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"On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we congratulate Blue Origin on its successful NS-26 mission. We celebrate Nicolina, Rob, Eugene, Eiman, Karsen, and Ephraim on their inspirational journey. We share the excitement around the NS-26 mission, especially seeing a scientist included in the crew to conduct NASA research onboard. New Shepard missions embody the promises of space for the benefit of Earth. Reusability of space vehicles like New Shepard continues to help decrease the cost of access to space as we see the space economy growing. We applaud AIAA Corporate Member Blue Origin for shaping the future of aerospace," said AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher. #AIAA #aerospace #blueorigin #newshepard #NS26

🎓 Calling all university students! Level up your future career through the AIAA Diversity Scholars Program. AIAA is now accepting applications for students to attend the 2025 #AIAASciTech Forum, on 6-10 January 2025, in Orlando, FL. Take advantage of this multi-faceted opportunity to learn about the latest tech in aerospace, meet industry leaders, and make valuable career connections. Apply here by 8 October: https://bit.ly/2nj29wb #AIAA #students #diversity

The team behind NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), built and operated by Johns Hopkins APL, has been honored with the 2024 Space Systems Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) at this year’s AIAA ASCEND event. ☄️🌟 https://jhuapl.link/rza The award, presented by the AIAA Space Systems Technical Committee, celebrates outstanding achievements in the architecture, analysis, design, and implementation of space systems. The DART team was lauded for “outstanding achievement in the development and operation of the DART spacecraft, completing humanity’s first in-space demonstration of planetary defense technology.” Launched in 2021, the DART spacecraft successfully impacted the asteroid Dimorphos in fall 2022, altering its orbit around its larger companion asteroid, Didymos, by 33 minutes. This historic achievement demonstrated the potential to divert hazardous asteroids, providing a crucial tool for safeguarding Earth from potential impacts. “The success of DART shows what’s possible when science, technology and teamwork unite to tackle challenges for the benefit of humanity,” said APL's Elena Adams, who served as the DART mission systems engineer. “The team navigated multiple obstacles to build and rigorously test the spacecraft for this mission. Watching the spacecraft hit the target head on, and seeing the change in the orbit period a few days later, were the payoff for all that hard work — and we’re still getting valuable science two years later.” #JHUAPL | #AIAA | #ASCENDSpace | #DARTMission | #PlanetaryDefense | #SpaceInnovation | #AerospaceEngineering | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

ICYMI: AIAA Awards Nominations close 1 Sept. It's your chance to recognize exceptional individuals who've made remarkable contributions to aerospace. Nominate your peers who have demonstrated unparalleled expertise, innovation, and leadership at https://bit.ly/3Mm9XVZ

 ICYMI: Hear these insights from the Aviation Week Network team following our unique week in Las Vegas hosting both 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum and 2024 ASCEND. Check out their podcast here: https://bit.ly/3LZQFpq

Enhance Your Safety Management Skills in aviation with our online short course, starting 10 September 2024. Gain crucial knowledge on developing and implementing a Safety Management System in aviation, based on the ICAO Annex 19 Framework. This 12-hour course features interactive sessions designed to build practical understanding and skills. Join us live 10–13 September; classes will not be recorded, so be sure to attend all sessions. Register now! https://bit.ly/3yKMavT #AIAA #SafetyManagement #AviationSafety #OnlineLearning

We’d love to see you at some of our 💫 stellar 💫 Sept. events.  Our virtual lunch-n-learn series on the James Webb Space Telescope #JWST continues Friday, Aug. 30 with a focus on exoplanets before examining the technological wonders that make such discoveries possible Sept. 13. We’ll then convene at Nobi Public House Thursday, Sept. 19 for an evening of food, beverages, and #networking. Two drink tickets and table food on us – no membership required. #SpaceGeekSpeak Saturday morning virtual coffee chats continue within all of this work week activity. And for the first time we’ll have a virtual panel geared towards undergraduates on AIAA's Diversity Scholars Program. Expect a mid-September date once panelist availability finalizes.

The Aerospace Research Central (ARC) Back to School Book Sale is open through 13 September! Save 30% or more on select educational titles today at https://bit.ly/4dRcao5

Master Orbital Mechanics and Mission Simulation with our online short course, starting 9 September 2024. Embark on a 6-week journey to explore the essentials of space flight dynamics and mission simulation. This 18-hour course will give you a solid understanding of spacecraft flight profiles and mission requirements, focusing on practical applications. Classes are held twice weekly, and all sessions will be recorded for your convenience. Secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/46S3Z90 #AIAA #OrbitalMechanics #SpaceMission #OnlineLearning

What an experience – the week of 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum + 2024 ASCEND accelerated the future of aviation and space! Nearly 3,800 people came together to bridge the gap between aviation’s visionary concepts and tangible technological reality, and to accelerate our off-world future through collaboration. Read more about the progress we made: https://bit.ly/4dIGscO 📷 Check out the event photos on the AIAA Flickr Album: https://bit.ly/3yOU0Vq 🎥 Watch session recordings on the AIAA YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3SZN12z 📆 Save the dates for next year: 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum, 21 – 25 July 2025 and 2025 ASCEND, 22 – 24 July 2025 ✅ The Call for Content opens 24 September for papers and sessions from the aviation and space communities, as well as adjacent industries #AIAA #AIAAAviation #ascendspace