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the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) in charge of the governing policy. Any opinion, findings and
conclusions or recommendations expressed in this report are those of the International Academy of Astronautics and
do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring or funding organizations. For more information about the
International Academy of Astronautics, visit the IAA home pages at www.iaanet.org and www.iaaweb.org. Copyright
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The International Academy of Astronaut ics (IAA) a non governmental organization recognized by the United Nations
was founded in 1960. Since that time, IAA has brought together the world’s foremost experts (1216) in the disciplines
of astronautics on a regular basis to recognize the accomplishments of their peers, to explore and discuss cutting-
edge issues in space research and technology, and to provide direction and guidance in the non-military uses of
space and the ongoing exploration of the solar system. The purposes of the IAA, as stated in the Academy’s statutes
are to foster the development of astronautics for peaceful purposes, to recognize individuals who have distinguished
themselves in a branch of science or technology related to astronautics, to provide a program through which the
membership can contribute to international endeavors and cooperation in the advancement of aerospace science, in
cooperation with national science or engineering academies. Prof. Ed. Stone is president of the International Academy
of Astronautics.
