The Collaborative Research Centre 1667 ATLAS is excited to announce that the 3rd International Symposium on Very Low Earth Orbit Missions and Technologies will once again be taking place in Stuttgart, Germany, during 19-21 January 2027!
In response to the considerable interest and feedback following its successful second iteration in 2025, the symposium is being scaled up in its duration and venue, taking place over three full days in the Haus der Wirtschaft in the city centre of Stuttgart, courtesy of the Ministry for Economy, Labour and Tourism of the State of Baden-Württemberg, which will be co-hosting the event.
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Learn all about the 2nd International Symposium on Very Low Earth Orbit Missions and Technologies 2025 and check out connected publications here.
Further Information
| 25 March 2026 | Save the Date |
| tbd | More to follow! |
| 19 to 21 January 2027 | Symposium in Stuttgart |
Stay tuned for more information! Topics of interest for the 3rd International Symposium on Very Low Earth Orbit Missions and Technologies include:
- Science Mission Designs and Concepts
- Business Models, Roadmaps and Success Factors
- Policy and Best Practices for VLEO Utilization
- Operational Experience
- System Design
- Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion
- Gas-Surface Interactions and Materials
- Particle Simulation Methods
- Aerodynamic Control
- Atmospheric Physics
- Autonomous Operations and Situational Awareness
- Ground and Communications Infrastructure
The call for abstracts is still pending and registration for this event is not yet possible. Sign up here to be notified of updates immediately!
Chairs
- Stefanos Fasoulas, University of Stuttgart, Germany
- Peter C. E. Roberts, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Organising Committee
- Adam S. Pagan, University of Stuttgart, Germany
- Markus Graß, University of Stuttgart, Germany
- Constantin Traub, University of Stuttgart, Germany
As Germany's sixth largest city and capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart is renowned as a global centre of automotive industry. Nestled between vineyards and forests, Stuttgart offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. In addition, the city boasts a rich cultural scene with numerous museums, theaters, and parks. Situated in the heart of the continent, Stuttgart is well-accessible through its excellent connection to the air, rail and road networks of Europe.
The 3rd International Symposium on Very Low Earth Orbit Missions and Technologies 2027 will be held in the Haus der Wirtschaft, located in Stuttgart's bustling city centre. Maintained by the co-hosting Ministry of Economy, Labour and Tourism of the state of Baden-Württemberg, this historic former museum building with its magnificent halls and staircases features a unique atmosphere ideal for this event.
Address
Haus der Wirtschaft
Willi-Bleicher-Straße 19
70174 Stuttgart
Germany
How to get there
For any further inquiries, please contact the symposium organising committee at info(at)atlas.uni-stuttgart.de.
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