Announcements

Abstracts for the 2023 ISS R&D Conference Now Being Accepted. The 2023 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) returns on July 31st to August 3rd at the Hyatt…

The American Astronautical Society's annual Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award, named after NASA’s first historian, recognizes outstanding books and literature that advances the public’s understanding of astronautics. This award…

In an industry as exciting as astronautics, there’s no shortage of high-achieving professionals. Each year, the American Astronautical Society aims to highlight those that inspire us with a multitude of…

2022 was a year that can be described as ‘groundbreaking’ with respect to the developments made on the space front. The industry is advancing every day, and the American Astronautical…

As we settle in to the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the success we achieved in 2022 with AAS. It was the first year…

The American Astronautical Society is pleased to announce the results of our 2022 Board of Directors election. This year’s election filled all Officer positions, along with our At Large Directors.…

Within the space industry, there are many hard workers with contributions and efforts worthy of distinction. To recognize these accomplishments, the International Astronautical Federation has nominations open for its various…

The American Astronautical Society is pleased to announce that J.R. Edwards, Vice President of International for AAS, has been inducted int o the International Astronautical Federation's Hall of Fame during…

The American Astronautical Society (AAS), founded in 1954 by American space exploration enthusiasts, commends NASA Deputy Administrator Melroy and her NASA Team for their bold vision for sustainable human space…

The American Astronautical Society is excited to host a student poster contest at the 15th Annual Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium, held on October 26-28, 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama. We…

AAS is pleased to announce Andrew Chaikin and Pamela Lee as the winning recipients of the 2022 Ordway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight History! This esteemed reward recognizes exceptional,…

The American Astronautical Society commends Congress for passing the NASA Authorization Act, as part of the Chips and Science Act of 2022, signed into law today by President Biden. This…