sensing (GORS)

Israel Thailand Asher Space Research Institute(ASRI) Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency International Space Center - Space Park Israel Ashkelon (GISTDA) Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. Turkey AMSAT-TR (TAMSAT), the Society of Amateur Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Technologies of Turkey The Fisher Institute for Air and Space Strategic Studies Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences,Necmettin Erbakan University Japan Gumush Aerospace & Defense IHI Aerospace Co, Ltd. Istanbul Technical University Infostellar STM ispace, inc TÜBITAK Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Turkish Aerospace Industries Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation (JAMSS) Japan Society for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (JSASS) United Arab Emirates Japanese Rocket Society Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) Kyushu Institute of Technology UAE Space Agency Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Vietnam Vietnam National Satellite Center (VNSC) National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) Nec Corporation

Malaysia Astronautic Technology SDN BHD National Space Agency of Malaysia (ANGKASA) Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM)

Pakistan Institute of Space Technology (IST) Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission

Republic of Korea Korea Aerospace Industries Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) EUROPE Korea Association for Space Technology Promotion (KASP) Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Austria Satrec Initiative Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) Soletop Co., Ltd Austrospace The Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences European Institute (ESPI) Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) Saudi Arabia Joanneum Research King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (KACST) Moon Village Association (MVA) Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) * Country and continent listings based on the United Nations Statistical Division classification Guide to Membership

Current IAF Member Organizations (Europe)*

Belgium GIFAS Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO) Institut Français d’Histoire de l’Espace CSL(Centre Spatial de Liège) Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace (ISAE) European Conference for Aero-Space Sciences (EUCASS) International Space University (ISU) Euro Space Center MEDES - IMPS QinetiQ Space nv Novespace VITO Nv Office National d’Etudes et de Recherches Aérospatiales von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (ONERA) PwC Advisory Bulgaria Engines Bulgarian Aerospace Agency SEMECCEL Cité de l’Espace Engineering Simeon Technologies SODERN Croatia Croatian Astronautical and Rocket Federation (HARS) Starsem Adriatic Aerospace Association

Germany Czech Republic Access e.V. Czech Space Alliance Defence and Space GmbH Czech Space Office bavAIRia e.V. European GNSS Agency (GSA) beSpace GmbH Black Engine Aerospace UG Denmark Danish Astronautical Society Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Lilienthal- Oberth e.V. (DGLR) Danish Aerospace Company ApS Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) DTU Space, National Space Institute Eumetsat GomSpace Aps Fraunhofer INT Rovsing A/S Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) Estonia Enterprise Estonia HE Space Intelligent Materials and Systems Lab, University of Tartu Hermann-Oberth-Raumfahrt-Museum e.V. Tallinn University of Technology IABG Industrieanlagen - Betriebsgesellschaft mbH Tartu Observatory Internationaler Förderkreis für Raumfahrt – Hermann Oberth – e.V. Finland Max-Planck-Institute for Ornithology Finnish Astronautical Society MT Aerospace AG OHB System AG-Bremen France OHB System AG-Munich SAS Planet Labs GmBH ArianeGroup SAS PTScientists Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG Association Aéronautique & Astronautique de France (3AF) University of Wuerzburg Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) Valispace CVA (Community of Cities) WEPA - Technologies GmbH Dassault Aviation WFB-Wirtchaftsförderung Bremen EURISY ZARM Fab GmbH Euroconsult (ESA) Hungary Eurospace Hungarian Astronautical Society (MANT) * Country and continent listings based on the United Nations Statistical Division classification Guide to Membership

Current IAF Member Organizations (Europe)*

Ireland Commission d’Astronautique de l’Académie Roumaine National Space Centre (ROSA) University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest - Research Center for Isle of Man Aeronautics and Space International Institute of Space Commerce

Russian Federation Bauman Moscow State Technical University Associazione Italiana di Aeronautica e Astronautica (AIDAA) Central Research Institute for Machine Building (FGUP/ CIRA Italian Aerospace Research Centre TSNIIMASH) G.A.U.S.S. Srl Cosmoexport Aerospace Research Agency Italian International Organization of Space (ASI) Communications OHB Italia SpA. JSC Glavkosmos Politecnico di Milano JSC NPO Energomash Politecnico di Torino JSC SRC Progress Sapienza University of Khrunichev State Research & Production Space Center Sitael Spa Lavochkin Science and Production Association Techno System Developments S.R.L. Moscow Aviation Institute S.p.A. Peoples’ Friendship University of Thales Alenia Space Italia University of Bologna Russian Academy of Sciences University of Naples Federico II Samara State Aerospace University (SSAU) S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia Lithuania Lithuanian Space Association (LSA) Agrupación Astronáutica Española Luxemburg Airbus Defence and Space SA SES Center for Innovation in Aerospace Technology (CINAE) Deimos Space S.L. Norway EMXYS (Embedded Instruments and Systems S.L) Andøya Space Center GMV Aerospace & Defence SAU Kongsberg Satellite Services AS Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial (INTA) Norsk Astronautisk Forening SENER Ingeniería y Sistemas, S.A. Norwegian Space Centre Solar MEMS Technologies S.L. University of Vigo Poland Zero 2 Infinity Polish Astronautical Society Polish Academy of Sciences Sweden Polish Space Agency GKN Aerospace Engine Systems SpaceForest RUAG Space SSC Portugal Swedish Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies (C-MAST) Switzerland Proespaço-The Portuguese Association of Space Industries Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Vieira de Almeida & Associados European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) SwissSpace Association Romania SSO Association Dedicated to Development in Astronautics (A.D.D.A) * Country and continent listings based on the United Nations Statistical Division classification Guide to Membership

Current IAF Member Organizations (Latin America and the Caribbean - Northern America)*

The Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands B. V. Delft University of Technology European Test Services (ETS) B.V. International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) Netherlands Space Office (NSO) Netherlands Space Society (NVR) SpaceNed TNO Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Ukraine Argentina Dnipropetrovsk National University Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales (CONAE) Dniprotekhservice, SPF, LLC Invap S.E. Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (NTUU KPI) PJSC “Elmiz” Brazil State Enterprise Production Association, ‘KYIVPRYLAD’ (AEB) State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU) Instituto de Aeronáutica e Espaço (IAE) The National Aerospace Educational Centre of Youth Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) The Sergei Korolev Space Museum Yuzhnoye State Design Office Colombia Colombian Space Agency Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC) Airbus Ltd. Sergio Arboleda University Astrosat Limited Orbital Access Ltd Costa Rica Central American Association for Aeronautics and Space (ACAE) RHEATECH LTD Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) Sky and Space Global (UK) Ltd Space Tech Expo - Smarter Shows Ltd Ecuador Space Trust Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency (EXA) Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd Telespazio UK Ltd. Mexico The British Interplanetary Society Agencia Espacial Mexicana (AEM) UK Space Agency High Technology Unit (UAT) Faculty of Engineering - UNAM Wildcard Mavericks Ltd Incomspace Instituto de Geofisica, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico MXSpace A.C Ramirez de Arellano y Abogados, S.C. Law Firm

Paraguay Paraguayan Space Agency

Uruguay Centro de Investigación y Difusión Aeronáutico-Espacial (CIDA-E)

* Country and continent listings based on the United Nations Statistical Division classification Guide to Membership

Current IAF Member Organizations (Northern America - Oceania)*

Law Offices of Sterns and Tennen Lockheed Martin Corporation Microcosm, Inc. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Northrop Grumman Corporation Project Management Institute Rocket Research Institute, Inc. Secure World Foundation Sierra Nevada Corporation NORTHERN AMERICA Sirius XM Radio SpaceExcess LLC Canada SpaceX Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI) Space Center Houston Space Cooperative Inc. Canadian Space Commerce Association (CSCA) Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Canadian Space Society Center for Planetary Science and Exploration, Western University Space Policy Institute, George Washington University McGill Institute for Aerospace Engineering (MIAE) Space Systems/Loral MDA Corporation Teledyne Brown Engineering Neptec Design Group The Aerospace Corporation NGC Aerospace Ltd The Boeing Company Space Canada Corporation The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory The Ohio State University College of Enginnering Puerto Rico The Planetary Society PRatian LLC U.S. Geological Survey University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Colorado, Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Aerojet Rocketdyne Research Aexa Aerospace LLC Virgin Galactic L.L.C American Astronautical Society (AAS) World Space Week Association American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Viterbi School of Engineering, USC Association of Space Explorers (ASE) Axiom Space LLC Blue Origin, LLC Bryce Space and Technology California Polytechnic State University Studies, University of North Dakota Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University EOS Data Analytics Inc. Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) Firefly Aerospace Inc. Future Space Leaders Foundation Global Student Commercial Space Society (GSCSS) International Lunar Observatory Association KBRwyle

* Country and continent listings based on the United Nations Statistical Division classification Guide to Membership

Current IAF Member Organizations (Northern America - Oceania)*

OCEANIA Australia Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) Auspace Pty Ltd. CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science Curtin University Engineers Australia Flinders University RMIT University, Australia SHOAL Space Coordination Office, Department of Industry Space Environment Research Centre Limited Association of Australia University of Adelaide University of Sydney University of South Australia UNSW Australia Victorian Space Science Education Centre

New Zealand

* Country and continent listings based on the United Nations Statistical Division classification Guide to Membership

How to join us

Membership Benefits

WORLDWIDE VISIBILITY » Your organisation’s profile and news on the IAF website » Your organisation’s latest developments and events featured in the IAF newsletter, sent to almost 30,000 contacts worldwide » Visibility in IAF promotional and IAC-related publications, e.g., Congress Call for Papers and Second Announcement

GLOBAL NETWORKING » Access to a global network of potential business partners, experts and decision-makers » Opportunity to promote your organisation and attract future workforce at events for students and young professionals » Privileged access to the IAF Global Networking Forum, such as roundtables dedicated to your main focus of interest

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE IAF » Eligibility to join IAF administrative and technical committees » Eligibility for partnership in organising and developing IAF events and projects » Eligibility to nominate IAF Officers candidates for IAF President and Vice-President positions » Vote in the IAF General Assembly

SHAPING THE IAC » Access to members-only meeting facilities » Influence the IAC programme » Submit plenary event and keynote lecture proposals » Discounts on exhibition space » Eligibility to host an IAC

RECOGNITION » Opportunity to nominate candidates for IAF Awards » Recognition of member organisations’ achievements in IAF e-communications

FINANCIAL BENEFITS » Discounted rates for IAC registration and exhibition » Unlimited complimentary access to the IAC Paper Archive with more than 22,000 manuscripts

How to Become a Member

Membership in the IAF is open to all companies and organisations working in space-related fields. If you are interested in becoming a member, please complete the “Application for IAF Membership” form and send it together with your company’s by-law, statutes and any other relevant material to:

IAF Secretariat 100 Avenue de Suffren 75015 Paris France

Phone: +33 (0)1 45 67 42 60 Fax: +33 (0)1 42 73 21 20 Email: [email protected] Guide to Membership

How to join us

Membership Dues Scale

Dues are paid annually in Euros according to the following scale:

SPACE AGENCIES AND OFFICES Budget up to 35 Million € 1467 € Budget between 35 - 335 Million € 2200 € Budget over 335 Million € 2200 € + 735 € per every additional 335 Million € in budget

INDUSTRY MEMBERS Turnover up to 6 Million € 735 € Turnover between 6 - 13 Million € 1467€ Turnover between 13 - 135 Million € 2200 € Turnover over 135 Million € 2200 € + 735 € per every additional 135 Million € of turnover The maximum dues for an industry member is 5867 €.

ASSOCIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Societies with up to 100 individual members 440 € Societies and Associations with up to 1000 corporate and/or individual members 735 € with more than 1000 corporate and/or individual members 1467 € with more than 2000 corporate and/or individual members 1467€ + 735 € per every additional 1000 members

R&D ORGANISATIONS Budget up to 6 million Euros/year 735 € Budget over 6 million Euros/year 1467 €

UNIVERSITIES/SPACE MUSEUMS All universities and space museums 440 € Guide to Membership

Contact us

IAF SECRETARIAT 100 Avenue de Suffren 75015 Paris FRANCE

T: +33 (0)1 45 67 42 60 F: +33 (0)1 42 73 21 20 E: [email protected] W: www.iafastro.org

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The IAF is a non-profit organisation established under the French Law of 1 July 1901