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  • AIAA Announces 2022 International Student Conference Winners AIAA Announces 2022 International Student Conference Winners

    21 January 2022

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2022 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the undergraduate, team, and graduate winners of the 2022 International Student Conference, held during the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum, San Diego, 3–7 January. Sixteen technical paper first-place finalists from all seven 2021 AIAA

  • University of Melbourne Hosted 2021 AIAA Region VII Student Conference University of Melbourne Hosted 2021 AIAA Region VII Student Conference

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University of Melbourne Hosted 2021 AIAA Region VII Student Conference January 21, 2022 – Reston, Va. – To wrap up the 2021 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Regional Student Conferences, the University of Melbourne hosted the Region VII Student Conference virtually, 29-30 November 2021. Winners were selected in three categories:

  • 2022 AIAA Dryden Lectureship in Research Awarded to Anthony M. Waas 2022 AIAA Dryden Lectureship in Research Awarded to Anthony M. Waas

    3 January 2022

    Lecture will be Delivered on 5 January, During 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum January 3, 2022 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the 2022 AIAA Dryden Lectureship in Research is awarded to Anthony M. Waas, the Richard A. Auhll Department Chair of Aerospace Engineering at the University

  • 2022 AIAA Durand Lectureship for Public Service Awarded to SpaceX’s William H. Gerstenmaier 2022 AIAA Durand Lectureship for Public Service Awarded to SpaceX’s William H. Gerstenmaier

    30 December 2021

    Lecture will be Delivered on 3 January, During 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum December 30, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the 2022 AIAA Durand Lectureship for Public Service is awarded to William H. Gerstenmaier, Vice President, Build and Flight Reliability, SpaceX. Gerstenmaier will deliver his

  • AIAA Statement on FY22 National Defense Authorization Act AIAA Statement on FY22 National Defense Authorization Act

    27 December 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement on the passage of the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act: “AIAA applauds the passage of this important legislation, which includes roughly $740 billion in discretionary funds for the Department

  • AIAA Statement on Successful Launch of James Webb Space Telescope AIAA Statement on Successful Launch of James Webb Space Telescope

    25 December 2021

    For Immediate Release December 25, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we congratulate NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and the entire James Webb

  • AIAA Statement on Successful Launch of Innovative Commercial Research on CRS-24 Mission AIAA Statement on Successful Launch of Innovative Commercial Research on CRS-24 Mission

    21 December 2021

    December 21, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we congratulate NASA and the SpaceX team on today’s successful launch of the International Space Station (ISS) commercial resupply services mission,

  • Olivier L. de Weck Appointed Editor-in-Chief of AIAA’s Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets Olivier L. de Weck Appointed Editor-in-Chief of AIAA’s Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

    December 21, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has selected Olivier L. de Weck, Apollo Program Professor of Astronautics and Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an AIAA Fellow, as its new editor-in-chief for the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets (JSR). He succeeds Professor

  • AIAA to Recognize Excellence in Aerospace Award Winners at the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum AIAA to Recognize Excellence in Aerospace Award Winners at the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum

    13 December 2021

    December 13, 2021 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of awards to be presented during the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum, to be held 3–7 January 2022 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego in San Diego. The Awards Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, 6 January, 1230 hrs

  • AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-19 Mission AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-19 Mission

    11 December 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates our corporate member Blue Origin on the successful New Shepard mission (NS-19) today. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we congratulate the

  • Press Passes Available for 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum: “Enabling Sustainability Through Aerospace Technology” Press Passes Available for 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum: “Enabling Sustainability Through Aerospace Technology”

    7 December 2021

    MEDIA ALERT   December 7, 2021 – Reston, Va. – Registration is open for journalists around the world to attend the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum in San Diego, the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology. Every year, this is the place where the industry gathers; the event sets the tone for the year. Press pass options

  • AIAA Publishes Op-Ed Collection from ASCEND Diverse Dozen on Space Traffic Management AIAA Publishes Op-Ed Collection from ASCEND Diverse Dozen on Space Traffic Management

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The ASCEND Diverse Dozen are sharing their timely views in a collection of op-eds on the most important, salient issues surrounding safety, security, and sustainability in the context of space traffic. Led by Moriba Jah from the University of Texas at Austin, the Diverse Dozen

  • AIAA Statement on Biden Administration’s First National Space Council Meeting AIAA Statement on Biden Administration’s First National Space Council Meeting

    2 December 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement on the Biden Administration’s inaugural meeting of the National Space Council: “As the world’s largest aerospace technical society representing 30,000 aerospace professionals, AIAA appreciates the Biden Administration’s commitment to

  • AIAA and ASCEND Statement on Russian Federation ASAT Test AIAA and ASCEND Statement on Russian Federation ASAT Test

    16 November 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2021 – Reston, Va., and Las Vegas – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the ASCEND global community dedicated to building humanity’s off-world future issued the following statement: “We learned of the Russian Federation ASAT Test in the midst of the 2021 ASCEND event, where many of

  • ASCEND Mourns the Passing of Citizen Astronaut Glen de Vries ASCEND Mourns the Passing of Citizen Astronaut Glen de Vries

    13 November 2021

    November 13, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the interdisciplinary community on the planet dedicated to building humanity’s off-world future faster, mourns the passing of Citizen Astronaut Glen de Vries. ASCEND is powered by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “We are shocked and

  • Bechtel’s Michael Costas Expresses Optimism for Building Large-Scale Structures in Space Bechtel’s Michael Costas Expresses Optimism for Building Large-Scale Structures in Space

    1 November 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Episode of ASCEND’s “Fast Forward” Features Bechtel’s Defense and Space Executive November 1, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the interdisciplinary community on the planet dedicated to building humanity’s off-world future faster, launched a new episode of “Fast Forward – Focus on Off-World Infrastructure” featuring Michael Costas, General Manager of Defense

  • Citizen Astronauts from Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Virgin Galactic Commercial Space Missions  to Appear Together at 2021 ASCEND in Las Vegas Citizen Astronauts from Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Virgin Galactic Commercial Space Missions to Appear Together at 2021 ASCEND in Las Vegas

    22 October 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2021 – Reston, Va. – Astronauts from the three different commercial space experiences that occurred in 2021 will appear on stage together in Las Vegas on Monday, 15 November, during 2021 ASCEND. ASCEND is the interdisciplinary community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster, powered by AIAA. Confirmed speakers include:

  • Challenger Center and AIAA Launch New Trailblazing STEM Educator Award Challenger Center and AIAA Launch New Trailblazing STEM Educator Award

    18 October 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Five finalists will be honored for their enthusiasm, dedication to STEM education October 18, 2021 – Washington and Reston, Va. – Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced the launch of the Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award. The annual award will celebrate K-12 teachers going above and beyond

  • AIAA Announces Winner of Prestigious Zarem Graduate Student Award in Aeronautics AIAA Announces Winner of Prestigious Zarem Graduate Student Award in Aeronautics

    15 October 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winner of the Zarem Graduate Student Award for Distinguished Achievement in Aeronautics, Karl Roush, for his paper, “Designing for Security: A Cybersecurity Introduction for Aerospace Education.” Roush will present his paper at

  • ASCEND Announces Commercial Space Policy Event, 15 November ASCEND Announces Commercial Space Policy Event, 15 November

    14 October 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the interdisciplinary community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster, today announced the detailed agenda for its East Coast Satellite Event on 15 November in Washington, DC, as part of the 2021 ASCEND centerpiece event. Powered by AIAA, ASCEND was launched in 2020 to