January 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy

Happy New Year! This is the monthly event roundup for the AAS Policy Blog, in which we share a list of upcoming astronomical science policy events. Examples include congressional hearings, advisory committee meetings, Capitol Hill briefings, policy forums, think tank symposia, networking opportunities, and/or lectures. Most of these events are public and occur here in Washington, DC. Many are also live streamed. I will try to note in the event listing if advance registration for in-person attendance is required (either for security or capacity reasons).

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events are going virtual as organizations adapt to the new normal. We hope you take advantage of the increased accessibility of virtual events. 

Other relevant policy event calendars:

• Space Policy Online Event Calendar, for all things space, including civil, commercial, and defense
• American Institute of Physics FYI This Week, for recaps and events happening in physical sciences policy

Some events are announced with less than a month’s advance notice, and we will update this post whenever we have something new to add. Please email us if you have a correction or an event that you think should be added to this list.

January 2021 Events

All times Eastern (ET) unless otherwise noted.

Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mars Meeting No. 6

5 January (Tuesday)
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Ocean Worlds and Dwarf Planets Meeting 12

8 January (Friday)
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mars Meeting No. 7

12 January (Tuesday)
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #8

12 January (Tuesday)
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 8

15 January (Friday)
12:00 – 6:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Ocean Worlds and Dwarf Planets Meeting 13

15 January (Friday)
1:00 – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Six

20-21 January (Wednesday-Thursday)
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Seven

20-21 January (Wednesday-Thursday)
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 Meeting 8

22 January (Friday)
12:00 – 6:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Ocean Worlds and Dwarf Planets Meeting 14

22 January (Friday)
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (AAAC) Meeting

26-27 January (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Location: To Be Determined
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 9

29 January (Friday)
12:00 – 6:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Ocean Worlds and Dwarf Planets Meeting 15

29 January (Friday)
1:00 – 4:40 pm
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