Institute Position Papers

A paper that provides an objective and balanced study with a clear AIAA position on the best course of action by government, industry, academia, or other stakeholders to address an issue of interest or concern to AIAA members. At a minimum, these papers are subject to review and approval by the PPC and the Board of Trustees.

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Following are AIAA's public policy position papers in chronological order:

2020

• Digital Twin: Definition & Value

2017

• Space Traffic Management (STM): Balancing Safety, Innovation, and Growth

2008

• Infrastructure Recommendations for Implementation of Executive Order 13419

2007 

• Civil Aeronautics Research and Technology

2006

• The Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engines (VAATE) Initiative

2004

• Protecting Earth from Asteroids and Comets 

1999

• Seeking the Proper Balance Between Simulation and Flight Test
• Export Control Policy and the U.S. Satellite Industry

1995

• Responding to the Potential Threat of a Near-Earth-Object Impact
• Space Nuclear Power: Key to Outer Solar System Exploration