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SPAICE 2026
Third Conference on AI in and for Space
SPAICE 2026 is the 11th International Conference on Spacecraft Propulsion and In-Orbit Propulsion Technologies, organized by ESA and hosted by the European Space Agency. It brings together experts from academia, industry, and space agencies to present and discuss advancements in spacecraft propulsion systems, including electric, chemical, and novel propulsion technologies.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
March 9, 2026
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Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
March 9, 2026 · AoE
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Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short Papers
Concise presentations of ongoing work, preliminary results, or innovative concepts, typically up to 6 pages.
Poster Presentations
Visual summaries of research suitable for interactive discussion during poster sessions.
Invited Talks
Presentations by distinguished experts invited by the program committee.
Research areas in scope
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Propulsion Technologies
Electric PropulsionChemical PropulsionHybrid PropulsionNuclear PropulsionNovel Propulsion ConceptsPropulsion for Deep Space MissionsPropulsion for Lunar and Mars MissionsPropulsion for Small Satellites and CubeSats
02
System Integration and Testing
Propulsion System Design and IntegrationGround Testing and ValidationIn-Orbit Performance and Flight HeritageThermal ManagementPropellant Management and Storage
03
Materials and Components
Propulsion Materials and CoatingsThruster Components and ManufacturingElectrode and Cathode TechnologiesPropellant Feed SystemsMiniaturization and Micro-Propulsion
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Modeling, Simulation and Diagnostics
Numerical Modeling and SimulationPlasma DiagnosticsPropulsion System ModelingData-Driven Propulsion AnalysisAI and Machine Learning in Propulsion
05
Applications and Missions
Propulsion for Earth ObservationPropulsion for Communication SatellitesPropulsion for Science MissionsPropulsion for Space Debris MitigationPropulsion for In-Space Servicing and Assembly
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- All submissions must be anonymized for blind peer review.
- Papers must be written in English.
- Page limits are strictly enforced: full papers up to 12 pages, short papers up to 6 pages.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not permitted.
- Author lists cannot be changed after the submission deadline.
- Authors must include a statement on the use of AI tools in the preparation of the manuscript.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026