The AIAA Space 2017 conference is currently scheduled for September 12-14 in Orlando, but that could be affected by Hurricane Irma. They'll give an update in a couple of days.If the conference does take place, the schedule of talks can be found here:http://space.aiaa.org/detailedprogram1/A couple of sessions that might have broad interest to our group:Wed. Sep. 13, 1400-1530 EDT : Commercial Crew Program UpdateThu. Sep. 14, 1400-1530 EDT : U.S. Launch Vehicles in the 2020s
Quote from: gongora on 09/05/2017 07:01 pmThe AIAA Space 2017 conference is currently scheduled for September 12-14 in Orlando, but that could be affected by Hurricane Irma. They'll give an update in a couple of days.If the conference does take place, the schedule of talks can be found here:http://space.aiaa.org/detailedprogram1/A couple of sessions that might have broad interest to our group:Wed. Sep. 13, 1400-1530 EDT : Commercial Crew Program UpdateThu. Sep. 14, 1400-1530 EDT : U.S. Launch Vehicles in the 2020sAIAA Space 2017 has been cancelled due to the hurricane: http://space.aiaa.org/HurricaneIrma/
QuoteOctober 25, 2017The Commercial Satellite Industry: What’s Up and What’s on the Horizon253 Russell Senate Office BuildingU.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “The Commercial Satellite Industry: What’s Up and What’s on the Horizon,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. The hearing will examine commercial satellite services and next-generation satellite services affecting consumers.Witnesses: - Ms. Patricia Cooper, Vice President of Satellite Government Affairs, SpaceX - Mr. Mark Dankberg, Chief Executive Officer, ViaSat - Mr. Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat - Mr. Greg Wyler, Founder and Executive Chairman, OneWebHearing Details:Wednesday, October 25, 201710:00 a.m.Full committee This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov. https://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=C77B42B7-8EB3-4BD1-B309-0AC311639DAB
October 25, 2017The Commercial Satellite Industry: What’s Up and What’s on the Horizon253 Russell Senate Office BuildingU.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “The Commercial Satellite Industry: What’s Up and What’s on the Horizon,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. The hearing will examine commercial satellite services and next-generation satellite services affecting consumers.Witnesses: - Ms. Patricia Cooper, Vice President of Satellite Government Affairs, SpaceX - Mr. Mark Dankberg, Chief Executive Officer, ViaSat - Mr. Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat - Mr. Greg Wyler, Founder and Executive Chairman, OneWebHearing Details:Wednesday, October 25, 201710:00 a.m.Full committee This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.
AGENCY:National Aeronautics and Space Administration.ACTION:Notice of meeting.SUMMARY:In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Committee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Committee reports to the NAC.DATES:Wednesday, November 29, 2017, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and Thursday, November 30, 2017, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Local Time.ADDRESSES:The Debus Conference Facility, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Visitor Center, SR 405, NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899.PARKING:Public attendees may park in Lot 4 and Lot 5.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Dr. Bette Siegel, Designated Federal Officer, Start Printed Page 52073NAC HEO Committee, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358-2245, or [email protected].SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:The meeting will be open to the public up to the seating capacity of the room. This meeting is also available telephonically and by WebEx. You must use a touch tone phone to participate in this meeting. Any interested person may dial the toll free access number 1-888-324-9238 or toll access number 1-517-308-9132, and then the numeric participant passcode: 3403297, to participate in this meeting by telephone. The WebEx link is https://nasa.webex.com/, the meeting number is 993 268 960, and the password is Exploration@2017 (case sensitive).The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics:—Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Overview—International Space Station Update—Exploration Systems Division Update—Commercial Crew Update—Advanced Exploration Systems Update—Future Human Exploration PlanningAttendees will be requested to sign a register before access to the meeting. It is imperative that the meeting be held on these dates to the scheduling priorities of the key participants.Carol J. Hamilton,Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.[FR Doc. 2017-24380 Filed 11-8-17; 8:45 am]
NASA ADVISORY COUNCILHuman Exploration and Operations CommitteeMEETINGKennedy Space Flight Center – Visitor CenterThe Debus Conference Facility, Atlas/RedstoneNAC HEO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 1AGENDAWednesday Nov 29, 2017NAC HEO COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING10:00– 10:05 Call to Order, Welcome & Opening Remarks Mr. Ken Bowersox & Dr. Bette Siegel10:05- 10:15 Welcome to KSC Mr.Robert Cabana10:15-11:10 Human Exploration and Operations Overview Mr. Bill Gerstenmaier11:10-12:10 ISS update, accomplishments and future Mr. Sam Scimemi12:10- 1:30 Lunch1:30 – 2:30 Exploration Systems Division Mr. Bill Hill2:30- 3:30 Commercial Crew and Launch Readiness Process Ms. Lisa Colloredo3:30-3:45 Break3:45- 5:00 Discussion and Recommendations5:00 AdjournThursday Nov. 30, 2017NAC HEO COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING8:30 – 8:35 Opening Remarks Dr. Bette Siegel / Mr. Ken Bowersox8:35 – 9:00 Power Propulusion Element Status Dr. Michele Gates9:00- 9:45 Future Human Exploration PlanningDeep Space Gateway and Transport Concept Status Mr. Jason Crusan9:45 – 10:30 Advanced Explorationn Systems Update Mr. Jason Crusan10:30 – 10:35 Public comments10:35-10:45 Break10:45-12:00 Discussion and Recommendations12:00 Adjourn public sessionDial-In and WebEx InformationPUBLIC SESSIONTelecon Number: 1-888-324-9238Toll Access: 1-517-308-9132Telecon & Toll Participant Passcode: 3403297WebexWebEX Number: 993 268 960WebEx Passcode: Exploration@2017
Here is the agenda.https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/nac_heoc_agenda_nov_29_and_30_public_finalrev24.pdfQuoteNASA ADVISORY COUNCILHuman Exploration and Operations CommitteeMEETINGKennedy Space Flight Center – Visitor CenterThe Debus Conference Facility, Atlas/RedstoneNAC HEO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 1AGENDAWednesday Nov 29, 2017NAC HEO COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING10:00– 10:05 Call to Order, Welcome & Opening Remarks Mr. Ken Bowersox & Dr. Bette Siegel10:05- 10:15 Welcome to KSC Mr.Robert Cabana10:15-11:10 Human Exploration and Operations Overview Mr. Bill Gerstenmaier11:10-12:10 ISS update, accomplishments and future Mr. Sam Scimemi12:10- 1:30 Lunch1:30 – 2:30 Exploration Systems Division Mr. Bill Hill2:30- 3:30 Commercial Crew and Launch Readiness Process Ms. Lisa Colloredo3:30-3:45 Break3:45- 5:00 Discussion and Recommendations5:00 AdjournThursday Nov. 30, 2017NAC HEO COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING8:30 – 8:35 Opening Remarks Dr. Bette Siegel / Mr. Ken Bowersox8:35 – 9:00 Power Propulusion Element Status Dr. Michele Gates9:00- 9:45 Future Human Exploration PlanningDeep Space Gateway and Transport Concept Status Mr. Jason Crusan9:45 – 10:30 Advanced Explorationn Systems Update Mr. Jason Crusan10:30 – 10:35 Public comments10:35-10:45 Break10:45-12:00 Discussion and Recommendations12:00 Adjourn public sessionDial-In and WebEx InformationPUBLIC SESSIONTelecon Number: 1-888-324-9238Toll Access: 1-517-308-9132Telecon & Toll Participant Passcode: 3403297WebexWebEX Number: 993 268 960WebEx Passcode: Exploration@2017
Tweet from Eric Berger: Thank you to @CSIS for livestreaming this excellent lineup of civil space speakers next Thursday.
The White House National Space Council, chaired by Vice President Mike Pence, will conduct its second public meeting on February 21, 2018 at Kennedy Space Center, FL. Details are TBD, but it will follow the same format at the first meeting in October 2017, open to the public, and webcast. The topic will be regulatory reform.
Ahead of the second meeting of the White House’s National Space Council in Florida next week, a consortium of upstart entrepreneurial companies known as the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, which includes SpaceX, decided to host a reception for members of the council, who just happen to be some of the most powerful players in Washington. Headed by Vice President Pence, the policymaking council is made up of the secretaries of State, Commerce, Treasury, Transportation and Defense and other top government officials.
From the release: ‘“Moon, Mars, and Worlds Beyond: Winning the Next Frontier” will include testimonials from leaders in the civil, commercial, and national security sectors about the importance of the United States’ space enterprise.’
NASA to Host National Space Council Meeting at Kennedy Space Center
We're helping promote this, so that's an extra reason to be interested...The 56th Annual AAS Robert H. Goddard Memorial Symposium will feature leaders in science, engineering, technology and policy to discuss common and unique challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with the space program. March 13-15, 2018Greenbelt MarriottGreenbelt, MarylandFeatured speakers include:Bill Barry, Chief Historian, NASA HeadquartersCarissa Christensen, CEO, Bryce Space and TechnologyLori Glaze, Deputy Director, Solar System Exploration Division, NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterFreeman A. Hrabowski, III, President of The University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyRobert Lightfoot, NASA Administrator (Acting)Chris Van Hollen, United States Senator (D-MD)Stephen Volz, Acting Assistant Secretary for Environmental Observation and Prediction; Assistant Administrator for Satellite & Information Services, NOAAQuoteOur theme this year – “Exploration, Science, and Technology: Partnerships for the Next Decade” – will focus the symposium on short-term initiatives and long-term projects and visions. What’s planned and in progress? What’s coming next? How can we make them all happen? The 2018 event promises a lively and timely discussion. Join us!CLICK HERE for more info and registration:
Our theme this year – “Exploration, Science, and Technology: Partnerships for the Next Decade” – will focus the symposium on short-term initiatives and long-term projects and visions. What’s planned and in progress? What’s coming next? How can we make them all happen? The 2018 event promises a lively and timely discussion. Join us!
NASA Advisory Council Human Exploration and Operations CommitteeMonday, August 27, 2018, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m., PDT.NASA Ames Research CenterAny interested person may dial the USA toll free conference call number 1-888-324-9238 or toll access number 1-517-308-9132, passcode 3403297, followed by the # sign to participate in this meeting by telephone. The WebEx link is https://nasa.webex.com/, the meeting number is 996 163 984, and the password is Exploration@2018 (case sensitive).The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics:—Status of Human Exploration and Operations—International Space Station—Exploration Systems Development—Commercial Crew and Launch Readiness Process—Gateway and Cis-Lunar Activities—Transformative Lunar Science
The most presentation slides from the last meeting are now available.https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/nac-heocBut the slides from August are removed.
Any interested personmay call the USA toll free conferencecall number (888) 950–9404; pass code9775026 and then the # sign
ASAP PUBLIC MEETINGThursday, March 7, 2019NASA Kennedy Space Center9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (Local)
Could be some interesting updates at NASA Advisory Council's Human Exploration and Operations Committee meeting on 30 April/1 May just announced.
The NASA Advisory Council (NAC) Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Committee will meet at NASA HQ in Washington, DC from May 28-29, 2019. This meeting was originally scheduled for April 30-May 1, but postponed.On May 28, NAC/HEO will meet from 9:30-5:30 pm ET and on May 29 from 8:00-12:00 pm ET. The meeting is available remotely by following the instructions in the Federal Register announcement, which is reproduced below.
› Agenda (PDF)› Human Exploration & Operations Mission Directorate Overview – Mr. Ken Bowersox (45 MB PDF)› International Space Station Status and Transition – Mr. Sam Scimemi (84 MB PDF)› Human Lunar Exploration Status - Mr. Marshall Smith (124 MB PDF)› Commercial Crew Program Status – Ms. Kathy Lueders (28 MB PDF)› Exploration Systems Development Status – Mr. Bill Hill (83 MB PDF)› President's Proposed Budget - Ms. Elaine Slaugh (33 MB PDF)› Evolving Space Communication and Navigation Technologies - Mr. Badri Younes (356 MB PDF)
Agenda is posted for upcoming @NASA NAC HEO virtual meeting April 14-15 https://nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/nac_heo_public_agenda_april_14-15_final-3.pdf
The on-again, off-again meeting of the NASA Advisory Council’s human exploration and operations committee is back on, for May 13-14.
https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/1253646330003685378QuoteThe on-again, off-again meeting of the NASA Advisory Council’s human exploration and operations committee is back on, for May 13-14.
Mark your calendars! #ISSRDC will take place Aug. 3-5 and will feature @Dr_ThomasZ, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, and more experts from @NASA and industry for topics like in-space production and the future of @ISS_Research:https://twitter.com/KathyLueders/status/1421901045039521792