AAS Strategic Plan

VISION

The premier network of professionals dedicated to advancing all space activities.

MISSION

AAS harnesses the intellectual energies and diverse capabilities of its membership, both technical and non-technical, to:
• Strengthen the space community,
• Influence the development of space policy,
• Promote international dialogue on space activities, and
• Inspire students to undertake space-related careers while serving the professional needs and interests of its members, both individual and corporate.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Enhance the robustness of the space community by broadening the capabilities of its members.

1.1. Increase the relevance and quality of AAS products (seminars, workshops, conferences, publications, etc.) in order to:

1.1.1. Provide increased opportunities for the development of individual professional capabilities,

1.1.2. Improve information flow within the community, and

1.1.3. Promote informed discussion of space-related issues.

1.2. Encourage space professionals to look at issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.

1.3. Help space professionals understand the broader context in which space activities take place and use that understanding to make space activities more relevant to society.

1.4. Continually look for new ways to serve the broader space community.

2. Play a more influential role in the development of space policy.

2.1. Increase the Society’s impact on the space policy-making process by making AAS a “go-to” organization for policy makers.

2.2. Hold seminars, workshops, and conference sessions on key policy issues.

2.3. Develop position papers on significant topical issues and ensure their most effective distribution.

2.4. Undertake longer-term policy studies that could contribute to ongoing policy debate.

3. Increase our role in facilitating international understanding and cooperation in space activities.

3.1. Continue to conduct seminars providing information exchange about space activities and policies worldwide.

3.2. Continue to conduct workshops facilitating dialogue on international collaboration and providing opportunities for international networking.

3.3. Continue to participate in international conferences.

3.4. Increase international participation in the Society’s technical workshops.

3.5. Continue and expand partnerships with non-US professional societies to broaden the Society’s reach overseas.

4. Increase the Society’s efforts to enhance the appeal of space as a career field.

4.1. Reach out to educators at all levels to encourage and facilitate their use of space materials in the classroom.

4.2. Reach out to students at all levels to enhance understanding of and involvement in space and space careers.

4.3. Seek opportunities for members to serve as role models for students.

4.4. Involve more members in education-related public service activities.

5. Improve the service we provide for our members.

5.1. Improve dialogue with individual and corporate members to better understand their needs.

5.2. Tailor programs to provide clearly identifiable benefits to corporate members.

5.3. Enhance networking opportunities for all Society members.

5.4. Enhance opportunities for individual members to become more involved and take advantage of the membership.

6. Improve stewardship of the Society.

6.1. Enhance recognition of AAS in the space community.

6.2. Increase corporate, individual and student membership.

6.3. Strengthen the financial status of the Society.

6.4 Ensure that planning, plan implementation and budgeting are integrated and managed with a clear process.

6.5. Develop strategic partnerships with other organizations that facilitate the achievement of the Society’s goals and objectives.

6.6. Ensure the highest quality of Officers, Board members, Fellows and Awardees.

Approved November 2004