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