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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration Now Open for the World’s Largest Aerospace R&D October 13, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced its five-day program on sustainability for the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum, 3–7 January 2022, San Diego, and virtually. This year’s program features over 3,000 technical presentations and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates our corporate member Blue Origin on the successful New Shepard mission (NS-18) 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 Blue Origin team on

UPDATED October 11, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the premier lectureships and technical excellence awards. The lectures and awards will be presented during 2021 ASCEND, the centerpiece event of the interdisciplinary community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster. 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA Educational, Interactive Resources Can Help Raise Awareness October 4, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) aims to make cybersecurity as important and overarching as safety, bringing cybersecurity to the heart of the aerospace industry. Based on its “2021 AIAA State of the Industry Report,” AIAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November Event Spans Six Days, Two Cities, and Online Everywhere September 30, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the interdisciplinary community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster, today unveiled its six-day agenda packed with hundreds of visionary sessions and inspiring speakers. Powered by AIAA, ASCEND was launched in 2020 to Accelerate

September 27, 2021 – Reston, Va. –Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce its newly elected Class of 2022 Associate Fellows. AIAA will formally honor and induct the class at the AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony, Monday, 3 January 2022, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

September 24, 2021 – Reston, Va. –Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has announced the 20 winners of its 2021 undergraduate scholarships and graduate awards. Through its Foundation, and supported by nearly 30,000 members, AIAA awards academic scholarships and STEM educational grants to support the next generation of aerospace professionals. “Preparing the next

September 18, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates our corporate member SpaceX on today’s successful conclusion of the Inspiration4 mission—the first all-civilian human spaceflight to orbit. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Survey of Industry Professionals Reveals Need for Continued Innovation and Success September 14, 2021 – Reston, Va. – To move forward after a turbulent year, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is assessing the path ahead. In a recent survey, AIAA asked its members and the aerospace community at large—including