Galaxy Forum China 2024 Hainan

This global / Interglobal event, with main themes International Human Moon Landings Astronomy from the Moon and 21st Century Solar System Complete Exploration is being organized by International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA Hawai’i), Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA) and National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC), with support from International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Moon Village Association (MVA), Deep Space Exploration Lab (DSEL) and Hainan Association for Science and Technology (HAST).

This Galaxy Forum focuses on issues of astronautics and astronomy, conducts in-depth discussions on advanced developments for helping understand and realize human Moon landings in the coming decades by identifying and supporting vital missions, enterprises, individuals and resources. The Forum will also serve to further the new frontier of astronomy from the Moon and expand international cooperation in research, business and education through collaboration, data sharing and networking worldwide.

Experts from scientific research institutions, colleges, companies in the field of aerospace and astronomy, representatives from media and cultural education, and young professionals / post-doc researchers. Around 150 participants in total.


Sunday 8 December
16:00-20:00 Registration, Welcome Reception

Monday 9 December
8:00-8:45 Registration, Breakfast
9:00-9:45 Welcome Addresses
9:45-10:25 Hainan-Hawai’i Cultural Ceremony
10:30-11:00 Conference Photo / Media
11:00-12:00 Keynotes
12:00-13:00 Sponsored Luncheon
13:30-14:45 First Women on the Moon Special Session
15:00-17:15 Astronomy from the Moon Session 1
18:00-20:00 Sponsored Dinner

Tuesday 10 December
8:00-8:45 Breakfast, Registration
9:00-12:15 International Human Moon Landings Session 1
12:30-14:00 Sponsored Luncheon
14:00-17:15 Astronomy from the Moon Session 2
18:00-20:00 ILOA / Sponsored Dinner

Wednesday 11 December
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-12:15 International Human Moon Landings Session 2
12:30-13:30 Sponsored Luncheon
13:30-17:00 Wenchang Aerospace City Tour / Space Launch Center Viewing
18:00-20:00 ILOA / Sponsored Dinner

Thursday 12 December
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-11:30 Deep Space and the Moon / 21st Solar System Complete Session / Looking Forward
11:30-13:30 Sponsored Luncheon
13:30 Conference End, Aloha, Xiexie, Thank You


* Invited / expected

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Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Wenchang

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Wenchang, 1 Yintan Road, Wenchang, Hainan, China, 571339

  • International participants needing Visas for their stay in China should contact ILOA and provide their passport image to obtain invitation letter from Chinese Society of Astronautics (local organizer).