IAC2016 ASTRONAUTICAL CONGRESS

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Each year the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in collaboration with the

International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), and the Institute International Space Law

(IISL) organize the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). Each year, the IAC

changes country, theme and local organizer, enabling all to learn more about, and be a

part of the world space scene. In recent years the event has attracted more than 3,500

registered participants, and about 5,000 people involved in different activities taking place

before and during the IAC.

The host this year will be the Mexican Space Agency. This important event will take place

in Guadalajara, Mexico with the presence of more than 70 countries, representing an

opportunity for business in aerospace industry development.

This is an international event that will bring together each year the space sector. The core

of the event is a set of technical sessions where is presented in 5 major areas covering

virtually all fields of space topic:

A) Science and Exploration

B) Applications and Operations

C) Technology

D) Infrastructure

E) Space and Society

Participation focuses on the presentation of scientific articles, which average around more

than 2,000. Additionally, there are plenary lectures, exhibition area and a large number of

events and associated activities.