ASCEND

As we celebrate our beautiful planet on #EarthDay, hear from Kara Cunzeman, Director of Strategic Foresight, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, aerospace corporation, and ASCEND Guiding Coalition Member, on how to build a sustainable ecosystem that's going to propel our space activity forward.   "Are we environmentally being good stewards of both Earth and wherever we go? ... It's really about how do we scale the economy, how do we scale the infrastructure to make those things a reality, to make them environmentally sustainable and economically sustainable." - Kara Cunzeman   Join us at 2024 ASCEND, 30 July–1 August, in Las Vegas to discover space-based solutions for protecting Earth's environment and help build a sustainable off world future: https://bit.ly/4aFsUgW   #AIAA #ascendspace #Space4All

Congratulations to the University of Michigan debate team for winning its first national title! #GoBlue If you're into debate, join us at ASCEND this summer in Las Vegas for the 2nd annual #Astrodebates. Emma M. Louden is looking for volunteers to debate space topics of interest in an educational and fun session. DM me or Emma for more details.

2024 ASCEND tackles the critical need to address the environmental impacts of space exploration and unveils innovative, space-based solutions for preserving Earth's environment. Join the conversation at 2024 ASCEND, 30 July–1 August, in Las Vegas: https://bit.ly/4aFsUgW #AIAA #ascendspace #SpaceSustainability #EnvironmentalImpacts #ClimateChange #EarthPreservation #SpaceSolutions #PlanetaryWellBeing #SpaceTechnology #EnvironmentalStewardship #earthprotection

Through collaboration, we can overcome obstacles and embrace the limitless potential that space exploration offers for humanity's expansion into the cosmos. Here are five can't-miss sessions to collaborate during 2024 ASCEND: 🌕 Setting the Stage for a Future Commercial Lunar Economy 🛰️ America’s Future in Orbit: Commercial Space Stations 🚀 Our Off-World Future: Countering Negative Narratives 🔴 Mars Sample Return 👩🚀 The Role of Spacesuits in Space Exploration Help build our off-world future at the 2024 ASCEND, 30 July - 1 August in Las Vegas. Register now: https://bit.ly/3PWm2DN #AIAA #ascendspace

Hear from Tonya Ladwig, Vice President, Human Space Exploration and Orion Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Space, and ASCEND Guiding Coalition Member, on how we'll get to the moon and beyond. "We need to make sure that we have an open architecture so we can involve our international partners to get to the moon and beyond. It's going to take all of us to get there. We can't just do it alone." - Tonya Ladwig Help build our off-world future at 2024 ASCEND, 30 July–1 August, in Las Vegas. https://bit.ly/3PWm2DN #AIAA #ascendspace

As we venture beyond low Earth orbit, aiming to establish a permanent presence on the moon and journey onward to Mars, we face monumental tasks: - Construct infrastructure capable of sustaining human life beyond Earth - Develop essential communication systems in cislunar space - Pioneer propulsion technologies to propel us farther into space Through collaboration, we can overcome obstacles and embrace the limitless potential that space exploration offers for humanity's expansion into the cosmos. Join us on a journey of discovery at 2024 ASCEND https://bit.ly/3VHwvql featuring sessions led by top industry experts and thought-provoking speakers. #AIAA #ascendspace

📣 JUST IN! The summary of the 2024 ASCENDxTexas Interactive Session is a must-read for stakeholders and visionaries passionate about pushing the boundaries of space exploration. This resource embodies our collective drive to break free from limitations and create a sustainable, interconnected space ecosystem. With over 200 diverse participants, we focused discussions on breaking barriers and plotting fresh paths for the "Next Steps in the LEO-to-Lunar Voyage". Explore this free detailed summary that captures the essence of our collaborative efforts, highlighting key takeaways and solutions in industry, policy/government, international, capital, and workforce. #AIAA #ascendspace

We take great pride in the achievements of our four AIAA Diversity Scholar alumni, who have been recognized in Aviation Week Network's 20 Twenties. Be sure to meet Kruti Bhingradiya, Madelyne Rossmann, Grace Kim, and Eszter Anna Varga – they are shaping the future of aerospace! #AIAA #asendspace #STEM #engineering #students #opportunity

Experience the energy of ASCEND this year! Building our sustainable off-world future requires strategic planning, innovation, scientific exploration, and effective regulations and standards. Join us at 2024 ASCEND, July 30-August 1. Participate in the technical exchanges and collaboration that will help forge a sustainable off-world future for all. ASCEND is the nexus for the most important topics due to increased activity in space today: Expanding and Evolving the Space Economy Space and Society, Education, and Workforce Space and Sustainability Space Exploration and Infrastructure: Exploring, Living, and Working in Space Space Security and Protection Space Traffic Management and Coordination Start planning your trajectory to ASCEND now: https://bit.ly/4clkaOq #ascendspace #spacesustainability #spaceeconomy #spaceexploration #spaceindustry #AIAA

The AIAA community is saddened to learn of the passing of Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, USAF. As a pilot who pushed the boundaries of air and space, he contributed in profound ways to our body of technical knowledge, as well as through his decades of leadership. He was a giant in the aerospace community and future generations will continue to stand on his shoulders. We were thrilled to name him an AIAA Fellow in 1977 and celebrate his remarkable achievements by presenting him with the AIAA Chanute Flight Test Award and the AIAA Haley Space Flight Award (along with Vance Brand and Deke Slayton). The AIAA community sends our condolences to Lt. Gen. Stafford’s family and friends. We are immensely grateful for his contributions to shaping the future of aerospace. Read the full statement from AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: https://bit.ly/3TFawih #AIAA #ascendspace