The fifth RAST (Recent Advances in Space Technologies) Conference) or RAST 2011 has gained a special significance in that it coincides with the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Air Force (TuAF). Numerous accomplishments in space science and technologies in the last half century have not only broadened our view of the universe and our place in it, but have also blessed us with such capabilities as, communicating with any point in the World, enabling us to know our coordinates anywhere around the planet and providing us with valuable data to manage our natural resources. Interesting and amazing new space developments are surely in store, some of which most of us may not have dreamed of yet. RAST 2011 welcomes prospective contributors to offer their vision of the developments in space in their respective fields. However as always, RAST conferences are open to all areas of space technologies as listed below, as well as relevant areas in space science and space business.
As before, RAST 2011 has the general objective of providing a forum for the presentation of recent developments in space technologies. Furthermore and in particular, the organizers wish to make RAST 2011 a special event for looking into the future of space technology developments.
The Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre
