LACW 2026

The authors are invited to submit their works in Cubesat related subjects including but not limited to:

- Cubesat missions
- Cubesat constellations
- In-orbit demonstrations and flight experiences
- Embedded systems (hardware & software)
- Reliability and fault tolerance
- Assembly, Integration and Verification
- Telecommunication and ground segment
- Deep space missions
- Launch opportunities
- Attitude and Orbit Control Systems
- System engineering
- Space education
- Space regulations

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Manuscripts will be reviewed by Scientific Committee members, and will be accepted according to the quality and originality of the work and/or ideas. Submissions that are based on experimental results, current data, or reports on ongoing missions are especially encouraged. During the reviewing process, the works will be selected for presentation in oral or poster sessions, according to their relevance.

It is recommended to proof read the paper before submission.

All papers must be written in English and submitted online as explained next.

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👉 FIRST STEP - ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

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- January 10, 2026 - Tutorial proposal: The tutorial proposal must be sent by email to Eduardo.Bezerra@ufsc.br (there is no template)

- January 10, 2026 - Extended abstract: The extended abstract (max 500 words) must be submitted through the following form: https://forms.gle/Qx7uCsFNtCe4Npv1A

- January 31, 2026 - Acceptance notification: The members of the Scientific Committee will review the submitted abstracts, and will recommend their acceptance or not. In case of acceptance, the authors will be invited to submit the full paper version.

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👉 SECOND STEP - FULL PAPER SUBMISSION (AFTER THE "ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE")

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- February 15, 2026 - Full paper (see Template next)

- Submission system: http://150.162.11.196/openconf/openconf.php

- Submission Instructions (using the above OpenConf platform):

• Log in using your Submission ID and Password (sent by email through OpenConf).
• Click on “Upload File” and submit your full paper in one of the allowed formats.

- The submitted full paper will undergo a final review by the Scientific Committee to verify:

• whether the reviewers’ comments (for the Abstracts) have been properly addressed; and
• whether the manuscript meets the quality standards required for publication in the proceedings.

- February 28, 2026 - Full paper review notification:

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👉 THIRD STEP - CAMERA-READY (AFTER THE "FULL PAPER REVIEW NOTIFICATION")

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- March 30, 2026 - Camera-ready (see Template next)

THE SUBMISSION SYSTEM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE.

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Template for preparing the full paper:

The full paper must be between 8 to 10 pages.

- Microsoft Word: A4 (docx, 30 KB)

- LaTeX Template: (ZIP, 1.2 MB)

- Poster: Poster boards will accommodate A0 size portrait posters, i.e., height 1189 mm (46.8 inches), width 841 mm (33.1 inches).

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Please note that the presenting author of each accepted paper has to register to the event.

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Presentation guidelines

The conference's working language is English.
- Each presenter will have up to 15 minutes to present their work, and to answer questions from the audience. It means around 10 to 12 minutes for presenting the work, and the remaining couple of minutes for discussion with the audience.
- Presentation of all papers must be in English.
- Projector, microphone and computer will be available in the room.
- Please bring your presentation on USB flash drive, as we cannot guarantee software compatibility, you are kindly requested to bring your presentation in your desired format but also please in PDF format.
- Files can be uploaded to the local computer in the lecture room during the breaks between the sessions.

The call for papers full version is avaliable at:

The LACW holds an awards ceremony at every conference to recognize the top three professional papers and the top three student papers. The best paper in each category receives a trophy and a special gift in appreciation of their contribution to the CubeSat research community.

Converting a Word (.docx) file to Overleaf

You can convert a Word document into LaTeX using Pandoc or an online converter.

Option A — Use an Online Tool (Easiest)

1. Go to https://www.docx2latex.com or https://pandoc.online
2. Upload your .docx
3. Download the generated .zip or .tex file
4. Import the file into Overleaf

This usually works well for:

• Text
• Titles
• Basic formatting

But tables/figures may need cleanup.