Events Category: Virtual Policy Webinar

Briefing: NASA’s Jim Reuter (Free Webinar)

Jim Reuter’s Presentation

Reuter will share the latest information from the Space Technology Mission Directorate that will enable future NASA and commercial missions and the opportunities for involvement. Technology drives exploration to the Moon, Mars and beyond, and our investments in revolutionary, American-made innovations provide solutions on Earth and in space.

Briefing: NASA’s Steve Jurczyk (Free Webinar)

AIAA hosted a free webinar, sponsored by Blue Origin, featuring Steve Jurczyk, NASA Associate Administrator. Jurczyk reviewed current activities across the agency’s four mission directorates, how NASA’s programs and workforce have been hampered by the pandemic, and how NASA has assisted in the fight against COVID-19.

AIAA Webinar: Sustainability in Flight—Our Journey to Decarbonization

Information Paper: Sustainability in Flight: Our Journey to Decarbonization

Leaders in aviation will share perspectives on the industry’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. The expert panel will discuss efforts underway and the significant cooperation, innovation, and education required among all industry stakeholders to deliver on this important goal. This timely discussion will outline the major focus areas and necessary advancements in the sector for the next five years and the long-term roadmap necessary to achieve this goal. Learn about the newest R&D technologies, key barriers to progress, and how the next generation of aerospace engineers can be part of achieving our low-carbon future. Explore how aviation executives and policy makers can work together now to be on the leading edge of such cooperation, setting the course for continued industry leadership in the new era of aviation sustainability.

This webinar is open to the public and free of charge.

Briefing: Commercial Development in Low Earth Orbit (Member Exclusive Webinar)

AIAA hosted a member exclusive webinar on 20 April featuring Doug Loverro, NASA Associate Administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. Loverro discussed commercial development in low Earth orbit and offer his insights about the Fiscal Year 2021 budget request, NASA’s exploration plans, and how the agency is going to achieve its goal of returning American astronauts to the moon by 2024.

This event is offered exclusively to AIAA members. Want to learn more about the benefits of AIAA membership?

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ASCENDxWebinar: Policy Discussion with Bhavya Lal

If you are interested in NASA technology, policy, and strategy then you will not want to miss this important ASCEND policy webinar featuring Bhavya Lal. She will discuss her newly established office’s responsibilities and how it will support the Biden Administration’s space priorities. Registration is free.

The Urgency to Act on Space Traffic Management

Our dynamic panel will explain the basics of STM and why it is so important for space safety, sustainability, and security. They will describe the steps we have already taken to implement STM and the most important missing elements that still need action. Most importantly, you will gain an understanding of why this is an urgent issue that needs action now, and, how such action will send a strong, responsible signal to the international aerospace community.

AIAA Webinar: Sustainability in Flight – The Government’s Role in Achieving Decarbonization

This webinar is hosted by AIAA, in collaboration with the
Aero Club of Washington and sponsored by Pratt & Whitney.

Leaders in aviation will share perspectives on the industry’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. The expert panel will discuss efforts underway and the significant cooperation, innovation, and education required among all industry stakeholders to deliver on this important goal. This timely discussion will outline the major focus areas and necessary advancements in the sector for the next five years and the long-term roadmap necessary to achieve this goal. Learn about the newest R&D technologies, key barriers to progress, and how the next generation of aerospace engineers can be part of achieving our low-carbon future. Explore how aviation executives and policy makers can work together now to be on the leading edge of such cooperation, setting the course for continued industry leadership in the new era of aviation sustainability.

This webinar is open to the public and free of charge.