Annual Research Conference on Space Science and Geospatial Research (S-ARC2025)

About the Conference

The Annual Research Conference on Space Science and Geospatial Research (S-ARC2025) aims to bring together leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore explore the critical role of space science and geospatial technologies in monitoring space weather and natural disasters. As space weather events, such as solar storms and geomagnetic disturbances, increasingly impact satellite operations, communication networks, and terrestrial infrastructure, this conference will highlight innovative approaches to forecasting, mitigation, and resilience. Additionally, the conference will address how advancements in Remote Sensing, Geospatial and Satellite technology enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts regional/worldwide. S-ARC2025 will also integrate perspectives from Astronomy and Astrophysics, Space and Planetary Sciences, Geodesy and Geodynamics, and Aerospace Engineering to foster a multidisciplinary discussion on Earth-space interactions. Sessions will cover topics such as Space Weather effects, Remote Sensing applications in disaster prediction, mitigation, and management, and the role of indigenous Astronomical knowledge in understanding natural phenomena. Through keynote talks, panel discussions, and technical presentations, the conference will serve as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and policy recommendations to strengthen global resilience against both space-induced and terrestrial disasters.

Sub-themes

We invite submissions on the following topics:

• Astronomy and Astrophysics:

  • Solar and stellar Physics
  • Cosmology
  • Space Telescopes and Observational Astronomy
  • Cultural and Indigenous Astronomy
  • Astro-tourism

• Space and Planetary Sciences: 

• • Sun-Earth interaction (Space Weather) 

• Geodesy and Geodynamics:

  • Space geodesy
  • Physical geodesy
  • GNSS and their applications

• Satellite Operations and Aerospace Engineering 

• • Spacecraft Design and Propulsion
  • Satellite Communication Systems
  • CubeSats

• Remote Sensing for Disaster Management

  • Landslide, Flood, Earthquake, Wildfires, and Volcanic Activity

• Geospatial Decision Support & Sustainable Development

  • Crop monitoring, forest and water resource management, and urban planning for disaster resilience

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: May 10, 2025
• Conference Dates: June 26-27, 2025

Submission guidelines

• Abstracts should not exceed 500 words with up to 5 keywords and submitted through 

S-ARC2025 Abstract submission

Publication opportunities

Some of the accepted papers will undergo a thorough peer-review process and will be published in the Andromeda Journal of Space and Geospatial Research (A-JSGR) Conference Proceedings. To be eligible for publication, the presented papers must be original works and should not exceed 15 pages in length. All submissions should be in .docx or PDF format and sent to
SSGI_research_conference2024@ssgi.gov.et

Contact

Email: teshome.dugassa@ssgi.gov.et