08:00-09:00

Registration

09:00-09:10

Welcoming Remarks
W. Ailor, R. Tremayne-Smith

09:10-09:25

Welcoming Remarks
Rafael Rodrigo - President of the National Scientific Research Council (CSIC)

09:25-09:40

The IAA at 50
J.M. Contant

09:40-10:10

Keynote
Astronaut Pedro Duque

Discovery, Tracking, Characterization
Session Chairs: Don Yeomans, Lindley Johnson, Dave Lynch

10:10

10:10-10:30

Abstract
NASA's Near-Earth Object Program
Johnson, L.N. (NASA HQ, United States); Yeomans, D.K. (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States)

10:30-10:50

Abstract
Long Term Impact Monitoring: Difficult but Necessary
Valsecchi, G.B.¹; Milani, A.²; Chesley S.R.³; Sansaturio, M.E.⁴; Bernardi, F.²; Arratia, O.⁴; ¹(IASF-Roma, Italy); ²(University of Pisa, Italy); ³(Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States); ⁴(University of Valladolid, Spain)

10:50-11:10

Abstract
Albedo and Size Determination of PHAs and the Case of (99942) Apophis
Delbo, M. (UNS-OCA-CNRS, France); Alberto, C. (INAF-Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino, Italy)

11:10-11:40

11:40-11:50

11:50-12:10

Abstract
Asteroid Potential Impact Warnings
Chesley, S.R. (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States)

12:10-12:30

Abstract
Impact Warning Times for the Next Generation of Asteroid Surveys
Chodas, P.W.; (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States)

12:30-12:50

Abstract
Predicting the Apophis Earth Encounters in 2029 and 2036
Giorgini, J.¹; Benner, L.A.M.¹; Ostro, S.J.¹; Nolan, M.C.²; Busch, M.W.^3
1Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology (United States); ²Arecibo Observatory (United States); ³California Institute of Technology (United States)

12:50-13:10

13:10-14:30

14:30-14:40

14:40

Abstract
Minor Planet Center Activities in the Next Generation of Search
Tim Spahr, (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, United States)

15:00

Abstract
The Pan-STARRS Survey for Near Earth Objects
Granvik, M.; Wainscoat, R.; Jedicke, R.; Denneau, L.
University of Hawaii (United States)

15:20

Abstract
Detecting NEOs using LSST
Zeljko Ivezic (University of Washington, United States)

15:40

Abstract
AsteroidFinder/SSB: A German Mission for the Search of IEOs
Mottola, S.¹; Behrens, J.¹; Börner, A.¹; Gerene, S.²; Grundmann, J.T.¹; Hahn, G.¹; Hallmann, M.¹; Kührt, E.¹; Michaelis, H.¹; Scheibe, K.¹; Schmitz, N.¹; Spietz, P.¹; ¹DLR (Germany); ²JAQAR (Netherlands)

16:00

16:30

16:40

Abstract
IR Techniques to Detect and Characterize NEOs
Mainzer, A.¹; Wright, E.²; McMillan, R.³; Eisenhardt, P.¹; Trilling, D.⁴; Walker, R.⁵; ¹Jet Propulsion Laboratory (United States); ²UCLA (United States); ³University of Arizona (United States); ⁴Northern Arizona University (United States); ⁵MIRA (United States)

17:00

Abstract
Remote Characterization of NEOs
Rick Binzel (MIT, United States / Paris Observatory, France)

17:20

Abstract
Radar Reconnaissance of Near-Earth Asteroids
Benner, L.; Ostro, S.J. (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States)

17:40

Abstract
Physical Characterization of Sub-Km NEAs: Low cost Mission Approaches
Morrison, D.¹; Chartres, J.¹; Coloprete, A.¹; Genova, A.¹; Jaroux, B.¹; Johnson, R.¹; Lemke, L.¹; Williams, B.²; Chesley, S.^3
1NASA Ames Research Center (United States); ²KinetX (United States); ³Jet Propulsion Lab (United States)+

18:00-18:45

09:00-09:10

Intro & Welcome
R. Tremayne-Smith

Mission and Campaign Design
Session Chairs: Mariella Graziano, Ian Carnelli, Andreas Rathke

09:10-09:30

09:30-09:50

Abstract
Didymos Explorer and PANIC: Asteroid Concept Studies of the S4P Program at NASA Ames
Rozitis, B.¹; Bellerose, J.²; Cook, A.³; Fahnestock, E.⁴; Mester, C.⁵; Murdoch, N.⁶; Olds, P.⁷; Reddy, V.⁸; Schindler, K.⁹; Thomas, C.¹⁰; Yamaguchi, T.¹¹; Asphaug, E.¹² ; Marchis, F.^13
1The Open University (United Kingdom); ²JAXA/JSPEC (Japan); ³Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (United States); ⁴University of Michigan (United States); ⁵Stanford University (United States); ⁶ESTEC/ESA (Netherlands); ⁷UARC/NASA Ames (United States); ⁸University of North Dakota (United States); ⁹University of Dresden (Germany); ¹⁰Massachusetts Institute of Technology (United States); ¹¹The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (Japan); ¹²University of California (United States); ¹³SETI (United States)

09:50-10:10

Abstract
Navigation and Guidance of Hayabusa around the Tiny Asteroid Itokawa
Yoshikawa, M.¹; Kawaguchi, J.¹; Hashimoto, T.¹; Kubota, T.¹; Terui, F.¹; Ogawa, N.¹; Ikeda, H.¹; Kominato, T.²; Matsuoka, M.²; Uo, M.^3
1JAXA (Japan); ²NEC Aerospace System (Japan); ³NEC Toshiba Space System (Japan)

10:10-10:30

Abstract
The Challenge of Navigating Toward and Around a Small, Irregular NEO
Gil-Fernandez, J.; Prieto-Llanos, T.; Cadenas, R.; Corral, C.; Graziano, M. (GMV, Spain)

10:30-10:50

Abstract
Foresight: Designing a Radio Transponder Mission to Near Earth Asteroid Apophis
Charania, A.¹; Olds, J.¹; Koenig, J.^2
1SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI) (United States); ²SpaceDev, Inc. (United States)

10:50-11:10

Abstract
PROBA-IP: An ESA Technology Demonstration Mission Targeted to Apophis
Cano, J.L.¹; Peñín, L.F.¹; Cornara, S.¹; Santandrea, S.²; Marcos, F.³; López, A.³; Jentsch, C.⁴; Bernhardsdotter, E.⁵; Taylor, M.⁶; Page, O.⁷; ¹DEIMOS Space S.L. (Spain); ²ESA / ESTEC (Netherlands); ³EADS CASA Espacio (Spain); ⁴EADS Astrium Satellites (Germany); ⁵SSC (Sweden); ⁶SSTL (United Kingdom); ⁷SciSys (United Kingdom)

11:10-11:40

11:40-12:00

Abstract
Exploration of Near-Earth Objects via the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle: A Planetary Defence Rationale
Abell, P.A.¹; Korsmeyer, D.J.²; Landis, R.R.³; Jones, T.D.⁴; Adamo, D.⁵; Morrison, D.⁶; Lemke, L.⁶; Gonzales, A.⁶; Gershman, B.⁷; Sweetser, T.⁷; Johnson, L.^8
1NASA Johnson Space Center / Planetary Science Institute (United States); ²Intelligent Systems Division, NASA Ames Research Center (United States); ³Mission Operations Directorate, NASA Johnson Space Center (United States); ⁴Association of Space Explorers (United States); ⁵Trajectory Consultant (United States); ⁶NASA Ames Research Center (United States); ⁷Jet Propulsion Laboratory (United States); ⁸NASA Headquarters (United States)

12:00-12:20

Abstract
A Dawn-based Gravity Tractor and Kinetic Impactor Mission Concept Study
Wie, B. (Iowa State University, United States); Lam, Q. (Orbital Sciences Corporation, United States)

12:20-13:00

13:00-14:30

Deflection Technologies & Simulations
Session Chairs: Dario Izzo, Patrick Michel

14:30-14:50

Poster Papers

14:50-15:10

Abstract
Methods for the Deflection of Threatening Asteroids: Some Problems, Theoretical Considerations and a Few Myths
Keith Holsapple (University of Washington, U.S.)

15:10-15:30

Abstract
Asteroid Deflection by Means of Electromagnetic Forces During an Earth Fly-by
Sanjurjo-Rivo, M.; Peláez, J. (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)

15:30-15:50

Abstract
Simulations of the Deflection of an Apophis-like Object
Jutzi, M.¹; Michel, P.²; Benz, W.^1
1University of Bern (Switzerland); ²University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Côte d'Azur Observatory (France)

15:50-16:10

Abstract
Dynamical Characterization, Control, and Performance Analysis of Gravity Tractor Operation at Binary Asteroids
Eugene Fahnestock (University of Michigan / NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States)

16:10-16:30

Abstract
The SHADOW Mission: Deflecting APOPHIS with a Flotilla of Solar Shields
Prado, J.-Y.¹; Perret, A.²; Boisard, O.²; Bertrand, R.^1
1CNES (France); ²U3P (France)

16:30-16:50

Abstract
Asteroid Deflection Theory: Deflection Charts and some New Deflection Options
Izzo, D.; Chy, C.H.Y. (European Space Agency, Netherlands)

16:50-17:20

17:20-17:30

17:30-17:45

Abstract
Catastrophic Impact Energy Threshold for Disruption of Small Porous and Non-Porous Asteroids: a Crucial Information for Deflection Strategies
Michel, P.¹; Jutzi, M.²; Benz, W.²; Richardson, D.C.^3
1University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Côte d'Azur Observatory (France); ²University of Bern (Switzerland); ³University of Maryland (United States)

17:45-18:00

Abstract
Designs of Multi-Spacecraft Swarms for the Deflection of Apophis by Solar Sublimation
Vasile, M.¹; Maddock, C.¹; McInnes, C.²; Radice, G.¹; Summerer, L.^3
1University of Glasgow (United Kingdom); ²Strathclyde University (United Kingdom); ³ESA Advanced Concepts Team (Netherlands)

18:00-18:15

Abstract
Apophis Encounter 2029: Differential Algebra and Taylor Model Approaches
Armellin, R.; Di Lizia, P.; Bernelli-Zazzera, F. (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)

18:15-18:35

Abstract
New Directions in Asteroid Deflection using Nuclear Explosives
Dearborn, D.¹; Schultz, P.²; Ulrich, W.^3
1LLNL (United States); ²Brown University (United States); ³DTRA (United States)

18:35-18:55

Abstract
Using a Gravity Tractor to Help Mitigate Asteroid Collisions with Earth
Yeomans, D.K.¹; Bhaskaran, S.¹; Broschart, S.R.¹; Chesley, S.R.¹; Chodas, P.W.¹; Jones, M.A.¹; Sweetser, T.H.¹; Lu, E.T.²; Schweickart, R.L.^2
1JPL/Caltech (United States); ²B612 Foundation (United States)

18:55-19:30

09:00-09:10

Intro & Welcome
W. Ailor

09:10-09:40

Keynote
Impacts, Catastrophism and Technological Capability to Other Areas of Endeavour
Oliver Morton (Chief News and Features Editor, Nature, London, UK)

Neo Impacts & Consequences
Session Chairs: David Morrison, Al Harris

09:40-10:00

10:00-10:20

Abstract
The Nature of Airbursts and their Contribution to the Impact Threat
Mark Boslough (Sandia National Laboratory, United States)

10:20-10:40

Abstract
Every Threatening Asteroid an Apophis
Lu, E.T. (B612 Foundation, United States)

10:40-11:00

Abstract
The Carancas Event: a Recent Hypervelocity Impact Crater in the Altiplano
Tancredi, G.¹; Ishitsuka, J.²; Schultz, P.³; Harris, S.³; Brown, P.⁴; ReVelle, D.^5
1Fac. Ciencias (Montevideo); ²Instituto Geofísico del Peru (Montevideo); ³Dept. Geological Sciences, Brown University (United States); ⁴Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of Western Ontario (Canada); ⁵Meteorological Modeling Team, Los Alamos National Laboratory (United States)

11:00-11:30

11:30-11:50

Abstract
Near-Field Effects of Asteroid Impacts in Deep Water
Gisler, G.¹; Weaver, R.^2
1University of Oslo (Norway); ²Los Alamos National Laboratory (United States)

11:50-12:10

Abstract
Insurance and Meteors Fall: Proposal of a Methodology for Estimating the Risk and Modeling Consequences for the Insurance Sector in France
Garbolino, E.¹; Michel, P.²; Holsapple, K.^3
1Ecole des Mines de Paris (France); ²National Center for Scientific Research (France); ³University of Washington (United States)

12:10-12:30

Abstract
Estimating the NEO Population and Impact Risk: Past, Present and Future
Al Harris; Space Science Institute (United States)

12:30-12:50

Abstract
Casualty and Fatality Rates of Massive Extinction After Asteroid Impact with Earth
Ortega, G.¹; Bavandi, A.¹; Weikert, S.²; Giron Sierra, J.M.³; Laurel, C.^4
1ESA (Netherlands); ²ASTOS Solutions GmbH (Germany); ³University of Madrid (Spain); ⁴Periapsis Visual Software (United States)

12:50-13:30

13:30-15:00

Policy, Preparedness, Deciding to Act
Session Chairs: Andres Galvez, A.C. Charania

15:00-15:10

15:10-15:30

Abstract
Report on University of Nebraska-Lincoln Conference "Near-Earth Objects: Risks, Responses and Opportunities–Legal Aspects"
Frans von der Dunk (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States)

15:30-15:50

Abstract
NEO Mitigation and Coordination with the Disaster Management Community
Chapman, C.; Schweickart, R. (B612 Foundation, United States)

15:50-16:10

Abstract
Near-Earth Objects within the European Space Situational Awareness Programme
Koschny, D.¹; Bobrinsky, N.²; del Monte, L.^3
1ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands); ²ESA/ESOC (Germany); ³ESA/HQ (France)

16:10-16:30

Abstract
Results of Multi-Agency Deflection and Disaster Exercise
Garretson, P.¹; Johnson, L.^2
1Council on Foreign Relations (United States); ²NASA/HQ (United States)

16:30-17:00

17:00-17:20

Abstract
The Need to Match Action with Legislation: Some Inconsistencies in the OST
Azcarraga Arana, A.¹; Gonzalez Ferreiro, E.^2
1Sener Ingeniería Y Sistemas (Spain); ²Cede (Centro Español De Derecho Espacial) (Spain)

17:20-17:40

Abstract
Public Health and Environmental Activities Concerning the NEOs
Mariagrazia Spada (University of Rome "La Sapienza," Italy)

17:40-18:25

09:00-09:10

Intro & Welcome
R. Tremayne-Smith

What's Happening Now
Session Chairs: Richard Tremayne-Smith, Ray Williamson

09:10-09:30

Abstract
Asteroid Threats: A Call for Global Response: The ASE's Challenge to the International Community
Schweickart, R. ; Jones, T.D. ; Prunariu, D.D. (Association of Space Explorers, United States)

09:30-09:50

Abstract
NEO Report by the IAA
Ivan Bekey (United States)

09:50-10:10

Abstract
US –NAS/NRC Study Progress
Michael A’Hearn (United States)

10:10-10:30

Abstract
NEOimpactor - A Tool for Assessing Earth's Vulnerability to the NEO Impact Hazard
Bailey, N.J.¹; Swinerd, G.G.²; Lewis, H.G.²; Crowther, R.^3
1School of Engineering Sciences (United Kingdom); ²School of Engineering, University Southampton
(United Kingdom); ³Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (United Kingdom)

10:30-10:50

Abstract
The NEO Primer: A Tool For Collaboration, Communication, and Outreach
Weeden, B.; Williamson, R. (Secure World Foundation, United States)

10:50-11:10

11:10-11:30

11:30-13:00

Discussion
W. Ailor, Moderator

13:00