August 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy

Kelsie Krafton
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.

August 2021 Events
All times Eastern (ET) unless otherwise noted.
STEM Education Advisory Panel (Committee) Meeting
2 August (Monday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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National Science Board Meeting
3-4 August (Tuesday-Wednesday)
1:00–6:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Fifteen
4 August (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #22
4 August (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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SatCom Emerging Trends- Post Reform Era
4-5 August (Wednesday-Thursday)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 21
6 August (Friday)
12:00–5:00 pm
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Foundation for Assessing the Health and Vitality of the NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Research Communities Meeting #5
12 August (Thursday)
2:00–5:00 pm
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36th Space Symposium
23-26 August (Monday-Thursday)
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Sixteen
25 August (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #23
25 August (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 22
27 August (Friday)
12:00–5:00 pm
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Foundation for Assessing the Health and Vitality of the NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Research Communities Meeting #6
27 August (Friday)
1:00–5:00 pm
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