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ASCEND is moving in with the AIAA family. Starting 29 September, all ASCEND updates will be shared through AIAA’s main channels. Same content, bigger community. Follow @aiaa to stay connected. #ascendspace

Our student finalists are gearing up to present to our panel of space biology experts at @ascendspace. Meet the team that will select the next pioneering Genes in Space investigation bound for space! genesinspace.org/news/blog/meet…

It's time for @aiaa @ascendspace! I'll be here this week as a member of the ASCEND Guiding Coalition and also taking part in various sessions, including as a panelist with the AstroDebates and a workshop on Science Communication. See you around! 🚀✨️👩🏽‍🚀 #aiaa #ASCEND

Orion is shaping the future of human spaceflight. Join Kirk Shireman, VP of human space flight at @LockheedMartin @LMSpace, for a can’t-miss panel on crew safety, innovation and humanity’s return to the Moon tomorrow at @ascendspace. 🗓️ July 23 | ⏰ 2:00 p.m. | 📍 Summit 207

Tomorrow at @ascendspace! Redwire's President of Civil and International Space Business will join industry leaders and @ISS_CASIS on the Preserving Research and Commercial Leadership in Low Earth Orbit panel. Panelists will share perspectives about the current threat and discuss what will be needed in the future to secure U.S. commercial and scientific leadership in space.

Thanks, @aiaa @ascendspace for inviting me out to take part in the AstroDebates. I had a figurative blast! 🚀 #debate #AIAA #ASCEND #publicdebate #space #astrodebate #astrodebates

TODAY at @aiaa @ascendspace! Looking forward to this panel with @redwire, @AegisAero, @space_tango, @LambdaVision, @CSSinc3 and @voyagertech_. Hope to see you there.

At 2pm PT today @ascendspace! Redwire's CTO, Al Tadros will join experts to discuss the emerging threats shaping the space security landscape, from cyber risks and electronic warfare to counterspace capabilities and geopolitical tensions. Experts will examine how government and industry is responding to these challenges and the growing role of commercial space in enhancing security, resilience, and rapid innovation.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Malik Musawwir, VP of Navigation Systems for @LMSpace, as he highlights the innovative work @lockheedmartin is doing to modernize and secure GPS at @aiaa @ascendspace! Today at ⏰ 3:30 p.m. | 📍 Forum 128

🚀 Agile Space CCO William Francis is speaking at @AscendSpace tomorrow! 🛰️ Panel: Solving the “Flight-Proven” Paradox 🕤 9:30 AM 📍 Room 207, Expo Hall Don’t miss this convo on building trust in new space tech. 📅 Add to your agenda: eppro02.ativ.me/appinfo.php?pa… #ASCEND2025

Day 2 at @aiaa @ascendspace is a wrap! Today, I attended the speed mentoring session as a mentor. Some advice that helped me when starting out: - Look for permissive work/academic environments that support your ambitions, rather than try to mold yourself to the environment 1/

Mike Gold @ascendspace brilliantly remarking on the importance of low Earth orbit infrastructure and international relationships as the foundation for everything else we want to do in space- all sovereignty, commerce, science and exploration depend on it. @aiaa

Well @aiaa @ascendspace is a wrap! Today, I served on a panel on establishing effective frameworks for science communications. Some key takeaways: 1. Think of communication as the beginning of an ongoing conversation, and a potential to collaborate 1/2

.@aiaa @ascendspace brought the future of space into focus. From shaping the future of defense to advancing deep space exploration, @lockheedmartin is committed to delivering the technologies that make it all possible.

This week at @aiaa @ascendspace 2025 in Las Vegas, the SpiderOak team contributed to key conversations on securing the future of space systems. CEO Dave Pearah spoke on the panel “Securing the Final Frontier: Cybersecurity Imperatives for Space Operations," along with fellow panelists Jennifer Krolikowski, Brian Wells, and Nick Lebo. Yael Carmy and Matthew Erickson presented “Getting Started with the Aranya Project: Open-Source Zero Trust for Distributed and Edge Platforms.” Proud to be part of ASCEND’s mission to advance space science, technology, and exploration. #ASCEND2025 #SpaceSecurity #ZeroTrust #SatelliteSecurity #defenseattheedge

Congratulations to #NCStateMAE Hall of Fame member Rich Wahls on receiving the 2025 @aiaa Aerodynamics Award! More ⤵️ #ThinkAndDo #Aerospace

I’m looking forward to speaking at this year’s @aiaa @ascendspace conference in Las Vegas, happening July 22–24 🙌 I’ll be joining the AI & Autonomy in Space panel to discuss how intelligent systems are redefining the future of space operations—and moderating the annual Founders Panel, where we’ll spotlight the visionary entrepreneurs shaping the next era of the space industry. #ascendspace

Joby Aviation chief test pilot James “Buddy” Denham shares what it was like inside the cockpit of the S4 air taxi when he transitioned the aircraft from vertical takeoff to forward flight. Check out the full story in @AeroAmMag : bit.ly/4jvSbxP #AIAA

📣 A new era for ASCEND begins in 2026. We’re moving to Washington, D.C., May 19-21, 2026, where policy meets progress. Read more: bit.ly/4khmEAR #AIAA #ascendspace #SpacePolicy #SpaceInnovation #AerospaceLeadership #DCevents #DC

We are so excited to have you join the AIAA family! #AIAA