01AF Space for Society
An aerospace programme under active development advancing reproducible Earth-observation and geospatial methods for societal and environmental questions.
Development output: Use-case requirementsExplore the programmeProgrammes & Projects / 6 profiles
Applied Aerospace Initiatives
Aerospace programmes under active development spanning geospatial analysis, mission engineering, information exchange and measurable environmental performance.
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02AF Shared Space Mission Lab
An aerospace programme under active development connecting small-spacecraft mission design, simulation and ground-segment demonstration methods.
Development output: Mission concept studyExplore the programme
03AF Aerospace Interoperability Lab
An aerospace programme under active development advancing secure, accurate and traceable information exchange between engineering, manufacturing and maintenance systems.
Development output: Data modelExplore the programme
04AF Circular Aerospace Programme
An aerospace programme under active development examining circular material pathways in manufacturing and maintenance, with safety and traceability integrated into the method.
Development output: Material-flow mapExplore the programme
05AF Sustainable Airports Partnership
An aerospace programme under active development connecting airport and ground-operation improvement with measurable resource use, operational feasibility and safety.
Development output: Operational process mapExplore the programme
06AF Responsible Space Operations
An aerospace programme under active development advancing mission-end planning, orbital-risk assessment and documented operational responsibility.
Development output: Mission-end scenario descriptionExplore the programmeConnected development
Technical development, connected to real application needs.
Development is organized around technical workstreams, application-specific validation methods and clearly defined engineering outputs.
Explore how each programme connects the sector challenge to technical methods, pilot development, useful deliverables and application-specific evaluation. The development structure makes relevant expertise and contribution easier to identify.
Explore the wider portfolioA structured development pathwayExplore the seven connected development stages
Programme development connects technical requirements, responsible coordination and reviewable evidence. Each stage informs the next, while review findings refine the scope, methods and priorities.
- Requirements & Objectives
Define the technical problem, user need and scope.
- Feasibility & Evidence
Examine methods, resources, interfaces and dependencies.
- Scope & Responsibilities
Align workstreams, coordination and review arrangements.
- Pilot Development
Connect the evaluation plan to funding, safety, data and intellectual-property controls.
- Controlled Implementation
Maintain the agreed technical boundary and responsible delivery arrangements.
- Technical Evaluation
Review evidence and outcomes against application-specific criteria.
- Knowledge & Further Development
Translate reviewed findings into useful outputs and the next development priorities.
Participation and technical decisions remain separate.
Participation does not automatically confer membership rights, AF Recognition, accreditation, certification, standards-setting authority or procurement preference. Sponsorship must not determine technical conclusions, evaluation results or governance decisions.
A focused starting point
Find the right context for your contribution.
Introduce a technical question, industrial capability or research interest. Connect your expertise with the development priorities of the Federation’s programmes and projects.