SPACE 2026 — IEEE SPace, Aerospace and defencCE Conference

Call For Papers

We invite researchers, engineers and industry practitioners to submit original work across space, aerospace and defence technologies.

Dear Researcher,

SPACE is a premier interdisciplinary forum for space, aerospace and defence experts, engineers and researchers to collaborate on the latest developments across these domains. The conference includes keynote presentations, technical sessions, workshops and panel discussions aimed at fostering innovation and cross-domain synergy.

Authors should submit papers of length between 3 to 6 pages (inclusive of figures, tables and references). All peer-reviewed, accepted and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore in accordance with IEEE standards.

Tracks

  • Aerospace Systems Technologies
  • Defence Systems Technologies
  • Space Systems Technologies

Special Sessions

  • Special Session on AI/ML for SPACE
  • Special Session on Quantum Technologies for SPACE
  • Special Session on Software Defined Radio Technologies for SPACE
  • Women-led Technology Developments for SPACE
  • Special Session on Advances in Measurements for SPACE Systems
  • Special Session on Bhartiya Antriksh Station
  • Special Session on Next Generation Radio Astronomy

Topics

  • Antenna / RF / Microwave / Payloads
  • Assembly, Integration & Testing / Checkout
  • Communication / Networking
  • Computing / Cyber-Security / Software Engineering / IT
  • Embedded Systems / VLSI / RFIC / MMIC / Nano-electronics
  • EMI / EMC / ESD / HPM / Space Weather
  • Ground Support Technologies
  • Gyros / Sensors & Associated Electronics
  • Miniaturisation Technologies
  • Mission Planning / Control / Navigation / Guidance
  • mm-wave / THz / 5G / 6G
  • Optical / Microwave Remote Sensing Technologies
  • Photonics / Electro-optics
  • Power / Energy / Power Electronics
  • Reliability / Quality Assurance
  • Robotics / Automation / Sensor Electronics
  • Signal / Image / Data Processing / GIS / Remote-Sensing
  • Sustainable Technologies
  • System Engineering and Associated Technologies
  • Technology Developments for Humanity
  • Other Topics (Not Listed Above)

All accepted papers of SPACE 2026 will be considered for inclusion in a special section of the Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems (TAES) Click Here

Kindly note: once submitted, papers cannot be updated. The review process begins immediately after submission.

Early Submission Advantage

Authors who submit their papers early — instead of waiting for the last date — will receive a discount on the registration fee. This discount applies to all categories of authors.

Submission Date: Dec 1 – Dec 15
30% Discount on Registration Fee

Submission Date: Dec 16 – Dec 31
20% Discount on Registration Fee