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July 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
Kelsie Krafton Space Studies Board, National Academy of Sciences
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.

July 2021 Events
All times Eastern (ET) unless otherwise noted.
Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 Meeting 16
7-8 July (Wednesday–Thursday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Fourteen
14 July (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #21
14 July (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Removing Barriers to Accessibility on Federal Government Websites
15 July (Thursday)
1:00–2:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 - Research and Analysis Writing Group
15 July (Thursday)
6:00–8:30 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 20
16 July (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 #4
19 July (Monday)
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
27 July (Tuesday)
1:00–5:00 pm
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