( SRV - Schweizerische Raumfahrt-Vereinigung) Swiss Space Association Swiss 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 Training Public Sector Industry Members Information Research Technology ITC Solutions for - Public Sector - Space Sector - Industry & Economy SRV/SAA Network SRV/SAA Network ESA NASA IAF others SER, SSO SATW SANW ETH UAS ’s INPUT ITC: Information, Technology, Contacts

The SwissSpaceA WEB-Page provides detailed space related information ( 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 Information

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Training 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

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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 Research

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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 Technology

Example of Public event Presentations and Exhibition

Network Concept Swiss Space Sector and Industry Contract Management Network facilitators Results Special Products Special Processes Input Contracts Cooperation 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, J.-G. Gander, C. Unrein, SRV-Committee,