General Information

ASTRO 2020 is the 20^th Astronautics Conference of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. This year ASTRO will be presented as a Virtual Series that delivers much of the content originally planned for the in-person ASTRO 2020 conference.

The Virtual Series will shine a spotlight on many of the areas of expertise in the Canadian space sector. Technical sessions will include up to six presentations, with questions and comments invited from the audience. Additional sessions will explore the space regulatory framework and space situational awareness, and a robust half-day Workshop will develop the topic of space domain awareness. More events are currently in the planning stage that will carry CASI’s Virtual Series through to the end of the year and beyond.

Technical Program Chair

Phil Ferguson | University of Manitoba

Virtual Sessions

Assembly, Integration and Test Technical Session

October 21 | 12:00-13:30

Event Concluded / Details   View the Podcast 

A Discussion on Regulatory Modernisation: Updates from Government

October 27 | 13:00-14:30

This panel discussion will consider the modernisation of regulatory frameworks applicable to remote sensing activities, launch operations, spectrum allocation and exploration initiatives.

Guidance, Navigation and Control Technical Session

October 28 | 12:00-13:30

November 5 | 13:00-16:30

DRDC is pleased to convene a virtual workshop aimed at engaging Canadians on SDA with an emphasis on Canadian needs and requirements for the next 10 years.  

Earth Observation Technical Session

November 10 | 12:00 -13:30

Space Situational Awareness Technical Session

November 12 | 13:00-15:30

This session presents papers on current and future SSA and SDA problems with an emphasis on Canadian space operations.

Planetary Science and Surface Exploration Technical Session

November 17 | 12:00-14:00

Space Exploration Technical Session

November 24 | 12:00-14:00