The international Astronauts Chapter
Meet international astronauts and cosmonauts at IAC 2024!
The 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2024 in Milan, Italy, will feature a special International Astronauts Chapter, organized jointly by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Focusing on the theme "Responsible Space for Sustainability", the International Astronauts Chapter will explore the crucial and proactive leadership role of astronauts in advocating for responsible space practices to ensure the sustainability of space activities. The Chapter will include various panels and discussions and intensive outreach programme.
As part of the IAF Global Networking Forum (IAF GNF), do not miss the IAF – ASE Astronaut Panel titled #norisknofun – KEEPING HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT SAFE on Public Day, 18 October. During this session, an international panel of astronauts and cosmonauts will share insights and sustainable practices to safeguard space for future generations.
Additionally, there will be an autograph session with astronauts. They will share their experiences and findings with the General Public and will foster their enthusiasm for space exploration.
Enjoy a rare and thrilling opportunity for attendees to meet their space heroes up close.
Register now for IAC 2024 and embark with our international space explorers!
Alper GEZERAVCI
First Turkish Astronaut, Turkish Space Agency Board Member, Turkish Space Command Coordination & Execution Director F-16 & KC-135R Pilot, Turkish Space Agency (TUA)
Türkiye
André KUIPERS
ESA Astronaut, European Space Agency (ESA)
Netherlands
Andrea PATASSA
Captain, ESA Astronaut Reserve, European Space Agency (ESA)
Anthea COMELLINI
GNC engineer at Thales Alenia Space and member of ESA astronauts reserve
Italy
Eytan STIBBE
AX-1 Astronaut, Rakia Mission
Israel
Franco MALERBA
Founder, Space V s.r.l.
Italy
Franz VIEHBOCK
Astronaut and CEO, Berndorf AG
Austria
Hazzaa ALMANSOORI
Astronaut, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)
United Arab Emirates
Luca PARMITANO
Lead Astronaut, EAC/JSC Liaison Officer
Italy
Maurizio CHELI
Lieutenant Colonel, Italian Air Force, Retired
Michael LOPEZ-ALEGRIA
Chief of the Astronaut Office and Ax-1 Mission Commander, Axiom Space, LLC
United States
Paolo NESPOLI
Astronaut, European Space Agency (ESA)
Italy
Reinhold EWALD
President, European Astronaut and Professor of Astronautics, Association of Space Explorers
Germany
Roberto VITTORI
Former ESA Astronaut & Space Attaché, Italian Embassy
Italy
Samantha CRISTOFORETTI
LEO Cargo Return Service Team Lead and Astronaut, ESA/European Astronaut Centre
Italy
Soichi NOGUCHI
Astronaut, Executive Fellow, World Economic Forum (WEF)
Japan
Tuva CIHANGIR ATASEVER
Astronaut, Turkish Space Agency (TUA)
Türkiye
Akihiko HOSHIDE
Astronaut, Director Houston Office, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Japan
Pedro DUQUE
Astronaut and Minister for Science and Innovation, Government of Spain
Spain
Tony ANTONELLI
Astronaut, Acting Director, Advanced Programs Civil Space, Lockheed Martin Corporation
United States
Koichi WAKATA
Astronaut and Chief Technology Officer, Asia-Pacific, Axiom Space, LLC
Japan
Carmen POSSNIG
Astronaut Reserve, European Space Agency (ESA)
Austria
Sirisha BANDLA
Astronaut, Virgin Galactic L.L.C
United States