IEEE Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT) & IEEE Space Computing Conference (SCC) 2026

12th International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT)
17th International Conference on Space Computing (SCC)


California, USA
August 3–6, 2026

Scope and Topics

The International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT) and the Space Computing Conference (SCC) provide an international forum for system designers, engineers, computer architects, scientists, practitioners, and space explorers to exchange ideas on information technology and advanced computing for current and future space missions.

The conference focuses on the design, development, operation, and reliability of hardware and software technologies for space missions. Topics span flight systems, ground systems, mission operations, telecommunications, science data processing, engineering tools, radiation-tolerant computing, reliable electronics, software engineering, and emerging space computing technologies. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Call for Papers

Researchers, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, and students are invited to submit original and unpublished papers describing innovative research, practical applications, hardware and software developments, and emerging technologies related to information technology and computing for space missions. Accepted papers will be presented during the conference and included in the official IEEE conference proceedings. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Topics of Interest Include but are not Limited to

• Space Mission Information Technology
• Space Computing
• Flight Systems
• Ground Systems
• Mission Operations
• Science Data Processing
• Engineering and Development Tools
• Reliable Computing
• Radiation-Tolerant Computing
• Fault-Tolerant Systems
• Computer Architecture for Space
• Embedded Systems
• Spacecraft Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence for Space Missions
• Machine Learning Applications
• Autonomous Space Systems
• Space Communications
• Cybersecurity for Space Systems
• System Integration and Testing
• Future Space Computing Technologies

Paper Submission

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to the IEEE conference paper format and submit papers electronically through the official conference submission system. Submitted papers must represent original work that has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. All submissions will undergo peer review by the Technical Program Committee. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Accepted papers must be presented during the conference to be included in the IEEE conference proceedings and submitted for publication in IEEE Xplore, subject to IEEE publication requirements. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Important Dates

Conference Highlights

• IEEE International Conference on Space Information Technology
• Space Computing Conference
• Technical Paper Presentations
• Industry and Government Participation
• Keynote Speakers
• Workshops and Special Sessions
• Networking Opportunities
• Latest Advances in Space Mission Computing

Publication

Accepted and presented papers will be published in the IEEE conference proceedings and submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library in accordance with IEEE publication policies. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Conference Website

https://smcit-scc.space/