International Academy of Astronautics

The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) is a Paris-based non-government association for the field of astronautics. It was founded in Stockholm, Sweden) on August 16, 1960, by Dr. Theodore von Kármán.^[1] It was recognised by the United Nations in 1996.^[2]

The stated purpose of the IAA is:^[1]

Recognize the accomplishments of their peers
Explore and discuss cutting-edge issues in space research and technology
Provide direction and guidance in the non-military uses of space and the ongoing exploration of the solar system

Among the activities the academy is involved, there are:^[1]

Organizes annual conferences, symposia, and gatherings covering topics such as space sciences, space life sciences, space technology and system development, space systems operations and utilization, space policy, law, economy, space and society, culture, and education.
Publishes cosmic studies^[3] concerning space exploration, space debris, small satellites, space traffic management, natural disasters, climate change
Publishes the journal^[4] of the International Academy of Astronautics, Acta Astronautica.
Publishes dictionaries^[5] in 24 languages
Publishies book series ^[6] on subjects such as small satellites, conference proceedings, remote sensing, and history.

IAA Mission

According to the Academy's mission statement, the fundamental purposes of the IAA, are to:^[7]

Foster the development of astronautics for peaceful purposes
Recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in a branch of science or technology related to astronautics
Provide a program through which the membership can contribute to international endeavors
Promote international cooperation in the advancement of aerospace science.

Cooperation with other organizations

Presidents

The Academy's first president was Theodore von Kármán.^[1] Edward C. Stone held the post of President of the International Academy of Astronautics until October 2009. G. Madhavan Nair, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, was president of the International Academy of Astronautics from August 2009 until 2015. He was the only Indian and the first non-American to head the IAA.^[8]

Membership

Valery Geidarovich Aliev is a prominent Soviet and Russian scientist, spacecraft engineer and innovator, member of the Tsiolkovsky Space Academy.

Journal

The IAA sponsors the monthly journal Acta Astronautica, published by Elsevier Press,^[9] which "covers developments in space science technology in relation to peaceful scientific exploration of space and its exploitation for human welfare and progress, the conception, design, development and operation of space-borne and Earth-based systems.”^[4] In collaboration with the International Astronautical Federation^[10]^[11]^[12] the IAA launched a review journal, REACH-Reviews in Human Space Exploration, in 2016 that focuses on aspects of human space exploration.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "IAA At A Glance". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 27 February 2020.
^ "IAA Structure – IAA". 27 February 2020. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
^ "IAA Published Cosmic Studies". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 7 January 2020.
^ ^a ^b "IAA Acta Astronautica". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 7 January 2020.
^ "IAA Dictionaries and Lexicons". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 7 January 2020.
^ "IAA Book Series". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 29 January 2020.
^ "IAA Mission". International Academy of Astronautics - Official Website. 27 February 2020.
^ "G Madhavan Nair To Head International Academy of Astronautics". India Server. Banyan Tree Infomedia LLP. 2009-08-31. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
^ "IAA Acta Astronautica". Elsevier - Official Website.
^ "REACH: Reviews in Human Space Exploration launches! - News - REACH - Journal - Elsevier". www.journals.elsevier.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
^ Federation, International Astronautical. "IAF: International Astronautical Federation". www.iafastro.org. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
^ https://www.iafastro.org/ ^{[bare URL]}