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Students! There's still time to enter our TWO upcoming Student Poster Contests:

Glenn Space Technology Symposium
📍 Cleveland, Ohio
📅 Sept. 15–16
Due: July 29

von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
📍 Huntsville, Alabama
📅 Oct. 26–28
Due: September 18

Submit - Link in bio!

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Thank you to everyone in attendance at CanSat 2026! What's something your team will never forget from this year's competition? 🚀

📷 Check out the full gallery: https://t.co/LK1QR4z2iH

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A look back at #GlennSymposium 2025
…and an idea of what to expect Sept 15–16 @ Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this important conversation.
Learn more and register at https://t.co/3XXOhSBun8 🔗

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AAS Student Poster Contest - Past Winner Highlight!

Maria Chytka won in the undergraduate category at the 2024 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium for her poster, "In-space and Atmospheric Re-entry Energy Generation with AMALTHEA". Submit - link in bio!

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Registration for the 2026 AAS Glenn Space Technology Symposium is OPEN!

The Glenn Space Technology Symposium is back again! Join us on September 15 & 16 in Cleveland, Ohio, to discuss "Igniting America’s Future Space Exploration". 🚀

Register: https://t.co/jLVoFGurkp

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AAS Student Poster Contest - Past Winner!

Arjit Sengupta won in the graduate category at the 2025 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium for his poster, "Radiation Hardened Silicon Carbide Power Devices for Reliable Next-Generation Space Applications". Submit - link in bio!

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AAS is pleased to announce TWO Student Poster Contests, link in bio - enter one or both:
Glenn Space Technology Symposium
📍 Cleveland, Ohio
📅 September 15–16
Due: July 29

von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
📍 Huntsville, Alabama
📅 October 26–28
Due: September 18

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STUDENTS! There’s still time to submit an abstract for the AAS Macauley Award for the chance to present your work at the 2026 AAS von Braun Space Exploration Symposium.

Our past winners turned their ideas into opportunities. Now it's your turn.
Submit: https://t.co/EZxXCx5wP0

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Are you a student who's passionate about the future of space exploration?

Submit an abstract for the 2026 Molly K. Macauley Award, winners will:
-Receive grant support
-Present at the 2026 AAS von Braun Space Exploration Symposium.

Due June 21, 2026: https://t.co/LzbSbqaLU5

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Congratulations to the winning teams of CanSat 2026!

1st: Daedalus, Assumption College, Thailand
2nd: Vortex, UAH, United States
3rd: Bamantara EEPISAT, Indonesia
4th: MetalHawk, UAH, United States
5th: SEDS ITBA, Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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It's the second day of the AAS Student CanSat competition and we want to thank our amazing sponsors who helped make this year's competition happen 🚀

Thank you to the Virginia Spaceport Authority and SSAI, we are proud to have your support!

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Happy CanSat Launch Weekend! 🚀

Good luck teams!

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Last week, the AAS staff visited NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. We got a closer look at the groundbreaking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope!

Many thanks to Jay Friedlander at NASA Goddard for providing AAS with this amazing experience.

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A huge thank you to the Virginia Spaceport Authority for supporting the 2026 Student CanSat Competition! 🚀

We can’t wait to see student teams take flight on June 4!

#CanSat #STEM #SpaceEducation #Aerospace

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We are proud to share that the American Astronautical Society was recognized as a Diversity Supporter at the IAF Spring Meetings in March.

Thank you to AAS Past President, Frank Slazer, for accepting this honor on behalf of AAS.

#SpaceIndustry #AAS

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From trajectory design to mission planning, David Folta has helped shape some of NASA’s most complex missions. Don’t miss this one-time event exploring his career, insights, and impact.
Spots are filling fast—secure yours today! 🚀 https://t.co/RapEcEvCu2 #Aerospace #Engineering

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Celebrate the career of David Folta—leader in astrodynamics & mission design at NASA Goddard. 🚀 Join us for insights, career highlights, and lessons from decades of mission success.

Seats are limited—register now! https://t.co/RapEcEvCu2

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Who’s watching the Artemis II launch today? 🚀

▶️ Watch live: https://t.co/f7n4nYiFSv

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 AAS Goddard Space Science Symposium.

📸 Event Photos: https://t.co/WNWULkB0iP
🎥 Event Videos: https://t.co/HqTat2J4Fs

We'll see you at the next Goddard Symposium on March 11-12, 2027!

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The Goddard Space Science Symposium launches today! 🚀
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for making it possible to bring the space community together in DC.

We appreciate your continued support!
🔗 https://t.co/KPe0FebUgf