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AIAA Hosting NASA’s Bhavya Lal for Policy Webinar

MEDIA ALERT

February 8, 2022 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will host Bhavya Lal, NASA Associate Administrator, Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, for an ASCENDxWebinar, 12 p.m. EST, Tuesday, Feb. 15. The webinar is sponsored by Jacobs. Registration for the free Zoom event is open now, however participation is limited:

ASCENDxWebinar: Policy Discussion with NASA’s Bhavya Lal

During the webinar, Dr. Lal will speak about NASA’s newly established Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, its responsibilities, how it will support the Biden Administration’s priorities, and review other agency activities. The session will include questions from the webinar moderator, as well as those attending the Zoom event, using the chat function.

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AIAA Media Contact: Rebecca Gray, [email protected], 804-397-5270
NASA Headquarters Media Contact: Robert Margetta, [email protected], 202-358-0918

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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit aiaa.org, and follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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AIAA Statement on Release of New Cybersecurity Space Policy Directive

September 8, 2020 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) commends the release of Space Policy Directive 5 (SPD-5), which establishes key cybersecurity principles for cyber protection of space systems.

AIAA commends the work of the National Space Council to highlight best practices for a whole-of-government approach to protect our space assets from cyber threats. This is a great first step. SPD-5 parallels key aspects of AIAA’s cybersecurity program and strategy, particularly fostering partnership between and among federal agencies, nonprofit associations, and industry, as well as concrete partnership steps with such private sector cybersecurity organizations as the Space and National Defense ISACs. We look forward to working with the administration and these other stakeholders to support the development of a more robust, long-term aerospace cyber infrastructure.

Media contact: Brian Talbot, [email protected], 703.980.4132

About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit aiaa.org, or follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

AIAA Statement on the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

July 29, 2022 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement on the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

“AIAA applauds the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which includes the very important NASA Authorization. AIAA appreciates the bipartisan effort by congressional lawmakers to pass this necessary legislation. This new NASA Authorization empowers the agency to continue to prove why the United States is the world’s leader in aerospace innovation.

We recognize the continued efforts of NASA leadership and its highly skilled workforce. Such significant aerospace achievements will only persist as long as there is a constancy of purpose. Congress is integral to that constancy of purpose. This authorization gives the agency predictability, as well as the tools necessary, to initiate and maintain vital programs and missions. This authorization will help ensure our nation’s ongoing global leadership, maintain aerospace superiority over our adversaries, and expand the benefits of this highly technological sector for our society. The importance of United States aerospace activities to the modern economy, our way of life, and our global stature cannot be understated. It is a very exciting time for the aerospace community.

We believe the broader bill is vital to addressing our nation’s chip shortage. While many Americans can appreciate how the ongoing shortages have hindered manufacturers of cars, cell phones, and household appliances, the lack of chips has also presented challenges to aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers. Such a federal investment in semiconductor manufacturing across the country will have a positive impact not only on our economy, but the aerospace sector as well. Moreover, this legislation will help fund other areas of the industry including workforce training, defense initiatives, and future innovation.

The Institute, through our events, technical resources, and membership, remains committed to working with the Biden Administration and congressional leadership to continue shaping the future of aerospace.”

Media Contact: Rebecca B. Gray, [email protected], 804-397-5270 cell

About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit aiaa.org, and follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.