Why in Broadcast?

• International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations took place in Bengaluru on 8th & 9th June 2023. The conference helped in associating and connecting various space agencies, start-ups, industry and academia.
• Theme: Emerging Technologies for Automation in Ground and Space Segment in satellite mission operations (ETAGS).

Objective

• The objective of this conference is to associate and connect with the various space agencies, start-ups, industry and academia within and outside India.
• The conference aims to bring all space leaders together to share their views on existing technologies and its challenges, while previewing the state of the art technologies that are being conceived globally to make space mission operations more secure and robust.
• This conference will also provide a unique platform for ISRO to boost the synergy between academia, industry and other space agencies.

Importance of the conference

• The SMOPS-2023 conference holds extensive significance in the realm of space exploration.
• By providing a platform for experts to share knowledge, insights, and best practices, it paves the way for collaboration and fosters innovation in space mission operations and ground segment.
• These initiatives contribute to the advancement of space technology and further our understanding of the universe.

Conference Topics

• Human Spaceflight Mission Operation Management
• Present And Future Trends In Ground Station Operations
• Simulation & Modelling
• Artificial Intelligence Based Application
• Satellite Data Handling, Processing And Applications
• Operation Challenges In Geo-Stationary Orbit Mission
• Satellite Constellations Management
• Space Situational Awareness
• Challenges in Flight Dynamics Operations
• Trends in ground Segment Resource allocation and Optimisation

About ISRO

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India.
• The organisation is involved in science, engineering and technology to harvest the benefits of outer space for India and the mankind.
• ISRO is a major constituent of the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India.
• The department executes the Indian Space Programme primarily through various Centres or units within ISRO.

About ASI

• The Astronautical Society of India (ASI) was set up in 1990 to foster the development of Astronautics in the country.
• ASI is engaged in the dissemination of technical and other information related to astronautics by conducting technical meetings, bringing out technical publications, and organizing exhibitions.