February 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy

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.

February 2021 Events

All times Eastern (ET) unless otherwise noted.

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Executive Session

3 February (Wednesday)
Starts at 9:30 am
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Ocean Worlds and Dwarf Planets Meeting 16

5 February (Friday)
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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National Science Board Committee on Strategy Teleconference

8 February (Monday)
10:00 – 11:00 am
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Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in the Leadership of Competed Space Missions Meeting #1

8-10 February (Monday-Wednesday)
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
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SmallSat Symposium 2021

8-11 February (Monday-Thursday)
Starts at 7:00 am on 8 February and ends at 1:00 pm on 11 February
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CompTIA Space Enterprise Council February Meeting

9 February (Tuesday)
Starts at 1:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mars Meeting No. 9

9 February (Tuesday)
1:15 – 6:45 pm
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ASCENDxWebinar: Preview: Mars Perseverance Landing

10 February (Wednesday)
10:00 – 11:00 am
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Seven

10 February (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 Meeting 9

11 February (Thursday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon 10

12 February (Friday)
12:00 – 6:00 pm
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 17

12 February (Friday)
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Committee on Planetary Protection — Meeting 6

12 February (Friday)
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mars Meeting No. 10

16 February (Tuesday)
1:30 – 6:00 pm
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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Preparing for Landing on Jezero Crater, Mars

17 February (Wednesday)
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
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Mars Rover Perseverance Landing Live Chat

18 Febuary (Thursday)
1:00 – 2:15 pm
Hosted by the National Air and Space Museum
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 State of Profession Writing Group Meeting 2

18 February (Thursday)
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
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U.S.–Norway Space Cooperation Virtual Forum

24 February (Wednesday)
Starts at 10:00 am
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Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (AAAC) Teleconference

24 February (Wednesday)
12:00 – 4:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon 11

26 February (Friday)
12:00 – 6:00 pm
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 17

26 February (Friday)
1:00 – 4:40 pm
Details