The 2023 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference will be held 13–17 August 2023, at the Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana. This conference is organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) Space Flight Mechanics Committee and co-sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Astrodynamics Technical Committee.
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Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Curiosity Right Over
The Orange County Section will host a presentation by Todd Barber, senior propulsion engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His presentation will cover Curiosity’s mission to the red planet in detail. Topics to be discussed include a bit on the history of Mars rovers at JPL, the scientific motivation for Curiosity, and the preparations for launch two days after Thanksgiving 2011. Todd Barber has spent two decades as lead propulsion engineer on the Cassini mission to Saturn, following part-time work on the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission, Deep Impact mission, and the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, which landed the large rover Curiosity on the red planet on August 5, 2012.
2024 Regional Leadership Conference
AIAA’s Annual Regional Leadership Conference is back in person! The purpose of the Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) is to provide best practices, share across the sections, and inform officers about the latest updates from the Institute.
The in-person session will offer roundtable discussions, present the 2024 section award winners, and AIAA Immediate Past President Laura McGill will give a talk on “Leading with Influence.” This is your chance to learn best practices from other sections and exchange ideas. Please note that registration for the 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum or 2024 ASCEND is not required in order to attend the 2024 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference.
2022 SmallSat Education Conference
Dates: 29–30 October 2022
TIme: 0900–1300 hrs ET
The Inaugural SmallSat Education Conference serves as an important East Coast gathering where educators, administrators, and students will learn about CubeSats, ThinSats, and High Altitude Balloon programs. Our target audiences are faculty and students from middle school through college. Presenters will include existing university teams and industry experts. Attendance is free for students and educators, and $50 for other adults. Exhibitors and vendors are encouraged to showcase their products and services. To learn how to start your own program, join us on 29-30 October at the Center for Space Education Building, Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center.
2023 SmallSat Education Conference
Dates/Time: 28 October 2023, 0930–1530 hrs | 29 October 2023, 0930–1330 hrs
The SmallSat Education Conference serves as an important East Coast gathering where educators, administrators, and students will learn about CubeSats, ThinSats, and High Altitude Balloon programs. Our target audiences are faculty and students from middle school through college. Presenters will include existing university teams and industry experts. You will not find a better value as costs as kept as close to zero as possible for students and educators.
Dayton Digital Transformation Summit
Advancing the Future of Digital Transformation
The Dayton Digital Transformation Summit is a three-day event on Digital Transformation to educate and align the Dayton Region and interested parties (both locally and nationally) to support the USAF Digital Transformation. The summit is interspersed with intentional discussion breaks to drive broader communication, collaboration, and networking.
Goals
- Baseline all interested parties and stakeholders on Air Force needs to advance its Digital Transformation journey.
- Increase awareness and educate local government, industry, and academia representatives on ongoing efforts in the Dayton region related to Digital Transformation.
- Facilitate improved collaboration across Air Force, industry, and academia.
2024 event registration information coming soon. Please check back periodically.
2023 Event Outcomes
2024 SmallSat Education Conference
Dates/Time: 26 October 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00pm | 27 October 2024, 10:00 am – 2:15pm
The SmallSat Education Conference serves as an important East Coast gathering where educators, administrators, and students will learn about CubeSats, ThinSats, and High Altitude Balloon programs. Our target audiences are faculty and students from middle school through college. Presenters will include existing university teams and industry experts. You will not find a better value as costs as kept as close to zero as possible for students and educators.
Online Session – 2024 Regional Leadership Conference
Online Session
Thursday, 11 July 2024
6–8 p.m. ET
Zoom
Can’t make the 2024 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference in-person session on July 28 in Las Vegas? Join us virtually to hear the latest updates within AIAA’s Regions, Sections and Student Branches. Please note that the section awards presentation and roundtable discussions will only take place at the in-person RLC session on July 28. We encourage your participation at both.
AIAA’s Annual Regional Leadership Conference is back in person on July 28 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas!
30th Annual Young Astronauts Day
Young Astronaut Day is a STEM outreach event for 1st–12th-grade students annually hosted by the AIAA Northern Ohio Section. The theme for the 30th anniversary is “Soaring High – Through the Decades.”
This event allows students the opportunity to work on a team to solve engineering challenges. Teams are tasked to complete three activities that create one mission within a two-hour period, promoting strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills in a friendly competition setting. The event also will have a keynote address and an opportunity to interact with the scientists and engineers who are leading the activities.
Registration Deadline: 18 October
39th International Electric Propulsion Conference
Electric Propulsion, a Gateway to the Cosmos
The International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC) is the premier event for industry professionals, researchers, and academics driving advancements in the dynamic field of electric propulsion. The 39th edition of the conference, themed “Electric Propulsion: A Gateway to the Cosmos,” will be held in London from 14-19 September 2025. This unique event offers an unparalleled platform to explore the latest breakthroughs and innovations in electric propulsion technologies and the enabling science, spanning from fundamental theory to cutting-edge AI.
Co-sponsored by AIAA, this year’s conference seeks to broaden IEPC’s global reach and enhance its visibility within the aerospace community. Attendees will enjoy a compelling program of keynote speeches, technical sessions, and networking opportunities, along with social events designed to make IEPC 2025 an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of in-space propulsion. Visit the conference website for updates on the Call for Papers, sponsorship opportunities, and more.