KIFA International Spaceflight Conference 2026, Seoul

The international conference period is between 30 Oct and 2 Nov. 2026 (4 days). The Korea Institute for Astronauts (KIFA) is hosting an international spaceflight conference to advancing humanity’s readiness for space exploration through comprehensive, multidisciplinary research. Theme: Human Research in Space: Astronauts, Artimis Missions, and Moon-Mars Explorations Period: 30 Oct. (Friday) - 2 Nov (Monday) 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 July 2026 Abstract registration website: https://kifaspace.org/kifa-space-research-conference-2026 Fields of Research: · Radiation exposure and protection · Space habitat design and materials · Astrobiology and life-support systems · Space medicine and human physiology · Mental health and behavioural science · Aging and nutrition in space · Tool design and dexterity in microgravity · Plant growth and bioregenerative systems · Crew selection, teamwork, and leadership · Human–AI collaboration in missions · Human missions to the Moon and Mars · Space law, ethics, and governance · Space tourism and economics · Physics and materials science (with astronaut involvement) · Spacesuit ergonomics and performance · Sustainability and long-duration living If you are interested, please submit your abstract (150-180 words) and biography (80 words) using the link above. Proposals for panels of 3 or 4 papers must include the above information for each paper and a brief description of the panel itself (100 words). The conference fee is US$ 350 per person, but doctoral candidates and early-career researchers without full-time positions will pay US$300. Poster presenters and local presenters are US$250. Commercial booths are US$600. The conference cost includes registration fee, conference dinner, a one-day free tour (limited to 100 people), and coffee breaks. The best paper submitted by HDR students will be awarded (US$ 400). To be considered for this award, the full paper must be submitted one month before the conference (by 25 September 2026). A limited number of bursaries will be available to some accepted doctoral candidates and early-career researchers after the conference. In addition, the selected papers will be published in a space book volume in the UK, Europe or the USA. Contact: [email protected] KIFA Offical Website: https://kifaspace.org