Founded in 1951 to promote dialogue between scientists from all parts of the world and to support international space activities, the IAC still brings together members of the space community in one place. A good 4,000 visitors are expected. The International Astronautical Federation, as the organiser, is the world’s largest space interest group with around …

Summit of crewed spaceflight in the US capital, on the occasion of the 50-year-jubilee of Apollo 11 touchdown on the Moon.