1st International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports

Held at the ECSAT Centre in Harwell, UK, the 3-day International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports is a unique, technically focused event jointly co-organised between the UK Space Agency (Office of the Chief Engineer) and the European Space Agency (Directorate of Space Transportation). The event focuses on themes supporting the development and sustainment of the small launcher industry and spaceports.

The conference will bring together technically orientated participants from industry, government, academia, and researchers from around the globe. The conference agenda adopts a multifaceted approach which looks to solve challenges in space through the active participation of those involved in the technical elements of launch activity.  

The agenda and call for abstracts will be based around five themes:

1.    System Design & Qualification
2.    Manufacturing, Quality and Productionisation  
3.    Mission and Operations
4.    Lifecycle Sustainability
5.    Market and Regulations

Registration is free, as the co-organisers are hoping to welcome engagement and seek input from varied stakeholders in the technical aspects of launch activities.  

A special thanks to @Andrew Fournet for bringing the event to our attention!