March 22, 2019: Unprecedented space conference
Friday, March 22, 2019
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dumontet Lecture Hall (Building 7) – Triolet Campus
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2:00 p.m.: Start of the conference
Presentation by Yves Langevin, Planetologist, Institute of Space Astrophysics, on the BepiColombo Mission and the issue of orbital transfers for interplanetary space missions
The BepiColombo mission is an exploration mission to the planet Mercury launched on October 19, 2018. Mercury is a little-known planet, yet its proximity to the Sun makes it an important scientific target for understanding the genesis of the solar system.
Presentation by Eric de Saintignon, former OneWeb Satellites COO (COO stands for Chief Operating Officer), on OneWeb and satellite constellations
The OneWeb Satellites project involves 900 satellites weighing 150 kg each, mass-produced using a new production system. They will be sent into orbit in a constellation around the Earth and will provide internet access to everyone on the planet.
5:00 p.m.: End of the conference