2026 Ka Conference - Call for Papers

Topics:

Communications, Navigation and Earth Observation Systems

• Broadband High Throughput Satellite (HTS) Systems
• NGSO Constellations (Technology, System Complexity, Economic Viability)
• NGSO and GSO Interoperability
• Small Satellites (Technology, Missions, Flight Results and Market Perspectives)
• Digital Broadcast Platforms (Satellite and User Segment Technologies and Market Perspectives)
• Stratospheric Platforms (Technology and Market Perspectives)
• Ka/Q/V/W Bands Satellite Communications Systems
• Maritime and In-Flight Communications Systems
• Navigation Systems and Archite

Communications and Navigation Systems for Moon, Mars and Beyond

• Planetary Navigation Systems
• Lunar and Mars communications and navigation (policy, needs, plans and status)
• Ground Systems & Terminals for Moon, Mars and beyond
• Interplanetary Network Systems and Technologies
• Game Changing Technologies

Ground Systems & Networks, QoS, Integration with Terrestrial Networks

• Networks and Ground Terminals (including Hybrid Terrestrial – Satellite Networks)
• Hybrid GSO/NGSO Networks
• Non-Terrestrial Networks in 5G/6G
• Satellite Cooperative Networks
• Satellite Integration with 5G/6G TN
• Ground Systems Technologies, and Components
• User Device and Terminal Requirements and technology
• Gateways (RF and optical) and associated technologies
• Ground Antennas
• Software Defined Networks (including Resource Management and Optimization)
• QoS and User Experience

Onboard Payload, Components, Technology

• Highly flexible telecom Payload Architecture and Technologies
• Earth Observation Payload Architectures, Technologies, and Components
• Navigation Payload Architectures, Technologies, and Components
• Hosted Payloads
• Optical Payloads and Components
• Onboard terminals for ISL and feeder link
• High Speed Onboard Processing
• Ka/Q/V/W Bands Components and Technology
• Ultra-High Data Rate Modems: Power- and Bandwidth-Efficient Modulation for RF and optical links
• Onboard (active and passive) Antennas
• Critical RF Phenomena in Satcom (Passive Intermodulation, Multipactor, Corona)
• Oscillating Heat Pipes
• Nanotube Technology
• Emerging Low-Cost Technology Trends: SDR’s, TT&C Software
• Imaging Systems and Instruments for Earth Observation, Weather Tracking and Climate Science
• Spacecraft Technology

Analysis, Simulations, Standards, Spectrum, Protocols

• Systems Modelling and Market Assessment
• Protocols and High Data Rate Waveforms
• DVB and 3GPP standards implementations
• New Satellite Modems, Protocols and Servers Supporting Advanced Services
• Spectrum for New Services and impacts of WRC 23
• Spectrum Coordination, Management and sharing techniques
• Interference prevention and mitigation
• Coexistence of Satellite Systems and 5G/6G terrestrial Networks
• Lunar and Mars networks Issues (Lunar shielding)

Propagation and Advanced Communications Research

• Advanced propagation studies
• Ka/Q/V/W Band Propagation Research and Communications Experiments
• Propagation Channel Measurement and Modelling
• Advanced Models for Propagation Studies
• Impact of Propagation Modelling on Communication System Design

Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Communications, Optical and Quantum Communications

• AI, Machine Learning and Data Analytics for Satellite Communications
• AI in Satcom System Design, Manufacturing, and Operation
• AI in Space Navigation Autonomy
• AI in Earth Observation Data Analysis
• Adaptive Communication Systems
• Cognitive Communications and Networks
• Optical and Quantum Communications
• Optical comm LEO, Lunar and Deep Space (Space and ground)

Special Topics

• Commercial space comm needs and services for government and commercial missions
• Launch and In-Flight Systems and Services (Launch Systems and Services, Rocket Reusability)
• On-Orbit Assembly and Satellite Servicing
• 6G technologies and impacts on future satellite systems
• Security and Threat Detection in Space Systems
• Space Sustainability
• Spacecraft Swarms
• Risk Management
• Legal & Insurance Issues
• Security issues

Application, Services and Ready to Market Commercial Applications

• Systems Interoperability & Integrated Applications and Services
• Search and Rescue (SAR) architecture, experience and technology
• Dual Systems and Applications
• Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
• UAS Traffic Management (UTM)
• Smart Cars/Smart Cities (Large Scale IoT)
• Autonomous Vessels
• Air Traffic Management, In-Flight Entertainment, Airline Operations
• Space Tourism and Exploration
• Package Delivery Via Drones
• Consumer Satellite Broadband in the Era of 5G Terrestrial Rollout
• Potential New or Emerging Applications to Reinvigorate FSS-MSS Growth

We look forward to your valuable contributions and the opportunity to showcase your advanced research at 31st Ka and Broadband Space Communications Conference.

Should you have any queries, please don't hesitate to reach out us at: organizingcommittee@kaconf.com