International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)

Founded in Stockholm in 1960 and recognized by the United Nations in 1996, the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) is an independent, non-governmental nonprofit organization advancing peaceful space activities and international cooperation. With more than 1,200 members across 90+ countries, it convenes 25+ international conferences each year and develops studies, publications, awards, and programs across astronautics, space science, technology, operations, policy, law, and society, including the Acta Astronautica journal.