Theme

Bridging Frontiers in Aerospace Systems and Research for Vision 2030

THEME ALIGNED WITH VISION 2030

Aerospace systems are entering a new phase — defined by adaptability, autonomy, and tightly integrated technologies.

ASTRA 2027 brings together leading minds from academia, industry, and government to explore how emerging methods in computation, control, materials, and system design are reshaping the way aerial and space platforms are built and operated.

The conference serves as a bridge between foundational research and real-world deployment, enabling ideas to transition from theory to practice.

CORE RESEARCH PILLARS

Three Tightly Coupled Pillars

Rather than treating these areas in isolation, ASTRA emphasizes their convergence — recognizing that the future of aerospace lies in deeply integrated systems where physical design, control, and intelligence co-evolve.

Pillar 01

Next-Generation Vehicles & Platforms

Redefining performance, efficiency, and mission capability across atmospheric, near-space, and orbital platforms through cutting-edge aerodynamics, design, and modular architectures.

Pillar 02

High-Performance Propulsion & Structural Systems

Enabling new operational envelopes through advanced propulsive cycles, lightweight composite structures, extreme thermal management, and durable materials designed for extreme conditions.

Pillar 03

Intelligent & Autonomous Systems

Allowing aircraft and spacecraft to perceive, learn, and adapt in real time using edge artificial intelligence, adaptive flight controls, fault-tolerant autonomy, and cooperative multi-agent swarms.

TOPICS OF INTEREST

Conference Tracks

Authors are invited to submit papers in, but not limited to, the following areas.

1. Next-Generation Vehicles & Platforms

Advanced aircraft and spacecraft design
Unmanned aerial systems and swarm technologies
Urban air mobility and emerging airspace concepts
Hypersonic and high-speed flight systems
Space systems, satellites, and orbital platforms

2. High-Performance Propulsion & Structures

Advanced propulsion systems
Aerodynamics and fluid-structure interaction
Lightweight and high-strength materials
Thermal management and extreme environment systems
Structural design, optimization, and manufacturing

3. Intelligent Systems & Autonomous Operations

Adaptive control and decision-making systems
Learning-based control and optimization
Multi-agent coordination and distributed systems
Navigation, guidance, and perception
Integrated onboard systems and real-time autonomy

4. Cross-Cutting and Emerging Topics

Digital engineering and system integration
Simulation, modeling, and verification
Human-machine interaction in aerospace
Sustainable and energy-efficient aerospace systems
Novel computational paradigms for aerospace applications

Submission guidelines