( SRV - Schweizerische Raumfahrt-Vereinigung)

1. Swiss Space Association Swiss Astronautics Association (SRV- Schweizerische Raumfahrt-Vereinigung) • Founding member (1951) of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF ) • Member of the Swiss Academy of Technical Sciences ( SATW )

2. Overview • 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

3. Switzerland and space, why? • 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

4. What does SwissSpaceA do? • 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

5. Main Objectives of SwissSpaceA • Promote interestsof 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

6. ESA NASA IAF others Solutions for - Public Sector - Space Sector - Industry & Economy • Public Sector • Industry • Members ITC SER, SSO SATW SANW ETH UAS ’s SwissSpaceA - Working Model Information Research SRV/SAA Network INPUT Training Technology ITC: Information, Technology, Contacts

7. The SwissSpaceAWEB-Page provides detailed space related information (http://swiss-space.org) • SwissSpaceA regularly publishes space news, topical articles and technical papers • SwissSpaceA organizes: - Space Conferences • - Space Forums • - Space Days • SwissSpaceA space related documentation isavailable in Mediathekand Library Information

8. Example of website information http://swiss-space.org

9. 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 Training

10. Example of Engineering Courses for Space Education

11. Example of Action for Space Outreach

12. Contacts with Technology Partners are sought and facilitated • SwissSpace.org contacts with Research Institutes, Universities andTechnology Partners contribute to reach specific overall solutions • Implementation of Technology Projects in Applied Research and Development Research

13. Example ofPublic informationBrochure SwissSpaceA …

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15. 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

16. Example ofPublic eventPresentations and Exhibition

17. ITC Input Special Products Results Network Concept Swiss Space Sector and Industry Cooperation Special Processes Contracts Procurement Contract Management Network facilitators Brokers ITC: Information, Technology, Contacts

18. Samples of Swiss « Space Products »(1/2) • 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

19. Samples of Swiss « Space Products »(2/2) • 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

20. Industry Segments & Economic Promotion in Switzerland • Identification of Target Industry Segments suitablefor Direct Investments • Satellite Communications • GPS Navigation • Satellite Imagery • Biotechnology • Co-Production & Cooperation onInternational Projects • Space Conferences in Switzerland • Customized Services

21. Technologies Required (Examples) • Life Sciences enabling technologies • Sensors, Measuring Systems, Telemetry • Automation and Robotics • Computer softwareand computer-aided technologies • Electrical Componentsand Electronics Systems • Energy and Power Systems • High Precision Mechanics and Optics • Communication Systems • Physical and Material sciences • Imagery, Archiving

22. 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

23. Priority No. 1 SRV/SAA Primary Features: • Information for Youth • and General Public • Benefits for Partners and Members • Know How and Dialogue • Facilitation Platform • Non-Profit Orientation

24. Main sources: M. Cogoli, SwissSpace-Committee, and J.-D. Dessimoz, 2000-2009 J.-G. Gander, C. Unrein, SRV-Committee, 1998-2000