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SUMMARY:NASA Advisory Council Human Exploration and Operations Committee
DESCRIPTION:[Federal Register Volume 88\, Number 86 (Thursday\, May 4\, 2023)] [Notices] [Page 28616] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2023-09514] \nNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION \n[Notice: 23-037] \nNASA Advisory Council; Human Exploration and Operations Committee \nAGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. \nACTION: Notice of meeting. \nSUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act\, as amended\, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Human Exploration and Operations Committee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Committee reports to the NAC. \nDATES: Monday\, May 15\, 2023\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.; and Tuesday\, May 16\, 2023\, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, Eastern Time. \nADDRESSES: Public attendance will be virtual. Webex and dial-in information is below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Bette Siegel\, Designated Federal Officer\, Human Exploration and Operations Committee\, NASA Headquarters\, Washington\, DC 20546\, via email at bette.siegel@nasa.gov or (202) 358- 2245. \nSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As noted above\, this meeting will be open to the public via Webex and telephonically. Webex connectivity information is provided below. For audio\, when joining the Webex event\, you may use your computer or provide your phone number to receive a call back\, otherwise\, call the U.S. toll conference number listed. \nOn Monday\, May 15\, and Tuesday\, May 16\, the event address for attendees is: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=m993f1ef3f411afec52f184f041a63f63. \nThe event number is 2764 745 8303 and the event password is pMeATbJ@282. If needed\, the U.S. toll conference number is 1-415-527- 5035 or 1-929-251-9612 and access code is 2764 745 8303. \nThe agenda for the meeting includes the following topics: \n– Status of the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate\n– Moon to Mars\n– Strategy and Architecture\n– Budget\n– International Space Station Update\n– Commercial Space\n– Human Research Program Status\n– Office of Chief Health and Medical Officer \nIt is imperative that this meeting be held on this day to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. \nPatricia Rausch\, Advisory Committee Management Officer\, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2023-09514 Filed 5-3-23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510-13-P
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LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advisory Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
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SUMMARY:Munich New Space Summit
DESCRIPTION:Space is undergoing a profound transformation. Private actors are now shaping a global market that has long been driven by public institutions. Innovations from space have become key technologies for climate protection and data-driven business models – on Earth and in orbit. But how can we improve the transfer of promising ideas into helpful products or services? How do we finance these often-costly ventures? How can governments moderate the transformation of space? \nWhat is the conference about? \nFor the first time\, leading experts in the field of New Space will meet for a conference in Munich. From 15 to 17 May 2023\, established companies\, government organisations\, research institutions\, start-ups and investors will exchange views on how to transform an entire industry regionally\, nationally and internationally. \nThe summit is organised by Munich Aerospace and supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs\, Regional Development and Energy and the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI). \nWhat can participants expect? \nParticipants of the Munich New Space Summit 2023 can expect a varied mixture of current topics and developments within the sector. Global opportunities and challenges will be addressed during interesting lectures\, exciting round-table discussions and inspiring exchange sessions between scientific representatives\, VIPs\, SMEs and start-ups. \nIn addition to the conference with high-ranking officials\, decision-makers and international best practices\, an exhibition area and the first Munich New Space Night offer opportunities for interchange and networking. \nWhere will the summit take place? \nThe summit takes place at the Ludwig Bölkow Campus in Taufkirchen\, close to Munich\, Germany. In the evening of day one\, there will be a Bavarian State reception at the “Residenz” Munich. \nSummit: \nAirbus Showroom \nLudwig Bölkow Campus\nWilly-Messerschmitt-Str. 1\n82024 Taufkirchen bei München \nBavarian State reception: \nResidenz München\nResidenzstraße 1\n80333 München
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/munich-new-space-summit/
LOCATION:Airbus Showroom Ludwig Bölkow Campus\, Willy-Messerschmitt-Str. 1\, München\, 82024 Taufkirchen bei München\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:Brines Across the Solar System: Ancient and Future Brines
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location and Dates \nWe are happy to announce the final conference of the LPI’s Brines Across the Solar System series. The Ancient and Future Brines conference is scheduled for May 15–18\, 2023\, in Reno\, Nevada. The conference format will be hybrid with in-person and virtual attendance opportunities and an optional field trip on May 19. \nThis is the final conference of the Brines Across the Solar System series. \nSeries Purpose and Scope \nlogA Salty aqueous solutions (i.e.\, brines) are prominent across diverse planetary bodies. They are observed in the gas plumes presently erupting from Enceladus\, reconstructed from precipitates on the surface of Ceres and Mars\, and inferred from meteoritic samples. Understanding the mechanisms that led to the formation and preservation of these brine systems provides vital clues to their role in geological\, geophysical\, environmental\, and biological processes. In this conference series\, we will address questions relating to the thermodynamics and physiochemistry of brines\, as well as their occurrence today and throughout time in our solar system and beyond. \nConference Objectives \nThe Brines Across the Solar System: Ancient and Future Brines conference focuses on integrating diverse fields of study\, such as geology\, mineralogy\, (astro)biology\, chemistry\, planetary science\, physics\, technology\, and engineering. The emphasis for this conference will be the intersections of these fields as they apply to understanding: \n– The formation\, location\, and potential habitability of ancient brines on early planetary bodies\n– The role of ancient brines in the origins of life and habitable environments\n– The technology involved in the detection and characterization of brines on planetary bodies (both in situ and in returned samples)\n– The technology involved in mitigating brines in the detection and characterization of biosignatures\n– The role and impact of brine systems for In Situ Resource Utilization
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/brines-across-the-solar-system-ancient-and-future-brines/
LOCATION:Reno\, NV\, Reno\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:ESA Webinar on Accessibility in Human Spaceflight
DESCRIPTION:What are the next steps for making human spaceflight more inclusive\, accessible\, and safer? How can designing for space accessibility improve accessibility on Earth? Where does ESA’s parastronaut feasibility project stand? \nOn Thursday\, 11 May 2023 at 15:00-17:00 CEST\, [9:00 am EDT – 11:00 am EDT] join the webinar organised by ESA’s Advanced Concepts Team and ESA’s Chief Diversity Officer\, with the support of the non-profit BIRNE7 e.V. \nClick here: https://esacontact.esa.int/event/sessions?id=Accessibility_in_Human_Spaceflight2224318998 to register to the seminar on Thursday\, 11 May 2023\, 15:00 to 17:00 CEST. \nFor the past six decades\, humanity has witnessed approximately 630 astronauts leave Earth for orbital missions of short or long duration. In recent years\, diversity in human spaceflight has increased\, in terms of gender\, culture\, age\, nationality and disability. \nThe launch of ESA’s parastronaut feasibility project\, along with the selection of the first astronaut with a physical disability\, has brought greater attention to the conversation about accessibility. As we prepare to return to the Moon\, making space travel accessible to all is a game-changer. \nThe purpose of this webinar is to shed light on the importance of designing space architecture and technologies that are safe\, accessible\, and sustainable. We will explore how designing for space accessibility can improve accessibility on Earth and learn more about ESA’s parastronaut feasibility project. \nProgramme \n– Welcome remarks: Ersilia Vaudo\, ESA Chief Diversity Officer\n– Space for Persons with Disabilities. Pushing frontiers while leaving no one behind: Xing Yi Ang\, UNOOSA Associate Scientific Affairs Officer\n– Fly! Feasibility Study: Jerome Reineix\, ESA Project Controller for Human and Robotic Exploration\n– The Human Factor in the Formulation of Space Architecture: Daniel Inocente\, BlueOrigin Senior Space Architect\n– The Feasibility of an Accessible Lunar Base: Antonia Sattler\, former ESA Advanced Concepts Team\n– AstroAccess Design Case Study. Making Space Accessible for Everyone: Anastasia Prosina\, Stellar Amenities CEO and Founder\n– Q&A session (15-20 mins) \nThe webinar is open to all. However\, participation will be limited to 250 people during the live session.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/esa-webinar-on-accessibility-in-human-spaceflight/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T150000
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SUMMARY:Your Place In Space Challenge Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Your Place in Space Challenge at the May 10 virtual information session. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and NASA will present an in-depth overview of the challenge and answer questions. Questions can be submitted in advance through the registration form. A video recording and summary of questions and answers will be published following the session. \nThe Your Place in Space Challenge is a CTE Momentum challenge to create new solutions for space. The U.S. Department of Education invites high schools to submit entries that demonstrate a product or service that will contribute to space missions and exploration. \nIn the five decades since astronauts first walked on the Moon\, space has become an important part of the American economy. Today\, the space industry employs hundreds of thousands of people and generates hundreds of billions of dollars in economic value. Activities in space are critical to life on Earth — powering navigation\, connectivity\, logistics\, agricultural management\, security\, and more. Our continued exploration of space also inspires wonder\, discovery\, and technological advancement. \nSpace careers promise higher-than-average wages and strong growth expectations over the coming decades. Yet private-sector and public-sector entities already struggle to fill critical roles\, from engineers and technicians to machinists and communications professionals. The space industry is expected to triple in size over the next 30 years\, employing over 1.5 million people and generating $780 billion in economic activity by 2050 — but without a skilled workforce\, that vision will never become a reality. \nAlthough astronauts attract significant public attention\, the vast majority of people who make space missions and space exploration possible perform their jobs on Earth. Space missions are a team sport: Trainers prepare astronauts for the physical demands of space flight; welders manufacture spacecraft; chefs design menus and prepare food; data scientists analyze Earth observation data; botanists create methods to grow plants in microgravity. Almost any career can be a space career.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/your-place-in-space-challenge-virtual-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T170000
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SUMMARY:NASA Heliophysics Advisory Committee Space Weather Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[Federal Register Volume 88\, Number 81 (Thursday\, April 27\, 2023)] [Notices] [Page 25715] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2023-08854] \nNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION \n[Notice: 23-036] [Federal Register Volume 88\, Number 79 (Tuesday\, April 25\, 2023)] [Notices] [Page 25028] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2023-08725] \nNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION \n[Notice: (23-035)] \nHeliophysics Advisory Committee; Space Weather Council; Meeting \nAGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. \nACTION: Notice of meeting. \nSUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act\, Public Law 92-463\, as amended\, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Space Weather Council (SWC). The SWC is a subcommittee of the Heliophysics Advisory Committee (HPAC)\, which functions in an advisory capacity to the Director\, Heliophysics Division\, in the NASA Science Mission Directorate. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting\, from the science community and other persons\, scientific and technical information relevant to program planning. \nDATES: Wednesday\, May 10\, 2023\, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Thursday\, May 11\, 2023\, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, Eastern Time. \nADDRESSES: Meeting will be virtual. See dial-in information below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Karshelia Kinard\, Science Mission Directorate\, NASA Headquarters\, Washington\, DC 20546\, (202) 358-2355 or karshelia.kinard@nasa.gov. \nSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting will be available by Webex or telephonically. Any interested person may join via Webex at https://nasaenterprise.webex.com\, the meeting number is 2760 118 1129\, and the password is 6RUjyzgM?56 (case sensitive)\, both days. To join by telephone call\, use US Toll +1-415-527-5035 (access code: 2760 679 3993)\, both days\, to participate in this meeting by telephone. \nThe agenda for the meeting includes the following topics: \nDiscussion of SWC future advisory topics and activities such as: \n– Coordination of Space Weather Council with other Space Weather Groups\n– Space Weather Science and Modeling Gap Analysis\n– Space Weather and Deep Space Exploration\n– Interagency and International Collaboration in Space Weather Science \nPatricia Rausch\, Advisory Committee Management Officer\, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2023-08725 Filed 4-24-23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510-13-P
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/nasa-heliophysics-advisory-committee-space-weather-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advisory Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T130000
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SUMMARY:STA luncheon with Dr. Massimo Stiavelli James Webb Space Telescope Mission Office
DESCRIPTION:Dear STA Colleagues: \nPlease join us for a STA luncheon with Dr. Massimo Stiavelli\, Head\, James Webb Space Telescope Mission Office\, Space Telescope Science Institute. \nDr. Stiavelli will provide an update on the outstanding results of the James Webb Space Telescope and will have an eye popping presentation you will not want to miss. \nWhen? Tuesday\, May 9\, 11:30am-1:00pm. \nWhere? Senate Visitor Center\, Room 210. Entrance to SVC is back to normal. There is limited street parking\, or you can possibly park at Union Station. SVC is equidistant between two Metro stations\, Union Station and Capitol South. \nRSVP? Please RSVP by COB Thursday\, May 4. You will receive a confirmation within an hour. If you do not receive it by then\, check your spam filter\, then if not there\, email me so we can check to see if there is a glitch in our system\, so we can fix and get you a confirmation. \nPrice? No charge\, this event is a Widely Attended Gathering. Details below. \nRegistration link https://go.eventregistration123.com/l/907952/2023-03-31/nr1x2?EventID1=624 \nBest regards\,\nRich \nRichard Coleman\nPresident\nSpace Transportation Association\nEmail: rich@spacetransportation.us\nPhone: 703-855-3917\nSTA logo as JPEG 2012-09-18 small dark\nEvent ID: 624 \nMore on WAG: House\, Senate\, and Executive Branch employees\, please contact your Ethics Counselor prior to the event to determine if you are authorized to accept free attendance under WAG rule (5 CFR 2635.204 (g)). If your Ethics Counselor deems you must pay to attend; the fair market value is $25.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/sta-luncheon-with-dr-massimo-stiavelli-james-webb-space-telescope-mission-office/
LOCATION:Senate Visitor Center\, Room 210\, Washington\, DC\, 20510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230513
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SUMMARY:Biennial European Astrobiology Conference (BEACON)
DESCRIPTION:Biennial European Astrobiology Conference (BEACON)\, La Palma Island\, Canaries\, Spain\, 8 – 12 May 2023 \nThe Biennial European Astrobiology Conference (BEACON) will take place at the La Palma &Teneguia Princess Hotel on La Palma Island (Canary Islands\, Spain) from 8-12 May 2023. During this meeting also the 5th General Assembly of the EAI will take place. \nScientific sessions are planned covering the following themes: \n– Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems and Detection of Habitable Worlds\n– The Pathway to Complexity: From Simple Molecules to First Life\n– Planetary Environments and Habitability\n– Evolution and Traces of Early Life and Life under Extreme Condition\n– Biosignatures and the Detection of Life beyond Earth\n– Historical\, Philosophical\, Societal and Ethical Issues in European Astrobiology Institute – EAI\n– Tracing Life and Identifying Habitable Environments\n– Impacts and their Role in the Evolution of Planets\, Moons and Life\n– Protoplanetary disks and their physical and chemical processes \nThe following scientists will give keynote lectures at BEACON 2023\n– Janice Bishop\, SETI\, USA\n– Bertram Bitsch\, MPIA Heidelberg\, Germany\n– Michael Gillon\, University of Liège\, Belgium\n– Keyron Hickman-Lewis\, Natural History Museum\, France\n– Lisa Kaltenegger. Cornell University\, USA\n– Nancy Kiang\, NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre\, USA\n– Michel Mayor\, University of Geneva\, Switzerland\n– Ana-Catalina Plesa\, German Aerospace Centre\, Germany\n– Eörs Szathmáry\, Eötvös Lorand University\, Hungary \n3. The meeting will be open to all interested scientists and students from Europe and beyond. \n4. The Astrobiology Graduates in Europe (AbGradE) will organise a three-days event (including an interesting excursion) just before the conference (from May 4th to 6th\, 2023)
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/biennial-european-astrobiology-conference-beacon/
LOCATION:La Palma &Teneguia Princess Hotel on La Palma Island\, Canary Islands\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Habitable Worlds Observatory Science\, Technology\, Architecture Review Team and Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nNASA is creating a Science\, Technology\, Architecture Review Team (START) to determine the science scope and needed observatory capabilities for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). HWO was prioritized by the 2020 Astrophysics Decadal Survey and is slated to be the NASA Astrophysics flagship mission that will follow the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. HWO will directly image and characterize exoplanets and conduct a wide range of groundbreaking astrophysics observations in the ultraviolet-visible-near infrared wavelength range. \nA Dear Colleague Letter and detailed Terms of Reference were released on April 11\, 2023\, to solicit self-nominations for people to serve on the START. We want START to be composed of people from diverse backgrounds and disciplinary perspectives\, and encourage scientists\, engineers\, and technologists with terminal degrees in their field to self-nominate. These documents and more can be found on the NASA Astrophysics Great Observatories Maturation Program (GOMAP) webpage at:\nhttps://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/gomap \nNASA will host a Virtual Town Hall meeting today\, Friday\, May 5\, 2023\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Eastern Time) to answer questions from the community regarding the HWO and the START. To connect to the town hall meeting\, users with Microsoft Teams click here or follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/HWOSTART Users without Teams can follow the link and choose the join with their browser. \nMeeting ID: 284 516 069 792\nPasscode: oCEbCt\nDownload Teams \nYou can post questions for this Town Hall at the following link:\nhttps://nasa.cnf.io/sessions/rra9/#!/dashboard \nFor more information on the START self-nomination process\, please see the Dear Colleague Letter. For more information on the duties of START and its relationship to other activities please see the Terms of Reference for the NASA Astrophysics HWO START. \nPlease also check the GOMAP website at https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/gomap for additional information. \nQuestions may be addressed to Julie.A.Crooke@nasa.gov \nThank you in advance for your interest in this exciting future project! \nSincerely\,\nMark Clampin\nDirector\, Astrophysics Division\nNASA
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/habitable-worlds-observatory-science-technology-architecture-review-team-and-virtual-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Town Hall
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
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SUMMARY:Oxygen in Planetary Biospheres Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Earth\, the only planet we know of with life (and with scientists who hold workshops to discuss planets and life) is thoroughly and anomalously oxidized – in its atmosphere\, mineralogy and biosphere. Clearly\, photosynthetically-released oxygen\, fueled by a nearby star\, is sufficient to support a robust and diverse biosphere. But is it necessary? If so\, is it a “hard step” towards single-and multi-celled eukaryotes (animals and plants)\, or their extraterrestrial analogs (“complex life”)\, including cognitive and technological life? Oxygen is commonly discussed as a biosignature. The rise of oxygen\, as both an energetic “fuel” and the source of an ozone UV screen\, is seen as key to Earth’s development of complex life. Yet Earth’s biosphere predates its contemporary atmospheric composition\, and given astrobiology’s “N=1” problem\, do we know enough to generalize this requirement? Should Earth’s history\, which is marked by a geologically sudden rise of metabolically important atmospheric oxygen\, be mirrored elsewhere? Are there astrophysical contexts and locations which favor the development of oxygenated planetary biospheres? \nThis 3-day workshop at the Green Bank Observatory will focus on topics related to the role of oxygen in the universe\, planets and life\, and how the rise of oxygen on Earth may (or may not) likely have analogs on other planets. Attendance is limited to 50 participants\, by application only\, and all registration and travel expenses will be covered. \nRecognizing the challenges the pandemic has presented for networking over the past several years\, this workshop will have a strong focus on early career researchers\, and will have broad international participation. Presenters are encouraged to gear their talks to an interdisciplinary audience\, eschewing the trees of internecine disciplinary debates for the forest of broader understanding. \nTopics covered may include: \n– Oxygenation events in planetary histories.\n– The origin of oxygenic photosynthesis.\n– Planetary oxygenation and the development of biological complexity.\n– Alternatives to oxygen: complex life and atmospheric radiation screens on abiotic planets?\n– Oxygen as a biosignature.\n– False positives.\n– How do biosignatures change with atmospheric redox state?.\n– Exoplanet modeling and observations.\n– Atmospheric evolution.\n– The astrophysical and astrochemical context for biological origin and evolution. \nThis list is not intended to be comprehensive or definitive; we encourage those working on any related problems not listed here to apply.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/oxygen-in-planetary-biospheres-workshop/
LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory\, Green Bank\, WV\, 25944\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Online Conversation with Dr. Thomas Immel: the Tonga Subterranean Volcanic Eruption
DESCRIPTION:How the Tonga Subterranean Volcanic Eruption Changed the Earth’s Atmosphere and Near Space Environment and What we can Learn from it. \nAn Online Conversation with Dr. Thomas Immel\,\nMay 4\, 2023\, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time \nPlease join us for a conversation with Dr Thomas Immel: What the Subterranean ‘Tonga Volcano’ Eruption can Teach up about Whole Atmosphere Modeling. \nHosted by NASA Science Mission Directorate Cross Divisional “NASA xD” project with Earth and Heliophysics Science Divisions. \nWhen: Thursday May 4\, 2023\, 4 p.m. Eastern Time. \nWhere: Online. Registration for this event is required and will close 24 hours before the event. More information and link to Registration can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-volcanism-changed-the-earths-atmosphere-and-near-space-environment-tickets-623698889167 \nPlease visit and bookmark the NASA xD page for this and future events: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/nasa-cross-divisional-symposia \nThe point of contact for this event is Abigail Rymer\, who may be reached at abigail.m.rymer@nasa.gov.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/nline-conversation-with-dr-thomas-immel-the-tonga-subterranean-volcanic-eruption/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Analog Astronaut Conference
DESCRIPTION:Agenda https://www.analog-astronaut.com/agenda
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/analog-astronaut-conference/
LOCATION:Biosphere 2\, Biosphere 2\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:4th International Planetary Caves Conference
DESCRIPTION:Purpose and Scope \nDuring the last decade\, caves and subterranean features have been discovered on nearly every planetary surface as the spatial resolution of spacecraft instrumentation has markedly improved. Planetary scientists have identified more than 270 lunar and several hundred martian cave-like features. These features allow us to access and examine the subsurface without costly deep-drilling payloads. Moreover\, caves provide potential habitats for life\, including future human habitation on the Moon and Mars. \nCave-like features on planetary bodies formed from volcanic processes\, tectonic processes\, and/or karst dissolution. Together\, these features represent significant void space in the subsurface. Pit crater chains\, lateral cave entrances\, and skylight entrances represent potential access to the deep subsurface\, enabling us to address key questions about subsurface habitability and biosignature potential. These caves may also host significant water ice deposits for human consumption and potentially generate hydrogen fuel to return humans to Earth. \nThe 4th International Planetary Caves Conference plans to continue capitalizing on advances in the current state-of-the-art cave exploration and exchanging knowledge and ideas between scientists and engineers for future cave missions. Topics include: \n– Genesis and significance of cave-like features across the solar system planetary bodies\n– Mars subsurface exploration and science potential through cave entrances\n– Lunar subsurface exploration and science potential through cave entrances\n– The possibility to search for subterranean volatiles and determine subsurface habitability\n– Space mission concepts\, remote sensing\, robotic access\, and exploration\n– The astrobiology potential of planetary subsurface environments\n– Technologies and architectures required for human exploration and habitation \nAdditionally\, the conference will provide a forum to discuss ongoing mission proposals to space agencies and the longer-term objective of developing a strategy for research and robotic exploration of caves across the solar system.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/4th-international-planetary-caves-conference/
LOCATION:Haría Municipality\, Lanzarote\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T120000
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SUMMARY:Czech Republic To Sign The Artemis Accords
DESCRIPTION:The Czech Republic is expected to sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington Wednesday\, May 3. \nThe agency will provide live coverage of the signing ceremony starting 10 a.m. EDT on NASA Television\, the NASA app\, and on the agency’s website at: \nhttps://www.nasa.gov/live \nNASA Administrator Bill Nelson will participate in the signing ceremony for the agency and Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský will sign on behalf of the Czech Republic. Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn and Czech Ambassador to the United States Miloslav Stašek will also take part in the ceremony. \nMedia interested in attending in person must RSVP no later than 8 a.m. Wednesday\, May 3\, to Abbey Donaldson at: abbey.a.donaldson@nasa.gov. \nThe Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations\, including those participating in NASA’s Artemis program. \nNASA\, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State\, announced the establishment of the Artemis Accords in 2020 along with the original signatories. The Artemis Accords reinforce and implement the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. They also reinforce the commitment by the United States and partner nations to the Registration Convention\, the Rescue and Return Agreement\, as well as best practices and norms of responsible behavior that NASA and its partners have supported\, including the public release of scientific data. \nLearn more about the Artemis Accords at: \nhttps://www.nasa.gov/artemisaccords
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/czech-republic-to-sign-the-artemis-accords/
LOCATION:NASA HQ\, Washington\, DC\, 20546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:National Space-Based Positioning\, Navigation\, and Timing Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[Federal Register Volume 88\, Number 70 (Wednesday\, April 12\, 2023)] [Notices] [Pages 22072-22073] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2023-07635] \nNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION \n[Notice (23-030)] \nNational Space-Based Positioning\, Navigation\, and Timing Advisory Board; Meeting \nAGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. \nACTION: Notice of meeting. \nSUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act\, as amended\, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the National Space-Based Positioning\, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board. This will be the 28th meeting of the PNT Advisory Board. \nDATES: Wednesday\, May 3\, 2023\, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.\, Eastern Time; and Thursday\, May 4\, 2023\, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.\, Eastern Time. \nADDRESSES: Arundel Ballroom\, Crowne Plaza Annapolis\, 173 Jennifer Rd. Annapolis\, MD 21401. \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James Joseph Miller\, Designated Federal Officer\, PNT Advisory Board\, Space Operations Mission Directorate\, NASA Headquarters\, Washington\, DC 20546\, (202) 262-0929 or jj.miller@nasa.gov. \nSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting will be open to the public up to the capacity of the meeting room. In-person attendees will be requested to sign a register prior to entrance to the proceedings. Webcast details to observe the meeting livestream remotely will be available on the PNT Advisory Board website at: www.gps.gov/governance/advisory/. \nThe agenda for the meeting will include the following: \nUpdates from PNT Advisory Board Subcommittees:\n– Communications and External Relations (CER) Subcommittee\n– Education and Science Innovation (ESI) Subcommittee\n– Emerging Capabilities\, Applications and Sectors (ECAS) Subcommittee\n– International Engagement (IE) Subcommittee\n– Protect\, Toughen and Augment (PTA) Subcommittee\n– Strategy\, Policy and Governance (SPG) Subcommittee Review and approval of the PNT Advisory Board White Papers supporting the Recommendations submitted to the PNT Executive Committee (EXCOM) Co-chairs on January 27\, 2023 \nExpert briefings on: \n– Improving Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) interoperable services \n– International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)/Export Administration Regulations (EAR) restrictions harming U.S. industry \n– GPS interference detection and mitigation applications Deliberations on any Findings and Recommendations Other PNT Advisory Board business and upcoming work plan schedule \nFor further information in advance\, visit the PNT Advisory Board website at: https://www.gps.gov/governance/advisory/. \nIt is imperative that the meeting be held on this date to meet the scheduling availability of key participants. \nPatricia Rausch\, Advisory Committee Management Officer\, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2023-07635 Filed 4-11-23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510-13-P
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/national-space-based-positioning-navigation-and-timing-advisory-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Annapolis\, 173 Jennifer Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisory Meeting
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SUMMARY:Commercial Launch Sector Working Group Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Commercial Launch Sector Working Group on\, May 2-3\, 2023\, in Exploration Park\, Florida. The workshop is part of the annual State of the Space Industrial Base conference series sponsored by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)\, U.S. Space Force\, the Air Force Research Lab\, and co-hosted by NewSpace New Mexico. For space experts interested in participating\, in-person and virtual registration can be found here: SSIB Commercial Launch Sector Registration. \nThe annual workshop\, themed “Building Enduring Advantages in Space for Security and Prosperity\,” enters its fifth year of bringing together key stakeholders to address the current state and future opportunities in the rapidly evolving space industry. \n“We are proud to again host this event. There is no better place to hold a working group on the commercial launch industry than in Florida\, the gateway for the commercial space industry\,” said Frank DiBello\, president and CEO\, Space Florida. “This workshop provides a unique platform for meaningful discussions and collaborations\, with the aim of advancing the commercial launch sector and driving the future of space exploration.” \nFocusing on the commercial launch sector\, the Florida-based working group session will convene leading space companies\, government agencies\, and key U.S. military and defense organizations—including the U.S. Space Force—to discuss the latest trends\, challenges\, and opportunities. The discussions will explore topics such as financing of infrastructure; operating spaceports in contested\, degraded and operationally Limited (CDO) environments; and new maritime components in spaceports. The goal of this meeting is to foster advancement and growth in the commercial launch sector. \n“As global competition in the commercial space launch market heats up\, we recognize that more work must be done to sustain U.S. and allied leadership in this critical area of the new space economy\,” said Steve Butow\, Director of DIU’s Space Portfolio. “A whole-of-government approach is required to ensure a diverse and competitive marketplace to meet commercial\, civil and national security space launch requirements and this workshop will focus on how to achieve that outcome.” \nThe workshop will feature informative panel discussions\, engaging keynote speeches\, and interactive sessions\, providing ample opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange among participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to have input into the final 2023 State of the Space Industrial Base report. \nFor more information visit the event website to register and get updates on keynote speakers. Additional sessions are set to be held in Albuquerque\, New Mexico and in Mountain View\, California. \nCumulating in a State of the Space Industrial Base Report set to be published following the last session\, the recommendations aim to provide counsel to the the National Space Council\, senior policymakers across the executive departments\, congress\, the venture capital (VC)\, and investor community\, and the broader commercial space ecosystem. \n###\nSpace Florida Media Contact\nAnna Alexopoulos Farrar\n954.647.7059\nafarrar@spaceflorida.gov \nAbout Space Florida\nSpace Florida is where leading aerospace companies get everything they need to see their new ideas take off. As that state’s aerospace finance and development authority\, Space Florida brings a mix of unrivaled experience\, unmatched financial tools\, and unbeatable location to the table by providing critical business financing opportunities for the aerospace industry\, managing infrastructure investment in the state’s spaceport system\, and facilitating research and development\, workforce\, education\, and investment programs. Visit www.spaceflorida.gov for more information.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/commercial-launch-sector-working-group-workshop/
LOCATION:Exploration Park\, Exploration Park\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
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SUMMARY:Space for Island Nations Conference (SINC)
DESCRIPTION:The Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) is proud to be organising the Space for Island Nations Conference (SINC). It is the first ever space conference focused on Island Nations and the Maldives as a host country.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/space-for-island-nations-conference-sinc/
LOCATION:South Male Atoll\, Maldives
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2023 Mission Success Summit
DESCRIPTION:Global events have required the space enterprise to continuously adjust what to build (capability)\, when to flex (capacity)\, and how to innovate. Lack of consensus (funding/ sponsorship/etc.) across the community have often left opportunities on the cutting room floor. However\, integrated approaches crafted collaboratively by these communities can achieve outsized success. Several recent strategic intent statements are inspiring and motivating the current space enterprise. \nAt MSS 2023\, let’s pull the thread on these strategic intent documents to understand what specific Calls to Action are needed to move from intent to operations. To frame that discussion\, let’s look at what opportunities we’ve missed and obstacles to overcome to achieve the space enterprise’s full potential\, and develop CTAs for the enterprise. \nRegister By April 24\, 202312:00 PM ET \nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/7681516a-ffcb-4bcc-9420-217de39f32d3/summary
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/2023-mission-success-summit/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, Chantilly\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next OPAG meeting is scheduled for May 2-3\, in Laurel\, Maryland. The meeting will include opportunities for virtual participation. \nOPAG is NASA’s community-based forum designed to provide science input for planning and prioritizing outer planet exploration activities for the next several decades. The focus of this meeting will include updates from NASA HQ\, updates on current missions\, and aspects of the Decadal Survey that are relevant to OPAG.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/outer-planets-assessment-group-opag-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meeting (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075407
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas for Future in NASA ‘Space Tank’
DESCRIPTION:College students in NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Innovation and Technology Tech Transfer Idea Competition (MITTIC) will pitch their projects during a “Space Tank” at Space Center Houston on Friday\, April 28. The competition will begin at 9:30 a.m. EDT\, and the winning team will be announced at 1 p.m. \nInterested media must contact Jonas Dino by calling 650-203-3061 or e-mailing Jonas.Dino@nasa.gov no later than 5 p.m.\, Thursday\, April 26. \nThe competition will be streamed live at: http://exploresch.org/SpaceTankCompetition \nThe Minority University Education Research Project (MUREP) innovation and technology transfer idea competition (MITTIC) invites students\, enrolled at minority serving universities and colleges across the country\, to develop a product or service based on a NASA technology. Teams selected for the competition are invited to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston for an immersion experience that includes tours of NASA facilities\, sessions with subject matter experts to refine their business pitch\, and networking opportunities with NASA and industry experts. \nTeams selected for the competition are from the following schools: \nLone Star College System in Texas\nFayetteville State University in North Carolina\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake in Texas\nSanta Monica College in California\nUniversity of Massachusetts-Boston\nHartnell College in California\nUniversity of Texas at Austin \nEach of the seven teams will have 20 minutes to pitch and defend its business concept to a panel of NASA and industry subject matter experts. The winning team will be invited to join Team Piezo Pace from the University of St. Thomas\, Houston\, in a visit to NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley\, California\, for additional look in the innovation and entrepreneurial space. \nProducts such as cell phone cameras\, cordless tools\, and memory foam have NASA histories and a NASA student tech transfer competition aims to continue the evolution from a NASA technology to a product to benefit humanity. \nAccording to NASA’s recent economic impact study\, the agency generated more than $72 billion in economic activity. Competitions like MITTIC help stimulate future economic activity by engaging the entrepreneurial spirit of the Artemis Generation. \nLearn more information about the MITTIC program at: https://microgravityuniversity.jsc.nasa.gov/nasamittic
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/entrepreneurs-pitch-ideas-for-future-in-nasa-space-tank/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T150000
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SUMMARY:Hearing: Budget Proposal for NASA for Fiscal Year 2024
DESCRIPTION:WITNESSES: The Honorable Bill Nelson\, Administrator\, National Aeronautics and Space Administration \nThe hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://science.house.gov/
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/hearing-budget-proposal-for-nasa-for-fiscal-year-2024/
LOCATION:2318 Rayburn House Office Building\, Washington\, DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T140000
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SUMMARY:WSBR April Luncheon : NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes on Thursday\, April 20th at 12pm/Noon ET. \nPlease join WSBR on Thursday\, April 27\, 2023 at our in-person luncheon as we host distinguished guest\, NASA Deputy Administrator and former astronaut\, Pam Melroy. \nThis event will be held at the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall\, located at 550 C Street\, SW\, Washington DC. Networking and registration will begin at 12Noon ET\, with lunch to be served at 12:20 pm. The program will conclude at 2:00 p.m. \nWSBR is most fortunate to host Pam Melroy\, who will discuss some of NASA’s top programmatic and budgetary priorities in 2023. This includes building on the success of the recent Artemis 1 launch with the establishment of the new Moon to Mars Program Office and major mission milestones in the coming months. \nWe hope you will join us for this truly special in-person event. \nhttps://www.wsbr.org/events/wsbr-april-luncheon-program-ft-pamela-melroy/
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/wsbr-april-luncheon-nasa-deputy-administrator-pam-melroy/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Washington National Mall\, 550 C St SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T140000
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SUMMARY:Ask an Astrobiologist: Unlocking the Secret Life of Viruses with Dr. Gary Trubl
DESCRIPTION:Viruses – are they alive? What can they tell us about the search for life? \nWe’ll be answering these questions & more on April 26 at 1pm ET. Set a reminder to join our next episode of #AskAstrobio with Dr. Gary Trubl to learn about viruses & microbiology: \n \nNASA’s Ask an Astrobiologist is back with a new look\, a new sound\, and a brand new lineup of amazing astrobiologists! Tune-in Wednesday\, April 26\, 2023 to get the answers to your questions about the search for life in the Universe. \nOur guest is Dr. Gareth (Gary) Trubl\, a microbiologist and research staff scientist at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division. Gary has characterized viruses in Arctic permafrost and subzero soils\, and uses multiple approaches in metagenomics to better understand the mechanisms viruses use to control microbial physiology and quantify nutrient exchanges in soils. Are viruses alive? And what can they tell us about the search for life in the Universe?
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/ask-an-astrobiologist-unlocking-the-secret-life-of-viruses-with-dr-gary-trubl/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T123000
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SUMMARY:From Surviving in Space to Thriving In Space: Closing the Human Factors “Technology Gap”
DESCRIPTION:“Building a Policy Framework to Enable Communities Beyond Earth!” \nThe Beyond Earth Institute Presents: \nFrom Surviving in Space to Thriving In Space: Closing the Human Factors “Technology Gap” \nWednesday\, April 26\, 2023\, 11:00am – 12:30pm EST \nThe Beyond Earth Institute (Beyond Earth) will be hosting a virtual policy event titled “From Surviving in Space to Thriving In Space: Closing the Human Factors ‘Technology Gap’” on April 26\, 2023 from 11:00am-12:30 pm Eastern Time via Zoom. The event is free with donations suggested. Tickets can be obtained at the following link: https://buytickets.at/beyondearthinstitute/889245 \nThere’s no question that humans are best adapted for a life on Earth – as spaceflight has proven quite harsh on the human body. NASA has a substantial archive of experimental data on the harmful physiological impacts of spaceflight\, from “space anemia\,” to disruption of vision\, to the weaking of bones from prolonged microgravity exposure. But\, by its own admission\, the agency has a long way to go to fully understand the scope of spaceflight’s health effects – and\, as important\, how to meaningfully mitigate the worst of them. \nWhile the United States actively drives forward toward a crewed return to the Moon and is envisioning a sustained long-duration human presence on the lunar surface\, its Human Research Program – responsible for investigating\, and dealing with\, risks to human health in space – manages by on a tightly constrained budget. And although there are engineering solutions to human spaceflight health challenges\, such as artificial gravity\, they have not been widely embraced in our current exploration architecture. \nIf humans are not only to survive in space but thrive in space – as explorers in the depths of the solar system\, and as citizens beyond Earth – it is critical that steps be taken to better understand the impact of the space domain on the human body. Likewise\, we must identify and pursue the essential mitigation practices\, capabilities\, and technologies that will be needed for humans to remain healthy indefinitely in space. \nIn this April webinar\, the Beyond Earth Institute has gathered the foremost experts on human health in outer space\, for a clear-eyed discussion on how much farther we need to go\, and what more can be done in policy\, to support the acceleration of this critical research area. \nSpeakers: \nModerator: Cody Knipfer\, Policy Analyst\, Beyond Earth Institute \n– Dr. Angie Bukley\, Principal engineer in the Center for Space Policy and Strategy\, Defense Systems Group\, The Aerospace Corporation\n– Dr. Jay Lemery\, Associate Element Scientist for Exploration Medical Capability\, NASA Human Research Program\n– Dr. Jennifer Fogarty\, Chief Scientific Officer\, Translational Research Institute for Space Health\n– Scott Poteet\, Mission Pilot\, Polaris Dawn
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/from-surviving-in-space-to-thriving-in-space-closing-the-human-factors-technology-gap/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:NASA Citizen Science Month Event
DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Chats are a series of moderated discussions with leaders across government highlighting success stories and lessons learned. \nIn celebration of Citizen Science Month\, join us for a Spotlight Chat with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). You’ll hear from NASA Astrophysicist and Citizen Science Officer Marc Kuchner as he discusses how NASA focuses on the science of citizen/participatory science and why they use the terms “citizen or participatory science.” \nNASA is leading 32 active projects across their different divisions: astrophysics\, biological\, and physical sciences. You’ll get to hear updates on some of these exciting citizen science projects. NASA has more than 400 volunteer citizen scientists\, some who have been co-authors on published scientific papers. \nThere will also be a facilitated Q&A session. \nApr 25\, 2023 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/nasa-citizen-science-month-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Space Power Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the 40th annual Space Power Workshop. The workshop will be held April 25–27\, 2023\, at the Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach Hotel. The workshop provides an informal\, unclassified\, international forum for the exchange of ideas and information on space power. The Space Power Workshop sessions include Mission and Program Experience\, Power Systems Architecture\, Power Management and Distribution (PMAD)\, Energy Generation\, Energy Storage\, and Advanced Concepts. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 40 Years of Space Power: Supporting mission success in an increasingly agile space domain.” \nWe will also have a Networking Social to include a Poster Session on Tuesday\, April 25\, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. \nFor the first time\, an optional Special Interest Network Luncheon\, “Space Workforce 2030 Pledge—Increasing Diversity in the Space Power Workforce” will be held on Thursday\, April 27 at 12 p.m. \nThe Space Power Workshop covers topics of interest to professionals with all levels of expertise. The workshop also provides many industry networking opportunities with both domestic and international attendees\, including a luncheon on Wednesday\, April 26. University students are welcome!
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/space-power-workshop/
LOCATION:Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach\, Torrance\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T143000
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SUMMARY:NASA Earth Science Division Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:In this community forum\, Dr. Karen St Germain\, accompanied by Earth Science Division leadership\, will share updates on the following: \n– President’s FY24 Budget Request\, highlighting key priorities and challenges\n– Mission updates and milestones\n– NASA’s unique role in climate science\n– Earth System Observatory updates\n– NASA’s Earth Action Strategy \nThere will also be time for Q&A. For more information see https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/esd-community-forum or contact Wendy Mihm (wendy.c.mihm@nasa.gov). \nEarth Science Division Community Forum Connection Information: \nMonday\, April 24\, 2023\n2:30-4:00 p.m.\, Eastern Time \nWebex Information:\nEvent link: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=me779882341680905073fad32286ba9be\nEvent number: 2761 474 2251\nEvent password: SEhpcgT*473 (73472480 from phones and video systems) \nAudio conference information:\n+1-415-527-5035\nAccess code: 276 147 42251 \nNote: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/nasa-earth-science-division-community-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Town Hall
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230424
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SUMMARY:Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration\nClick here to register to join us at the Spring Meeting: https://events.jhuapl.edu/LSICspring2023 \nRegistration Deadlines: 10 April (in-person attendance); 17 April (virtual attendance). \nMeeting Overview\nThe LSIC 2023 Spring Meeting will focus on the United States\, NASA\, and Space Tech’s vision for a sustained presence on the lunar surface. Panels\, discussions\, and working sessions will include topics such as long-term use cases for infrastructure on the lunar surface\, technology developments\, and discussing a community white paper aimed to capture the community’s perspective on the infrastructure and technology developments needed to support transition from a mostly NASA-supported presence to industry or other public or private participants. \nDay 1 Keynote Speakers: \n\nKurt “Spuds” Vogel\, NASA Director of Space Architecture\nJames Reuter\, NASA Associate Administrator for the Space Technology Mission Directorate\n\nDay 2 Keynote Panel: \n\nPam Melroy\, NASA Deputy Administrator\nStefanie Tompkins\, Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)\nMatt Daniels\, Assistant Director of the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy for Space Security and Special Projects\nKurt “Spuds” Vogel\, NASA Director of Space Architecture\nModerated by Walter Engelund\, Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs in the Space Technology Mission Directorate\n\nPeripheral Activities\nIf you would also like to register for the LSIC Workshop: Space Technology Competitive Opportunities\, which will be held on the day following the Spring Meeting\, please click here: https://lsic.jhuapl.edu/Events/Agenda/index.php?id=441.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/lunar-surface-innovation-consortium-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:JHU APL\, Laurel\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260421T075407
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SUMMARY:Space Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:This summit is dedicated to the Overview Effect & hosted by the Human Space Program. \nHosted by the Human Space Program\, the summit focuses on helping more people experience the Overview Effect\, benefit from it here on Earth\, and become engaged in preparing for humanity’s rapidly approaching multi-planet future. \nThe Overview Effect is a shift in worldview reported by people during spaceflight. It refers to the experience of seeing firsthand the reality that the Earth is in space\, a tiny\, fragile ball of life\, “hanging in the void\,” shielded and nourished by a paper-thin atmosphere. The experience often transforms a space traveler’s perspective on the planet and on humanity’s place in the universe. Some common aspects of it are a feeling of awe\, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life\, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment. \nThe Human Space Program is dedicated to creating space exploration as a central project for humanity – one that will result in ethical\, inclusive\, and sustainable expansion into the solar ecosystem.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/space-education-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T200000
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SUMMARY:Whispers From Other Worlds: Thomas Zurbuchen & Nadia Drake
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Thomas Zurbuchen and Nadia Drake \nSponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Astrobiology and Science Communication programs \nOn April 17\, Thomas Zurbuchen\, Retired Director of the Science Mission Directorate at NASA\, and Nadia Drake\, Science Journalist\, will speak on the exciting mystery of life beyond Earth. The lecture will first frame the discussion of looking for extraterrestrial life in the context of the famed 1961 Drake equation\, a framework that connects physical\, chemical and biological processes with the development of detectable civilizations within our own galaxy. The speakers will then cover three ways in which NASA’s Science program focuses on identifying signatures of life elsewhere in the universe. \nThe lecture will be followed by a moderated discussion with time for questions. \nDate: Monday\, April 17\, 2023\nTime: 6:30 – 8 PM\nLocation: The Rio Theatre\, 1205 Soquel Dr.\, Santa Cruz CA \nFree registration: RSVP here.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/whispers-from-other-worlds-thomas-zurbuchen-nadia-drake/
LOCATION:The Rio Theatre\, 1205 Soquel Dr.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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