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NASA announced on 28 September that the James Webb Space Telescope will launch between March and June 2019, several months later than the October 2018 target launch date.

The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship program will host a live, text-based chat on Thursday, 12 October, to answer final questions about the program before the 1 November application deadline.

The National Science Foundation Division of Astronomical Sciences Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation (ATI) is being assessed and new proposals will not be accepted until this program review is complete.

Join an online hangout on Thursday, 28 September, at 3:00 pm ET, to hear about a rediscovered nova and what new analysis can tell us about it.

David Soderblom, a member of the IAU Membership Committee, responds to frequently asked questions and comments about joining the International Astronomical Union.

AAS President Christine Jones has sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging swift action on a permanent legislative solution for DACA recipients.

Congratulations to AAS Press Officer Dr. Richard Fienberg on winning the Astronomical Society of the Pacific's Fraknoi Supporters Award for his contributions to public understanding of science through astronomy!

Representative James "Jim" Bridenstine (R-OK) is under consideration for the position of NASA administrator, and his responses to an initial questionnaire from the Senate are available to review.

Early registration for the 231st AAS meeting ends Wednesday, 27 September, so register now to save! Don't forget to submit your abstract by the 3 October regular deadline, too.

The National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Green as the Division Director in the Division of Astronomical Sciences.

AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.

Renew your AAS membership to secure your member benefits for another year! This includes lower registration rates for meetings and a discount on author charges for a paper published in one of the AAS journals.

You’re invited to get involved in the United Nations-affiliated Regional Centres for Space Science and Technology Education in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Join this live event on Wednesday, 27 September, at 1:00 pm ET to hear insider tips on the hiring and interview process, including how to tailor your application materials and negotiate your compensation package.

The AAS is conducting a search for an astronomer to serve as the editor of The Astrophysical Journal Letters. The consideration of applications will begin 15 October.