International Astronautical Federation

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is an international nongovernmental nonprofit space federation founded in 1951 to foster space research, development, and peaceful applications, share scientific and technical information, and promote international cooperation. Its annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC) brings the space community together through technical sessions, presentations, and professional exchange, hosted in different countries with an IAF member organisation. The federation's specialist committees support collaboration across space disciplines, including space education and outreach through the E1 symposium at the IAC.