International Conference on Ocean Worlds Exploration (Europa, Enceladus & Titan)

International Conference on Ocean Worlds Exploration (Europa, Enceladus & Titan)

Date: June 20, 2026
Organized by: Wings of Aero
Convenor: Ms. Suguna Balan, Co-Founder & Director, Wings of Aero
Conference Mode: Hybrid (Online + Onsite)

1] Conference Introduction

The International Conference on Ocean Worlds Exploration focuses on three of the most intriguing celestial bodies in our solar system—Europa, Enceladus, and Titan—each harboring subsurface oceans and immense potential for extraterrestrial habitability. As space agencies accelerate missions such as NASA’s Europa Clipper, ESA’s JUICE, and Dragonfly for Titan, understanding the geology, chemistry, astrobiology, and exploration technologies for these ocean worlds has become a global scientific priority.

This conference brings together planetary scientists, astrobiologists, aerospace engineers, mission designers, ocean world researchers, and instrumentation experts to discuss the latest discoveries, mission updates, and emerging technologies that will shape the future of deep-space exploration.

2] Conference Objective

• To understand the scientific potential and habitability of Europa, Enceladus, and Titan.

• To exchange research on ice shell dynamics, subsurface oceans, plume activity, and atmospheric chemistry.

• To showcase advancements in mission architecture, landers, orbiters, cryobots, and underwater exploration vehicles.

• To promote interdisciplinary collaboration across planetary science, robotics, astrobiology, and aerospace engineering.

• To highlight instrumentation breakthroughs for extreme cold, high pressure, and low-light environments.

3] Conference Outcome

• Deeper insights into ocean world environments and their potential for hosting microbial life.

• Exposure to cutting-edge mission concepts for subsurface probing, ocean access, and sample detection.

• Publication opportunities in Scopus/WoS/SCI indexed journals for selected papers.

• Increased global collaboration between universities, researchers, and space organizations.

• Engagement with emerging technologies in cryogenic drilling, autonomous navigation, spectroscopy, and life-detection sensors.

4] Call for Paper – List of Topics

Submissions are invited on the following (but not limited to) topics:

Planetary Science & Habitability

• Subsurface ocean modeling on Europa, Enceladus, Titan

• Chemical composition of plumes and icy surfaces

• Habitability assessment and biosignature detection

• Cryovolcanism, tectonics, and surface geology

Mission Concepts & Exploration Technologies

• Lander, orbiter, and flyby mission design

• Cryobot and hydrobot penetration technologies

• Autonomous underwater vehicles for extraterrestrial oceans

• Entry, descent, and landing challenges on icy moons

Instrumentation & Sensing Technologies

• Spectrometers, mass analyzers, microscopes, seismometers

• Radar sounding techniques for ice-penetration

• Sensors for ultra-cold environments and aqueous chemistry

• In-situ sample analysis labs

Atmospheric & Surface Studies

• Methane cycle and climate on Titan

• Surface lakes, dunes, and weather patterns

• Icy shell thickness estimation

• Radiolysis and surface chemistry under Jupiter/Saturn radiation

Astrobiology & Life Detection

• Prebiotic chemistry in extraterrestrial oceans

• Organic molecule detection in plumes

• Extremophile analog studies

• Novel life-detection instrument concepts

5] About Wings of Aero

Wings of Aero is an innovative Aerospace and Defence Consulting Startup dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological innovation within the aerospace ecosystem. The organization works across domains such as aeronautics, astronautics, avionics, space science, propulsion, and defence technologies.

Through international conferences, professional training programs, design consulting, publications, and capability-building initiatives, Wings of Aero serves as a leading platform connecting students, researchers, industries, and global experts.

6] Tentative Important Dates

7] Registration Fees

Registrations will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

International Delegates

• Foreign Delegates: 100 USD

Indian Delegates

• Students / Research Scholars: ₹1000 (Late Fee: ₹1500)

• Faculty Members: ₹2000 (Late Fee: ₹2500)

• Industry Professionals / Scientists: ₹3000 (Late Fee: ₹3500)

8] Publication

Selected high-quality papers will be forwarded for publication in Scopus and Web of Science/SCI indexed journals, subject to journal evaluation and acceptance.

Suggested Journals for Publication

1. Icarus – Planetary Science Journal

   • ISSN: 1090-2643

   • Link: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/icarus

2. Planetary and Space Science

   • ISSN: 0032-0633

   • Link: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/planetary-and-space-science

3. Astrobiology

   • ISSN: 1531-1074

   • Link: https://www.liebertpub.com/journals/astrobiology

4. Journal of Geophysical Research – Planets

   • ISSN: 2169-9097

   • Link: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21699097

5. Acta Astronautica

   • ISSN: 0094-5765

   • Link: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/acta-astronautica

9] Contact & Registration

• Email: contact@wingsofaero.in

• Registration Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/woaconference