Call for Papers
Call for Papers
The 4th IDSEC - Call for Papers
The 4th International Deep Space Exploration Conference (IDSEC, also known as Tiandu Forum) will be held from 3-4 September, 2026 in Hefei, Anhui Province, China. Organized by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) and International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), the 4th IDSEC aims to provide a high-level platform for academic exchange among global experts and scholars in the field of deep space exploration. It will foster discussion on recent advances and trend forecasts and create cooperative opportunities across six areas: engineering, technology, science, policy and regulation, industry, and public outreach. The theme of the 4th IDSEC is “Extraterrestrial Resource Exploration, Development and Utilization”. We are now pleased to invite paper submissions from experts and scholars in relevant fields. Details are as follows:
I. Conference Date and Location
Date: 3-4 September, 2026
Location: Hefei, Anhui Province, China
II. Call for Papers: Thematic Areas
Under the theme “Extraterrestrial Resource Exploration, Development and Utilization”, papers are invited in the following thematic areas:
1. Deep Space Engineering
2. Deep Space Technology
3. Deep Space Science
4. Deep Space Policies and Regulations
5. Deep Space Industry
6. Public Outreach
III. Submission Instructions
1. Papers should be written in English and have not been published in formal journals or at official conferences. Submissions should be relevant to the conference theme and demonstrate originality and conciseness, with a clear focus, reliable data and well-formatted figures and tables. The recommended length is 4,000-7,000 words. (The template is available in the Annex.)
2. Submission Email: admin@dsel.cc. Email subject line should be formatted as: Tiandu Forum + Name of the Author(s) + Paper Title.
3. Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026.
IV. Paper Review and Publication
Selected papers will be compiled into a proceedings volume. A poster session will be held to showcase selected papers during the conference. High-quality papers will be recommended for publication in Deep Space Exploration, an academic journal to be published by IDSEA soon.
V. Contact Information (for Paper Submission)
Ms. Liu Lixuan Tel: (+86)18610776608 Ms. Gu Jiali Tel: (+86)15032809816
Annex:
Paper Template for the 4th International Deep Space Exploration Conference (Tiandu Forum) ⬇
Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL)
1 April 2026