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Submit your abstracts for the 2025 ASCEND Technical Paper Call on Space Healthcare (Humans In Space) to acquire unparalleled opportunities! Selected abstracts will be eligible to apply for the HIS Challenge Orbital Launch Funding, which supports on-orbit research and will automatically advance to the 2nd round of evaluation, ensuring a streamlined process for further consideration. Additionally, successful applicants will be invited to present their innovative ideas at the 2025 ASCEND Conference. This year, we encourage submissions focusing on two key areas: improving astronaut health during space missions and leveraging the unique microgravity environment to drive groundbreaking research with potential applications for Earth-based healthcare. If you are a researcher dedicated to advancing both in-space and terrestrial healthcare, apply now to contribute to sustainable multi-planetary human life and seize exclusive opportunities. The application will close on November 21, and click here to APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/gPr98DFD   #2025ASCENDCallForTechnicalPaper #HumansInSpace #ASCEND #Space #Healthcare #Research #Opportunities

⏳ The countdown is on for 2025 ASCENDxTexas! Progress to achieve Human Space Exploration for LEO, Lunar, and Beyond, is dependent on strategic alignment across all stakeholders. As we move towards successive launch, lander, destination, and exploration thresholds, collaboration is crucial for continued success. The next giant leap starts here!   🎤 Meet our distinguished speakers:   David Alexander OBE, Director, Rice Space Institute, Rice University Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne, Founder and CEO, Arusha Space Jim Bridenstine, Former NASA Administrator; Managing Partner, The Artemis Group Kelvin Coleman, Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, FAA Norman Garza, Executive Director, Texas Space Commission Tim Kopra, CEO, Starlab Joel Montalbano, Deputy Associate Administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Sho Nakanose, CEO, GITAI Janice Starzyk, Deputy Director, Office of Space Commerce, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce   Accelerate your success in the evolving space economy by connecting with over 300+ space industry leaders. Join us 26–27 February for 2025 ASCENDxTexas. https://bit.ly/3MICbep   #ascendspace #AIAA #SpaceInnovation #SpaceLeadership #SpaceEconomy #SpaceExploration

#ICYMI: I was recently asked to chair a Space Sustainability Task Force with the AIAA , and we're off to a brilliant start. We’ve already had about 50 volunteers join from all around the world! One key question we’re exploring: How can we incorporate the wisdom of Indigenous and traditional ecological knowledge into our approach to space sustainability? What does it really mean to be a steward of our space environment, and how do we apply those principles to keep space sustainable for future generations? I’m really looking forward to diving into this work and sharing the journey with you all. Booya! 🤙🏾 https://lnkd.in/eyg5vApc #SpaceSustainability #TaskForce #aiaa #sustainability

📣 It's almost time! This week, we reveal some of the industry's most distinguished leaders as speakers at 2025 ASCENDxTexas. You don't want to miss this... Follow us and stay tuned! #AIAA #ascendspace 

🛰️ The orbital highway is filling up fast, and single-use satellites are pushing us toward a crisis. Fact: Single-use satellites are like the early days of plastic—revolutionary and cheap, but ultimately disposable. And look where that got us: Earth is littered with single-use plastics, with only a small fraction actually recycled (about 9% GLOBALLY!) Today’s “launch and leave” model for satellites mirrors this mindset, creating "space litter" that threatens sustainability in orbit. We need a circular space economy where we design satellites for modularity, repair, and recycling to keep orbits sustainable, instead of letting them die on orbit and become someone else's problem. As chair of the AIAA Space Sustainability Task Force, I'm committed to this shift. Together, with diverse insights from everything from decision intelligence to traditional ecological knowledge, we can protect space as a resource for future generations. The time to act is now. Level ⬆️!🤙🏾 Read this month's full article at Aerospace America magazine (AIAA) at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eg5Q6wBX #space #sustainability #spaceeconomy #circulareconomy #celestialstewardship

📣 This is your chance to make your mark in the aerospace community! You're invited to publish and present a technical paper or organize and lead a collaborative session that influences the civil, defense, and commercial space sectors. 5 REASONS TO ANSWER THE CALL: 1️⃣ Visibility and Recognition: Position yourself as a thought leader and gain recognition from industry experts. 2️⃣ Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry leaders to build valuable professional relationships. 3️⃣ Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the ASCEND community and help accelerate our off-world future. 4️⃣ Inspiration and Influence: Share experiences and inspire new ideas for future work. 5️⃣ Feedback and Engagement: Receive constructive feedback to refine your ideas and enhance your research. 🗓️ Submissions are due 21 November: https://bit.ly/3XWy9VL #AIAA #ascendspace 

ICYMI: In partnership with Boryung, the host of the Humans In Space Challenge, join us for an informative webinar on the 2025 ASCEND Call for Content! https://bit.ly/3CbjXQo 📅 Webinar Highlights: Overview of the 2025 ASCEND Call for Content Insights into the Humans In Space Challenge Updates from NASA's Human Research Program Details on the submission process and the benefits of participating This is your chance to showcase your expertise and shape the 2025 ASCEND program. https://bit.ly/3BJz2rP #AIAA #ascendspace 

🚀 Calling all researchers with game-changing Space Healthcare ideas!   Humans In Space and ASCEND invite innovative thinkers to submit abstracts for transformative space healthcare research for 2025 ASCEND. This exciting collaboration with Boryung focuses on improving astronaut health and safety while advancing medical solutions for our planet. "We need more data. We do need it ethically, and we need to create a roadmap, and I know there are scientists working out there on this exact problem." - Shawna Pandya, MD   📅 Deadline for Submissions: 21 November 💡 Key Topics: Prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical conditions in space. 🌟 Funding Opportunity: Selected papers may be eligible for Orbital Launch Funding of up to $250,000! 🏆 Humans In Space Challenge: Technical papers chosen will automatically move on to the second round of evaluation.   Seize this chance to influence the future of space healthcare and create a lasting impact on Earth! https://bit.ly/3XWy9VL Funding amounts may change without prior notice. #ascendspace #AIAA

Congratulations to the Blue Origin team on the successful mission! This is a significant milestone in advancing space exploration. We're excited to see what comes next. #NS27 #AIAA #ascendspace

🚀 2025 ASCEND Call for Content is OPEN! Are you ready to leave your mark on the space community in 2025? Share your expertise, creative concepts, and unique perspectives to help accelerate our off-world future. With your own session proposal or technical presentation, your innovative thinking and insights can shape the 2025 ASCEND program. https://bit.ly/3XWy9VL #AIAA #ascendspace #linkinbio