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27th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference

The 27^th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, jointly organized with the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (A.I.D.A.A), will provide a forum for discussion and exchange of information for attendees from across the globe about leading-edge research and development activities associated with space planes and hypersonic atmospheric flight vehicles and the technologies underpinning these capabilities. Presentations will be provided on national programs from Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia and multiple opportunities for international collaboration will be discussed. Technical paper topics include planned and ongoing space plane and hypersonic vehicle programs, advanced launch vehicle and hypersonic atmospheric flight vehicle concepts, commercial space tourism concepts, ground and flight testing techniques, results, and lessons learned, reentry vehicle systems and technologies, aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics of space planes and hypersonic vehicles, guidance and control systems, rocket, ramjet, scramjet, and other advanced propulsion systems, including component technologies (e.g., inlets, combustion systems, fuel injection concepts, ignition and flameholding concepts, nozzles), high-temperature materials, hot structures and thermal protection systems, health monitoring and management technologies, and more. Special panel sessions will be organized around relevant topics of strong global interest.

Technical Committee Representative

Peter Montgomery
Amentum
AFRL Rocket Lab
Edwards Air Force Base, California
[email protected]

Technical Topics

1. Missions and Vehicles addressing:

Mission planning and real-time adaptation and optimization
Planned and ongoing space plane and hypersonic vehicle programs and approaches
Advanced launch vehicles and hypersonic atmospheric flight vehicles
Reentry vehicle systems and technologies
Overall vehicle system performance and optimization
Conceptual designs

2. Operational Systems Aspects addressing:

Mission planning and real-time adaptation and optimization
Benefits and practicality of hypersonic civil transport
Economic and market analysis
Environmental effects including chemical pollution, noise, and sonic boom
Regulatory, certification, operational, health and safety issues

3. Thermal Management Systems for Vehicles and all Subsystems addressing:

Advanced thermal management concepts
System and component performance, dynamics and active or passive control
Trajectory adjustment and optimization
System and component development and manufacturing
Thermal protection systems, coatings and ablative systems
Thermal protection of non-operating propulsion systems (cocooning)

4. Propulsion Systems including and addressing:

Advanced thermal management concepts
System and component performance, dynamics and active or passive control
Trajectory adjustment and optimization
System and component development and manufacturing
Thermal protection systems, coatings and ablative systems
Thermal protection of non-operating propulsion systems (cocooning)

5. Propulsion Components addressing:

Compression components including forebodies, intakes, and compressors
Air cooling/collection devices
Injectors, combustors, isolators, nozzles and afterbodies
Propellant supply systems
Performance enhancement concepts, e.g. plasma assisted techniques and advanced nozzles
Component performance, dynamics and control
Component development and manufacturing
Conventional and alternative fuels, additives, catalysis

6. Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems addressing:

Flight mechanics, guidance and control systems for vehicles, subsystems, and payloads
Routing, navigation, trajectory optimization, and operations research
Health monitoring sensors, actuators, controllers and algorithms
ystem and component performance, dynamics and control

7. Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics Systems addressing:

Vehicle control and maneuverability
Flight stability and dynamics
Aerodynamic force and moment databases
Drag predictions

8. Materials and Structures for Vehicles and all Subsystems addressing:

Basic materials science and properties
Metallic and composite materials for hot and cooled structures
Thermal protection systems
Active/functional materials
Quality control, damage tolerance, structural health monitoring, and survivability
Materials manufacturing and processing

9. Experimental Methods addressing:

Test and evaluation
Ground test facilities, flight test operations, and comparison to simulations
Diagnostics and data systems
Scale limitations and facility effects
Test methodology, validation and verification

10. Computational Methods addressing:

Advanced computational techniques, FVM, FEM, Cartesian, Overset
Thermo-chemically reacting flows
Rarefied flows, DSMC methods
All-speed regimes codes
Turbulence modeling, RANS, DES, LES, etc.
Wall catalysis and ablation
Magneto-hydrodynamic effects
Radiation cooling effects
Fluid/structure interaction
Weather and particulate effects
CFD mesh control methods for structured and unstructured grids
Hypersonic vehicles design optimization
Code validation and verification
Facility modeling and simulation

11. Emerging Disciplines in Hypersonics

Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in hypersonics
Interdisciplinary advancements focused on addressing the unique challenges associated with hypersonic flight
Weather effects

12. Hypersonics History addressing:

Historical aspects, analyses, assessments
Historical reviews
Lessons learned from previous hypersonic efforts
New analysis of old historical data

The Hypersonic Technologies and Aerospace Planes (HyTASP) Technical Committee invites students to participate in the HyTASP Student Paper Competition at the 27th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference. Eligible papers will be judged by members of the HyTASP Honors & Awards Subcommittee for the “Don Wilson Best Student Paper” award.

Call for Papers

Manage Submissions

Abstract Submission Open: 7 October 2025
Abstract Deadline: 4 December 2025, 2000 hrs ET USA
Author Notifications: 23 February 2026
Manuscript Deadline: 2 June 2026, 2000 hrs ET USA

Organizing Committee

Chair
Peter Montgomery, Amentum, AFRL Rocket Lab

Local Chair
Erasmo Carrera, AIDAA

Event Managers
Christopher Horton, AIAA
Marco Petrolo, AIDAA

AIDAA Technical Committee
Raffaele Savino, Chair, Università di Napoli Federico II
Marta Albano, ASI
Gianpiero Colonna, CNR
Domenic D’Ambrosio, Politecnico di Torino
Sergio De Rosa, Università di Napoli Federico II
Nunzia Favaloro, CIRA
Giulio Gori, Politecnico di Milano
Vincenzo Gulizzi, Università di Palermo
Antonella Ingenito, Università di Roma La Sapienza
Stefano Mungiguerra, Università di Napoli Federico II
Renato Paciorri, Università di Roma La Sapienza
Alfonso Pagani, Politecnico di Torino
Giuseppe Pascazio, Politecnico di Bari
Fabrizio Ponti, Università di Bologna
Enrico Zappino, Politecnico di Torino4

ASCENDxTexas 2026

ASCENDxTexas 2026 will focus on the innovation and adaptation necessary to navigate the evolving space economy–from policy discussions to commercial challenges and changing timelines, the next giant leap starts here. More information coming soon.

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Online Session – 2025 Regional Leadership Conference

Can’t make the 2025 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference in-person session on 20 July 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 20 July. We encourage your participation at both.

Agenda

Wednesday, 9 July

6-6:05 p.m. ET: Welcome
6:05-6:20 p.m. ET: AIAA National Updates & Branding Rollout
6:20-6:35 p.m. ET: Section Responsibilities & Succession Planning
6:35-6:45 p.m. ET: Section & Student Branch Funding
6:45-7 p.m. ET: A Checklist for Planning Great Events
7:10-7:20 p.m. ET: “Giving Back to the Next Generation” to include: Engagement with Student Branches, Young Professionals, STEM K-12, and Public Policy
7:20-7:30 p.m. ET: Recruiting & Retaining Members
7:30-7:40 p.m. ET: Social Media Best Practices
7:40-7:55 p.m. ET: Moderated Q&A
7:55-8 p.m. ET: Closing Remarks

Interested in attending the 2025 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference in-person session? Join us on 20 July in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2025 Regional Leadership Conference

Join us at the 2025 AIAA Annual Regional Leadership Conference. The Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) is designed to foster collaboration across the sections and student branches, share best practices, and inform officers about the latest updates from the Institute.

This year’s conference will offer roundtable discussions, announce the 2025 section award winners, and have a keynote presentation on “Dynamic Local Communities.” This is your chance to learn best practices from other sections, student branches, and exchange ideas.

Please note that registration for the 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum or 2025 ASCEND is not required in order to attend the 2025 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference.

Agenda

Sunday, 20 July

1-1:15 p.m.: Welcome Remarks
1:15-1:40 p.m.: Presentation on “Building Dynamic Local Communities”
1:40-1:55 p.m.: AIAA Public Policy Update
1:55-2:20 p.m.: Section Awards Presentation
2:20-2:50 p.m.: Technical Symposia & Regional Student Conference Panel Discussion
2:50-3 p.m.: Break
3-4:40 p.m.: Roundtable Discussions on Various Topics in Membership Engagement
4:40-5 p.m.: Q&A and Closing Remarks

2024 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner

All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2024 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner

Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Reception: 1830 hrs–1915 hrs | Dinner: 1930 hrs–2200 hrs
Tickets: $199 (invite only; AIAA Honorary Fellows and Fellows)

Please help us celebrate the Class of 2024 AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows

Honorary Fellow is the highest distinction conferred by AIAA, and recognizes preeminent individuals who have had long and highly contributory careers in aerospace and who embody the highest possible standards in aeronautics and astronautics.

Hitoshi Kuninaka, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science / Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
John S. Langford III, Electra.aero
Azad M. Madni, University of Southern California
Christopher Scolese, National Reconnaissance Office

AIAA confers the distinction of Fellow upon individuals in recognition of their notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences or technology of aeronautics and astronautics.

Igor Adamovich, Ohio State University
Stephen Blanchette Jr., The Aerospace Corporation
Ruxandra M. Botez, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
Robert D. Cabana, NASA Headquarters (retired)
John R. Chawner, Pointwise (retired)
Charles J. Cross, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Misty Davies, NASA Ames Research Center
Srinath Ekkad, North Carolina State University
Edward H. Gerding, The Boeing Company
John Mace Grunsfeld, Endless Frontier Associates LLC
Richard Hofer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
Yiguang Ju, Princeton University
Joseph Majdalani, Auburn University
Richard Mange, Lockheed Martin Corporation
J.D. McFarlan III, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Mehran Mesbahi, University of Washington
Clayton Mowry, Voyager Space / International Astronautical Federation
Alison Nordt, Lockheed Martin Space
Daniella Raveh, Technion – IIT
Gregory W. Reich, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Katherine Rink, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Donna Cowell Senft, Air Force Global Strike Command
Jeffrey P. Slotnick, The Boeing Company
S. Alan Stern, Southwest Research Institute
John Tylko, Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company
Craig Wanke, The MITRE Corporation
Annalisa Weigel, Fairmont Consulting Group
Lesley A. Weitz, The MITRE Corporation

Please contact Patricia Carr, at [email protected], with any questions.

50th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium (DCASS)

Presented by the AIAA Dayton-Cincinnati Section

The Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium (DCASS) is a unique venue for technical interchange with members of the regional aerospace community. This year’s event is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 at the Sinclair Ponitz Conference Center.

The symposium program includes up to 9 parallel sessions in the morning and afternoon and a keynote address mid-day. Attendees are also invited to participate in the associated Art-in-Science competition by submitting videos or images that combine technical content and aesthetic appeal.

Technical presentations are solicited in all general areas of aerospace S&T, including; Acoustics & Applied Aerodynamics, Applications & Facilities, Aircraft and UAS Design & Applications, Combustion & Fuels, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Analysis & Uncertainty Quantifications, Experimental Methods, Flight Dynamics & Controls, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer & Thermal Management, Imaging & Diagnostics, Materials & Structures, Orbital Mechanics, Space Systems, and Turbomachinery & Propulsion. No written paper is required, and works in development for other technical forums are welcome. Best presentation awards will be made for each technology area.

Registration, along with submission of abstracts and Art-in-science entries is solely through this website. In order to submit your abstract and/or Art-in-science entry, use the panel on the right side of this page to first create an account, and then log in. Once logged in, you’ll be presented with options to upload new submissions and modify or delete existing submissions. Please note that even if you have registered for DCASS in a previous year, you must still create an account for the current event before logging in.

Please contact the AIAA Dayton-Cincinnati Section with any questions.

2022 AIAA Fellows Ceremony and Dinner

Attending the 2022 Fellows Ceremony and Dinner? You must do one of these two things:

Upload Vaccination Info Upload Negative Test Result

All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2022 AIAA Fellows Ceremony and Dinner

Please help us celebrate the Class of 2022 AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows

Roger A. Krone, Leidos
Salvatore “Tory” Bruno, United Launch Alliance, LLC
Wesley L. Harris, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

AIAA confers the distinction of Fellow upon individuals in recognition of their notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences or technology of aeronautics and astronautics.

Maruthi Akella, University of Texas at Austin
Erian A. Armanios, University of Texas at Arlington
Erik P. Blasch, Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Terry J. Burress, Lockheed Martin Corporation
J. Russell Carpenter, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Louis N. Cattafesta III, Florida A&M University – Florida State University
William J. Devenport, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
John J. Dong, The Boeing Company
Thomas L. Frey Jr., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
James W. Gregory, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Yanping Guo, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Marillyn A. Hewson, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Felix R. Hoots, The Aerospace Corporation
Naveed Hussain, The Boeing Company
James K. Kuchar, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., Lockheed Martin Space
Gen Lester L. Lyles, U.S. Air Force (retired)
Anastasios S. Lyrintzis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sergey O. Macheret, Purdue University
Sandra H. Magnus, Georgia Institute of Technology
Dimitri J. Mavriplis, University of Wyoming
Lawrence M. Robertson III, US Air Force Research Laboratory
Mary M. Roybal, Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Walter H. Rutledge, CENTRA Technology, Inc. (A PAE Company)
Amanda R. Simpson, Airbus Americas
Mark N. Sirangelo, University of Colorado
Grant H. Stokes, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Afzal Suleman, University of Victoria

Purchase Tickets

Or mail your check to:
AIAA/Fellows Dinner
12700 Sunrise Valley Dr Suite 200
Reston, VA 20191

Tickets are $130

Student Virtual Career Fair (Postponed)

Job Seekers & Students

Be more than just another resume, receive dedicated time with employers looking to hire at the AIAA Virtual Career Fairs. Speak directly with recruiters through private, one-on-one online chats. Whether you’re looking to begin your first career or seeking advancement opportunities, there is an event is for you!

It only takes two minutes to register and it’s free to attend. After logging in and joining the event, start by exploring employer information and available employment opportunities. Be sure to upload your resume before the event so employers will have your information readily available.

On the days of the career fair, you can choose which employers to connect with, and engage in a one-on-one chat via text, audio, or video – all you need is an internet connected device. Meet with as many employers as you’d like!

2022 Regional Leadership Conference

11, 17 & 23 August 2022 | See below for specifc dates and times

his event, led by AIAA’s Regional Engagement Activities Division (READ), is an amazing opportunity to gain new tools and resources to help you succeed as an officer within AIAA’s regions, sections, and/or student branches. Additionally, you will be able to meet and connect with other officers from around the globe to share best practices and exchange ideas.

Please note we will be using the Zoom platform for these sessions and you must register separately for each day you are planning to attend.

Setting Your Section Up for Success
11 August, 1500–1630 hrs ET USA
RLC will kick off with an overview of section roles and responsibilities, guidance on activities in a post-COVID world, and how sections fit into the evolution of AIAA. Attendees will also have the opportunity to break out into rooms and network with other sections of similar sizes to gain new ideas and share best practices.
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Growing Outreach: Reaching Members Through Areas of Interest
17 August, 1600–1730 hrs ET USA
Looking to do more outreach with K-12 classrooms or local student branches? Or is your section thinking about starting a technical series? Attend this session to hear from sections that excel in these areas on how to recruit volunteers and add value to your section’s membership with activities.
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Building the Next Generation of Aerospace Engineers
23 August, 1700–1830 hrs ET USA
Student branch and section interaction is very important to helping foster future aerospace professionals. Join us in this session to speak with student branch leaders to understand students’ needs and supporting their journey as future leaders.

2021 Regional Leadership Conference

The Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) is an annual event offering leaders in AIAA’s Regions and Sections and Student Branches to learn about resources, better understand their officer role, connect with peers, ask questions, and more. RLC 2021 will take place in three sessions over a three-week period using the REMO platform.