April 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.

April 2021 Events

All times Eastern (ET) unless otherwise noted.

Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 State of the Profession Writing Group Meeting 5

1 April (Thursday)
1:15–5:00 pm
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Committee on Planetary Protection - Meeting No. 2 on Mars Mission Bioburden Requirements

5 April (Monday)
1:30–5:30 pm
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AIAA SOSTC Improving Space Operations Workshop 2021

6-8 April (Tuesday-Thursday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #14

7 April (Wednesday)
12:00–5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 14

9 April (Friday)
12:00–6:00 pm
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Astronomy Hour

10 April (Saturday)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 Meeting 12

14 April (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:50 pm
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Committee on Planetary Protection - Meeting No. 3 on Mars Mission Bioburden Requirements

19 April (Monday)
2:00–6:00 pm
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Will Productivity and Growth Return After the COVID-19 Crisis?

20 April (Tuesday)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Ten

21 April (Wednesday)
11:00 am –5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #15

21 April (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:50 pm
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Small Satellites 2021 (Virtual Conference)

26-27 April (Monday-Tuesday)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Sampling an Asteroid to Understand the Birth of Our Planet

27 April (Tuesday)
8:00–9:00 pm
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