Association of Space Explorers
As the only professional association for astronauts, ASE promotes the advancement of space exploration by fostering communication and collaboration among space professionals at worldwidel. The Association has been working closely with other international professional space organizations to expand and reinvigorate international dialogue on issues such as threats and dangers from asteroid impacts, as well as international cooperation and compatibility in orbit, crew safety, human performance, and rescue.
The Association will host the 36th ASE Planetary Congress 2025 in Brazil — an unprecedented gathering uniting 100 space explorers from around the world.
A week that will connect science, inspiration, and the future of space exploration!
During the event, you will have access to:
- Exclusive technical sessions with updates on human activities in space and briefings on future plans for low Earth orbit and beyond.
- 27 lectures delivered in person and aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
- International networking with renowned personalities from more than 20 countries
Cultural activities:
- Launch of the exhibition “The History of the World Space Program”
- Exclusive launch of the photo book Visions of the Cosmos, featuring the special participation of 101 astronauts.
- Concert “We Want Peace on Earth”
More than just a conference, it will mark a historic milestone for Brazil and global space exploration.
02 November Sunday ALL DAY
- Entertainment 17h00 20h00 22h00
- Check-in at Club Med Lake Paradise Resort
- Welcome Dinner
*03 November Monday
Technical Session 01: BREAKFAST
REGISTRATION | Club Med Lake Paradise Rod. Eng. Cândido do Rego Chaves, 4500 Mogi das Cruzes/SP
Opening Ceremony
Brazilian Space Program and Related Technologies
Moderator: Astronaut Marcos Pontes - Brazil
Brazilian Space Agency - AEB with Marco Antonio Chamon (president)
National Institute for Space Research - INPE
- Brazilian Satellite Amazonia-1 with Adenilson Roberto da Silva (general coordinator)
- Space Weather with Joaquim Eduardo R. Costa
Coffee break
Brazilian Air Force Command
- ALADA - Brazilian Aerospace Projects Company S/A with Air Force General R1 Sergio Roberto de Almeida (president)
- ITASAT 2 - Department of Aerospace Science and Technology with Prof. Dr. Guilherme de Arruda Lorenzi (Dean of ITA)
- COPE - Aerospace Operations Command with Air Vice-Brigadier General Rodrigo Alvim (Chief of Staff)
Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation
Sec. of Science and Technology for Digital Transformation - SETAD Brazilian artificial intelligence plan: opportunities for the aerospace sector with Cristina Shimoda Uechi (General Coord. of Digital Transformation MCTI )
Lunch and Delivery of the pin to new ASE members
Technical Session 02:
Back to the Future
November Monday
Moderator: Astronaut Bob Cabana - USA
Reflections on the Shuttle - Mir Program - Norman Thagard
Reflections on Apollo - Soyuz - Alexander P. Alexandrov
15h15 14h00 14h30
Discussion Panel: International Space Station
Panelists
- Yuri Usachev
- Julie Payette
- Jim Voss
- André Kuipers
- Drew Feustel
16h15
Panelists
- Eytan Stibbe
- Anousheh Ansari
- Tibor Kapu
- Tom Marshburn
17h00
Transfer to the Museum Catavento Av. Mercúrio, Parque Dom Pedro II, s/n, São Paulo/SP
18h30
*** Exhibition Launch “Universe of Astronauts”
21h00 22h30
Transfer to Club Med Lake Paradise
Rod. Eng. Cândido do Rego Chaves, 4500 Mogi das Cruzes/SP
Hotel entertainment
BREAKFAST
GROUP 01 - SIRIUS
NATIONAL ENERGY AND MATERIALS RESEARCH CENTER
07h30
09h30 13h00 14h00
*04 November Tuesday *05 November Tuesday
Transfer to Campinas/SP
Technical Briefing
Visit to Sirius Particle Accelerator
Lunch
Transfer to Club Med Lake Paradise
16h30
06h30 17h00 to 20h00 07h00 08h00 09h30
GROUP 02 - INPE NATIONAL SPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
07h30
09h00 13h00 14h30
Transfer to São José dos Campos/SP
Technical Briefing - Visit to:
• Space System Integration Labs
• The Satellite-Based Deforestation
Monitoring Center
• Space Climate Lab
Lunch
Transfer to Club Med Lake Paradise
AUDITORIUM | Club Med Lake Paradise
Technical Session 03 :
Commercial space and new technologies for aerospace operations
Moderator: Astronaut Alper Gezeravci - Turkey Axiom Space
- Axiom 4 Flight Review with Tibor Kapu
- VAST with Drew Feustel
- Axiom Space Building for Beyond, Koichi Wakata
- SpaceX (FRAM2) Flight Report
- Sierra Nevada Corporation with Tom Marshburn SPACE
22h00 20h15 22h00
Dinner
17h30 20h00
Hotel entertainment
Breakfast
AUDITORIUM - Regional Meeting - ASE EUROPA
ROOM Ipé 04 - Regional Meeting - ASE RUSSIA
DIFFERENT PLACES
Community Day Activities:
Some astronauts will take part in small educational and outreach activities, organized in groups. Each group will follow a dedicated agenda and logistics plan.
AUDITORIUM - Regional Meeting - ASE USA
Dinner
Hotel entertainment
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
07h00
Breakfast
Official event photo
08h30 to 14h00
Space Agency Updates
15h00 to 19h00
Technical Session 04:
08h00 19h10 20h40 21h00 22h00 14h15
- JAXA Update
- NASA Update
- ESA Update, (virtual session)
- UAE Space Agency, Hazzaa AlMansoori
Moderator: Astronaut Pam Melroy - USA
- Canadian Space Agency, David Saint-Jacques (virtual session)
- Turkish Space Agency Update, Alper Gezeravci
Lunch
Spaceship Earth
Technical Session 05:
- Space & Art with Nicole Stott
Moderator: Astronaut Julie Payette - Canada
- 25 Years of the International Space Station with Julie Payette
- FRAM2 Flight Report with Jannicke Mikkelsen
- Earth Music Theater (virtual session) with Dan Barstow
AUDITORIUM ASE General Assembly
AUDITORIUM ASE Executive Meeting
Dinner
Hotel entertainment
*06 November Thursday *SCHEDULE
07h00
08h00 10h30 Breakfast
Drop off your bags at reception and check out of the hotel
Transfer to São Paulo/SP
PALÁCIO
DOS BANDEIRANTES
12h00 15h30
Av. Morumbi, 4500 - Morumbi, São Paulo/SP
Meeting with the Governor of State of São Paulo
Official Presentation of Honors and Medals to the Astronauts
Lunch with the Governor
Transfer to Memorial da América Latina
Latin American Memorial - Av. Mário de Andrade, 664 São Paulo/SP
Auditorium Simón Bolívar
17h30 16h00 17h00
Arrival of the astronauts in the dressing room
Rehearsal of the Closing Ceremony *07 November Friday
Cocktail Reception
- Photography book launch “Visions of the Cosmos”
20h00
22h00
- Crystal Helmert Award Ceremony honoring Eng. Ozires Silva
Closing Ceremony
“Concert: We Want Peace on Earth"
Transfer to hotels in São Paulo/SP
- Mercure Barra Funda
Alameda Olga, 288
- Ibis Barra Funda
Rua Eduardo Viana, 163
- Ibis Styles Barra Funda
Av. Marquês de São Vicente, 1619
ALL DAY
Transfer to GRU Airport Departure
07h00
08h00 Breakfast
FREE MORNING
11h30
11h45
12h00 to transfer GRU Airport
*08 November Saturday
Check-out
Transfer to FIESP - Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo Av. Paulista, 1313 - São Paulo/SP
Farewell Lunch with Feijoada and Samba
