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Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute


Institut aƩronautique 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

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.

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

Gold Level Sponsors         
Silver Level Sponsors            

Bronze Level Sponsors

           
Exhibitors                               

                             


Volunteering

Special thanks to our amazing group of volunteers - we couldn't have done it without you!

  • Jessie Atamanchuk, York University
  • Chelsea Bahenduzi, Concordia University
  • Aleeza Batool, University of Alberta
  • James Davis, University of Alberta
  • Kirtan Dhunnoo, University of Alberta
  • David Dobrzanski, York University
  • Leonardo Espinoza Zepeda, National Institute of Technology of Mexico
  • Drew Fryklund, University of Alberta
  • Tiffany Jospeh, York University
  • Darshak Padsala, Space Concordia
  • Lucas Poon, University of Ottawa
  • Zaid Rana, Concordia University
  • Kyle Taylor, Concordia University
  • Tony To, Concordia University
  • Jeremy Trudelle,
  • Andre Ulliac, University of Alberta


Media

Download/Print the ASTRO 2019 poster for your school or workplace.

ASTRO 2019 poster

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