The 4S Symposium builds on its proven mix of technical sessions and opportunities for ideas exchange and opinions on technologies and utilization of small satellites. The theme of 2008 is focused on international cooperation & emerging economies and the economy of systems based on small satellites. In this context, we hope to introduce intriguing challenges for the future and discussions on the current status.

The theme will be accommodated within the traditional topics of the 4S Symposium. These also welcome contributions relevant to small satellites systems and services in general. The topical sessions will be:

• Mission Analysis
• System Analysis
• Academic Projects
• Applications:
      • Earth Observation
      • Science
      • Telecommunications
      • Navigations
• New Technologies
• International Cooperation
• In-flight Experiences
• Data Exploitation

Please indicate, with your abstract submission, under which topic your contribution fits.