The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) has concluded in Antalya, with staff and students from the Interuniversity Department of Space Research representing Samara University at the event.
The IAC is the largest and most prestigious annual event in the global space industry. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), it brings together thousands of professionals, including representatives from space agencies, industrial companies, universities, and research organizations worldwide. The congress serves as the premier platform for exchanging expertise, discussing the latest advancements in space technologies, scientific research, and international cooperation.
Samara University named has been a member of the International Astronautical Federation since 2013. This status opens up broad opportunities for the University to participate in international projects and scientific exchanges, as well as to promote its innovative developments on the global space arena.
Igor Belokonov, Professor and Head of the Interuniversity Department of Space Research, shared the department's latest research results with the international space community. Additionally, international students, postgraduates, and 2025 Master's graduates presented their own scientific reports at the congress.
Key Presentations by Samara University Researchers:
PhD student Angelo Espinosa presented three reports:
- "A Hybrid Approach to Attitude Determination and Sensor Calibration for CubeSats"
- "A CubeSat Swarm for High-Resolution Exploration of the Lunar Surface and Gravitational Field"
- "Nanosatellite Attitude Recovery Technology in Low Earth Orbit: A Case Study of the SamSat-Ionosphere Mission"
PhD student Ohana Berger presented the report:
- "Twenty Years of Space Education, Popularization, and Competence Development: The Experience of Samara University"
Master's student Maria Celeste presented two reports:
- "A Fully Non-Invasive Autonomous Beacon Subsystem for Transmitting CubeSat Health Status Signals"
- "Design of a Nanosatellite Constellation Mission for Environmental Monitoring in Costa Rica"
Student Mariana Rincon presented the report:
- "A Predictive Methodology for the Geometric and Radiometric Assessment of Multispectral Imaging Based on Orbital Motion Prediction"
2025 Master's graduate Carlos Aguilera presented two reports:
- "Hazardous Landing Site Detection Using LiDAR for Lunar and Martian Landers"
- "Design and Control of a Sun Tracking System for Nanosatellites"
Photos provided by the Interuniversity Department of Space Research.
