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August 4, 2026

2026 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference

The 2026 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference took place last week in Whistler, British Columbia. During the conference, in addition to four days of sessions, posters, receptions and more, AAS was honored…

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June 16, 2026

Thailand wins American Astronautical Society’s 2026 AAS Student CanSat Competition

Two teams from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in the United States, and teams from Indonesia and Thailand rounded out the top five. SPRINGFIELD, VA (June 16, 2026) –…

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November 19, 2024

Congratulations, David Spencer!

David Spencer named VP of the Bureau of the International Astronautical Federation! David Spencer, AAS Vice President of Publications and AAS Fellow, has been named as a Vice President of the…

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November 19, 2024

Congratulations Maruthi Akella!

Asteroid named after AAS Fellow, Maruthi Akella Congratulations, Maruthi! Maruthi Akella, editor of the AAS Journal of Astronautical Sciences and AAS Fellow, now has an asteroid named after him! The…

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November 13, 2024

Recognize your Colleagues – Nominate for AAS Fellows!

2024 AAS Fellows Nominations AAS Fellows nominations are due on November 15th, 2024. Nominate now or get nomination information. Since 1954, the American Astronautical Society aims to provide connection, insight, credibility, and leadership…

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November 12, 2024

ISCOPS 2024 in Tokachi Plaza, Obihiro, Japan

16th International Space Conference of Pacific-basin Societies (ISCOPS) ISCOPS will be taking place November 19-22, 2024 at the Tokachi Plaza in Obihiro, Japan. The American Astronautical Society (AAS), the Chinese…

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October 11, 2024

2024 AAS Awards: Nominate Now!

2024 AAS Awards Nominations AAS Awards nominations are due on November 15th, 2024. See all awards or get nomination information. AAS is currently accepting nominations for our prestigious AAS Awards. This is a tremendous opportunity…

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September 28, 2023

2023 Winners for the Ordway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight History

2023 Winners for the Ordway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight History The American Astronautical Society is pleased to announce Dr. David Livingston and Marcia Dunn as the winning recipients…

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March 18, 2022

2021 Elected AAS Fellows

AAS members have selected 14 Fellows from the year 2021. Fellows are members of the Society who have been elected in recognition of their outstanding contributions to astronautics. The 14…

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February 9, 2022

AAS Events Coordinator Job Opening

Are you or someone you know looking for an entry level full-time position? AAS is currently looking for an Events Coordinator to join our team! You will get the chance…

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November 22, 2021

2020 Eugene M. Emme Award Winners

The American Astronautical Society is proud to announce this year’s winners of the Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Awards. These awards, named from NASA’s first Historian, recognize outstanding literature that works to advance the public’s understanding of astronautics. They…

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September 21, 2021

2021 Ordway Award Winners Announced

AAS is pleased to announce Robert Pearlman and Asif A. Siddiqi as the 2021 Ordway Award winners! This memorable award recognizes efforts to inform and educate on spaceflight and its history. The…

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2026 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference

Thailand wins American Astronautical Society’s 2026 AAS Student CanSat Competition

Congratulations, David Spencer!

Congratulations Maruthi Akella!

Recognize your Colleagues – Nominate for AAS Fellows!

ISCOPS 2024 in Tokachi Plaza, Obihiro, Japan

2024 AAS Awards: Nominate Now!

2023 Winners for the Ordway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight History

2021 Elected AAS Fellows

AAS Events Coordinator Job Opening

2020 Eugene M. Emme Award Winners

2021 Ordway Award Winners Announced

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