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AIAA, Amazon Leo, Eutelsat, Iridium, and SpaceX Release Reference Guide: “Satellite Orbital Safety Best Practices 3.0”

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Lawrence Garrett
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Call for Nominations for AIAA’s New 30/30 Recognition Program for Exceptional Young Professionals

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to Open ASCEND 2026

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Isaacman ASCEND2026 AIAANewsSpace EconomySpace Science and ExplorationSpace Technology Development and Infrastructure
May 20, 2026

NASA Administrator Calls on Space Industry to Move with Urgency

Anne Wainscott-Sargent | Aerospace America | May 20, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
SGx article imageNewsSpace Economy
May 19, 2026

SGx Delivered Real-World Insights for Rising Space Professionals

Caroline Emmert Ellis | Aerospace America | May 19, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
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May 18, 2026

Read Aerospace America’s Coverage of ASCEND 2026

Aerospace America | May 19-21, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
Orbital Safety V3 FeaturedNewsSpace Technology Development and Infrastructure
May 18, 2026

AIAA, Amazon Leo, Eutelsat, Iridium, and SpaceX Release Reference Guide: “Satellite Orbital Safety Best Practices 3.0”

AIAA, along with Amazon Leo, Eutelsat, Iridium Communications, Inc., and SpaceX, today announced the release of the third edition of its best practices reference guide, “Satellite Orbital Safety Best Practices 3.0.”
Lawrence Garrett
Classified Day2026 featuredNational SecurityNews
May 18, 2026

Inaugural ASCEND Classified Day Convenes 100 National Security, Intelligence, and Industry Leaders

Jordyn Bingham | Aerospace America | May 18, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
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May 15, 2026

ASCEND 2026 Puts “Need for Speed” at the Center of National Security Space

Anne Wainscott-Sargent | Aerospace America | May 14, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
Novaspace article featuredNewsSpace EconomySpace Technology Development
May 14, 2026

Novaspace Adds Market Intelligence Lens to ASCEND with New Programming on Key Trends

Anne Wainscott-Sargent | Aerospace America | May 13, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
Pickering Lecture to Feature Article imageNewsSpace Technology Development
May 13, 2026

Pickering Lecture to Feature NASA–ISRO Radar Mission’s Early Findings at ASCEND 2026

Anne Wainscott-Sargent | Aerospace America | May 12, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
30 30 featuredNews
May 11, 2026

Call for Nominations for AIAA’s New 30/30 Recognition Program for Exceptional Young Professionals

AIAA is pleased to announce its 30/30 Recognition Program for young professionals who embody excellence and innovation across the aerospace sector.
Lawrence Garrett
Jared Isaacman ASCEND2026 featuredNews
May 6, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to Open ASCEND 2026

AIAA is pleased to welcome NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman back to the ASCEND stage to open ASCEND 2026 at 8 a.m., Tuesday, 19 May...
Lawrence Garrett
Quadruped Robots article imageSpace Technology Development
April 27, 2026

Quadruped Robots Have Potential as Astronaut Surface Assistants, New Research Finds

Paul Marks | Aerospace America | March 27, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
Artemis II Crew artilcle imageArticleSpace Science and Exploration
April 27, 2026

Artemis II Crew ‘Primed’ to Contribute to Scientific Knowledge of Moon, NASA Scientist Says

Aspen Pflughoeft | Aerospace America | March 16, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
Pentagon fiscal 27 article imageNational Security
April 27, 2026

Pentagon Fiscal ’27 Budget Aims to ‘Operationalize’ Golden Dome

Aspen Plughoeft | Aerospace America | April 21, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
US Office Space Commerce artile imagePolicy and Law
April 27, 2026

U.S. Office of Space Commerce Publishes Framework for Certifying ‘Novel’ Space Operations

Aspen Pflughoeft | Aerospace America | March 25, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
NASA Details Plan article imageSpace Economy
April 27, 2026

NASA Details Plan to Establish Lunar Surface Base by 2030, Send Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft to Mars

Paul Brinkmann | Aerospace America | March 24, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
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March 31, 2026

ASCEND 2026 Assembles Space Industry’s Most Influential Voices in Washington, D.C.

AIAA announced today a powerful lineup of speakers who will take the stage at ASCEND 2026, 19–21 May, Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C.
Lawrence Garrett
Maruthi Akella 2026 FeaturedNews
March 31, 2026

2026 AIAA von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics on Learning and Controlling Autonomous Space Systems to be Presented by Maruthi Akella from University of Texas at Austin

AIAA is pleased to announce the 2026 AIAA von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics is awarded to Maruthi Akella...
Lawrence Garrett
Tony Bruno FeaturedNews
March 31, 2026

2026 AIAA David W. Thompson Lecture in Space Commerce Presented by Blue Origin’s Tory Bruno During ASCEND 2026

AIAA is pleased to announce the 2026 AIAA David W. Thompson Lectureship in Space Commerce is awarded to Tory Bruno, President, Blue National Security, Blue Origin...
Lawrence Garrett
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March 16, 2026

AIAA Celebrates 100 Years of Rocketry on Anniversary of First Rocket Launch

AIAA released “AIAA Collection: A Century of Rocketry,” a special compilation of 100 technical papers and articles spanning 90 years of aerospace scholarship.
Lawrence Garrett
Soft Power Article image featuredPolicy and Law
February 12, 2026

Soft Power and the Race to the Moon: Why Cislunar Norms Are the Next Hill to Hold

Ryan Cooperman, J.D. | Aerospace America | February 11, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
QA Axioms Peggy Whitson on space station assembly ImageSpace Science and Exploration
January 13, 2026

Q&A: Axiom’s Peggy Whitson On Space Station Assembly

Cat Hofacker | Aerospace America | January 12, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
A Closer Look at SpaceXs Mars Plan ImageSpace Science and Exploration
January 12, 2026

A Closer Look at SpaceX’s Mars Plan

Jon Kelvey | Aerospace America | January 2026 (Featured Article)
Lawrence Garrett
Investment Innovation Article ImageSpace Economy
January 7, 2026

Investment, Innovation, and the U.S. Space Industrial Base

Ryan Cooperman, J.D., and Natalia Larrea Brito | Aerospace America | January 7, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
Age of Commerical Space article imageSpace Economy
January 6, 2026

In the Age of Commercial Space, Who Should Own the Hardware?

Jon Kelvey | Aerospace America | January 6, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
From Moon Dust to Moon Colonies imageSpace Science and Exploration
January 5, 2026

From Moon Dust to Moon Colonies

Paul Marks | Aerospace America | January 5, 2026
Lawrence Garrett
Shape Shifting Wheel artilce imageSpace Technology Development
December 22, 2025

This Shape-shifting Wheel Could Allow Swarms of Lunar Rovers to Seek Out Water Ice

Paul Marks | Aerospace America | December 22, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Jared Isaacman ASCEND 2021 FeaturedNews
December 17, 2025

AIAA Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator

AIAA issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry on the United States Senate’s confirmation of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator:
Lawrence Garrett
Ensuring Readiness Article ImagePolicy and Law
December 11, 2025

Ensuring Readiness Through Acquisition & Sustainment Reform

Ryan Cooperman, J.D., and John Rose | Aerospace America | December 11, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
No Technological Barriers Article ImageSpace Technology Development
December 10, 2025

No Technological Barriers to Refueling GEO Satellites, NASA Report Finds

Jonathan O'Callaghan | Aerospace America | December 10, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Space Force Approach ImageNational Security
December 2, 2025

Space Force Approach to Launch Could Provide Lessons for Pentagon Acquisition Reform, Official Says

Paul Brinkmann | Aerospace America | December 2, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Smart Satellites Artilce ImageSpace Technology Development
November 21, 2025

Smart Satellites for Fast Action

Keith Button | Aerospace America | January 1, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Argonaut fully European freighters imageArticle
November 20, 2025

Argonaut ‘Fully European’ Freighters Will Learn Lessons from Previous Crashes

Paul Marks | Aerospace America | November 20, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Blue Origin Nails Booster Landing artilce imageSpace Economy
November 13, 2025

Blue Origin Nails Booster Landing on Second New Glenn Launch

Paul Brinkmann | Aerospace America | November 13, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Hypersonics Webinar Featured ImageSpace Technology DevelopmentWebinar
October 24, 2025

Fall 2025 AIAA Hypersonics Webinar (AIAA Member Exclusive)

Featuring Francesco Panerai | 14 November 2025 | 12–1 p.m. (ET)
Lawrence Garrett
Launch Vehicle Short Course Featured ImageCourse
October 24, 2025

Launch Vehicle Coupled Loads Analysis: Theory and Approaches – Online Short Course (Starts 4 November 2025)

Online Short Course | 4 November 2025 - 6 November 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Space Architecture Course Featured ImageCourse
October 24, 2025

Space Architecture: Designing a Mars Habitation System: Challenges and Consequences – Online Short Course (Started 20 October 2025)

Online Short Course | 20 October 2025 - 5 November 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Atmospheric Layer Featured ImageSpace Science and Exploration
October 23, 2025

An Upcoming Demonstration Could Shed Light on This Little-Studied Atmospheric Layer

Leonard David | Aerospace America | October 23, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Task Force Pushes Featured ArticleNational Security
October 22, 2025

Task Force Pushes for Increased Pentagon Focus on Hypersonics

Hope Hodge Seck | Aerospace America | October 10, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
What to Watch at DOD Featured ImageNational Security
October 22, 2025

What to Watch at DOD

Marjorie Censer | Aerospace America | October 1, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Golden Dome Article ImageNational Security
October 22, 2025

Golden Dome Caucus Running ‘Behind Schedule,’ Chair Says

Hope Hodge Seck | Aerospace America | September 10, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Space Exploration Advocates Featured ImagePolicy and Law
October 22, 2025

Space Exploration Advocates Hold Out Hope that NASA Missions Won’t Be Canceled

Paul Brinkmann | Aerospace America Article | September 18, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Clearing the Path Paper 2025 Featured ImagePolicy and Law
October 22, 2025

Clearing the Path to Mission Authorization: A Framework Toward U.S. Leadership in Commercial Space Development

AIAA Position Paper | Approved by the AIAA Board of Trustees | April 30, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Space Manufacturing artice imageArticle
October 22, 2025

ANALYSIS: The Space Manufacturing Market Doesn’t Yet Exist — But Some Companies Say It Will Soon

Aerospace America | October 17, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
SpaceX 10th Test Flight Article imageArticle
October 22, 2025

Details Still Fuzzy for Trump’s Plan to Streamline Space Licensing

Aerospace America | October 14, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
Lunar Highway article imageArticle
October 22, 2025

Inside an Effort to Construct a Lunar Highway

Aerospace America | September 18, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
News
October 20, 2025

Challenger Center and AIAA Open Nominations for 2026 Trailblazing STEM Educator Award

Challenger Center and AIAA announced they are accepting nominations for the 2026 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award.
Lawrence Garrett
Artemis II Tissue Samples Featured ImageSpace Science and Exploration
October 6, 2025

Artemis II Tissue Samples Poised to Transform How NASA Studies Space Effects on Humans

Paul Brinkmann | Aerospace America | October 6, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
life on Mars Featured ImageSpace Science and Exploration
September 10, 2025

NASA Says It’s Found Likely Signs of Ancient Life on Mars

Amanda Miller | Aerospace America | September 10, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
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August 27, 2025

AIAA Statement on Tenth SpaceX Starship Test Flight

AIAA issued the following statement from CEO Clay Mowry: “Congratulations to the SpaceX team on the incredible 10th test flight of Starship."
Lawrence Garrett
Jim Lovell NASA FeaturedNews
August 14, 2025

AIAA Mourns the Passing of James A. Lovell

AIAA issued the following statement by AIAA CEO Clay Mowry: “AIAA joins the aerospace community in mourning...
Lawrence Garrett
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