John Glenn Memorial Symposium

Thank You to Our Day 1 Sponsor:

Introduction and Welcome: American Astronautical Society and NASA Glenn Research Center

Marla Pérez-Davis, Center Director, NASA Glenn Research Center

Artemis, an update on SLS, Orion and Ground Systems – Session Sponsored by:

Speakers

Moderator: Marcia Lindstrom, Strategic Communications Manager, NASA MSFC
Andrew Allen, Vice President and General Manager, Jacobs Space Operations Group, Former NASA Astronaut
Jim Maser, Senior Vice President, Aerojet Rocketdyne
Charlie Precourt, Vice President and General Manager, Propulsion Systems, Northrop Grumman Space, Former NASA Astronaut
John Shannon, Vice President and Program Manager, Space Launch System, Boeing
Kerry Timmons, Systems Engineering Design & Integration Senior Manager, Orion Program, Lockheed Martin Space

Description

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion Spacecraft are set to embark on the Artemis I mission next year. This panel discussion is comprised of industry primes leading the path to the pad who will provide updates on the SLS rocket, Orion spacecraft, Exploration Ground Systems, and progress towards Artemis II and beyond.

Luncheon Break

Workforce and Education

Speakers

Moderator: Barbara R. Snyder, President, Case Western Reserve University
Lisa Callahan, VP and General Manager, Commercial Civil Space, Lockheed Martin Space
Eileen Collins, Chair of the Education and Outreach Committee of the User Advisory Group (UAG) of the National Space Council (NSpC)
Steve Jurczyk, Associate Administrator, NASA HQ

Description

The human capital needs in aerospace are rapidly changing. Academia is at the front end of that talent pipeline. In this conversation, Case Western Reserve President Barbara Snyder will talk with Steve Jurczyk, NASA’s Associate Administrator, Lisa Callahan, Lockheed Martin’s,Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Civil Space, and Eileen Collins, 4 time Shuttle Astronaut, first female Shuttle Commander, and member of the National Space Council Users Advisory Group to explore the issues facing the aerospace industry workforce and ways that academia can better prepare graduates for what is to come.

Opening Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Pathways – Session Sponsored by:

Speakers

Moderator: Jim Free, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Consultant, Lead Off the X
John Abrams, Vice President, Advanced Projects, Analytical Mechanics Associates
Ryan Whitley, Director of Civil Space Policy, National Space Council

Description

Exciting new options for nuclear thermal propulsion, are being explored to consider utilizing high assay low enriched uranium and advanced materials resulting in new propulsion designs for crewed missions to Mars. Hear from the National Space Council and an industry expert on the bridge between national policies and industry’s capabilities to enable future missions.

Thank You to Our Day 2 Sponsor:

Policy

Speakers

Moderator: Marcia Smith, Founder and Editor, SpacePolicyOnline.com
Representative Adam Holmes (R), Ohio House District 97, Chairman, Ohio Aerospace and Aviation Technology Committee
Joel Graham, Professional Staff Member, Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Pam Whitney, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Joseph Zeis, Senior Advisor for Aerospace and Defense to Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine

Description

Join us for a status on aeronautics policy from Capitol Hill and activities in Ohio regarding NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Hear from the Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee and House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and remarks from State House of Representative and Governor DeWine’s office regarding policies, partnerships and the future of aeronautics and aviation in Ohio.

Luncheon Break and Guided Virtual Tour of the Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory at NASA GRC

Join us for a virtual tour of NASA Glenn Research Center’s Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory (EPPL). This tour will be guided by NASA GRC Mechanical Test Engineer, Mike McVetta.

In-Space Power Systems – Session Sponsored by:

Speakers

Moderator: James Reuter, Associate Administrator, STMD, NASA HQ
Karin Bozak, Project Engineer, Exploration Systems Project Office, NASA GRC
Darvin Remington, Chief Project Engineer, Moog
Joe Troutman, Manager, Business Development, Medical and Space, EnerSys
June Zakrajsek, RPS Program Manager, NASA GRC

Description

As space systems get larger and we endeavor to return to the moon and on to Mars, Power Systems become of growing importance as part of the In-space equation. How will we generate, store and distribute this power in the harsh environment of space. Temperatures, space radiation and system compatibility are some of the drivers for the new systems under development. Please join us for an electrifying conversation on In-space Power the new directions being developed.

In-Space Electric Propulsion – Session Sponsored by

Speakers

Moderator: James Reuter, Associate Administrator, STMD, NASA HQ
Jorge Delgado, Vice President, Apollo Fusion Inc.
Andy Hoskins, Senior Specialist, In-Space Propulsion, Washington Operations, Aerojet Rocketdyne
David Jacobson, Chief, Electric Propulsion Systems Branch, NASA GRC
Mitchell Walker, Professor, Laboratory Director, High-Power Electric Propulsion Lab, Georgia Tech

Description

The use of Electric Propulsion has increased significantly over the past 20 years as a major contributor for In-space propulsion. Join us for a discussion that includes electric propulsion leaders from NASA, Academia and Industry to discuss the activities that are on the forefront of Electric Propulsion.

Thank You to Our Day 3 Sponsor:

The Future of Aircraft Propulsion

Speakers

Moderator: Bob Pearce, Associate Administrator, ARMD, NASA HQ
Arjan Hegeman, General Manager, Advanced Technologies Operation, GE Aviation
Jimmy Kenyon, Director, Advanced Air Vehicles Program, NASA HQ
Tim McCartney, Director, Aeronautics, NASA GRC
Frank Preli, Vice President, Engineering, Propulsion & Materials Technologies, Pratt & Whitney

Description

Sustainability and speed are two key themes for the future of aviation. Hear NASA and industry experts discuss the path to sustainability and new forms of mobility through electrified aircraft propulsion while also looking to the future of supersonic and even hypersonic propulsion that can further link our world.

Luncheon Break and Guided Virtual Tour of the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory at NASA GRC

Join us for a virtual tour of NASA Glenn Research Center’s Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory (SLOPE). This tour will be guided by NASA GRC Aerospace Engineer, Erin Rezich.

Advances in Aerospace Communications

Speakers

Moderator: Akbar Sultan, Director, Airspace Operations and Safety Program, ARMD, NASA HQ
Parimal Kopardekar, Director, NASA Aeronautics Research Institute, NASA ARC
Paul Nelson, Integration Manager for Cybersecurity and Communications, NASA GRC
Jennifer Richter, Partner, Akin Gump
Badri Younes, Deputy Associate Administrator, SCaN, NASA HQ

Description

Communications systems are the unsung heroes of every successful aerospace mission. From lift-off to touch-down, communications plays a critical role in the execution of virtually all aerospace activities conducted in the public and private sector. Join us virtually on July 17 to hear from industry leaders as they share their firsthand knowledge on the latest breakthroughs in aerospace communications research and development, and how these advances in communications technology will impact the future of space exploration and life on Earth for years to come.

20 Continuous Years of Humans in Orbit – The GRC Story – Session Sponsored by

Speakers

Moderator: Joel Kearns, Director, Facilities, Test and Manufacturing, NASA GRC
Daniel Dietrich, Project Scientist, NASA GRC
Ryan Reeves, Program Director, Advanced Materials, ISS U.S. National Laboratory
David Urban, Chief, Low-Gravity Exploration Technology Branch, NASA GRC
Mark Weislogel, Professor, Fluidics Research, Portland State University

Description

NASA’s Physical Sciences Research Program at the International Space Station (ISS) has conducted striking fundamental and applied research leading to improved space systems and new, advantageous products on Earth. The Glenn Research Center has been integral to this effort from before the ISS was launched. Glenn managed the design, development and operations of the Electrical Power System (EPS) and related systems. Glenn is responsible for the sustaining engineering and future modifications to these systems. In 1993 GRC developed NASA’s first Telescience Support Center (TSC) to provide ground support for experiments on-board Space Shuttle flights. Recognizing the future needs of ISS utilization, the TSC went through major renovation and expansion in 2000 becoming the Glenn ISS Payload Operations Center (GIPOC) charged with managing the GRC Fluids and Combustion Facility on-board ISS. As we move forward to ISS and LEO commercialization Glenn is ready to expand its work already being developed in other government, academic, and commercial organizations.