ASCEND

The recording of last month's Diverse Dozen event at the ASCEND conference is now available for viewing! The Office of Space Commerce was pleased to co-sponsor this year's programming, which gave voice and the mainstage spotlight to 12 talented individuals offering fresh perspectives on the topic of space sustainability. OSC Chief of Staff Jason Kim joined D12 co-founder Moriba Jah in introducing the 2024 inductees, who represent a wide swath of humanity. All of them are models for inspiring a more inclusive space community and workforce for the future. Check out the video at https://lnkd.in/e34q_jyb #ascendspace #DiverseDozen

ICYMI: The 2024 ASCEND Diverse Dozen gave us a lot to think about. Here are 🖐️ five key takeaways:    1️⃣ Individual stories from across the globe enhance the discussion on space and sustainability, showcasing diverse paths to advocating for environmental stewardship.  2️⃣ Innovative technologies are essential to minimize waste and promote responsible space use, paralleling Earth’s environmental challenges.  3️⃣ Including underrepresented voices in the space workforce is vital for addressing global challenges, fostering creativity, and enhancing collaboration.  4️⃣ Updated policies and international agreements are urgently needed to tackle space debris and militarization, ensuring space remains peaceful and sustainable.  5️⃣ Emphasizing empathy is key to fostering global collaboration, ensuring all nations benefit from space exploration and environmental protection.    Watch their lightning fast talks on the AIAA YouTube Channel: 2024 ASCEND Day 1: https://bit.ly/4dMaxZa D12 is presented by ASCEND in partnership with Moriba Jah and the Office of Space Commerce. #ascendspace #aiaa #spacesustainability  

Skip Netflix and Hulu tonight! Grab your popcorn and catch up on the #Astrodebates from 2024 ASCEND via AIAA's YouTube channel! 🎬 Astrodebates I: Is human space exploration preferable to robotic exploration? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eVrJTD3w 🎬 Astrodebates II: Should the Moon be the next destination for human space exploration? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e89JyEs2 #ascendspace #aiaa #spaceexploration #moon #mars #aerospace #spaceindustry

Thank you Lauren Savage, AIAA and ASCEND for the interview with Juan Alonso! We hope Juan's advice inspires engineering students on their entrepreneurial journey. #ascendspace #AIAA

Congratulations to NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Orbital Debris Engineering Model (ORDEM) team for being named the co-winner of NASA’s Software of the Year award presented at the 2024 AIAA ASCEND conference! ORDEM is NASA’s primary tool for computing and mitigating risks of orbital debris. Modeling orbital debris is critical to planning, designing, and executing NASA missions to ensure safety and success. More than 600 entities around the world also use ORDEM to evaluate collision and mission-ending risks. As more governments and private companies continue to explore space, it is crucial that we track the debris risks in increasingly crowded orbits. Congratulations to both the ORDEM and the co-winning NASA Ames Research Center Prognostics Python Packages Team! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWKvGxQw #GiantLeapsStartHere

ICYMI: Astrodebates returned for a second year at 2024 ASCEND. With less than 24 hours to prepare and sides chosen by a live coin flip, four teams took the #ascendspace stage for Astrodebates I & II. Each team expressed their perspectives and arguments on topics voted on by ASCEND attendees. If you didn’t witness these lively exchanges in person, watch the videos to see how the teams performed under pressure. Astrodebates I: Human space exploration is preferable to robotic exploration. https://lnkd.in/eweHyfZJ Sindhu Belki, Georgia Institute of Technology Carissa Bryce Christensen, BryceTech Mike Gold, Redwire Space Emma M. Louden, Yale University Michelle Lucas, Higher Orbits Shawna Pandya, MD, Space Medicine Group Brendan Rosseau, Harvard Business School Shreya Srivathsan, SGAC NCAC Policy Taskforce Astrodebates II: The Moon should be the next destination for human space exploration. https://lnkd.in/eA4YtkS9 Kryn Ambs, Axiom Space Christine Dubbert, BryceTech Carissa Christensen, BryceTech Alyssa Goessler, McKinsey & Company Mike Gold, Redwire Space Shawna Pandya, Director, Space Medicine Group Lindsey Wiser, US National Point of Contact & Lead of the NCAC Policy and Advocacy Task Force, Arizona State University; Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) #AIAA #ascendspace

📣⭐ While the world is celebrating athletic excellence at the 2024 Paris Olympics, we celebrated the excellence of AIAA members and others in our community by presenting awards each morning during the 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum and 2024 ASCEND. Congratulations to our awardees: 2024 AIAA Hap Arnold Award for Excellence - MiMi Aung 2024 AIAA Space Systems Award - DART Team 2024 AIAA Aircraft Design Award - Paul L. Fontenrose 2024 AIAA Fluid Dynamics Award - Mark Glauser 2024 AIAA Ground Testing Award - Marvin Sellers 2024 AIAA Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award - Duane Waliser 2024 AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Award - Kumar Bhatia 2024 AIAA Piper General Aviation Award - Noel Duerksen 2024 AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Award - Kurt A. Polzin 2024 AIAA Thermophysics Award - Greg F. Naterer #AIAA #ascendspace #AIAAaviation

Last week was truly an unforgettable experience. Selected as one of 24 Diversity Scholars from a pool of over 200 applicants, I joined the pioneering group of women at the inaugural AIAA Aviation Forum + Ascend in Las Vegas. The event was beyond my wildest expectations. Surrounded by incredibly passionate women, I discovered a shared purpose and determination unlike anything I've encountered. Together, we are a force to be reckoned with in aerospace, poised to revolutionize the industry. I can't wait to witness the incredible impact we will make. The unwavering support from Michael Lagana, Jimmy Nguyen, and the entire AIAA team turned this conference into a life-changing event and for that words can't describe how thankful I am for you guys. I've gained a profound understanding of the future of sustainability in aerospace, a future I'm determined to shape. This conference was a turning point, introducing me to industry leaders and inspiring young professionals. I'm eager to delve deeper into the world of sustainable aerospace and contribute to its advancement. Alma Ocampos Irala , Anna P. , Anusha Singh , Ashleigh Jacobs, Beruktawit Gebreamlak, Maria C., Christa Foster, Darlene Cruz, Elizabeth Bocanegra, Enixe Aguilar, Faith McIntyre, Irena Silcott-Nanton, Lein Pasache, Molly Bunge, Nathanielle Onchengco, Portia Shinya, Priya Abiram, Riannon Regan, Sindhu Belki, Suraiya Nawaz, and Winnie Chen! My fellow Diversity Scholars, you've inspired me to reach new heights. Your brilliance, your unwavering commitment, and your infectious enthusiasm have shown me what's truly possible. This journey would have been incomplete without your extraordinary presence.

An amazing week at AIAA ASCEND at Caesar's Forum in Las Vegas. The technology microtrends panel covered a wide range of aerospace innovation – future science impacts of high performance space computing, spacecraft onboard AI, autonomy, space system design, microelectronics, talent development, and many more. Technology microtrends are niche, small and localized developments that may not be as widely adopted or recognized as major technological advancements, but have a near-certain significant impact on the future of space exploration. Thank you to those who connected with new ideas and diverse voices, I truly enjoyed the interactions and invigorating conversations. A.C. Charania, Iris Lan, Nicholas Skytland, Phillip Williams, Peter Hughes, and Charles D. Norton #Aerospace #Innovation

Keeping busy at ASCEND! OSC's Sandra Magnus spoke about our collaboration with DoD on the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS), and Jason Kim spoke about regulations and incentives for debris remediation. The team also held a public forum with the SSA industry on conjunction assessment metrics and participated in AIAA's speed mentoring session for students and young professionals.