Veranstaltungen

SpaceOps 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden - Impressions

SpaceOps 2012 was hosted on 11-15 June by the German Aerospace Centre DLR and the space technology and service provider SSC.

The conference provide a unique opportunity to meet international delegates in an inspiring environment at the newly-opened Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre.

The title "Space Operations for the Benefit of our World" encapsulates the main focus of worldwide space program activities in the coming years, with emphasis on:

Earth Observation, the purpose of which is to monitor the status and evolution of the Earth’s environment and its atmosphere, providing data for the protection of mankind
and our environment.
Exploration missions in near Earth and deep space, including the robotic exploration of
the Solar system and far beyond (astronomy, astrophysics) as well as human spaceflight
in the Low Earth Orbit, and for Lunar and Martian exploration.
Navigation and Communication missions, to allow us to better understand each other
Sounding Rockets and Balloons, missions that allow us to know more about research under microgravity conditions and research of the atmosphere

The SpaceOps 2012 Technical Program Committee, composed of experts from the major space organizations in the world, prepared an ambitious program focused on today's achievements in space operations and outlining trends in the operations of future missions.