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Former NASA astronaut Rick Hauck, who flew on three Space Shuttle missions, including the Return to Flight in 1988, died on 8 November.

SpaceVision, hosted by Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), took place at the University of Washington in Seattle…

CALL FOR CONTENT: The 28th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Conference and Seminar invites submissions of abstracts on…

The Council Nominating Committee has selected candidates for next year’s openings on the AIAA Council of Directors. Council Nominating Committee…

AIAA is working with BryceTech to produce the AIAA 2026 Forecast of Emerging Aerospace Technologies, a strategic assessment…

Bonnie Dunbar, retired NASA astronaut and Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, was the special guest…

Companies that have a product suitable for space or defense often have a problem – “who ya gonna call”? There is no “Ghostbusters”-like…

CALL FOR CONTENT: The 28th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Conference and Seminar invites submissions of abstracts…

The debate over right to repair in the defense sector has intensified as Congress considers sweeping changes to data access and repair rights.

William S. Saric, Ph.D., NAE, died on 22 April 2025. Saric dedicated his academic career to 1) foundational theoretical and experimental…

Since September, AIAA has been bringing student branches together with volunteer and staff speakers to inspire the next generation of…

Early- and mid-career engineers looking for a career boost might want to look beyond everyday problem-solving and consider becoming a technical fellow.

AIAA is working with BryceTech to produce the AIAA 2026 Forecast of Emerging Aerospace Technologies, a strategic assessment of the…

AIAA technical committees (TCs) and integration and outreach committees (IOCs) have selected the best professional and student technical papers…

Artificial intelligence (AI) can and should be a practical partner in changing the way aerospace structural modeling is accomplished, remarked…

Liam Kennedy just wanted to impress his three-year-old grandson and teach him something about orbital mechanics. So in 2013 he created a device…

The first AIAA Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Student Branch event introduced AIAA to the TMU engineering community and marked a strong beginning…

As commercial spaceflight expands and small satellites reshape the space economy, one reality remains unchanged: policy discussed in Washington, DC, matters.

Golden Dome for America (GDA) represents the most ambitious U.S. homeland missile defense concept in decades. By integrating terrestrial interceptors, space-based sensors…

Federally funded R&D Research Centers, or FFRDCs, supply federal agencies with objective data, engineering expertise, and…

A new family of hyperdrive motors may rewrite the aerospace playbook with technology that can redefine vertical lift aircraft, said Rod…

William (Bill) D. Deininger, Ph.D., died on 21 June. He was 68 years old.  Deininger graduated with a B.S. in Physics from the State…

AIAA has prioritized the exploration and orientation to sustainable aviation design and operations over the past three years, led by the Sustainable…

We are excited to announce the winners of this year’s Space Systems Technical Committee Student Essay Contest. With the theme “Explore the growing…

Book and eBook proposals are now accepted through AIAA ScholarOne Books Portal—the same trusted platform many authors already use…

At the cutting edge of aerospace innovation, novel advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft and technologies are poised to redefine…

Since the inception of ASCEND in 2020, a global community of emerging space trailblazers has taken the stage…

Incorporating physics into artificial intelligence (AI) models for simulation will help rewrite how to design aerospace systems, noted Juan Alonso…

On 12 September, the 2025 AIAA Rocky Mountain Section Annual Technical Symposium (RMS ATS) was held at the University of Colorado…

AIAA is proud to honor the legacy of a remarkable family man who made significant contributions to aerospace over his 40+ year career through…

Breaking barriers is a fascination of AIAA members, with high-speed flight a popular research and programming topic throughout the…

ASCEND will enable the technical exchanges, debates, and collaboration that will help forge a sustainable off-world future for all. Call for Content for ASCEND 2026 closes 25 September.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has cut the FY25 spend plan for the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) to $37 million, down…

In the vast expanse of space, a revolutionary observatory no larger than a small car is quietly transforming our understanding of the cosmos.

Space startups must set themselves apart from established competitors by delivering something distinct – whether it’s…

In April 2026, AIAA DBF will celebrate its 30th anniversary fly-off in Wichita, Kansas, hosted by Textron Aviation. The objective…

The 2025 AIAA Jeffries Aerospace Medicine and Life Sciences Research Award was presented…

Innovators! If you know of a startup enterprise in the aerospace or defense industries looking for investments, you may want to get to know RTX Ventures. A subsidiary of aerospace…

Keeping America’s premier aerial demonstration team flying day in and day out takes extraordinary skill behind the scenes. More than…

Commercial aviation is staring down a massive shortfall—and time is running out. According to industry estimates, more than 40,000 new…

Under the bright lights of the ASCEND stage in Las Vegas, a remarkable moment for student innovation…

Aircraft powered by hybrid-electric engines can bridge the gap between today’s fossil-fuel jets and tomorrow’s zero-emission aircraft…

Every week, the head of U.S. Space Force’s Space Rapid Capabilities Office is briefed on the growing number…

Pulling from personal experiences in the flight deck and applying them to the business meeting room, Amanda Simpson joined U.S. Air…

At first glance, a university that has no academic aeronautics department might be a curious partner for AIAA, the professional society…

On 16 May, the AIAA New England Section held its annual Honors & Awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding members whose efforts have helped the…

“If GPS is compromised, the consequences will cascade across sectors, from defense to commerce to everyday civilian life. This is not a theoretical…

As the United States braces for more natural disasters, NASA and private industry are looking to a future national airspace that can manage…

The future of air power lies in the seamless collaboration between humans and machines, according to a panel of thought leaders from…