Space 2040: Pathways to the Future
March 20-22, 2024
Antonov Auditorium, Iribe Center
University of Maryland at College Park, Maryland
The Goddard Space Science Symposium is back for its 61st year of bringing the space community together to discuss the latest in the industry. Join us March 20-22, 2024 at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland to discuss this year’s theme “Space 2040: Pathways to the Future”. The program is still coming together but attendees can look forward to topics on cislunar infrastructure, space weather, interplanetary missions, and more. The committee is also pulling together impressive speakers to lead our Keynotes and student-exclusive leadership discussion session. This event is an opportunity to network with the experts of the industry and engage in the conversations that help advance space. There’s still more to come, so stay tuned!
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Registration Rates and Links
IN-PERSON Attendance
Rates:
- AAS Members: $750
- Government: $750
- Non-members: $925
- Students: $150
In-Person Registration
VIRTUAL Attendance
Rates:
- AAS Members: $200
- Government: $250
- Non-members: $250
- Students: FREE (with upload of a valid student ID)
VIRTUAL Registration
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Program Schedule
Day 1: Wednesday – March 20
1:00pm - Opening Remarks
Event starts with words from the hosting organization leaders.
1:20pm - Cislunar Grand Vision
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2:20pm - Workforce
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3:05pm - Speaker
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3:20pm - Networking Break
Networking break to connect with colleagues.
4:00pm - Space Weather
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5:00pm - Keynote Speaker
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5:30-7:00pm - Reception
Refreshments will be provided.
Day 2: Thursday – March 21
12:30pm - Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
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2:00pm - Earth and Climate Science
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3:00pm - Digital Toolbox
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4:00pm - Networking Break
Networking break to connect with colleagues
4:40pm - Lunar Surface Science
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5:40-7:10pm - Reception
Refreshments will be provided.
Day 3: Friday – March 22
8:00am - Networking Breakfast
Networking break to connect with colleagues over provided breakfast foods.
8:45am - Habitable Worlds
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9:30am - Goddard+ Speaker
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9:45am - Interplanetary Missions
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10:45am - Networking Break
Networking break to connect with colleagues
11:15am - Sample Return
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12:15-1:45pm - Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
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