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May 19, 2021
Accelerating Pathways to Space
Strap in with ASCEND, Axiom Space, the Fusion Industry Association, and NASA for a course in how systems are being transformed fast to help humans adapt to life in space.
May 19, 2021
2021 ASCEND: Building On-Ramps to Space for Everyone
ASCEND - the world’s most comprehensive convening point for anyone invested in building an off-world future.
May 18, 2021
Capturing the Big Payloads Payoff
There’s never been a better time to send a payload to space.
May 17, 2021
2021 ASCEND Guiding Coalition Announced
Executive board of advisors exemplifies the community spirit of space May 17, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the global community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster, today announced its 2021 Guiding Coalition. The coalition…
April 16, 2021
Global Community Answers the Call for Content
Invitation Nets Impressive Proposals for Papers and Sessions Now the fun begins! With the close of the 2021 ASCEND Call for Content (CFC) on 6 April, a team of 50 AIAA volunteer professional members is…
April 15, 2021
Space Policy Pod Interview with Alex MacDonald
Space Policy Pod Interview with Alex MacDonald Chief Economist, Office of the Administrator, and Program Executive, International Space Station National Lab, NASA ASCEND is an active advocate for laws, legislation, and regulations that encourage innovation…