Libre Space Foundation joins the International Astronautical Federation

We are proud to announce that Libre Space Foundation has been accepted as a member of the International Astronautical Federation! We are excited to be part of such a great community with which we share a love for Space, Space exploration and research.

International Astronautical Federation and Libre Space Foundation

IAF aims at “Connecting @ll Space People” bringing together organisations, universities, space agencies, research institutions and individuals with a profound interest in space. It has managed to successfully build a community, A space-faring world cooperating for the benefit of humanity. It does so through establishing collaborations and partnerships, by creating events and educating the public so that scientific knowledge and information are shared and spread for everyone to acquire. Libre Space Foundation works hard towards bringing space exploration closer to the public, enabling research and supporting education through all of its projects. We believe that Space is humanity’s future and that space should be accessible to all. This is why we support openness in space tech development and data distribution so that knowledge about Space technology and information about space exploration can fuel a better future for all. We both perceive Space as a great opportunity for growth and development but only when it is used to promote peace, knowledge and scientific research. When it is open to everyone to learn and explore freely. We firmly believe that the only way to explore Space to its fullest potential and to benefit humanity is through partnerships and collaborations with shared ideals and dreams. This is why we are very excited to have joined IAF.

A few words about the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)

IAF was founded in 1951 and it is the world’s leading space advocacy body. It counts over 397 members in 69 countries worldwide. Among its members, there are leading space agencies, Universities, companies, research institutions and even museums.

IAF encourages the development of astronautics for peaceful purposes and supports the spreading of knowledge and information about space. It is also the organiser of many thematic events promoting scientific research and knowledge, and it is the organiser of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) – a significant annual event about space. 2021, marks IAF’s 70th Anniversary. You can read more about IAF’s long history of supporting space and knowledge by reading its History Page.

IAF’s Missions

The International Astronautical Federation has always supported Space, Space exploration and making technical and scientific knowledge available to those interested. Its vision is powerful and its missions are noteworthy and not limited to one field.

• Promoting Cooperation. By organising events and committees it brings experts from all over the world together to collaborate on research and to deal with the issues the industry faces.
• Advancing International Development. Through collaboration between nations, companies, institutions from all over the world.
• Sharing Knowledge. The information collected and the knowledge acquired is shared using many well-established channels.
• Recognizing Achievements. Not only does it keep an eye on the developments regarding space but it also presents awards to the individuals and groups which help move the global space community forward. Each year the IAF awards are amongst the most prestigious awards to be given.
• Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow. With a range of activities dedicated to nurturing new talent, IAF focuses on knowledge and how to help students and young professionals to grow, learn and evolve.
• Raising Awareness. With the help of its members and its global community, the IAF publications spread around the globe enabling the public to get a closer look at the information about space.

The International Astronautical Federation is a non-profit organisation devoted to spreading knowledge about space and supporting the development of astronautics for the betterment of humanity. With a long history of collaborations and achievements towards making “A space-faring world cooperating for the benefit of humanity,” it works hard to enhance powerful collaborations and build the conditions for a future where space and scientific knowledge prevail.

A few words about Libre Space Foundation

Libre Space Foundation is a non-profit organisation focusing on the development of open-source space technologies. Its mission is to support, promote and enable innovative ideas, projects and initiatives that promote space technology, space exploration and enhance knowledge. All the projects the Foundation runs and its operations are governed by the Principles of the Manifesto. This is why all the projects are open-source, designed and developed under open-source methodologies, operating in transparency and are accessible to everyone. LSF shares its vision of Space being accessible to all humanity not only with a number of organisations, university teams and research institutions but with its global and diverse community of contributors who put their expertise and continuous effort into developing open-source projects and tools. LSF has a wide range of projects under its wings ranging from Machine Learning for satellites (Polaris), satellite missions (UPSAT, QUBIK) to upstream space projects like deployers (PICOBUS) and of course, developing and operating the world’s biggest open-source network of satellite ground stations worldwide (SatNOGS). Libre Space Foundation is proud to be the first-ever member based in Greece to be joining IAF.