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ISRO Chief Dr. S. Somanath Honored with IAF World Space Award at 75th IAC in Milan, Italy.

International | Dated: 30 Oct 2024

The 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2024) took place from October 14 to 18, 2024, at the Milano Congress Center (Allianz MiCo), the largest conference venue in Europe, located in Milan, Italy. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the event was co-hosted by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA), the Italian Space Agency (ASI), and Leonardo.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Key highlights of the congress included ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath receiving the IAF World Space Award 2024, the launch of ESA’s Moonlight Programme for lunar communication, and the AxEMU spacesuit reveal by Axiom Space and Prada.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The theme of the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2024), "Responsible Space for Sustainability," underscored the critical need for responsible practices in space exploration. This focus emphasized ensuring safety, preventing overcrowding, and minimizing light pollution, all essential as the space economy continues to grow and expand.
  • (ii) The IAC 2025 will be held in Sydney, Australia from September 29 to October 3, 2025.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently honored with the IAF World Space Award at the 75th IAC in Milan, Italy?

Correct Answer: Dr. S. Somanath

🚀 Quick Recap:

About International Astronautical Federation (IAF)

  • President - Eugene Clayton Mowry
  • Headquarters - Paris