2017 6th International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT)

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Intelligent Spacecraft (e.g. computational intelligence, autonomy and autonomous systems, UAV/UAS in aerospace, cooperative systems/swarming, human-machine interactions)

• Data Analytics for Advanced Instruments (e.g. sensors, remote sensing, sensor networks, data analytics, learning algorithms)

• Robotic Manufacturing and Assembly of Large Space Structures (e.g. 3D printing in space, robotics cooperation & interaction, tele-robotics)

• Advanced Computing and Big Data (e.g. intelligent systems, quantum computing, knowledge extraction and management, data mining, data science life cycle, computing for robotics, cloud computing in space, bio-inspired computing)

• Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (e.g. AR/VR applications to tele-robotics, data processing, mission operations, aerospace science analysis, videogame technology for simulation)

• Robotics for Exotic Mission Destinations (e.g. novel space exploration concepts enabled by robotic advancements, humans working with robots in space)

• Space Networking (e.g. resilient communications, space-terrestrial internetworking, interoperability, cross-agency standards)

• Reliable Software, Verification & Validation approaches (e.g. re-usable software architectures, agile development and project management, verification of collaborative systems)

• On-Ground Control (e.g. mission planning)

Although any relevant topic will be considered for submitted papers, the topics listed above are especially being sought as projected themes of the conference. In addition, papers that might span two or more topic areas (i.e., novel systems that draw on cross cutting technologies) are also encouraged.