Policy Blog

Looking for information regarding the impact of large satellite constellations on astronomy? You can find some useful resources on this page compiled by the AAS Public Policy team.

We ask you to fill out a constituent request form with one or more of your members of Congress. Each member has their own request form. This article goes over the steps to follow for form filling.

Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for February 2021.

The white paper defines science investigations that would be enabled by the replacement of the 305-meter dish. It will be shared with key stakeholders to request support for a new telescope.

Congress passed the final appropriations bill on 21 December, and the President signed it into law on 27 December. Here are some details on the funding for NASA and other federal agencies that support astronomy.

The Dept. of Energy and NASA seek input on three areas in which they could collaborate: observations from the Moon's far side, from the International Space Station, and from certain ground- and space-based telescopes.

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate will hold a community town hall meeting at 2 pm EST on Monday, 25 January, to discuss updates to NASA’s science programs, the current status of activities, and the 2021 budget.

AAS member Matthew Malkan (University of California, Los Angeles) has joined the governing body of the National Science Foundation and will advise Congress and the new administration on issues in science and engineering....

Do you love writing, giving talks, and meeting new people? Are you interested in a career in science policy? Then you should apply to be the AAS's next John Bahcall Public Policy Fellow! Deadline: 1 March.

Happy New Year! Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for January 2021.