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

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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

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

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March 31, 2026

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 – Reston, Va. – AIAA announced today a powerful lineup of speakers who will take the stage at ASCEND 2026, 19–21 May, Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C. The event will…
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, Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas (UT) Austin...
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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 – Reston, Va. – 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…
Lawrence Garrett
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March 16, 2026

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2026 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) released “AIAA Collection: A Century of Rocketry,” a special compilation of 100 technical papers and articles spanning…
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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Clay Mowry on the United States Senate’s confirmation of Jared…
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
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October 20, 2025

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three winners will be honored for enthusiasm and dedication to STEM education Washington and Reston, Va. (October 20, 2025) –  Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced…
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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2025 – Reston, Va. – AIAA issued the following statement from CEO Clay Mowry: “Congratulations to the SpaceX team on the incredible 10th test flight of Starship. Every flight pushes…
Lawrence Garrett
Jim Lovell NASA FeaturedNews
August 14, 2025

AIAA Mourns the Passing of James A. Lovell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Captain James A. “Jim” Lovell, U.S. Navy (Ret.) | Credit: NASA August 14, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement by AIAA…
Lawrence Garrett
Crew 11 featuredNews
August 1, 2025

AIAA Statement on the NASA SpaceX Crew-11 Launch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) CEO Clay Mowry made the following statement: “We congratulate the entire NASA SpaceX team on its successful…
Lawrence Garrett
Former DoD Official imageNational Security
July 22, 2025

Former DoD Official Says Government in ‘Critical Role’ to Buy from Commercial Space Firms

Marjorie Censer | Aerospace America Article | July 22, 2025
Lawrence Garrett
ASCEND Sat FeatureNews
June 27, 2025

2025 AIAA David W. Thompson Lecture in Space Commerce Presented by Jamie M. Morin, The Aerospace Corporation, During 2025 ASCEND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jamie Moran, Vice President, Defense Strategic Space, and Executive Director, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, The Aerospace Corporation. June 27, 2025 – Reston, Va. – AIAA is pleased to announce the…
Lawrence Garrett
AX 4 Crew FeaturedNews
June 26, 2025

AIAA Statement on the Axiom Space AX-4 Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) CEO Clay Mowry made the following statement: “Congratulations to the entire Axiom Space team on the successful arrival…
Lawrence Garrett
2024 SpaceSysAward DART team FeaturedNews
June 25, 2025

AIAA to Present Prestigious Awards at 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum and 2025 ASCEND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the recipients of technical and management excellence awards to be presented on 22…
Lawrence Garrett
ASCEND2025 social cardNews
June 23, 2025

AIAA Welcomes ISS National Laboratory to 2025 ASCEND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Additional Sessions Will Showcase the Growing Low Earth Orbit Ecosystem June 23, 2025 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Center for the Advancement of…
Lawrence Garrett
ASCEND2025 social cardNews
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…
Lawrence Garrett
NS32 Crew BlueOrigin bannerNews
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…
Lawrence Garrett
2026 ASCENDNews
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…
Lawrence Garrett
Runway Collisions Article FeaturedAerospace America
April 30, 2025

The Voice of the Aerospace Industry

AIAA's Flagship Publication
Lawrence Garrett
Artemis moon buggy article featuredArticle
April 28, 2025

Comparing the Artemis Moon Buggy Contenders

Aerospace America
Lawrence Garrett
Mars Samples Article FeaturedArticle
April 27, 2025

NASA Describes Ideas for Bringing Samples of Mars Home More Affordably

Aerospace America
Lawrence Garrett
Space Missions ArticlePaper
April 18, 2025

Optimization of Refueling Strategies for Space Missions

Abderrahim R. Bendimerad, Dmitry Savransky and Elaine M. Petro
Lawrence Garrett
Runway Collisions Article FeaturedAerospace America
April 18, 2025

The Voice of the Aerospace Industry

Lawrence Garrett
Space Missions ArticlePaper
April 18, 2025

Optimization of Refueling Strategies for Space Missions

Instructed by Teaching Science and Technology Inc. (TSTI)
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