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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T100000
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
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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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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
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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
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230404T143144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T143144Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230424T180648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T180648Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230424T170151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T170151Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230419T142358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T142358Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230106T013719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T013719Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230424T160128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T160128Z
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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
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230308T190748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T190748Z
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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:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230311T153720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T153720Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230408T161911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T161911Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230329T130822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T130921Z
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SUMMARY:Space Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Space Symposium attendees consistently represent all sectors of the space community from multiple spacefaring nations; space agencies; commercial space businesses and associated subcontractors; military\, national security and intelligence organizations; cyber security organizations; federal and state government agencies and organizations; research and development facilities; think tanks; educational institutions; space entrepreneurs and private space exploration and commercial space travel providers; space commerce businesses engaged in adapting\, manufacturing or selling space technologies for commercial use and media that inspire and educate the general public about space. \nBringing all these groups together in one place provides a unique opportunity to examine space issues from multiple perspectives\, to promote dialog and to focus attention on critical space issues.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/space-symposium/
LOCATION:Broadmoor\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T114500
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230411T201611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T201611Z
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SUMMARY:Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) Presentation
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 12\, the Office of Space Commerce will host an live video presentation about the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) being developing for civil and commercial space situational awareness. \nAmong other things\, OSC will share its findings from the 45 public comments received in response to its Basic SSA Services RFI of January 26\, 2023. \nSpeakers will include: \nRichard DalBello\, Director\, OSC\nSandra Magnus\, Chief Engineer\, TraCSS\nThe live event will be Wednesday\, April 12 from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. EDT. \nNo questions or comments will be fielded during the event. We will post a recording of the event afterwards. \nTo join our live presentation\, please register online before the event begins.\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7392230409103956313
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/traffic-coordination-system-for-space-tracss-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230409T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T175450Z
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SUMMARY:EAI Seminar: Life in the Atmosphere and its Implications for Astrobiology
DESCRIPTION:The Earth’s atmosphere and airborne microorganisms are interlinked in many ways. The atmosphere serves as a major conductor for the dispersal of microbial cells\, which has been key for the early colonisation of continents and for the contemporary distribution of microorganisms. Microorganisms can survive stressful conditions in the atmosphere and may be able to maintain active metabolisms while airborne\, which expands our understanding of the limits of life. Finally\, microorganisms have key impacts on atmospheric processes\, in particular the formation\, optical properties and lifetime of clouds\, by which they may impact the global climate. In this lecture\, I will give insights into the ability of microorganisms to enter the atmosphere\, survive and maintain their metabolic activity as well as impact atmospheric processes. These insights are based on field studies that we have performed in polar regions and on laboratory simulation studies\, where we investigate microbial responses to simulated atmospheric conditions. These findings have implications for defining the limits of life as well as for the search for life on exoplanets.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/eai-seminar-life-in-the-atmosphere-and-its-implications-for-astrobiology/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230330T173501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T173501Z
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SUMMARY:NASA Science Mission Directorate Follow-on Community Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:NASA’s Science Mission Directorate will hold a follow-on community town hall question and answer session focused on the FY24 budget with Associate Administrator for Science Nicky Fox and her leadership team at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday\, April 6. Participants are invited to submit their questions below and/or vote up questions already posted. Members of SMD\, the science community\, academia\, the media\, and the public are invited to participate by joining the WebEx link below. \nhttps://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=mb888ef7807f69dc43c7f2b1f11526d32 \nIf prompted\, please use event number 2760 969 9860\, followed by event password eU4mTzJ6Q@2 (38468956 from phones) \nParticipants are invited to submit their questions and/or vote up questions already posted at https://nasa.cnf.io/sessions/pdsd/#!/dashboard \nUsers must provide their first and last name and organization and can submit their own questions or vote up questions submitted by others. The meeting leaders will try to answer as many of the submitted questions as possible. \nNo presentation materials for this particular town hall\, but a recording will be available later that day at: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/virtual-townhall \nIf you are unable to join the WebEx\, we will be live streaming the town hall to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@NASAScience/streams
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/nasa-science-mission-directorate-follow-on-community-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230331T141005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T141005Z
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SUMMARY:Artemis II Moon Crew Announcement
DESCRIPTION:NASA and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will announce during an event at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. CDT) on Monday\, April 3\, from NASA Johnson Space Center’s Ellington Field in Houston\, the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon. Traveling aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft during Artemis II\, the mission is the first crewed flight test on the agency’s path to establishing a long-term scientific and human presence on the lunar surface. \nThe event will air on NASA Television\, the NASA app\, and the agency’s website. \nMedia are invited to attend the event and speak with the astronauts about their assignments. Other experts working on Artemis missions also will be available. Additional opportunities to interview crew remotely will be available on Tuesday\, April 4. \nInternational media wishing to attend must contact NASA no later than 5 p.m. CDT Friday\, March 17. U.S. media must contact NASA no later than 5 p.m. Monday\, March 27. Media can RSVP to the Johnson newsroom by calling 281-483-5111 or emailing: jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov. \nArtemis II is the first crewed mission aboard NASA’s foundational human deep space capabilities: the Space Launch System rocket\, Orion spacecraft\, and the ground systems needed to launch them. The approximately 10-day mission will test and stress the Orion spacecraft’s life-support systems to prove the capabilities and techniques required to live and work in deep space in ways only humans can do. \nThe crew will include three NASA astronauts and one CSA astronaut\, demonstrating the agency’s commitment to international partnerships through the Artemis program. Artemis II builds on the successful Artemis I flight test\, which launched an uncrewed Orion\, atop the SLS rocket\, on a 1.4 million-mile journey beyond the Moon to test systems before astronauts fly aboard the systems on a mission to the Moon. \nWatch https://www.nasa.gov/nasalive
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/artemis-ii-moon-crew-announcement/
LOCATION:NASA TV\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Media Briefing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230330T142720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T142720Z
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SUMMARY:8th IAA Planetary Defense Conference
DESCRIPTION:At the Vienna International Centre and the Austrian Academy of Sciences\, in cooperation with ESA\, the Commission for Geosciences of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and UNOOSA \nKey session topics will include: \nOngoing and Upcoming Mission Highlights\nHypothetical Asteroid Threat Exercise https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/pd/cs/pdc23/\nKey International and Policy Developments\nNear-Earth Object (NEO) Discovery\nNear-Earth Object (NEO) Characterization\nDeflection / Disruption Modeling & Testing\nSpace Mission & Campaign Design\nImpact Effects & Consequences\nDisaster Management & Impact Response\nPublic Education and Communication\nThe Decision to Act: Political\, Legal\, Social and Economic Aspects \nRegistration
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/8th-iaa-planetary-defense-conference/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTSTAMP:20260421T091829
CREATED:20230316T162237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T162237Z
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SUMMARY:National Academy of Sciences Space Science Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:Space Science Week is a joint meeting of the space science discipline committees of the Space Studies Board\, Board on Physics and Astronomy\, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board\, and Board on Life Sciences. At this meeting\, the committees convene in plenary\, joint\, and parallel sessions to discuss issues and advances in their fields. \nThe joint plenary session will be held on March 28\, 2023 from 11 AM – 7 PM EST and the keynote public lecture on March 29\, 2023 at 7 PM EST. \nRegister Now! Registration is required for in-person attendance\, and proof of vaccination must be presented to enter the building. Registration is not required for online attendance. The webcast links and final agendas will be posted to this page before the start of the event.
URL:https://spaceref.com/event/national-academy-of-sciences-space-science-week-2023/
LOCATION:National Academy of Sciences\, 2101 Constitution Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event
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