Invited Speakers
Session 1
Tian Tan
DFH Satellite Co., Ltd., China National Engineering Research Center of Small Satellite and Application
STRATEGIC COOPERATION BETWEEN SERBIA AND CHINA IN SPACE DEVELOPMENT
In recent years, Serbia has increasingly prioritized the entry into and utilization of outer space. Through decades of development, China's space program has accumulated extensive experience in the sustainable advancement of space technology, the construction of space systems, and the cultivation of space professionals. China is willing to share its ...
Milan Stojanović
Astronomical Observatory, Belgrade
MOSAIC STATUS UPDATE
The status update of MOZAIK CubeSat developed by the Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade will be given. ...
Milan Ranđelović
Science Technology Park Niš
FROM REGIONAL INNOVATION HUB TO SPACE-READY ECOSYSTEM: BUILDING VIRTUAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE OF SPACE RESEARCH
In an era where the boundaries between industries are rapidly dissolving, space technologies are no longer reserved just for space agencies but are becoming an integral part of broader innovation ecosystems. Science and Technology Park Niš is actively positioning itself within this transformation by developing Virtual Centers of Excellence that ...
Session 2
Ognjen Peković
University of Belgrade – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
LEGACY AND THE FUTURE: THE EVOLUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
This paper presents a comprehensive historical overview of the development of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Belgrade, the only state institution in Serbia providing continuous education in aerospace engineering at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The roots of aerospace education are traced back to the broader ...
Igor Stojković
Independent researcher, ESA retiree
SERBIA’S STRATEGIC PATH TO ESA COOPERATION: ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES, CASE STUDIES AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Serbia, as an EU candidate country with a strong engineering talent pool possesses significant untapped potential in space-related engineering and technology. Despite lacking formal European Space Agency (ESA) membership or cooperation status, Serbia maintains active participation in international satellite programs and demonstrates growing capabilities in electronics, communications, software engineering, ground-segment ...
David Perillo
LauncherScanner Srl, Milan, Italy
LAUNCHERSCANNER: A CURATED SPACE MARKETPLACE WITH TECHNICAL MATCHMAKING FOR MISSION SUPPORT
The rapid expansion of the space sector has increased the complexity of designing, procuring, and launching small satellites. SMEs, research institutes, and emerging mission teams often face fragmented information, inconsistent documentation, and limited access to specialized services. These challenges slow development cycles, increase costs, and reduce the efficiency of launch ...
Dušan Marčeta
Department of Astronomy, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade
AERODYNAMICS IN LOW EARTH ORBIT
The orbital evolution of CubeSats operating in low Earth orbit is strongly influenced by atmospheric drag, particularly during periods of elevated solar activity, which follows an approximately 11-year solar cycle. Enhanced extreme ultraviolet radiation during solar maximum leads to significant heating and expansion of the thermosphere, increasing atmospheric density at ...
Session 3
Rui Zhu
School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, 100081 Beijing, China
LOW-FREQUENCY BROADBAND VIBRATION ISOLATION OF AEROSPACE STRUCTURES BASED ON METASTRUCTURES
Vibration is a major factor that degrades critical performance metrics of high-precision spacecraft, including pointing accuracy and imaging quality. At present, major aerospace platforms represented by high-resolution Earth observation satellites and crewed space stations are in urgent need of effective vibration suppression solutions. Owing to the constraint imposed by the ...
Zlatica Marinković
University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering Niš, Serbia
AI-DRIVEN MODELING OF ULTRA-LOW POWER RF-MEMS SWITCHES FOR 6G AND FUTURE SPACE NETWORKS
The evolution toward 6G networks marks a paradigm shift where space is no longer a supplementary layer but a native component of the communication architecture. The concept of Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks (SAGIN) aims to provide seamless, high-speed global coverage by layering terrestrial towers with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. ...
Jelena Svorcan
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
MOST RECENT ADVANCES IN HALE AIR VEHICLES
The development of high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) air vehicles, usually operating at altitudes in the range 15 to 25 km, has been an interesting research topic for both scientists and engineers for the past few decades for their various possible purposes: atmospheric measurements, surveillance, communication. On the other hand, design limitations ...
Session 5
Marin Nedelchev
Technical University Sofia, Faculty of Telecommunication
SIGNAL INTEGRITY UNDER FIRE: RF IMPAIRMENTS IN HIGH-THROUGHPUT LEO SATELLITE LINKS
The rapid development and implementation of low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations for broadband connectivity, Earth observation, and direct-to-device services have fundamentally redefined the performance expectations of satellite RF links. Modern payloads routinely employ DVB-S2/S2X waveforms with 16-APSK, 32-APSK, and 64-APSK modulation schemes, operating within 1–2 dB of the Shannon capacity ...
Vesna Blagojević
University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering
BROADBAND SATELLITE SYSTEMS AND THEIR EVOLUTION TOWARD INTEGRATED TERRESTRIAL–SATELLITE NETWORK ARCHITECTURES
Although satellite systems were traditionally limited to broadcast services, trunk connectivity, and coverage of remote and underserved regions, their evolution toward broadband satellite systems has significantly increased capacity and enabled a wide range of applications. High Throughput Satellite (HTS) architectures have been driven by growing demands for global connectivity, high ...
Session 6
Artem Mokhnatkin
Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics of Russian Academy of Sciences
TOWARD COOPERATIVE SPACE SAFETY BRIDGING DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND TRUST
The rapid increase in the number of active satellites and space debris is transforming near-Earth space into a highly dynamic and congested environment, where ensuring safe and sustainable operations requires unprecedented levels of coordination. While space situational awareness (SSA) capabilities continue to improve globally, the effectiveness of space safety mechanisms ...
Zoran Tomić
Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovations of Republic of Serbia
EMERGING SPACE ECONOMY IN SERBIA: POLICY GAPS, INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN, AND STRATEGIC PATHWAYS FOR INTEGRATION INTO THE GLOBAL SPACE SECTOR
The global space economy has entered a phase of accelerated growth, driven by the emergence of the New Space paradigm, increased private sector participation, and the expansion of downstream applications across multiple industries. While leading spacefaring nations continue to strengthen their strategic positions, an increasing number of small and emerging ...
Milan Bogosavljević
NYU Abu Dhabi
FROM MISSIONS TO CAPABILITY: WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
This talk will present an overview of the UAE's recent space missions, including the Emirates Mars Mission, the Rashid lunar rover program, and the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. It will discuss their technological, economic, and educational impact, and how rapid development was achieved through international collaboration. The talk ...
Session 7
Anja Nakarada Pecujlic
EnduroSat
HOW TO MAKE A SPACE COMPANY IN THE BALKANS, CASE STUDY: ENDUROSAT
The emergence of the New Space economy has pushed for democratization of access to space, enabling regions previously outside traditional aerospace hubs to participate in the sector. This case study examines EnduroSat, a Bulgarian space infrastructur manfacturer and space service provider, as a model for establishing a successful space company in the Balkans.
Milan M. Ćirković
Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade, Volgina 7, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
SPACE POLICY, NEWSPACE AND THE THREAT OF SPACE SKEPTICISM
Recent years have witnessed both a revival of space programs, largely propelled by the private sector’s growing interest (“NewSpace”), and the emergence of significant resistance to human space activities on multiple levels. This resistance is partly a manifestation of a broader counter-Enlightenment zeitgeist, evident in other areas of global culture ...
Tamara Blagojević
SpaceWatch.Global
A PATHWAY TO THE SPACE SECTOR - A COUNTRY BLUEPRINT.
In the past decade, humanity has witnessed the rapid growth and popularisation of space technology, activities, and applications, as well as subsequent changes in global dynamics and a shift in the sector’s status quo. With outer space belonging to the global commons regime, the space sector became multidisciplinary and demanded ...
Session 8
Ivan Kokić
Intitute Mihailo Pupin
SPACE COMMUNICATIONS - A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW AND CURRENT TRENDS
One of the most important conditions in space missions is the proper functioning of the communication system. The importance of communication is increased in case of space missions that include human crews. Space communications are characterized by high propagation delays, intermittent connectivity, asymmetric links, high bit-error rates and a small ...
G. Gancio
Instituto Argentino de Radioastronomía, CONICET–CICPBA–UNLP, Argentina
LARA: DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY HARDWARE VALIDATION OF A LOW-FREQUENCY RADIO ASTRONOMY PAYLOAD FOR LUNAR ORBIT
The Argentine Institute of Radio astronomy (IAR) is developing a scientific payload denominated LARA (Lunar Antenna for Radio Astronomy), designed for low-frequency observations from lunar orbit or cis-lunar space. LARA targets the 30–300 MHz band, which is difficult to observe from Earth due to ionospheric opacity and radio frequency interference. ...
Session 10
Ivaylo Nachev
ivaylonachev@yahoo.com
SPACE WEATHER REASEARCH FROM BULGARIAN ANTARCTIC BASE
The work presents a high-performance system for investigating processes related to space weather: accurate classification of solar bursts and solar flares, their influence on the Ionosphere over Antarctica, and their relationship with changes in the Earth's magnetic field. The proposed system was installed on Livingston Island, Antarctica. Results from 2025 ...
Dajana Bjelajac
Faculy of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, Novi Sad, Serbia
SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING AT NIGHT BASED ON ANNUAL VIIRS DATA: A CASE STUDY OF BELGRADE AND PROKUPLJE
Light pollution is one of the fastest-growing anthropogenic pollutants, with significant consequences for ecosystems, human health, and astronomical observations. Over the last few decades, satellites have successfully measured Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) and has quickly become one of the key tools for monitoring the spatial and temporal distribution of ...