February 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
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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.
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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
Details
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
Details
National Science Board Committee on Strategy Teleconference
8 February (Monday)
10:00 – 11:00 am
Details
Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in the Leadership of Competed Space Missions Meeting #1
8-10 February (Monday-Wednesday)
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Details
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
Details
CompTIA Space Enterprise Council February Meeting
9 February (Tuesday)
Starts at 1:00 pm
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Committee on Planetary Protection — Meeting 6
12 February (Friday)
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Some sessions are open and some sessions are closed
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
U.S.–Norway Space Cooperation Virtual Forum
24 February (Wednesday)
Starts at 10:00 am
Details
Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (AAAC) Teleconference
24 February (Wednesday)
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Details
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
Details
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