( SRV - Schweizerische Raumfahrt-Vereinigung)

27.03.2009 http://SwissSpace.org 1

(SRV- Schweizerische Raumfahrt-Vereinigung)(SRV- Schweizerische Raumfahrt-Vereinigung)

Swiss Space AssociationSwiss Astronautics Association

Founding member (1951) of the

International Astronautical Federation (IAF ) Member of the Swiss Academy of Technical

Sciences ( SATW )


SwissSpaceA first established in 1951

Interesting mix of people and institutions from

industry, research, education, administration,

non-specialists and youth

provides attractive services for its members,

youth, the space community, and the public in

general

Overview


for participation in the big adventure

for acquisition of new knowledge

for contribution to the observation and

protection of threatened ecosystems on Earth

for the development and use of new space

technologies in the advantage of our country

and mankind

Switzerland and space, why?


gathers the largest number of interested

members

informs its members with newsletters and

website

organizes activities in space domain

(conferences, exhibitions, visits, etc.)

promotes and helps to provide education

opportunities in space domain

supports specific interests in space domain

What does SwissSpaceA do?


• Promote interests of Swiss space activities nationally and internationally

• Organize specialized training in space technology and applications• Provide contacts for SwissSpaceA members and companies with

space agencies • Enhance Swiss participation in national and international projects• Coach youth• Serve as link between institutions of education and space industry• Disseminate Information on space activities and technology • Organize public relations activities

Main Objectives of SwissSpaceA


SwissSpaceA - Working Model

TrainingTraining

• Public Sector• Industry• Members

InformationInformation ResearchResearch

TechnologyTechnology

ITC

Solutions for- Public Sector- Space Sector- Industry & Economy

SRV/SAANetworkSRV/SAANetwork

ESANASA

IAFothers

SER, SSOSATWSANWETH

UAS ’s

INPUT

ITC: Information, Technology, Contacts


• The SwissSpaceA WEB-Page provides detailed space

related information (http://swiss-space.org)

• SwissSpaceA regularly publishes space news, topical

articles and technical papers

• SwissSpaceA organizes: - Space Conferences

- Space Forums

- Space Days

• SwissSpaceA space related documentation is available in

Mediathek and Library

InformationInformation


Example of website information

http://swiss-space.org


TrainingTraining

• Actions to interest and train youth into space programs and technology through SwissSpaceA information network and presentations

• Basic courses in astronautics and space technology and applications at Universities, Engineering and Professional Colleges, etc.

• Assistance to students in their projects and graduate work


Example of

Engineering Courses

for Space Education


Example of

Action

for Space Outreach


• Contacts with Technology Partners are

sought and facilitated

• SwissSpace.org contacts with Research

Institutes, Universities and Technology

Partners contribute to reach specific overall

solutions

• Implementation of Technology Projects in

Applied Research and Development

ResearchResearch


…

Example of Public information

Brochure SwissSpaceA


Example of SwissSpaceA newsletters

…


• Facilitation of contacts between members and companies in the field of applicable technologies

• Assistance in:• identifying applicable technologies• finding technology sources• determining & assessing technology needs• marketing technology

• Cooperation with industrial associations

TechnologyTechnology


Example of Public event

Presentations and Exhibition


Network Concept

Swiss Space Sector and Industry

Contract Management

Network facilitators

ResultsSpecialProducts

SpecialProcesses

Input ContractsCooperation

Procurement

Brokers

ITC

ITC: Information, Technology, Contacts


• Atomic Clocks, for Satellites and Earth Stations• Meteosat Earth Segment Control and Monitoring

Systems• Electronic and Laser Systems for Communication

Satellites• Electrical Micro Motors and Actuators• Cooling and Refrigeration Systems• Mass Spectrometers for Satellites• Assembly Equipment for Satellites• Payload Fairings for Ariane ELV ’s• Surface Treatment and Finishing

Samples of Swiss « Space Products » (1/2)


• Optical and Optoelectronic Instruments• Satellite Structures & Trusses• Slip-Ring Brush Assemblies (Contacts) for Satellites• Probes, Detectors, Sensors (Pressure, Temperature,

Cosmic Radiation)• Transportation Equipment and Containers for Satellites

and Payloads• Systems and Robotic Arm Trusses for International

Space Station• Bioreactors• Space software

Samples of Swiss « Space Products » (2/2)


Industry Segments & Economic Promotion in Switzerland

Identification of Target Industry Segments suitable for Direct Investments

• Satellite Communications• GPS Navigation• Satellite Imagery• Biotechnology • Co-Production & Cooperation on International Projects • Space Conferences in Switzerland• Customized Services


• Life Sciences enabling technologies• Sensors, Measuring Systems, Telemetry• Automation and Robotics• Computer software and computer-aided technologies• Electrical Components and Electronics Systems • Energy and Power Systems• High Precision Mechanics and Optics• Communication Systems • Physical and Material sciences• Imagery, Archiving

Technologies Required (Examples)


Reinforcing SwissSpaceA Contacts

• Consolidate Relations with Swiss Space Community• Expand the SwissSpaceA courses• Expand and Update the SRV/SAA Internet Webpage• Strengthen Contacts with

- Technoparks and Hi-Tech industries- Federal Entities and Offices- Regional & local Economic Promotion Agencies

- Swiss Academies of Natural and Technical Sciences

- Politics and Parliamentarians - EPFL, ETHZ, Universities and Swiss UAS ’s


•Information for Youth and General Public

•Benefits for Partners and Members

• Know How and Dialogue

• Facilitation Platform

•Non-Profit Orientation

SRV/SAA Primary Features:

Priority

No. 1


Main sources:

M. Cogoli, SwissSpace-Committee, and J.-D. Dessimoz, 2000-2009

J.-G. Gander, C. Unrein, SRV-Committee, 1998-2000

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