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2025 ASCEND to Accelerate Our Off-World Future

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Trailblazing STEM Educator Amy Medina Jorge Completes Spaceflight on Blue Origin’s NS-32 Mission

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AIAA, CSF, SFA, and SGAC Collaborate to Expand ASCEND 2026 in Washington, DC

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June 9, 2025

2025 ASCEND to Accelerate Our Off-World Future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2025 – Reston, Va. – AIAA announced today a powerful lineup of speakers who will take the stage at 2025 ASCEND, 22–24 July, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. The three-day event…
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May 31, 2025

Trailblazing STEM Educator Amy Medina Jorge Completes Spaceflight on Blue Origin’s NS-32 Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: "Congratulations to Amy Medina Jorge on her journey beyond…
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May 29, 2025

AIAA, CSF, SFA, and SGAC Collaborate to Expand ASCEND 2026 in Washington, DC

AIAA, the Commercial Space Federation (CSF), the Space Force Association (SFA), and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) announced today they are joining forces on an integrated space event, ASCEND 2026, spanning the week of 19–21 May…
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April 30, 2025

The Voice of the Aerospace Industry

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April 28, 2025

Comparing the Artemis Moon Buggy Contenders

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April 27, 2025

NASA Describes Ideas for Bringing Samples of Mars Home More Affordably

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April 18, 2025

Optimization of Refueling Strategies for Space Missions

Abderrahim R. Bendimerad, Dmitry Savransky and Elaine M. Petro
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April 18, 2025

The Voice of the Aerospace Industry

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April 18, 2025

Optimization of Refueling Strategies for Space Missions

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April 18, 2025

Will Humans Ever Permanently Settle on Mars?

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April 18, 2025

Exoplanet Hunter

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April 18, 2025

Engineering and Operations for Planetary Field Geology

Instructed by Teaching Science and Technology Inc. (TSTI)
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April 17, 2025

Microgravity and Space Processes TC Webinar: Analog Mission to Mars

Analog Mission to Mars – HERA C7M2 (AIAA Member Exclusive)
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April 17, 2025

Fundamentals of Space Domain Awareness: An Introduction to Safe Operations, Security and Defense – Online Short Course

Instructed by Dr. Wiley Larson and Mrs. Pam Magee
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April 17, 2025

Applied Space Systems Engineering – Online Short Course

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April 17, 2025

2025 Space Policy Platform Paper

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April 16, 2025

AI for Aerospace Applications: Ethics, Policy, and Society – Online Short Course

Dr. Jesse Kirkpatrick
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April 16, 2025

Fundamentals of Space Domain Awareness: An Introduction to Safe Operations, Security and Defense – Online Short Course

Instructed by Dr. Wiley Larson and Mrs. Pam Magee
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April 16, 2025

Webinar: ASCENDxWebinar: Space Healthcare

Featuring David Baumann, Betty Won, and Craig Day
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April 16, 2025

2024 ASCEND Human Health and Performance Challenges for A City on Mars

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April 16, 2025

Human Spaceflight Operations: Lessons Learned from 60 Years in Space – AIAA – Shaping the future of aerospace | AIAA

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April 14, 2025

AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-31 Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “Congratulations to Blue Origin on its 11th human flight…
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February 26, 2025

AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-30 Mission

February 26, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “Congratulations to Blue Origin on its 10th human flight, a successful NS-30 mission. It’s…
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February 4, 2025

AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-29 Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA,…
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January 16, 2025

AIAA Statement on Blue Origin New Glenn Test Flight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “Congratulations to the Blue Origin team! Today’s New Glenn test flight…
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January 9, 2025

The Next Generation of Spacesuits Being Designed Digitally

Former Astronaut Leads Development of Virtual Digital Twins for High-Performance, Custom-Fit Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuits By Anne Wainscott-Sargent, AIAA Communications Team Bonnie Jeanne Dunbar ORLANDO, Fla. –  During her astronaut career flying on five Space…
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January 8, 2025

NASA Calls for Continuous American ‘Heartbeat’ in LEO

New Strategy for Sustaining U.S. Presence in Low Earth Orbit Announced By Anne Wainscott-Sargent, AIAA Communications Team Jim Free, NASA Associate Administrator, delivers remarks Tuesday, January 7, at the 2025 AIAA SciTech Forum in Orlando,…
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December 1, 2024

Donate on 3 December and Inspire the Next Generation

AIAA News On 3 December, we’re rallying the aerospace community to join us in an act of generosity. With your help, we strive to raise $100,000 to inspire and support the next generation of aerospace professional.…
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November 22, 2024

AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-28 Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student…
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November 20, 2024

AIAA Statement on Sixth SpaceX Starship Test Flight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “Congratulations to the SpaceX team on its sixth…
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October 24, 2024

AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-27 Mission

October 24, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we…
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October 14, 2024

AIAA Statement on Successful Launch of Europa Clipper

October 14, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) CEO Clay Mowry made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 members of AIAA, we congratulate NASA, Jet Propulsion…
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October 14, 2024

AIAA Statement on Fifth SpaceX Starship Test Flight

October 14, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “Congratulations to the SpaceX team on its fifth test flight of…
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September 13, 2024

AIAA Statement on SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) CEO Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we…
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September 3, 2024

AIAA Names Clay Mowry as Chief Executive Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced today that its Board of Trustees has selected Clay Mowry as the Institute’s new chief executive…
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August 29, 2024

AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-26 Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2024 – Reston, VA – AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we congratulate Blue Origin on its successful…
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August 21, 2024

AIAA Accelerates the Future of Aviation and Space at 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum and 2024 ASCEND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The latest aircraft, spacecraft, technologies, and missions were on display in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 28 until August 2 by the American Institute of…
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ASCENDCFC2023 FEATURENews
August 21, 2024

Dan Dumbacher Recognized with Allyship Award

AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher is being recognized by Women in Aerospace with their 2024 Allyship Award. This honor is presented to an individual ‘who actively promotes and aspires to advance a culture of inclusion for…
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July 30, 2024

AIAA and Tripadvisor Launch “Destination: Space” to Open Up Space Tourism to New Audiences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Includes First-Ever Tourist Review of Space from Dr. Sian Proctor Inspiration4 astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor July 30, 2024 – Las Vegas – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Tripadvisor have launched…
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July 19, 2024

AIAA Unveils ASCEND Diverse Dozen Op-Eds on Space Sustainability and Environmentalism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2024 – Reston, Va. – AIAA published the 2024 ASCEND Diverse Dozen (D12) Op-Eds – a collection of unique perspectives on today’s most pressing space sustainability challenges. The 12 visionaries who comprise the D12…
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July 8, 2024

2024 AIAA David W. Thompson Lecture in Space Commerce Presented by Sir Martin Sweeting During 2024 ASCEND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sir Martin Sweeting, Executive Chairman, Surrey Satellite Technology, Ltd. (SSTL) and Distinguished Professor, Surrey SpaceCentre, University of Surrey July 8, 2024 – Reston, Va. – AIAA is pleased to announce the 2024 AIAA David W. Thompson…
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July 8, 2024

2024 ASCEND to Feature Europa Clipper Mission in William H. Pickering Lecture

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Bonnie Buratti, senior scientist at NASA's Jet Propultion Laboratory, speaks during a panel discussion. | Credit: NASA July 8, 2024 – Reston, Va. – AIAA is pleased to announce the 2024 William…
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July 2, 2024

2024 AIAA von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics on OSIRIS-REx Mission Presented by Dante S. Lauretta During 2024 ASCEND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-REx principal investigator at the University of Arizona, Tucson. July 2, 2024 – Reston, Va. – AIAA is pleased to announce the 2024 AIAA von Kármán Lectureship in Astronautics is awarded…
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June 28, 2024

AIAA to Present Aerospace Excellence Awards During 2024 ASCEND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of two aerospace excellence awards to be presented during 2024 ASCEND, 30 July…
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June 7, 2024

2024 ASCEND to Accelerate Our Off-World Future with Axiom Space, Boeing, DARPA, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Northrop Grumman, NRO, ULA, and U.S. Space Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) today announced dozens of speakers who will appear at its upcoming ASCEND event, 30 July – 1…
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June 6, 2024

AIAA Statement on Fourth SpaceX Starship Test Flight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: “Congratulations to the SpaceX team on today’s test…
Lawrence Garrett
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June 5, 2024

AIAA Statement on Successful Starliner Launch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher:  “Congratulations to the entire Starliner team and NASA…
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May 19, 2024

AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-25 Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2024 – Reston, Va – AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we congratulate AIAA Corporate Member Blue Origin on…
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April 29, 2024

AIAA Offers Unique Course on the Lessons from 60 Years in Space

April 29, 2024 – Reston, Va. – During the first 60 years of spaceflight, the aerospace community has been amassing an extraordinary engineering knowledge base. Now it’s time to pass this collective experience to the…
Lawrence Garrett
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April 17, 2024

Space4All Space STEM Awareness Campaign Launches Nationwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Department of Education and four nonprofit space organizations are spotlighting the benefits of space and STEM career opportunities April 17, 2024 – WASHINGTON – Women in Aerospace (WIA), the American Institute…
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