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Preliminary Programme

Fourth International Conference on
Exploration and Utilisation of the Moon

ICEUM4

10-15 July 2000
ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands

 

[See also: International Lunar Exploration Working Group (ILEWG) Forum]

Conference Information

Abstract Book
A booklet containing the abstracts of the papers to be presented at the Conference will be given to participants upon registration.

Proceedings
Each participant will be sent a copy of the Proceedings (ESA-SP-462) within three months of the Conference.
Authors are requested to follow the General Guidelines for the Preparation of Camera-Ready Papers.

Conference Fee
The registration fee for the Conference is EURO 200.00 for early registration before 9 June and EURO 250.00 for late registration. For students the fee is EURO 100.00, but excludes the Conference dinner. When registering as a student please enclose an approval letter from your professor.

The fee includes access to all presentations, bus transport to and from the Noordwijk hotels, a copy of the Abstract Book, the Conference Proceedings, the cocktail party on Tuesday 11 July, the dinner on Thursday 13 July and refreshments during breaks. An additional fee of NLG 100.00 will cover the participation of a student or an accompanying person in the conference dinner.

Registration
Participants (including authors) are requested to complete the registration form which should then be returned to the ESTEC Conference Bureau by 9 June 2000. Payment of the registration fee by transfer to the ABN-AMRO Bank, ESTEC, Noordwijk, account number 57.02.34.654, swift code ABNANL2A in the name of ESTEC Conference Bureau, should state clearly the name and affiliation of the participant. Other means of payment are indicated on the registration form.

You are strongly advised to bring a copy of the transfer order with you in order to gain access to the Conference.

Should an hotel reservation be required, you are kindly requested to return the Hotel Reservation Form before 9 June 2000. As July is a busy period in and around Noordwijk, we strongly advise you to reserve a hotel room as soon as possible.

The registration desk at the ESTEC Conference Centre is open during the complete Conference. The registration starts Monday 10 July at 08:00. During the Conference the registration desk can be reached by phone or by fax.

Phone: +31 71 565 5125
Fax: +31 71 565 5840

Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations received before the Conference will be refunded. Refunds will be dealt with after the Conference.

General Information

Venue
The Conference will be held at the European Space Agency's Research and Technology Centre, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Transport
Buses will take participants from the Noordwijk hotels to ESTEC and back every day. The reception desk in the hotel will be informed of the schedule. The schedule will also be published on the Conference web page one week prior to the Conference. Taxis can be ordered through the conference hostess.

Travel Agency/Bank Services
The services of the ESTEC Travel Office and the ABN AMRO Bank will be available to the Conference Participants.

Restaurant
Lunch will be served in the ESTEC (self-service) Restaurant.

Social Events

Cocktail Party
There will be a Cocktail Party for participants at 18:15 on Tuesday 11 July 2000 in the Noordwijk Space Expo. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition.

Conference Dinner
The Conference Dinner, which is included in the registration fee, will be on Thursday 13 July 2000. Buses will take participants from ESTEC to their hotels and pick them up later for the Conference Dinner. Students and accompanying persons who wish to attend the dinner may buy a dinner ticket at the registration desk (Price: NLG 100.00).

Excursion on Saturday 15 July
On Saturday 15 July there will be an excursion organised for a reasonable price. Details will be given in your confirmation letter and upon arrival. Tickets for the excursion can be bought at the Registration Desk in the Conference Centre. The price will be around NLG 130.00 per person.

Preliminary Detailed Programme

Monday 10 July 2000

08:00Start Registration
Session:Young Lunar Explorers Special Session (older lunar explorers welcome)
09:30Introduction by ILEWG chairman
Foing, B.H.
09:40Remote Sensing of the Moon: The Past, Present and Future
Dunkin, S.K.; Heather, D.J.; University College London
10:00Lunar Maps and Space Achievements
Rodionova, J.F.; Sternberg State Astronomical Institute
10:15Lunar Base Development Issues, Technology Requirements and Research Needs
Eckart, P.; Technische Universitaet Muenchen
10:30Economic, Political, Legal and Management Aspects of Lunar Base Development
Sadeh, E.; University of Colorado
10:504 Minutes Youth Presentations (Lunarsat)

Advanced Simulation System Design Process for LunarSat
Ullmann, S.; Technische Universitaet Muenchen

The On-Board Data Handling System of Lunarsat
Koehler, S.; Technische Universitaet Muenchen

The Propulsion System of the LunarSat Microspacecraft
Kesselmann, M.*; Pauly, K.**; Schiffner, M.***; Dorion, C.***; Ofer, C.***; Peuler, T.***; Canales, M.***; Eckart, P.***; Schlerka, F.***; Ofenberger, G.***;
*OHB System GmbH, **NASA Johnson Space Center, ***Technische Universitaet Muenchen

LunarSat Outreach and Education Initiative
Groemer, G.E.; University Innsbruck

The Earth Views Project: An Outreach and Education Proposal for SMART-1
Van Dijk, S.*; Ockels, W.J.**; Eckart, P.***;
*Technical University of Delft, **ESA/ESTEC, ***Technische Universitaet Muenchen

11:10Coffee
11:304 Minutes Youth Presentations (SGF)

The Space Generation Forum at Unispace III
Frischauf, N.; ESA/ESTEC

The Lunar Environmental Assessment Plan (LEAP): A Step Towards Protection
Allister Higgs, L.R.; Alumnus of the International Space University

Political Implications of a Lunar Return Mission
Johnson, S.; Representing the 1999 NASA Astrobiology Academy

The International Space Authority and its Role in Lunar Exploration
Pinault, L.; University of Hawaii

The LunaRace, A Public Outreach, Involvement, Education and Support Mission
Bouquet, F.

Challenger Flies to the Moon
Smith, P.H.; Przychodzen, A.; Yingst, A.; University of Arizona

SSETI: The Student Space Exploration & Technology Initiative
Biesbroek, R.G.J.*; Trottemant, E.J.**; Cerutti, H.F.***; Ockels, W.**;
*JAQAR Space Engineering, **ESA/ESTEC, ***Delft University of Technology

The Prospects of the Portugese Astrophysics Community towards the Exploration and Utilisation of the Moon
Almeida, M.; Roos-Serote, M.; University of Lisbon

12:00Youth brainstorming (with tutors from YLE/Space Generation Forum) with moderators on topics incl.:
  • The Moon as Bench for Science and Technology, and Solar System Exploration
  • Using the Moon for Space Public Awareness and Education
  • Next Steps towards an International Lunar Initiative
  • Policy, Commercialisation and Societal Issues of Lunar Exploration and Utilisation
13:00Lunch brainstorming and setup of posters for the week
14:00Youth brainstorming (continued)
15:00Reports from Youth groups and discussion of recommendations to ILEWG
15:30Plenary briefings on ESTEC visit (SSD, CDF, testing, Robotics bench)
16:00Start of ESTEC visits (by guided groups, please register for the tour)
  • Space Science Department Laboratories and Concurrent Design Engineering Facility
  • ESTEC Testing Facilities
  • Lunar/ Planetary Bench and Robotics
18:00End of visits
18:00Youth brainstorming (continued)
(Evening: ILEWG members business dinner)
19:00Jazz and Lunar concert welcome event

Tuesday 11 July 2000

09:15Formal Inauguration of ICEUM 4
ESA Authorities and ILEWG Members
Session:Science of, from and on the Moon
09:45Historical Perspective on Lunar Exploration
Basilevsky, A.
10:15Origin, Structure and Evolution of the Moon
Spohn, T.; Westfalische Wilhelms-Universitaet
10:45Reviews of Key Issues in Lunar Science
Galimov, E.
Session:Recent Results on the Moon
11:15Mineralogy of the Lunar Crust and Mantle: Issues Addressed with Clementine Global Multi-Spectral Mosaics
Pieters, C.M.; Staid, M.; Brown University
11:45Application of Clementine Data: Mapping Mare Flows and Determining the Thickness of Mare Basalts
Dunkin, S.J.; Heather, D.J.; University College London
12:00Overview of Results from Lunar Prospector
Maurice, S.; Feldman, W.; Binder, A.
12:30Comparison and Integration of Fe, Ti and Th Abdundances of the Lunar Surface at Global Scale from Clementine and Gamma-Ray Lunar Prospector Data
Chevrel, S.*; Pinet.P., S.*; Daydou, Y.*; Maurice, S.*; Feldman, W.**; Lawrence, D.**; Lucey, P.***;
*GRGS/Observatoire Midi-Pyrennes, **LANL, ***PGD, University of Hawaii
12:45Other New Results on the Moon
TBD
13:00Lunch
Session:Lunar Science and Technology
14:00Some Outstanding Geological Problems in the Exploration of the Moon and Approaches to Address them
Head, J.
14:30New Technological Developments and Requirements for Imaging the Moon from Orbit and On-Ground
Hoffmann, H.*; Neukum, G.*; Jaumann, R.*; Head, J.**;
*DLR Berlin-Adlershof, **Brown University
14:45The Moon as Astronomical Platform
Carrasco, J.M.; Bernabeu, J.; Colell, E.; IEEC, Catalonia Space Studies Institute
15:00Perspectives for Astronomy from the Moon
TBC
15:15Life Sciences and Exobiology on the Moon
Ehrenfreund, P. et al.
15:45Coffee
Session:SMART-1
16:00SMART-1 Mission Goals and Science
Foing, B.; ESA/ESTEC
16:20SMART-1 Spacecraft Development Status
Racca, G.; ESA/ESTEC
16:40SMART-1 Technology Experiments in Preparation to Future ESA Planetary Missions
Marini, A.; ESA/ESTEC
17:00The Integration of Lunar Datasets and the SMART-1 Mission
Heather, D.J.; Dunkin, S.H.; University College London
17:15SMART-1 Instruments Talks
  • SMART-1/D-CIXS Instrument, Grande, M. et al ; Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
  • SMART-1/AMIE camera, Josset, J.L. et al CSEM
  • Near IR Spectrometry with SMART-1/SIR , Mall, U. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Aeronomie
18:00End of Session
18:15Welcome Drink

Wednesday 12 July 2000

Session:Future Lunar Missions
09:00LUNAR-A Mission: Science Objectives and its Instruments
Mizutani, H.; Fujimura, A.; Tanaka, S.; Hayakawa, M.; Shiraishi, H.; Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
09:30SELENE: Summary of the System Design and its Status
Nagae, Y.*; Takizawa, Y.*; Sasaki, S.**;
*NASDA, **ISAS
09:50Science Instruments and their Development in Selene Mission
Kato, M.*; Sasaki, S.*; Iijima, Y.*; Tanaka, K.*; Takizawa, C.**; Mizutani, H.*; Tsuruda, K.*;
*ISAS, **NASDA
10:15Coffee
10:30Lunarsat, Status Report
  • LunarSat, the European Lunar Microorbiter Mission - A Project Status Report
    Eckart, P.*; Allen, A.*; Appolloni, L.**; Baier, H.*; Canales, M.*; Dolezal, W.*; Illig, R.*; Matzies, T.*; Ofer, C.*; Offenberger, G.*; Pauly, K.***; Puehlhofer, T.*; Schlerka, F.*; Stamminger, A.*; Wilke, I.*;
    *Technische Universitaet Muenchen, **ESA/ESTEC, ***NASA Johnson Space Center
  • Structure and Configuration of the LunarSat Microspacecraft
    Puehlhofer, T.; Schlerka, F.; Stamminger, A.; Wilke, I.; Technische Universitaet Muenchen
11:00South Pole Aitken Basin Sample Return Mission
Duke, Mike; Lunar and Planetary Institute
11:20Planetary Mission Studies Conducted at the ESA Concurrent Design Facility
Bandecchi, M.
Session:Technologies for Lunar and Planetary Exploration
11:40ESA's Robot Technology Developments for Lunar and Planetary Exploration
Putz, P.; ESA/ESTEC
12:10Small Wheeled Rovers for Unmanned Lunar Surface Missions
Richter, L.; DLR
12:25The Nanokhod Micro-Rover - A Versatile Platform for Surface Exploration of Celestial Bodies
Bertrand, R.*; Brueckner, J.**; van Winnendael, M.***;
*von Hoerner & Sulger GmbH, **Max-Planck-Institut fuer Chemie, ***ESA/ESTEC
12:40Mission Support Role of a Lunar Rover
Ichikawa, M.; National Space Development Agency of Japan
13:00Lunch
Set-up of ICEUM4/ILEWG splinter groups (+CLUSTER & SVEZDA launches TBC)
14:00Setting up of ICEUM4 splinter groups and ILEWG technical expert groups 118
14:15Live retransmission of CLUSTER and SVEZDA launches from conference room NEWTON (TBC)
14:30Planned time for CLUSTER launch (To be confirmed)
15:00Follow up ICEUM4 splinter groups and ILEWG technical expert groups organisation (II)
(or start of splinter group meetings if launches are delayed)
15:30Live retransmission in Newton room (TBC)
16:00Planned time for launch of ISS element SVEZDA (to be confirmed)
17:00Launch celebration (TBC) and poster viewing session
18:30End of the day

Thursday 13 July 2000 - Splinter Groups Meetings (09:00 - 18:00)

All papers selected for these sessions should be presented as posters with a short oral presentation on 13 July.
These sessions will also include videos and demo presentations, brainstorming discussions, recommendations to ILEWG and the preparation of a report to ICEUM4 presented by the splinter chairs on 14 July morning.

Session:Science of the Moon, from the Moon and on the Moon
Chairpersons E. Galimov, J.P. Swings, P. Ehrenfreund

Photochemical Model of Impact-Produced Lunar Atmosphere
Berezhnoi, A.A.*; Klumov, B.A.**;
*Sternberg State Astronomical Institute, **Institute of the Dynamics of Geospheres

Post-Lunar Prospector Lunar Gravity Field Models: Their Information Content, Quality Assessment and the View of the Estimation Process
Floberghagen, R.; Bouman, J.; Delft Universiy of Technology

Mantle-Plume Activity on the Moon: Evidence for Lunar Maria
Sharkov, E.V.; Bogatikov, O.A.; IGEM RAS

Space Weathering: Major Effects of "Vapor-Deposited" Nanophase Fe0 on Reflectance Spectra
Taylor, L.A.; University of Tennessee

Terrestrial Meteorites on the Moon
Vityazev, A.V.; Pechernickova, G.V.; Institute of Geospheres Dynamics RAS

The Stratigraphy of Mare Basalts in Oceanus Procellarum: Initial Results from New Crater Size-Frequency Distribution Measurements
Hiesinger, H.*; Head, J.W.*; Wolf, U.**; Neukum, G.**;
*Brown University, **DLR

On Possibility of Orbital Polarimetric Survey for a New Lunar Mission
Shevchenko, V.V.; Sternberg State Astronomical Institute

The Moon as Astronomical Platform
Carrasco, J.M.; Bernabeu, J.; Colell, E.; IEEC, Catalonia Space Studies Institute

Transient Atmosphere Generated by Large Meteoroid Impacts onto the Moon: Gasdynamic and Physical Processes
Nemtchinov, I.V.; Shuvalov, V.V.; Artem'eva, N.A.; Kosarev, I.B.; Popel, S.I.; Institute of Dynamics of Geospheres RAS

Radio Emission of the Moon Before and After the Lunar Prospector Impact
Berezhnoi, A.*; Gusev, S.G.**; Khavroshkin, O.B.***; Poperechenko, B.A.**; Shevchenko, V.V.*; Tzyplakov, V.A.***;
*Sternberg State Astronomical Institute, **Moscow Energetic Institute, ***Schmidt Inst. of Physics of the Earth of RAS

The Thermal Indicatrix of the Moon's Radiation in IR Spectral Range (10-12 micron)
Pugacheva, S.G.; Shevchenko, V.V.; Sternberg State Astronomical Institute

The Epithermal Neutrons Uneven Distribution and Lunar Techtonics
Kochemasov, G.G.; IGEM RAS

On the History of the Lunar Orbit
Zharkov, V.N.; Institute of Physics of the Earth

The Exploration of Lunar Interiors
Gudkova, T.V.; Institute of Physics of the Earth

Status of the Proposal for Establishing a Radio Observatory on the Farside of the Moon
Heidmann, J.; Observatoire de Paris

Can Water Ice at Lunar Poles be Detected by Gamma-Ray Spectrometer on SELENE
Kobayashi, M.*; Hasebe, N.*; Shibamura, E.**; d'Uston, C.***; Maurice, S.****;
*Advanced Research Inst. for Science & Engineering, **Saitama Prefectural University, ***CNRS/UPS, ****Observatoire Midi-Pyrenee

Scientific Motivations for a Lunar Return Mission
Lamb, D.; The University of North Dakota

Lunar Exploration: Need of Experimental Imaging Spectrophotometric Measurements for Preparing and Interpreting High Spatial Resolution Orbital Spectral Imaging Data
Pinet, P.*; Chevrel, S.*; Shevchenko, V.**; Daydou, Y.*; Rosemberg, C.*;
*OMP/GRGS, **Sternberg Astronomical Institute

Possibilities for Further Exploration of Lunokhed Datasets
Ball, A.J.; Institut fuer Planetologie

Thermal Modelling of the Lunar-A Penetrator and its Effects on the Accuracy for Lunar Heat Flow Estimation
Tanaka, S.; Yoshida, S.; Fujimura, A.; Hayakawa, M.; Mizutani, H.; Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

Electric Fields and Plasma Perturbations in the Vicinity of the Moon
Mall, U. et al; Max-Planck-Institut fuer Aeronomie

Investigating the Lunar Na Exosphere by Ion Mass Spectrometry
Mall, U. et al; Max-Planck-Institut fuer Aeronomie

Petrologic and Chemical Studies of Samples from Luna 16 and Luna 20 Regolith Cores
Fernandes, V.A., University of Manchester

What does it take for a Moon to Support Life?
Kaltenegger, L., TU Graz

Posters:

Resemblance and Difference between the Constitution of the Moon and IO
Kuskov, O.L.; Kronrod, V.A.; V.I. Vernadsky Institute

Swirl Distribution on the Lunar Surface: Locations Antipodal to the Young Basins?
Shevchenko, V.V.; Sternberg State Astronomical Institute

Data from Clementine Confirms Non-Random Distribution of Lunar Basins and Maria
Kozlova, E.A.; Rodionova, J.F.; Sternberg State Astronomical Institute

The New Views of the Moon Lunar Initiative
Heather, D.; Dunkin, S.K.; University College London

Session:Technology Demonstration, Utilisation of Lunar Resources and Environment
Chairpersons G. Racca, S. di Pippo

Lunar Surface Simulation - Opening the Road to the Moon
Parkes, S.; Martin, I.; University of Dundee

On the Exploitation of Lunar Material Resources
Seboldt, W.; Koenies, D.; Hanowksi, W.; German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Modern European Capabilities for the Processing of Gound-Linked 4-Way Satellite-to-Satellite Measurements, Deep Space Orbit Determination and Subsequent Global Lunar Gravity Field Determination
Weischede, F.*; Floberghagen, R.**;
*ESA/ESOC, **Delft University of Technology

Attitude Determination and Control System for the Micro-Spacecraft Lunarsat
Tarabini, L.; Technical University of Munich

Development of HP-Ge Gamma-Ray Spectrometer Cooled by Stirling Refrigerator on Japanese Lunar Polar Orbiter SELENE
Hasebe, N.*; Doke, T.*; Kikuchi, J.*; Kobayashi, M.*; Okudaira, O.*; Oka, A.*; Ohira, Y.*; Shibarmura, E.**; Kashiwagi, T.***; Takashima, T.****; Narasaki, K.*****; Tsurumi, K.*****; Mori, K.******; d'Uston, C.*******; Barthe, H.*******; Maurice, S.********; Reedy, R.C.*********;
*Advanced Research Inst. for Science & Engineering, **Saitama Prefectural University, ***Kanagawa University, ****Nagoya University, *****Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., ******Clear Pulse Ltd., *******CNRS/UPS, ********Observatoire Midi-Pyrenee, *********Los Alamos National Laboratory

Effects of Undescerned Craters on Lunar Rover Traveling Distance
Shiroma, N.*; Yuta, S.*; Ichikawa, M.**; Sasaki, T.**; Iijima, J.**;
*University of Tsukuba, **National Space Development Agency of Japan

Exploration of Lunar Resources for In-Situ Utilization
Casanova, I.; Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

A Promising Energy Storage System for Lunar Rovers
Schautz, M.; Hendel, B.; ESA/ESTEC

The Nanokhod Micro-Rover - A Versatile Platform for Surface Exploration of Celestial Bodies
Bertrand, R.*; Brueckner, J.**; van Winnendael, M.***;
*von Hoerner & Sulger GmbH, **Max-Planck-Institut fuer Chemie, ***ESA/ESTEC

Overview of Penetrometry and Penetrators for Planetary Surface Materials
Ball, A.J.; Institut fuer Planetologie

Challenger Flies to the Moon
Smith, P.H.; Przychodzen, A.; Yingst, A.; University of Arizona

Small Wheeled Rovers for Unmanned Lunar Surface Missions
Richter, L.; DLR

Early Uses for 3He and a Development Path to a D3He Fusion Power Plant
Kulcinski. G.; Ashley, R.A.; Santarius, J.F.; Piefer, G.; Subramanian, K.M.; University of Wisconsin-Madison

Posters:

Thermal Qualification of the LunarSat Microorbiter
Curwy, R.*; Doye, J.**; Kuhlmann, S.**; Meisinger, C.**;
*Contraves Space, **Technische Universitaet Muenchen

Transfer Trajectories for the LunarSat Mission
Seefelder, W.; Technische Universitaet Muenchen

Global 3He Distribution over the Moon Surface on the Base of Multispectral Clementine Data
Kaydash, V.G.; Shkuratov, Yu.G.; Starukhina, L.V.; Kharkov National University

X-Ray Spectrometry for Lunar Resources Evaluation
Rodriguez, R.; IEEC, Catalonia Space Studies Institute

The LunarSat Power System
Ruefer, S.; Technical University of Munich

Session:Infrastructure Development and Lunar Role in Human Expansion in Solar System
Chairpersons M. Duke, T. Iwata

Production of Construction Materials on the Moon by Sintering and Combustion Synthesis
Duke, M.B.; Colorado School of Mines

Scientific, Technical and Cost Issues of a Manned Return to the Moon
Reichert, M.; Hanowski, N.; German Aerospace Center (DLR)

The International Lunar Base as a Foundation for Commercial Industry
O'Dale, Ch.; Prior Data Sciences, Ltd.

Lunar Thermoelectric Power System
Roux, J-P.; Technicatome

Human Colonization Attempt on the Moon
Surawijaya, A.; Bandung Institute of Technology

Archive on the Moon
Burke, J.D.; Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Planet-Wide Lunar Digital Elevation Model
Cook, A.C.; Center for Earth and Planetary Studies

The Planet Moon: Opportunities for Space Exploratoin
Schrunk, D.G.; Science of Laws Institute

Lunar Polar Exploration Sponsored by Corporations
Gump, D.P.; LunaCorp

Commercial "Pull" of the LSP System for Lunar Industrialization
Criswell, D.R.; University Houston

Architecture of Lunar Habitats
Aulesa, V.; Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

A Marketing Strategy for Developing Private Investment in Lunar Missions
Allister Higgs, L.R.; Alumnus of the International Space University

Geographical Information Systems and Lunar Exploration: Analogues of Terrestrial Applications
Whitesides, G.T.; University of Cambridge

Utilization of In-Situ Resources for a Lunar Base Construction
Morales, J.C.; Komatsu Architecture

In-Situ Electric Power Generation to Support Solar System Exploration and Colonization: Manufacture of Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells on the Moon
Ignatiev, A.*; Duke, M.B.**;
*University of Houston, **Colorado School of Mines

Inflatable Habitats for Lunar Base Development
Sadeh, E.; Sadeh, W.Z.; Abarbanel, J.; Criswell, M.; Rice, E.E.; Colorado State University

A Commercial/Lunar Resources Exploration Concept
Nozette, S.; Naval Research Laboratory

The International Space Authority and its Role in Lunar Exploration
Pinault, L.; University of Hawaii

2001 TrailBlazer, a Commercial Lunar Orbiter
Nemitz, G.; TransOrbital, Inc.

Logistics of the Construction of a Lunar-Based Observatory
Bernabeu, J.; Carrasco, J.M.; Colell, E.; IEEC, Catalonia Space Studies Institute

17:00 - 18:30Poster Session

The Earth Above Lunar Horizon - The Start of the New Millenium Clock
Shevchenko, V.V.; Sternberg State Astronomical Institute

Comparison of Channels on Moon and Mars
Kereszturi, A.; Eotvos Lorand University of Sciences

Baikonur-International Space Station: International Approach to Lunar Exploration
Omarova, G.; Kazakhstan National Aerospace Agency

15:30 - 18:00SMART-1 Science Technology Working Team STWT8 (open to SMART-1 STWT & guests)
19:00Conference Dinner

Friday 14 July 2000

Session:Recommendations on Lunar Exploration and Space Agencies Plans
09:00Presentations and recommendations from splinter groups chairs
  • Report: Science of the Moon
  • Report: Science from the Moon
  • Report: Science on the Moon
  • Report: Technology Demonstration
  • Report: Utilisation of Lunar Resources and Environment
  • Report: Infrastructure Development
  • Report: Lunar Role in Human Expansion in Solar System
  • Reports: Young Lunar Explorer recommendations
11:00Break
11:30A Commercial/Lunar Resources Exploration Concept
Nozette, S.; Naval Research Laboratory
11:45Lunar Polar Exploration Sponsored by Corporations
Gump, D.P.; LunaCorp
12:00Early Uses for 3He and a Development Path to a D3He Fusion Power Plant
Kulcinski. G.; Ashley, R.A.; Santarius, J.F.; Piefer, G.; Subramanian, K.M.; University of Wisconsin-Madison
12:20MELISSA Precurosr studies for Moon Ecosystems
Lasseur, C. et al ESTEC
12:35Lunar Base Development Issues, Technology Requirements and Research Needs
Eckart, P., Koelle H.
13:00Lunch
14:00Programmes of lunar related activities of space agencies and organisations
ILEWG representatives
15:20Lunar bases and Moon /Mars/solar system exploration synergies
15:40Long term perspectives
Naja, G.; Creola, P.
16:00A progressive lunar exploration with robotic outposts and human expansion
Foing, B.H.
16:20Roundtable discussion (ILEWG)
17:30ICEUM4 recommendations and declaration
18:00End of ICEUM4 meeting
18:30 - 19:30ILEWG committee and wrap-up activities (ILEWG members)

Saturday 15 July 2000

09:30 - 10:30ILEWG committee and wrap-up activities (ILEWG members, continued)
10:30 - 18:00ICEUM4 Conference Excursion (details will be provided later)

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