The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is a leading space advocacy body that aims to advance knowledge about space and promote global cooperation for the benefit of humanity. Founded in 1951, the IAF has 468 members in 75 countries, including space agencies, companies, research institutions, universities, societies, associations, institutes, and museums worldwide. With its motto, Connecting @ll Space People and its theme of a space-faring world cooperating for the benefit of humanity, the IAF supports the development and application of space assets.

As the organizer of the prestigious International Astronautical Congress (IAC) and other thematic events, the IAF encourages peaceful purposes in astronautics and facilitates the dissemination of scientific and technical information related to space. The IAF is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to promoting global cooperation and advancing knowledge about space