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New deadline! Nominate your colleagues for AAS Awards and Fellows by Nov 7.
🔗 astronautical.org/awards/criteria
🔗 astronautical.org/awards/criteria
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New deadline! Nominate your colleagues for AAS Awards and Fellows by Nov 7.
🔗 astronautical.org/awards/criteria
🔗 astronautical.org/awards/criteria
Former NASA Administrators Charlie Bolden and Jim Bridenstine sat down at the AAS von Braun Symposium for a candid conversation about space policy, leadership, and the future of Artemis.
Link in bio for the article and full video on this discussion. 💫
Link in bio for the article and full video on this discussion. 💫
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Former NASA Administrators Charlie Bolden and Jim Bridenstine sat down at the AAS von Braun Symposium for a candid conversation about space policy, leadership, and the future of Artemis.
Link in bio for the article and full video on this discussion. 💫
Link in bio for the article and full video on this discussion. 💫
Time is running out for student teams! 💫
Applications for the CanSat 2026 Competition are due Monday, Nov. 3. Don’t miss this chance to gain real-world engineering experience. Your aerospace adventure starts here!
#CanSat2026
Applications for the CanSat 2026 Competition are due Monday, Nov. 3. Don’t miss this chance to gain real-world engineering experience. Your aerospace adventure starts here!
#CanSat2026
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Time is running out for student teams! 💫
Applications for the CanSat 2026 Competition are due Monday, Nov. 3. Don’t miss this chance to gain real-world engineering experience. Your aerospace adventure starts here!
#CanSat2026
Applications for the CanSat 2026 Competition are due Monday, Nov. 3. Don’t miss this chance to gain real-world engineering experience. Your aerospace adventure starts here!
#CanSat2026
What does it take to lead NASA?
At Igniting Innovation: The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, Charles Bolden and Jim Bridenstine will share their insights on managing challenges and driving progress in space exploration.
Join us next week!
Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
At Igniting Innovation: The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, Charles Bolden and Jim Bridenstine will share their insights on managing challenges and driving progress in space exploration.
Join us next week!
Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
October 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What does it take to lead NASA?
At Igniting Innovation: The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, Charles Bolden and Jim Bridenstine will share their insights on managing challenges and driving progress in space exploration.
Join us next week!
Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
At Igniting Innovation: The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, Charles Bolden and Jim Bridenstine will share their insights on managing challenges and driving progress in space exploration.
Join us next week!
Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
We’re thrilled to welcome astronaut Michael López-Alegria to Igniting Innovation: The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, happening next week in Huntsville!
Join leaders and visionaries shaping the next chapter of space exploration.
📅 Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
Join leaders and visionaries shaping the next chapter of space exploration.
📅 Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome astronaut Michael López-Alegria to Igniting Innovation: The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, happening next week in Huntsville!
Join leaders and visionaries shaping the next chapter of space exploration.
📅 Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
Join leaders and visionaries shaping the next chapter of space exploration.
📅 Oct. 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
We’re one week away from liftoff! 🚀
The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium kicks off Oct. 27–29 in Huntsville, AL.
Even with the government shutdown, we’re moving forward as planned.
Join top space leaders and innovators shaping the future of exploration.
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium kicks off Oct. 27–29 in Huntsville, AL.
Even with the government shutdown, we’re moving forward as planned.
Join top space leaders and innovators shaping the future of exploration.
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
October 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We’re one week away from liftoff! 🚀
The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium kicks off Oct. 27–29 in Huntsville, AL.
Even with the government shutdown, we’re moving forward as planned.
Join top space leaders and innovators shaping the future of exploration.
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium kicks off Oct. 27–29 in Huntsville, AL.
Even with the government shutdown, we’re moving forward as planned.
Join top space leaders and innovators shaping the future of exploration.
🔗 astronautical.org/vbs
Even with the current government shutdown, the von Braun Space Exploration Symposium is still happening as planned.
We’re monitoring the situation closely and will share updates if anything changes.
📅 Oct 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vonbraun
We’re monitoring the situation closely and will share updates if anything changes.
📅 Oct 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vonbraun
October 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Even with the current government shutdown, the von Braun Space Exploration Symposium is still happening as planned.
We’re monitoring the situation closely and will share updates if anything changes.
📅 Oct 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vonbraun
We’re monitoring the situation closely and will share updates if anything changes.
📅 Oct 27–29 | Huntsville, AL
🔗 astronautical.org/vonbraun
Exciting news! Christian Davenport, Washington Post journalist and author of Rocket Dreams, is speaking at the 2025 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium! 🚀
After his talk on Oct. 27, stop by the Student Services Building to meet Christian and get your copy of Rocket Dreams signed!
After his talk on Oct. 27, stop by the Student Services Building to meet Christian and get your copy of Rocket Dreams signed!
October 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Exciting news! Christian Davenport, Washington Post journalist and author of Rocket Dreams, is speaking at the 2025 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium! 🚀
After his talk on Oct. 27, stop by the Student Services Building to meet Christian and get your copy of Rocket Dreams signed!
After his talk on Oct. 27, stop by the Student Services Building to meet Christian and get your copy of Rocket Dreams signed!
💫 Calling all student innovators! Applications for #CanSat2026 close Nov 3. Build, launch, and compete 💫
Find out more: https://astronautical.org/events/cansat/
Find out more: https://astronautical.org/events/cansat/
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
💫 Calling all student innovators! Applications for #CanSat2026 close Nov 3. Build, launch, and compete 💫
Find out more: https://astronautical.org/events/cansat/
Find out more: https://astronautical.org/events/cansat/
✨ Pass on the praise! Nominate your colleagues and peers for AAS Awards & Fellows today. Nominations are open through October 31.
Recognize excellence in the aerospace industry → astronautical.org/awards/criteria
Recognize excellence in the aerospace industry → astronautical.org/awards/criteria
October 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
✨ Pass on the praise! Nominate your colleagues and peers for AAS Awards & Fellows today. Nominations are open through October 31.
Recognize excellence in the aerospace industry → astronautical.org/awards/criteria
Recognize excellence in the aerospace industry → astronautical.org/awards/criteria
Four weeks until #VBSES2025 in Huntsville.
Program is live—plan your sessions and register.
Students: poster contest deadline is Friday, Oct 3.
Visit: https://astronautical.org/events/vbs/
#IgnitingInnovation #SpaceExploration
Program is live—plan your sessions and register.
Students: poster contest deadline is Friday, Oct 3.
Visit: https://astronautical.org/events/vbs/
#IgnitingInnovation #SpaceExploration
von Braun Space Exploration Symposium | American Astronautical Society
The von Braun Space Exploration Symposium is an annual event that will take place in October. It features panel discussions and guest speakers reflecting government, industry, academia, business and international perspectives on space exploration.
astronautical.org
September 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Four weeks until #VBSES2025 in Huntsville.
Program is live—plan your sessions and register.
Students: poster contest deadline is Friday, Oct 3.
Visit: https://astronautical.org/events/vbs/
#IgnitingInnovation #SpaceExploration
Program is live—plan your sessions and register.
Students: poster contest deadline is Friday, Oct 3.
Visit: https://astronautical.org/events/vbs/
#IgnitingInnovation #SpaceExploration
CanSat 2025 brought the energy! 📷 Check out the full gallery of behind-the-scenes brilliance: astronautical.org/events/cansa...
🎥 More highlights are on the way — stay tuned!
What’s something your team will never forget from this year? Tell us below! 🚀
#CanSat2025 #AASCompetition
🎥 More highlights are on the way — stay tuned!
What’s something your team will never forget from this year? Tell us below! 🚀
#CanSat2025 #AASCompetition
July 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
CanSat 2025 brought the energy! 📷 Check out the full gallery of behind-the-scenes brilliance: astronautical.org/events/cansa...
🎥 More highlights are on the way — stay tuned!
What’s something your team will never forget from this year? Tell us below! 🚀
#CanSat2025 #AASCompetition
🎥 More highlights are on the way — stay tuned!
What’s something your team will never forget from this year? Tell us below! 🚀
#CanSat2025 #AASCompetition
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What an amazing evening. So honored to help to recognize White Flight, Gene Kranz. Thanks to @SpaceCenterHou and @NASA_Johnson for the collaboration to make it such a fantastic event. #space
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Space Center Houston for the AAS Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony honoring Gene Kranz. 🌟
From heartfelt speeches to moving tributes, it was truly a night to remember.
View photos from the evening at astronautical.org/lifetime-photos. Stay tuned for more!
From heartfelt speeches to moving tributes, it was truly a night to remember.
View photos from the evening at astronautical.org/lifetime-photos. Stay tuned for more!
May 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What an amazing evening. So honored to help to recognize White Flight, Gene Kranz. Thanks to @SpaceCenterHou and @NASA_Johnson for the collaboration to make it such a fantastic event. #space
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Space Center Houston for the AAS Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony honoring Gene Kranz. 🌟
From heartfelt speeches to moving tributes, it was truly a night to remember.
View photos from the evening at astronautical.org/lifetime-photos. Stay tuned for more!
From heartfelt speeches to moving tributes, it was truly a night to remember.
View photos from the evening at astronautical.org/lifetime-photos. Stay tuned for more!
May 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Space Center Houston for the AAS Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony honoring Gene Kranz. 🌟
From heartfelt speeches to moving tributes, it was truly a night to remember.
View photos from the evening at astronautical.org/lifetime-photos. Stay tuned for more!
From heartfelt speeches to moving tributes, it was truly a night to remember.
View photos from the evening at astronautical.org/lifetime-photos. Stay tuned for more!
“Failure is not an option.”
Gene Kranz defined Mission Control during NASA’s most critical moments.
On May 15, AAS honors his legacy with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Space Center Houston.
🎟️ bit.ly/AASLifetime
#GeneKranz #AASLifetime #SpaceHistory #NASA #MissionControl
Gene Kranz defined Mission Control during NASA’s most critical moments.
On May 15, AAS honors his legacy with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Space Center Houston.
🎟️ bit.ly/AASLifetime
#GeneKranz #AASLifetime #SpaceHistory #NASA #MissionControl
May 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“Failure is not an option.”
Gene Kranz defined Mission Control during NASA’s most critical moments.
On May 15, AAS honors his legacy with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Space Center Houston.
🎟️ bit.ly/AASLifetime
#GeneKranz #AASLifetime #SpaceHistory #NASA #MissionControl
Gene Kranz defined Mission Control during NASA’s most critical moments.
On May 15, AAS honors his legacy with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Space Center Houston.
🎟️ bit.ly/AASLifetime
#GeneKranz #AASLifetime #SpaceHistory #NASA #MissionControl
🚀 Applications are open for the 2025 Future Space Leaders Grant!
Open to U.S. grad students & young pros pursuing space/satellite careers. Attend IAC 2025 in Sydney + career workshops (starts Sept 24).
Deadline: May 15, 2025
🌐 www.futurespaceleaders.org
Open to U.S. grad students & young pros pursuing space/satellite careers. Attend IAC 2025 in Sydney + career workshops (starts Sept 24).
Deadline: May 15, 2025
🌐 www.futurespaceleaders.org
May 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚀 Applications are open for the 2025 Future Space Leaders Grant!
Open to U.S. grad students & young pros pursuing space/satellite careers. Attend IAC 2025 in Sydney + career workshops (starts Sept 24).
Deadline: May 15, 2025
🌐 www.futurespaceleaders.org
Open to U.S. grad students & young pros pursuing space/satellite careers. Attend IAC 2025 in Sydney + career workshops (starts Sept 24).
Deadline: May 15, 2025
🌐 www.futurespaceleaders.org
“Failure is not an option.”
Celebrate Gene Kranz’s iconic legacy with AAS on May 15 in Houston. 🎖 Space is limited — RSVP today! 🎟 bit.ly/AASLifetime
#NASA #Apollo #AAS
Celebrate Gene Kranz’s iconic legacy with AAS on May 15 in Houston. 🎖 Space is limited — RSVP today! 🎟 bit.ly/AASLifetime
#NASA #Apollo #AAS
May 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“Failure is not an option.”
Celebrate Gene Kranz’s iconic legacy with AAS on May 15 in Houston. 🎖 Space is limited — RSVP today! 🎟 bit.ly/AASLifetime
#NASA #Apollo #AAS
Celebrate Gene Kranz’s iconic legacy with AAS on May 15 in Houston. 🎖 Space is limited — RSVP today! 🎟 bit.ly/AASLifetime
#NASA #Apollo #AAS
On May 15, the AAS Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to the iconic Gene Kranz at Space Center Houston. Tickets are available—secure your spot now for an evening of inspiration! ✨
Get tickets: astronautical.org/events/lifetime-achievement-award-ceremony/
#GeneKranz #AASAward #SpaceHeroes
Get tickets: astronautical.org/events/lifetime-achievement-award-ceremony/
#GeneKranz #AASAward #SpaceHeroes
April 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
On May 15, the AAS Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to the iconic Gene Kranz at Space Center Houston. Tickets are available—secure your spot now for an evening of inspiration! ✨
Get tickets: astronautical.org/events/lifetime-achievement-award-ceremony/
#GeneKranz #AASAward #SpaceHeroes
Get tickets: astronautical.org/events/lifetime-achievement-award-ceremony/
#GeneKranz #AASAward #SpaceHeroes
It's the LAST day to submit an abstract!
🚀 Calling all space enthusiasts! Here's your chance to shine at #ISSRDC this summer in vibrant Seattle, WA! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow innovators and make an impact! 💫
Submit at: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
🚀 Calling all space enthusiasts! Here's your chance to shine at #ISSRDC this summer in vibrant Seattle, WA! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow innovators and make an impact! 💫
Submit at: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
April 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
It's the LAST day to submit an abstract!
🚀 Calling all space enthusiasts! Here's your chance to shine at #ISSRDC this summer in vibrant Seattle, WA! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow innovators and make an impact! 💫
Submit at: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
🚀 Calling all space enthusiasts! Here's your chance to shine at #ISSRDC this summer in vibrant Seattle, WA! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow innovators and make an impact! 💫
Submit at: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
🚨Only two days left to submit an abstract for ISSRDC!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to present your work at one of the biggest #space events of the year, submit by April 18th. 🗓️
Visit: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
Don't miss out on the opportunity to present your work at one of the biggest #space events of the year, submit by April 18th. 🗓️
Visit: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
April 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🚨Only two days left to submit an abstract for ISSRDC!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to present your work at one of the biggest #space events of the year, submit by April 18th. 🗓️
Visit: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
Don't miss out on the opportunity to present your work at one of the biggest #space events of the year, submit by April 18th. 🗓️
Visit: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
Submit an abstract! 🚀 Be a part of the technical sessions at this year's ISS Research & Development Conference in Seattle, WA.
Don't miss out! Present your work at one of the biggest #space events of the year. Submit an abstract by April 18, 11:59pm EST. 🗓️
Visit: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
Don't miss out! Present your work at one of the biggest #space events of the year. Submit an abstract by April 18, 11:59pm EST. 🗓️
Visit: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
April 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Submit an abstract! 🚀 Be a part of the technical sessions at this year's ISS Research & Development Conference in Seattle, WA.
Don't miss out! Present your work at one of the biggest #space events of the year. Submit an abstract by April 18, 11:59pm EST. 🗓️
Visit: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
Don't miss out! Present your work at one of the biggest #space events of the year. Submit an abstract by April 18, 11:59pm EST. 🗓️
Visit: astronautical.org/events/issrdc/
Exciting news! 🚀 The 2025 AAS Goddard Space Science Symposium is proud to announce this year’s incredible keynote speakers!
📍Join us March 19-21 at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland to convene and connect with these inspiring leaders.
Register now: astronautical.org/goddard
📍Join us March 19-21 at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland to convene and connect with these inspiring leaders.
Register now: astronautical.org/goddard
March 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Exciting news! 🚀 The 2025 AAS Goddard Space Science Symposium is proud to announce this year’s incredible keynote speakers!
📍Join us March 19-21 at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland to convene and connect with these inspiring leaders.
Register now: astronautical.org/goddard
📍Join us March 19-21 at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland to convene and connect with these inspiring leaders.
Register now: astronautical.org/goddard
The 2025 AAS Goddard Space Science Symposium is coming up on March 19-21 at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland, discussing the latest developments in the space industry. Registration is now open! 🌟
If you’re interested in attending, scan the code or visit: astronautical.org/goddard
If you’re interested in attending, scan the code or visit: astronautical.org/goddard
February 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The 2025 AAS Goddard Space Science Symposium is coming up on March 19-21 at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland, discussing the latest developments in the space industry. Registration is now open! 🌟
If you’re interested in attending, scan the code or visit: astronautical.org/goddard
If you’re interested in attending, scan the code or visit: astronautical.org/goddard
Congratulations to the 2024 AAS Fellows: Diane Davis, David Folta, Carolin Frueh, and Powtawche Valerino.
AAS congratulates and thanks all of our new AAS Fellows for their exemplary service to AAS and the space industry. 🚀
Check out the full announcement: astronautical.org/2025/01/13/2... 🔗
AAS congratulates and thanks all of our new AAS Fellows for their exemplary service to AAS and the space industry. 🚀
Check out the full announcement: astronautical.org/2025/01/13/2... 🔗
January 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Congratulations to the 2024 AAS Fellows: Diane Davis, David Folta, Carolin Frueh, and Powtawche Valerino.
AAS congratulates and thanks all of our new AAS Fellows for their exemplary service to AAS and the space industry. 🚀
Check out the full announcement: astronautical.org/2025/01/13/2... 🔗
AAS congratulates and thanks all of our new AAS Fellows for their exemplary service to AAS and the space industry. 🚀
Check out the full announcement: astronautical.org/2025/01/13/2... 🔗
2024 is wrapping up and it's getting colder, but AAS is still heating up and ready to launch into 2025 🚀🔥 Check out the AAS event calendar for 2025 and get ready to join us in the new year!
December 3, 2024 at 4:07 PM
2024 is wrapping up and it's getting colder, but AAS is still heating up and ready to launch into 2025 🚀🔥 Check out the AAS event calendar for 2025 and get ready to join us in the new year!