Call For Papers
We are pleased to announce that we are officially inviting full paper and presentation-only abstract submissions for the IEEE International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT) and the IEEE International Conference on Space Computing (SCC)!
❗️DEADLINE: April 4, 2026❗️
These conferences gather professionals, such as system designers, engineers, computer architects, scientists, practitioners, data scientists, and space explorers, who are committed to advancing information technology and improving the computational capabilities and dependability of space missions. These forums provide a valuable opportunity for in-depth technical dialogues covering various aspects of space mission hardware and software.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
Intelligent & Autonomous Space Systems: Machine learning, trustworthy AI, robotics, smart instruments, advanced crew or human-machine interfaces.
Resilient, High-Performance Computing for Extreme Environments: Fault-tolerant processing, radiation-aware components, onboard computing architectures, mission-critical software reliability.
Advanced Data, Modeling, & Digital Engineering: Flight data processing, big data analytics, digital twins, high-fidelity modeling for onboard and ground systems.
Next-Generation Space Infrastructure & Operations: Avionics, networking, cybersecurity, distributed systems, ground control, manufacturing.
View the full submission guidelines and submit here.
We look forward to reviewing your advancements for the future of space systems! 🚀 🛰️
SMC-IT/SCC 2026 will be held August 3-7, 2026 in Pasadena, CA
Important Dates
Mark your calendars! Here are the important dates for the 2026 IEEE SMC-IT/SCC Conference:
Abstract submission for feedback deadline: January 3, 2026 [*optional] Abstract feedback response: January 16, 2026
Full paper and presentation-only abstract deadline: April 4, 2026
Registration site opens: April 4, 2026
Author acceptance notification: April 25, 2026
Final presentations deadline: June 27, 2026
Final camera-ready versions papers deadline: July 7, 2026
SMC-IT/SCC Conference: August 3-7, 2026
More to Come
Stay tuned for announcements and updates for SMC-IT/SCC 2026!