Topics

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Software Development

• Satellite ephemerides

• Position predictions, avoidance, masking, artifact removal, etc

• Software demonstrations

Updates in Observations

• Astronomical Observations (optical, radio)

• Observation of satellites [hands on workshop]

Brightness testing and modeling

• BRDF modeling and hardware testing

Mitigation measures

• Mitigation measures and best practices guidelines by industry

• Mitigation measures and best practices guidelines by the astronomy community

• Updated Technical Requirements

Industry Perspectives

• Operational resources

• Outreach Plan for Stakeholders & Public

• Reference & Educational Materials

• Mitigations & Analytical Tools

• Space Safety Initiatives Helpful to Astronomy

• Implementation of Best Practices & Mitigations

Policy Developments

• IAU and UN COPUOS updates

• International law and policy framework

• Analysis of individual national approaches

• Space Sustainability Rating

• Emerging threats

• Panel Discussion: Toward a long-term sustainability approach

Communications, Education, Outreach and Engagement

• Resource developed to provide a foundation in the areas of

  • Satellite Basics

  • Satellite Constellation Design and Operation

  • Impacts on the Earth/Space Environment

  • Impacts on Optical and Infrared Astronomy

  • Impacts on Radio Astronomy

  • Impacts on Biology, Culture and Heritage

  • Legal and Policy Considerations

  • Mitigations 

• Watch party of video resources

IAU CPS: Purpose, Structure, Activities, Accomplishments and Future Plans for 

• SatHub 

• The Industry & Technology Hub 

• The Policy Hub

• The Community Engagement Hub