• CALL FOR PAPERS

    SmallSat Europe 2027 · June 1–3 · RAI Amsterdam
  • ABSTRACTS
    Jan 29, 2027    		 DECISIONS
    Mar 5, 2027    		 PAPERS
    Apr 30, 2027    		 THE SHOW
    Jun 1–3, 2027

  • Submit your technical abstract for the third SmallSat Europe, June 1–3, 2027 at the RAI in Amsterdam. Accepted papers are presented in three ways:

    • Main stage: four or five standout papers present to the full conference on the main stage, including the defense track. These slots are by invitation from the Technical Committee.
    • Technical stage: selected papers give a 15-minute talk on the technical stage, then take questions at their kiosk.
    • Kiosk: every accepted paper gets a 30-minute session on a 55-inch 4K touchscreen, where attendees work through your material with you.

    Flight results and lessons learned get priority in every focus area.

    Full papers are optional. Papers received by April 30, 2027 are eligible for Best Paper awards, one in each category: Missions, Research, Engineering and Technology. Each winner is featured on SatNews in the two weeks before the show, in the summer issue of SatMagazine and on SatNews and SmallSat Europe social channels, and is recognized on stage in Amsterdam. Authors who choose to publish get a permanent DOI for their paper in the SmallSat Europe 2027 proceedings.

    There is no fee to present. Presenters get 50% off registration. Students who are first author and presenter of an accepted paper attend free. Every accepted paper gets its own 20% code to share with colleagues.

  • Focus Areas

    1. Secure Connectivity & Navigation: IRIS² and GOVSATCOM, LEO-PNT and early Celeste results, optical links, multi-orbit networks, direct-to-device, quantum key distribution, digital payloads

    2. Earth Observation & ISR: SAR, optical and hyperspectral sensing, RF geolocation, responsive tasking, onboard processing, data fusion and EOGS readiness, maritime and climate monitoring

    3. Defense, Security & Contested Orbit: space domain awareness, maneuverability and VLEO, hardening and anti-jamming, cybersecurity, dual-use design, allied constellations

    4. Platforms, Production & Launch: bus design for serial production, subsystems, AIT and qualification at volume, European supply chain, new European launchers, rideshare and deployment

    5. Autonomy, Software & Operations: onboard AI and edge computing, autonomous constellation operations, ground automation and ground-station-as-a-service, collision avoidance, digital twins and MBSE, first-year lessons in orbit

    6. Sustainability, Servicing & Regulation: debris mitigation and end-of-life design, active debris removal and servicing, rendezvous and capture, EU Space Act compliance, space traffic management, spectrum and licensing

    7. Science, Exploration & University Missions: space and Earth science payloads, astronomy and heliophysics, lunar and deep-space smallsats, in-orbit research and demonstration platforms, student-built and university missions

    Please complete the form below for consideration as a technical presenter at SmallSat Europe 2027.

  • Primary Contact:

    This person will be responsible for the final paper submission.

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  • Paper Requirements

    Please review carefully before submission.

  • Objective:

    The purpose of the presentation is to disseminate original research or novel concepts, to contribute to the formal record of knowledge through publication, and to engage with constructive feedback from the broader SmallSat industry. Submitted abstracts should clearly articulate the relevance and potential contributions of the paper and presentation to the advancement of the SmallSat community. Authors are encouraged to present findings that are not only innovative but also suitable for peer dissemination, technical discussion, and inclusion in the conference proceedings or associated publications.

    Selection:

    Abstracts are evaluated by the Technical Committee based on the following criteria:

    • Originality of the work
    • Technical depth and appropriateness of content
    • Relevance and value to the conference audience
    • Absence of promotional or marketing focus

    Please note: Abstracts that serve primarily as marketing or sales material will not be accepted.

    Format:

    The information requested when submitting an abstract includes:

    • Category (Missions, Research, Engineering or Technology) and focus area
    • Abstract title, as it should appear in the conference program
    • Unclassified abstract (150–300 words), cleared for public release, as it should appear in the conference program. Include the goal of the work, the methods used and the results or expected outcomes.
    • Presenter and author details
    • Whether you plan to submit a full paper, and your preferred format
    • Full papers are optional. IEEE conference format is recommended, about six pages and no more than ten, as a PDF: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates

    Submission Terms:

    Accepted authors consent to the following requirements:

    • Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment by the author(s) to present if accepted.
    • A primary author may submit a maximum of two abstracts. There is no limit to the number of times an author may be credited as a co-author. For individuals submitting more than one abstract, if both are accepted, a co-author must present one of the papers and be approved by the conference organizing committee in advance.
    • The designated presenter must be registered to attend the conference by March 22, 2027.
    • Only full papers received by April 30, 2027 are eligible for Best Paper and the proceedings.
    • Presentation files are due May 14, 2027.
    • Failure to meet deadlines and requirements will jeopardize future acceptance. The conference committee reserves the right to cancel or re-allocate a presentation.
    • Author notifications will be sent March 5, 2027.

  • General Information

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  • Abstract Category*
  • Topics: Secure Connectivity & Navigation*
  • Topics: Earth Observation & ISR*
  • Topics: Defense, Security & Contested Orbit*
  • Topics: Platforms, Production & Launch*
  • Topics: Autonomy, Software & Operations*
  • Topics: Sustainability, Servicing & Regulation*
  • Topics: Science, Exploration & University Missions*
  • Where is this work?*
  • Preferred format*
  • Do you plan to submit a full paper?*

  • Accepted Papers

    Upload your paper and presentation file and confirm your details

  • Congratulations on your acceptance to the SmallSat Europe 2027 technical program. This link opens your own submission, and what you save here is what appears in the program and on smallsateurope.com.

    Check your title and abstract on the previous page and your presenter and authors on the next page. Change anything that has moved on since you submitted. You can reopen this link as often as you need.

    FULL PAPER
    Apr 30, 2027    		 CORRECTIONS
    May 7, 2027    		 SLIDES
    May 14, 2027    		 PROCEEDINGS
    May 25, 2027

  • Registration

    There is no fee to present. Every presenter must be registered by March 22, 2027. Presenters get 50% off with the presenter code in your acceptance email. Students who are first author and presenter attend free: reply to your acceptance email from your university address or with a note from your supervisor. Your paper's own 20% code, also in your acceptance email, can be shared with co-authors and colleagues.

  • Are you submitting a full paper?

  • Full paper requirements

    • PDF only, with fonts embedded.
    • IEEE conference format recommended: about six pages, no more than ten. Use the SmallSat Europe 2027 template so the footer reads "Presented at SmallSat Europe 2027, Amsterdam, June 1–3, 2027."
    • The title and authors in your PDF must match this form.
    • The paper must be unclassified and cleared for public release by your organization. Clearance of your abstract does not cover the paper.
    • Papers received after April 30, 2027 are not eligible for Best Paper or the proceedings. Corrections are accepted until May 7, 2027. After that, a published paper can only be updated with a new version.
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  • Publication in the proceedings
  • Has this paper, or a substantially similar version, been published elsewhere?

  • Your presentation

    Main stage: we will confirm your slot length and run of show with you directly.

    Technical stage: your slot is 15 minutes including changeover, so plan 12 minutes of content. Slides show on a large 16:9 screen to a full room and you advance them with a clicker, so size text and visuals for the back row. You take questions at your kiosk afterward, so lead with the story on stage and keep the deeper technical detail at the back of the PDF for Q&A.

    Kiosk: every accepted paper gets a 30-minute session on a 55-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) 16:9 touchscreen. Attendees stand about 3 to 4.5 meters back. A multi-page PDF works like a slide deck, and you can swipe to the detail people ask about.

    Files: PDF in 16:9. PowerPoint is accepted for stage talks with video or animation. Due May 14, 2027.

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  • Share your presentation file with attendees?

  • The conference is open to the public, so your slides are seen either way. Yes lets attendees download the PDF in the attendee app. No keeps it view-only. Speaker notes and animations are removed and the file is shared as a PDF. We encourage sharing.

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  • Would you like to apply for our optional travel stipend program?*

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  • Terms & Conditions

    By submitting this application, I/we agree to the following:

    • I/we authorize SmallSat Europe to record, reproduce, publish, and sell conference proceedings, videos, my/our speech or presentation, and any portion of my/our participation.
    • I/we waive any and all rights or claims related to the recording, duplication, and sale of these materials.
    • I/we affirm that all material included in the presentation does not infringe upon any copyright or rights of privacy, and that it will not include defamatory content about any person, facility, product, company, or service. In the event of a breach, I/we agree to indemnify and hold harmless SmallSat Europe, its officers, directors, and employees.
    • If the submitted paper is selected, the assigned presenter will arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled presentation time.
    • The assigned presenter will complete their conference registration no later than March 22, 2027.
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