AIAA 2013 Space Automation and Robotics Award

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Irene Chan

The AIAA Houston Section proudly wishes to congratulate the Robonaut2 team on this exciting award. Robonaut2 continues to inspire the youth and adults around the world, and is a prime example of high technology and a strong model for how governmental research entities can partner with industry in a mutually beneficial manner. Their team has overcome great challenges and rose to the occasion in ways that us outside their team may never fully understand, but will strive to duplicate in the future. Congratulations, the AIAA Houston Section is very proud of their achievements and this wonderful recognition of their efforts.

Sincerely,
Daniel Nobles, Chairman, AIAA Houston Section 2012-2013

New: College and Co-op Page

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Irene Chan

Take a look-see at our new College and Co-op page.

We need your inputs/suggestions as to how we can best mentor and support the next generation of engineers. If you know of any co-op/internship/employment opportunities, please send your inputs.

What Happened to the STS-107 Columbia Crew?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Irene Chan

Join us for the “JSC Back in the Saddle Event” with guest speaker Nigel Packham on:
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
9:00am-10:00am
Teague Auditorium

Presentation topic: What happened to the STS-107 Columbia Crew?

See the Event Flyer (PDF).

Upcoming AIAA Awards Nominations Deadlines

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Irene Chan

The following awards have nomination deadlines approaching within the month:

J. Leland Atwood Award – Further information about the award is posted at http://www.asee.org. Nominations must be received by ASEE by 14 January.

Nomination Deadline: 1 February

Daniel Guggenheim Medal
Aerospace Guidance, Navigation, and Control Award
Aerospace Power Systems Award
Aircraft Design Award
de Florez Award for Flight Simulation
Energy Systems Award
F. E. Newbold V/STOL Award
George M. Low Space Transportation Award
Haley Space Flight Award
Hap Arnold Award for Excellence in Aeronautical Program Management
Hypersonic Systems and Technologies
Mechanics & Control of Flight Award
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Award
Otto C. Winzen Lifetime Achievement Award
Piper General Aviation Award
Space Operations & Support Award
Space Science Award
Space Systems Award
von Braun Award for Excellence in Space Program Management

For detailed award information and nomination forms, please visit the AIAA website or use the contact form.

November/December Horizons Newsletter

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Irene Chan

The November/December 2012 72-page issue of Horizons is now available in both high and low resolutions. This issue includes: cover story: The UP Experience 2012 in Houston that featured legendary aerospace vehicle designer Burt Rutan, who gave us an exclusive interview, “Interstellar First Stop? Detection of an Earth-Sized Exoplanet at Alpha Centauri B” by Wes Kelly, Triton Systems LLC, “A 2012 TC4 Gravity Assist from Earth” and “A Newly Discovered Highly Accessible NEO” by Daniel R. Adamo, Astrodynamics Consultant, “Asteroid 2012 DA14’s February 2013 Fly-By” by Dr. Patrick Rodi, “Creating an Economically Robust Space Policy” by Dr. Martin Elvis of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, “Man Will Conquer Space Soon!”, continuing our reprints of these Collier’s space articles (1952 – 1954), a lunch-and-learn summary article, “Voyages: Sustainable Human Space Exploration: A Review” with guest speaker Dr. Kumar Krishen, NASA/JSC and “Hubble Meets Skylab” by Scott Lowther, Aerospace Projects Review (APR Corner).