FROM THE INSTITUTE
The Institute’s technical leaders gathered at The MITRE Corporation outside Washington, DC, for our third annual CTO Summit on 9-10 September, and the conversation turned quickly to the promise and peril of artificial intelligence (AI) as it hurtles forward in aerospace engineering. The Summit saw a 30% increase in attendance as we heard from Department of War, Congressional staff, and think tank leaders about the need to accelerate the production of aerospace systems to serve growing demand across commercial, civil, and national security verticals.
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AIAA Second Public Review for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) and On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) – Spacecraft Fiducial Markers (SFM)
FROM THE INSTITUTE – Standards
AIAA S-155, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) and On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) – Spacecraft Fiducial Markers (SFM), has been issued for a second public review due to the significant changes resulting from its original public review in 2025. The public review deadline is 1 November 2026.
AIAA SciTech Forum Registration Is Live
FROM THE INSTITUTE
AIAA SciTech Forum is the event of the year for aerospace R&D. Join 6,000+ of your peers from 46 countries, 11–15 January 2027 in Orlando, Florida. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the latest research in your field and the trends impacting the present and future of aerospace.
AIAA CTO Summit 2026 Drives Insights into Advancing Technology
FROM THE INSTITUTE
The CTO Summit 2026 welcomed 59 senior technology leaders for in-depth discussions on how CTOs can drive faster production and achieve technology superiority.
My Daily Launch
FROM THE INSTITUTE
In observance of the U.S. holiday, we will not publish on Monday, 12 October. Service will resume on Tuesday, 13 October.
Making an Impact: Building Connections Before College: How Two High School Students Found Their Dream Internship
FROM THE INSTITUTE
Two high school students arrived at AIAA SciTech Forum with a passion for aerospace, a research paper, and a shared curiosity about where their interests could take them. What happened next shows the possibilities that can emerge when young aerospace enthusiasts connect with the AIAA community.
2026 AIAA Design Competition Winners Announced
FROM THE INSTITUTE
The next generation of aerospace innovation doesn’t begin on the flight line or at the launch pad. It begins with engineers confronting difficult design problems. Through AIAA’s Design Competitions, university students step into that role.
Mia Mia Site Commemorates Birth of Australian Aerospace Engineering
FROM THE INSTITUTE
AIAA recently designated the site of the first flight of an Australian-designed and built airplane (on 16 July 1910) as an AIAA Historical Aerospace Site.
2026 AIAA 30/30 Recipients Announced: Aerospace Sciences Category
FROM THE INSTITUTE
AIAA has identified 30 exceptional young professionals who are advancing aerospace through technical achievement, innovation, and leadership. The 30/30 Program highlights individuals in their 30s who are driving breakthrough research, advancing next-generation technologies, leading impactful programs and teams, and accelerating innovation across aerospace. Meet the winners in our Aerospace Sciences Category.
2026 AIAA 30/30 Recipients Announced: Information Systems Category
FROM THE INSTITUTE
AIAA has identified 30 exceptional young professionals who are advancing aerospace through technical achievement, innovation, and leadership. The 30/30 Program highlights individuals in their 30s who are driving breakthrough research, advancing next-generation technologies, leading impactful programs and teams, and accelerating innovation across aerospace. Meet the winners in our Information Systems Category.