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Take Advantage of Discount AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 Registration Rates by 11 May
8 May 2026
AIAA AVIATION Forum explores the latest in aviation innovation, focusing on AI/autonomy, AAM, and hydrogen propulsion. It also covers fluid…
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ASCEND 2026 Program to Launch with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
7 May 2026
ASCEND 2026 will open on Tuesday, 19 May, with keynote remarks from Jared Isaacman, the 15th Administrator of NASA. It’s not his first time…
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Technical Rigor, Professionalism, and Enthusiasm on Display at AIAA Region II Student Conference
7 May 2026
The 2026 AIAA Region II Student Conference, brought together more than 330 attendees and featured 105 student presentations.
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Human Judgment in the Age of Autonomous Warfare: Why Congress Must Keep Human Oversight in Military Decisions
7 May 2026
As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a game changer. From analyzing…
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The Space Station’s Past and Future Converge at ASCEND 2026
6 May 2026
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory will bring a full day of programming to ASCEND 2026 on Tuesday, 19 May, plus…
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Don’t Miss the Premier Aviation Technical Event of the Year
6 May 2026
Discover how aviation is transforming at AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026. Join industry leaders, government officials, and academic experts…
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AIAA, Aerospace Corporation Launch ASCEND 2026 Classified Day
5 May 2026
In a couple of weeks, the AIAA community will take discussions about building our off-world future and securing the high ground of space…
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AIAA Launches 30/30 Program to Spotlight Top Aerospace Young Professionals
5 May 2026
AIAA is accepting nominations for its new 30/30 recognition program, which will honor up to 30 early-career aerospace professionals…
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Don’t miss SGx 2026, part of ASCEND – Washington D.C. | 17–18 May
5 May 2026
The future of space leadership converges in Washington, D.C., 17–18 May. Join the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), in partnership with ASCEND…
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Commercial Space Federation Brings Space Policy Summit to ASCEND 2026
1 May 2026
The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) will take the stage at ASCEND 2026, anchoring the event’s space policy programming…
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SGx 2026 Registration is Open
30 April 2026
The future of space leadership converges in Washington, D.C., 17–18 May. Join the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), in partnership with ASCEND…
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Region VI Student Conference Showcased Impressive Talent and Innovation in Aerospace
29 April 2026
The 2026 AIAA Region VI Student Conference was held 21–22 March at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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AIAA Public Review
28 April 2026
AIAA S-159, On-Orbit Servicing Power and Data Interfaces, has been issued for public review. This document provides best practices, functional requirements, and norms…
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Building the STEM Pipeline
28 April 2026
The United States is in the midst of a “space revolution,” but the hands that will inherit the Earth and the space surrounding it is in short supply. “We need more hands…
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25 Years of the International Space Station: Legacy, Science, and the Road Ahead
24 April 2026
In November 2025, the ISS marked 25 years of uninterrupted crewed operations – a record unmatched in human spaceflight. In January…
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SGx 2026 Registration is Open
22 April 2026
The future of space leadership converges in Washington, D.C., 17–18 May. Join the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), in partnership with ASCEND…
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Today is the Last Day to Save on ASCEND 2026 Registration
20 April 2026
ASCEND 2026 is where the global space community comes together to turn bold ideas into real outcomes. Bringing together 2,000+ leaders…
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AIAA Design/Build/Fly Livestream Planned for 17–19 April
17 April 2026
The DBF experience won’t only be witnessed by those on the ground. AIAA is bringing the energy of the competition beyond the Kansas sky and into living rooms…
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New AIAA Position Paper on ITAR Reforms to Promote and Support a Robust Academic Pipeline
17 April 2026
Earlier this year, the AIAA Board of Trustees approved a new position paper on ITAR that offers recommendations to enhance ITAR…
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AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 to Showcase Next Generation Flight Technologies
15 April 2026
The future of aviation takes flight in San Diego this June. AIAA unveiled the program for AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026, 8-12 June, at…
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Final Manuscripts for the 28th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Conference Due 4 May
15 April 2026
The Conference and Seminar will be held 1–5 June 2026. 1–3 June will involve solicited technical paper presentations at The Royal…
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Design/Build/Fly Competition Celebrating 30 Years, Adding Livestream
14 April 2026
In a few days, the skies above Wichita, Kansas, will come alive as student teams from all over the world set out to compete…
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AIAA CEO Mowry to Speak at Space Workforce Forum
14 April 2026
The Space Workforce Forum, held 7 May 2026, is a structured, facilitated listening event organized by the Office of Space…
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Faculty Advisor Spotlight: Wout De Backer, University of South Carolina
13 April 2026
Wout De Backer, an Assistant Professor at the Molinaroli College of Engineering at the University of South Carolina, was one of six faculty advisors…
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Call for Content Now Open for AIAA SciTech Forum
9 April 2026
The Institute is requesting technical paper abstracts and session proposals for AIAA SciTech Forum 2027. Share your ideas and….
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Ohio Symposium Celebrates Over Half a Century and Looks Toward the Future of Aerospace
7 April 2026
On 10 March, the AIAA Dayton-Cincinnati Section held the Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium (DCASS).
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Fast and Furious: Aerospace Firms Reduce Hypersonic Design to Months, Not Years
6 April 2026
Used to be, designing hypersonic aircraft, a complex and lengthy process, presented a choice: One could choose low-fidelity…
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Nominations Open for Member Advancement
6 April 2026
Do you know an AIAA member who has made outstanding contributions to the aerospace industry? Help us shine a spotlight…
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Call for Content Now Open for AIAA SciTech Forum
6 April 2026
The Institute is requesting technical paper abstracts and session proposals for AIAA SciTech Forum 2027. Share your ideas and….
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Faculty Advisor Spotlight: Mostafa Hassanalian, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
3 April 2026
Mostafa Hassanalian was one of six faculty advisors selected to receive the 2025 AIAA Faculty Advisor Award, highlighting his dedication…
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AIAA Anticipates Artemis II Launch with Collection of Technical Papers
1 April 2026
As NASA counts down to the Artemis II launch, AIAA is pleased to release the most recent technical content published on the Artemis…
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April-June 2026 Issue of Aerospace America Now Live
1 April 2026
The April-June 2026 issue of Aerospace America is now live. Don’t miss the cover story, “The New Space Race” by Leonard David and…
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Call for Content Now Open for AIAA SciTech Forum
31 March 2026
The Institute is requesting technical paper abstracts and session proposals for AIAA SciTech Forum 2027. Share your ideas and contribute to shaping the 2027 forum program.
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ASCEND 2026 Will Showcase the Space Industry’s Most Influential Voices
31 March 2026
More than 200 luminaries from across the civil, commercial, and national security space sectors, adjacent industries, and the next-generation workforce will take the ASCEND stage, 19–21 May, in Washington, D.C.
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Reimagining America’s R&D Framework: Valuing Our Laboratories and Testing Facilities as National Treasures
26 March 2026
The leadership of the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors relies not solely on strategic documents but also on the tangible environments…
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Nominations Open for Member Advancement
25 March 2026
Do you know an AIAA member who has made outstanding contributions to the aerospace industry? Help us shine a spotlight…
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AIAA Celebrates the eIPP Awards and AAM Progress
24 March 2026
The eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) awardees, announced on 9 March, mark an incredible example of coalition building for the future of aerospace.
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Predicting Hypersonic Boundary-Layer Transition on Complex Geometries Virtual Collection Published
23 March 2026
Reliable prediction and control of boundary-layer transition are crucial to the design and safe operation of hypersonic vehicles, such as…
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Advancing the Field: Luminary Cloud Announced New Physics AI Models at AIAA SciTech Forum
20 March 2026
Luminary Cloud, an AIAA Corporate Member, announced the release of three new physics AI defense models…
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Artemis Moon Missions Take Center Stage at Wichita Engineers Week Banquet
19 March 2026
It’s the first mission to bring humans to the moon in more than fifty years, and Alicia Dwyer Cianciolo is leading a team…
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Faculty Advisor Spotlight: Michael Denn, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
18 March 2026
Michael Denn, an Instructor of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) who…
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AIAA Releases Special Collection Celebrating 100 Years of Rocketry
16 March 2026
Today marks the 100th anniversary of Dr. Robert H. Goddard’s first liquid-fueled rocket test in a field in Auburn, Massachusetts.
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Nominations Open for Member Advancement
13 March 2026
Do you know an AIAA member who has made outstanding contributions to the aerospace industry? Help us shine a spotlight…
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AIAA Announces 2026 General Election Results
12 March 2026
AIAA has announced the results of its recent 2026 elections. The newly elected AIAA officials will take office in May.
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March 2026: The Goddard Centennial
11 March 2026
This March 16th will mark the 100th anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard’s historic first flight of a liquid propulsion rocket…
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AIAA SciTech Forum 2026 Event Recap Published
11 March 2026
This report provides a comprehensive look back at this year’s forum, from attendee demographics and the…
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Call for Technical Experts for Standards
11 March 2026
AIAA is now the Committee Manager and US TAG for ISO TC20/SC 16 Uncrewed Aircraft System which leads…
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Aerospace Momentum Builds in the Carolinas: AIAA Symposium Showcases Regional Innovation
10 March 2026
UNC Charlotte hosted the 2026 AIAA Carolina Aerospace Symposium on February 21st at the Energy Production and…
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The R&D Decisions that Will Shape the Success of Golden Dome
10 March 2026
Golden Dome for America represents one of the most intricate homeland defense initiatives the Pentagon has contemplated…
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Faculty Advisor Spotlight: Arif Malik, University of Texas at Dallas
4 March 2026
Arif Malik, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), was one of six faculty…
