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Formed in 1954, the '''American Astronautical Society (AAS)''' is an independent scientific and technical group in the [[United States]] dedicated to the advancement of [[space science]] and [[space exploration|exploration]]. AAS supports [[NASA]]'s [[Vision for Space Exploration]] and is a member of the [[Coalition for Space Exploration]] and the [[Space Exploration Alliance]]. The AAS also focuses on strengthening the global space program through cooperation with international space organizations.


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AAS members include: [[engineers]], [[scientists]], [[Administration (business)|administrators]], [[institutions]] and [[corporations]] working in support of the [[United States|nation]]'s space activities, as well as military space specialists, [[physicians]], [[lawyers]], [[educators]], [[historians]], [[journalists]], [[artists]] and other professionals.


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The AAS has long been recognized for the excellence of its national meetings, symposia and publications as well as for the impact these have had on shaping the U.S. [[space program]]{{Fact|date=October 2009}}. Members have opportunities to meet with leaders in their field and in related disciplines, exchange information and ideas, discuss career aspirations and expand their horizons.
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Formed in 1954, the '''American Astronautical Society''' ('''AAS''') is an independent scientific and technical group in the United States dedicated to the advancement of [[space science]] and [[space exploration]]. AAS supports [[NASA]]'s [[Vision for Space Exploration]] and is a member of the [[Coalition for Space Exploration]] and the [[Space Exploration Alliance]]. The AAS also focuses on strengthening the global space program through cooperation with international space organizations. The society has a long history of supporting space exploration through scholarships.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Cress|first=Carissa Chang|date=6 November 2014|title=Reach for the Stars With Space Science Scholarships|work=U.S. News & World Report L.P.|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2014/11/06/reach-for-the-stars-with-space-science-scholarships|access-date=3 July 2021}}</ref>


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AAS members include: engineers, scientists, administrators, institutions and corporations working in support of the nation's space activities, as well as military space specialists, physicians, lawyers, educators, historians, journalists, artists and other professionals.
The AAS has materially aided our nation in addressing future challenges by sponsoring professional, scientific and engineering meetings and by maintaining an effective publications program. The strong and active participation of corporate members, together with the support of major elements of the space industry, have enabled the Society to remain at the forefront of advancing the astronautical sciences.


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The AAS runs national meetings, symposia and publications. Members meet with leaders in their field and in related disciplines, exchange information and ideas, discuss career aspirations and expand their horizons.
==AAS awards==


The AAS sponsors professional, scientific and engineering meetings and maintains a publications program.
The American Astronautical Society established the AAS awards to recognize outstanding contributions in [[space flight]] and space exploration; [[flight testing]]; space science and technology; commercial utilization of space technology; space flight safety; space flight mechanics and [[astrodynamics]]; extravehicular protection in space; public leadership in promoting the Nation's space programs and policies; development of space systems for [[defense (military)|National defense]]; and to recognize books that further public understanding of the impact of astronautics upon society.
The awards are listed in the order in which they were established by the Society:


== Publications ==
* [[Space Flight Award]]
'''The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences''' is the official journal of the AAS, published by [[Springer Publishing]].
* [[Melbourne W. Boynton Award]]
* [[Flight Achievement Award]]
* [[Victor A. Prather Award]]
* [[William Randolph Lovelace II Award]]
* [[Lloyd V. Berkner Award]]
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* [[Dirk Brouwer Award (American Astronautical Society)|Dirk Brouwer Award]]
* [[John F. Kennedy Astronautics Award]]
* [[Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award]]
* [[Military Astronautics Award]]
* [[Industrial Leadership Award]]
* [[Lifetime Achievement Award]]
* [[Carl Sagan Memorial Award]]
* [[Advancement of International Cooperation Award]]


'''Space Times''' is a magazine with an American focus looking at recent developments in the history and government approach to space development. In the past, it has included policy speeches by NASA officials and reprints of articles from other sources that are relevant to its membership.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Space Review: A quick guide to space news publications in print (page 2)|url=https://www.thespacereview.com/article/1119/2|access-date=2021-07-03|website=www.thespacereview.com}}</ref>
The AAS was awarded the [[Space Foundation]]'s Space Achievement Award in 1996.<ref>http://www.nationalspacesymposium.org/symposium-awards</ref>

The group also runs the '''Research Notes of the AAS''' (RNAAS), which is a non-peer reviewed index of works-in-progress published by [[IOP Publishing]].

== See also ==
* [[List of astronomical societies]]
* [[NewSpace]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.astronautical.org/ American Astronautical Society] official web site
*[http://www.astronautical.org/ American Astronautical Society] Official website
*[https://www.springer.com/journal/40295 The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences] Springer Publishing listing
*[https://astronautical.org/space-times/ Space Times] on the AAS website
*[https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2515-5172 Research Notes of the AAS] IOP Publishing listing

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Not to be confused with American Astronomical Society.

American Astronautical Society
AbbreviationAAS
FormationJanuary 22, 1954; 70 years ago (1954-01-22)
TypeNGO
Websitehttp://www.astronautical.org/

Formed in 1954, the American Astronautical Society (AAS) is an independent scientific and technical group in the United States dedicated to the advancement of space science and space exploration. AAS supports NASA's Vision for Space Exploration and is a member of the Coalition for Space Exploration and the Space Exploration Alliance. The AAS also focuses on strengthening the global space program through cooperation with international space organizations. The society has a long history of supporting space exploration through scholarships.[1]

AAS members include: engineers, scientists, administrators, institutions and corporations working in support of the nation's space activities, as well as military space specialists, physicians, lawyers, educators, historians, journalists, artists and other professionals.

The AAS runs national meetings, symposia and publications. Members meet with leaders in their field and in related disciplines, exchange information and ideas, discuss career aspirations and expand their horizons.

The AAS sponsors professional, scientific and engineering meetings and maintains a publications program.

Publications

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The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences is the official journal of the AAS, published by Springer Publishing.

Space Times is a magazine with an American focus looking at recent developments in the history and government approach to space development. In the past, it has included policy speeches by NASA officials and reprints of articles from other sources that are relevant to its membership.[2]

The group also runs the Research Notes of the AAS (RNAAS), which is a non-peer reviewed index of works-in-progress published by IOP Publishing.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cress, Carissa Chang (November 6, 2014). "Reach for the Stars With Space Science Scholarships". U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Space Review: A quick guide to space news publications in print (page 2)". www.thespacereview.com. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
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