The conference brought together experts from around the world over three days, including representatives from space agencies, space commands, satellite operators, space surveillance data and service providers, industry, research centers, and academia.
From April 7 to 9, GMV hosted the 5th edition of the International Academy of Astronautics Conference on Space Situational Awareness (ICSSA) at its facilities in Tres Cantos (Madrid). The event is one of the leading international forums dedicated to the study, analysis, and governance of the space environment, with the goal of ensuring its long-term safety and sustainability.
Organized by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, with the support of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the conference gathered around 150 experts from across the globe. Participants included representatives from space agencies, space commands, satellite operators, data and space surveillance service providers, industry, research institutions, and academia, all addressing current and future challenges in Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
The event was built around a clear premise: the sustainable use of space depends on our ability to understand, monitor, and predict the behavior of objects in orbit. In this context, space monitoring and surveillance emerge as a critical domain that combines advanced technologies, data analytics, and regulatory frameworks to ensure safe operations in an increasingly congested environment.
