Prof. Roger-Maurice Bonnet passed away on January 19, 2026. He was elected a Corresponding Member for Section 1 on Basic Sciences in 1980 and a Full Member in 1985. Born in Dourdan, France, Prof. Bonnet studied physics and astronomy and...
- January 29, 2026
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The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Planetary Sunshade Workshop, held in the beautiful setting of the University of Nottingham, will bring together leading engineers, scientists, and policy experts to advance the emerging field of planetary sunshades.
- December 19, 2025
- 21 Min Read
The symposium will provide a forum for scientists, engineers and managers to exchange information about planned and on-going programs and missions, and present new ideas, covering small satellite mission objectives as well as technology and management aspects for dedicated earth...
- November 26, 2025
- 19 Min Read
Many leading experts, academic scholars, and industry innovators in the domains of aerospace and artificial intelligence attended the 2nd IAA Conference on AI in and for Space, in Suzhou, China on November 01-03, 2025. Photo: group photo of participants in...
- November 7, 2025
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We are pleased to invite you to save the date for the next IAA Human in Space Symposium to be held on April 20-24, 2026 in Montecatini, Italy. The 2026 Human in Space Symposium, organized under the auspices of the...
- November 4, 2025
- 21 Min Read
On the occasion of the Academy Day Sydney held on September 28, 2025, the IAA 2025 Laurels for Team Achievement Award was presented to the Ingenuity Mission Team. The 2025 Laurels for Team Achievement are given to NASA Jet Propulsion...
- October 3, 2025
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Klaus Schilling (Germany) received the IAA Engineering Sciences Section Award 2025 of the International Academy of Astronautics on September 28, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: John Schumacher (USA), Klaus Schilling (Germany), Ralph McNutt (USA), Jean-Michel Contant (France)
- October 3, 2025
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IAA Newly Elected Members received their certificates and IAA pins from IAA President John Schumacher, IAA Vice-President Scientific Activities Ralph McNutt, IAA Secretary General Jean-Michel Contant, IAA Vice-President Finance Shigeki Kinai and IAA Executive Director Olivier Contant on Sunday 28...
- October 3, 2025
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Kimitake Nakamura (Japan) received the IAA Social Sciences Book Award 2025 of the International Academy of Astronautics on September 28, 2025 in Sydney, Australia for the book "Norm Formation in Space Law". Photo: John Schumacher (USA), Kimitake Nakamura (Japan), Christopher...
- October 3, 2025
- 1 Min Read
Please see our Media Section to access the most recent press releases issued by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). Announcements on IAA new members 2025 and IAA Awards 2025 are now available on the occasion of the September 28,...
- October 2, 2025
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