The International Astronautical Federation - in collaboration with the International Academy of Astronautics and the International Institute of Space Law - will hold the 57th International Astronautical Congress in Valencia.
Many technical sessions will be held during the congress and among these is session A3: Space Exploration Symposium, (Conveners B.H. Foing and C. Sallaberger) which will cover the topics:
* A3.1. Space Based Astronomy
* A3.2. Solar System Exploration
* A3.3. Mars Exploration
* A3.4. New Mission Concepts for Space Exploration
* A3.5. Small Bodies Missions and Technologies
* A3.6. Moon Exploration
* And other sessions relevant to future human exploration and technologies