American Astronautical Society
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| Abbreviation | AAS |
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| Formation | January 22, 1954 |
| Type | NGO |
| Website | http://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 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.
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.
References
External links
- American Astronautical Society Official website
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- Use American English from January 2014
- All Wikipedia articles written in American English
- Space non-governmental organizations
- Non-profit organizations based in Springfield, Virginia
- Astronomy organizations
- Space advocacy organizations
- 1954 establishments in New York
- Scientific societies
- Scientific organizations established in 1954
