Professional Gatherings in Italy Precede 63rd International Astronautical Congress
Accelerating buildup to the annual flagship spaceflight conference, the International Astronautical Congress, a number of preliminary events are taking place in the host city, Naples, Italy. On September 27-29 the Space Generation Advisory Council will host the 11th Annual Space Generation Congress for university students and young professionals. Endorsed by the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs, the SGC aims to hone and promote the voice of the next generation of space sector leaders on the topic of international space development. On Sep 28 the International Program / Project Management Committee and Workforce Development / Young Professional Committee are hosting a Young Professionals Workshop. The International Academy of Astronautics is hosting an Academy Day, in cooperation with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Sunday Sep 30. At the IAA Plenary Sessions there will be a Welcome Address by IAA President and former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization Madhavan Nair, as well as a talk on Lunar Laser Reflectors for First Moon-Light Timing & Navigation Applications. The IAF, coordinating body of the IAC, has 205 members in 58 countries including all leading agencies, space companies, societies, associations and institutes worldwide. (Image Credit: IAF, IAA, SGC, ASI)
Columbia Hosts International Astrobiology Conference
The 2nd International Astrobiology Conference will be held in Medellin, Colombia, on 24-28 September 2012. Sponsored by the Colombia Astrobiology Institute (a partner of the NASA Astrobiology Institute), the event will bring together National and International experts on planetary geology, biology, astrochemistry, oceanography and archaeoastronomy to explore and discuss the nature, origin, distribution and future of life in the universe. At the Conference, Pete Worden of NASA Ames will give a presentation on planetary geology, Dave Waltham of University of London will speak about constraints on Exoplanet Habitability, and Jorge Zuluaga of the University of Antioquia will present on the geophysical conditions for planetary habitability. The event is primarily intended for teachers, researchers and the general public interested in the field. Speakers will evaluate results and goals of current and future missions searching for signs of life in our solar system, and explore the potential for life among the ~10 Billion Earth-like planets that statistics predict to exist in our Galaxy. (Image Credit: Colombia Astrobiology Institute)
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Sep 24 — ISS, LEO: Expedition 33 Crew, NASA, partner countries and SpaceX are preparing for the first of 12 commercial resupply and cargo return missions set for launch Oct 7 at 20:34 EDT from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Sep 24 —GRAIL Mission, NASA JPL, Lunar Orbit: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission continues Extended Science Operations; Aug 30-Dec 3.
Sep 24 —Juno Mission, NASA JPL, En Route to Jupiter: On course for gravity assist Earth flyby on October 9, 2013, after successful 30-minute main engine burn for Deep Space Maneuver-2 last Friday Sep 14 changed the spacecraft’s velocity by 388 meters per second.
Sep 24 — Altius Space Machines, Louisville CO: Currently developing rendezvous and docking solutions using its Sticky Boom non-cooperative capture technology, for space stations, propellant depots, manned spaceflight, satellite servicing, etc; recently selected by NASA JPL to provide engineering services for Phoenix program.
Sep 24 — Reaction Engines Ltd,Abingdon, Oxon, UK: Company is pursuing single-stage-to-orbit capability with its SABRE (Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine) and SKYLON Space Plane projects; a petition is circulating in the UK public urging the government to support / incentivize the independent company.
Sep 17-26 — International Space Weather Initiative, International Center for Space Weather Science and Education, Space Science Center (LAPAN), Bandung, Indonesia: ‘2012 ISWI & MAGDAS School on Space Science‘
Sep 23-28 — Royal Aeronautical Society Australian Division, Engineers Australia, International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, Brisbane, Australia: ‘The ICAS 2012 Congress.’
Sep 26 — Cassini Titan Flyby, Saturn Orbit: Spacecraft conducts flyby of Titan today; expected altitude of 656 kilometers and speed of 5.9 km per second.
THURSDAY
Sep 27 —Boeing, Astrium, Intelsat General, Orbital Sciences Corporation, et al, Washington DC: ‘Hosted Payload Summit.’
Sep 27 — The British Interplanetary Society, London, England: ‘The Impact of Sex in Space,’ Saralyn Mark.
Sep 28 — International Program / Project Management Committee, Workforce Development / Young Professional Committee, Naples, Italy: ‘Young Professionals Workshop.’
Sep 28 — Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL: Astronomy and Astrophysics Public Lecture Series: ‘Why I Helped Kill Pluto–and Why It Had It Coming‘ a presentation by Dr. Terry Oswalt.
Sep 29 — Arizona State University, ASU School of Earth & Space Exploration, ASU Mars Education Program, NASA,Tempe AZ: ‘Curiosity Has Landed In Your Classroom.’
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Accelerating buildup to the annual flagship spaceflight conference, the International Astronautical Congress, a number of preliminary events are taking place in the host city, Naples, Italy. On September 27-29 the Space Generation Advisory Council will host the 11th Annual Space Generation Congress for university students and young professionals. Endorsed by the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs, the SGC aims to hone and promote the voice of the next generation of space sector leaders on the topic of international space development. On Sep 28 the International Program / Project Management Committee and Workforce Development / Young Professional Committee are hosting a Young Professionals Workshop. The International Academy of Astronautics is hosting an Academy Day, in cooperation with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Sunday Sep 30. At the IAA Plenary Sessions there will be a Welcome Address by IAA President and former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization Madhavan Nair, as well as a talk on Lunar Laser Reflectors for First Moon-Light Timing & Navigation Applications. The IAF, coordinating body of the IAC, has 205 members in 58 countries including all leading agencies, space companies, societies, associations and institutes worldwide. (Image Credit: IAF, IAA, SGC, ASI)
The 2nd International Astrobiology Conference will be held in Medellin, Colombia, on 24-28 September 2012. Sponsored by the Colombia Astrobiology Institute (a partner of the NASA Astrobiology Institute), the event will bring together National and International experts on planetary geology, biology, astrochemistry, oceanography and archaeoastronomy to explore and discuss the nature, origin, distribution and future of life in the universe. At the Conference, Pete Worden of NASA Ames will give a presentation on planetary geology, Dave Waltham of University of London will speak about constraints on Exoplanet Habitability, and Jorge Zuluaga of the University of Antioquia will present on the geophysical conditions for planetary habitability. The event is primarily intended for teachers, researchers and the general public interested in the field. Speakers will evaluate results and goals of current and future missions searching for signs of life in our solar system, and explore the potential for life among the ~10 Billion Earth-like planets that statistics predict to exist in our Galaxy. (Image Credit: Colombia Astrobiology Institute)
= All times for terrestrial events in local time unless noted.
= All times for international terrestrial events in local time unless noted.
= All times for space events, and…
= All times for international space / astro events in Hawaii Standard Time unless noted. Add 10 hours to obtain UT (‘Universal Time;’ Greenwich, England).
Sep 24 — ISS, LEO: Expedition 33 Crew, NASA, partner countries and SpaceX are preparing for the first of 12 commercial resupply and cargo return missions set for launch Oct 7 at 20:34 EDT from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
