CASI / IASC - ASTRO 2019 Content

Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute

Institut aéronautique et spatial du Canada

DATE & LOCATION

June 17-19 | Sheraton Laval Hotel, QC

FINAL Program/Online Proceedings

ASTRO 2019 Final Program/Online Proceedings is now online.

General Information

ASTRO 2019 is the 19th astronautics conference of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. CASI ASTRO conferences are renowned for offering unparalleled opportunities to delegates from industry, academia, defence and security, and government to meet and network with space sector colleagues from Canada and around the world.

The theme of ASTRO’19 is ‘Space for Business’. The conference will focus on Canadian capabilities especially with regard to the growing number of small- and medium-sized enterprises. The conference will seek to identify prospects for growth domestically and in the international space arena.

Plenary Sessions

An exciting program will feature invited Canadian and international speakers. Attendees will hear presentations by senior representatives of Canadian industry and academic organizations and Canadian government officials, as well as international space sector representatives. Speakers will explore ways that Canadian organizations can achieve their goals and participate more fully in the international space marketplace, detailing specific opportunities open to Canadian enterprises.

Technical Sessions

Three parallel tracks will be offered, as well as a robust Interactive (Poster) session.

Language of the Conference

The language of ASTRO’19 is English. Please note that no translation services will be provided.

Presentation Topics

Advanced space technologies (materials, sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence, launchers)
Collaboration for technology road- mapping and development
Commercial missions (concepts, developments and status)
Commercial space exploration
Competitions & student programs
Downstream market and applications (communications, security, ground stations, analysis)
Earth observation and remote sensing
Partnerships among industry, academia and government leading to commercialization
Regulatory environment
Smallsats, nanosats and cubesats
Space science, planetary science and exploration
Space system resilience and space situational awareness
Sub-orbital platforms (high altitude pseudo-satellites, sounding rockets)

Interactive Session and Exhibition

A stand-alone Interactive (Poster) session will be held during which delegates will have the opportunity for one-on-one discussions with the authors of the presentations. The Interactive session will take place in the same area as the Exhibition. Interactive presentations will be an important feature of ASTRO’19 and will be given special attention.

Awards

The J. Saber Award will be presented for the best oral or interactive presentation by any author, and the Best Student Paper Award will recognize the best oral or interactive presentation by a student.

CALLS FOR PAPERS & Abstract Submission

View/Download the ASTRO 2019 Call for Papers & Abstract Submission Guidelines
Submit your Abstract online now

Important Dates

Early Bird registration deadline extended to: May 24, 2019
Special ASTRO’19 Conference hotel rate deadline ($179 per night): May 22, 2019
ASTRO 2019 Conference: June 17-19
Manuscript submission deadline for Proceedings: July 26, 2019

Registration

Online Registration Fees include 5% GST and payment must accompany your registration. Please check your email for confirmation once you have registered.

All participants are required to register for ASTRO’19 and are responsible for the expenses related to their participation in the conference, including the cost of registration. A Letter of Invitation will be provided upon request.

Hotel Information

A limited number of rooms has been set aside at the Sheraton Laval Hotel at the special conference rate of CAN $176 per night. This rate is offered until Wednesday, May 22 and is subject to the availability of rooms set aside for ASTRO’19 delegates. Participants are strongly encouraged to reserve as soon as possible. The special ASTRO Conference rate is available only by calling the hotel at 1-888-236-2427.