13th annual conference
highlighting space station research and opportunities in low Earth
orbit
to be held July 29-August 1 in
Boston
BOSTON, July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th annual
International Space Station Research and Development
Conference (ISSRDC) highlights how pioneers in the space
community are harnessing the unique conditions in low Earth orbit
(LEO) to help solve some of our world's most pressing R&D
challenges. ISSRDC is the only conference dedicated exclusively to
showcasing how the International Space Station (ISS) is advancing
science and technology and enabling a robust and sustainable market
in LEO. The conference will be held July
29-August 1, 2024, at the Marriott Copley Place in
Boston.
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ISSRDC 2024 brings together leaders from the commercial sector,
U.S. government agencies, and academic communities to foster
innovation and discovery onboard the orbiting laboratory. Panel
discussions with scientists and industry leaders, keynotes from
astronauts and policymakers, and lightning talks from trailblazers
and innovators will take the main stage. A Marketplace Expo offers
a venue for companies to showcase opportunities in LEO and for
attendees to meet with researchers and stakeholders. Sessions
throughout the conference will include U.S. and international
partners who will discuss strategic research areas and how to
prepare the next generation of space industry professionals, with
representation from the ISS National Laboratory® and NASA. Notable
conference events include the following:
- In a live downlink from the space station, four NASA
astronauts will describe their daily routines and the work they are
supporting during Expedition 71. The crew members will also discuss
how the space-based environment can enable scientific breakthroughs
that benefit humans on Earth and future space exploration.
- Leaders in the space industry will give daily keynotes, sharing
perspectives and discussing areas of importance to the space
station research community. These include Jim Free, NASA associate administrator, who
will provide insights from the agency on the critical importance of
the space station and LEO economy, and Jinni Meehan,
assistant director for space policy at the White House Office of
Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), who will give an engaging
policy perspective.
- The "Mistress of Machines," Kate
Darling, will discuss the future of human-robot
interactions, and Stephen
Bowen, commander of NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission and
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
alumnus, will share his experience as a NASA astronaut on the
ISS.
- Mike Roberts, chief scientific officer for the ISS National
Lab, and Jennifer Buchli, NASA chief
scientist for the ISS Program, will co-moderate a panel discussion
on breakthroughs in space-based R&D that blaze new
trails in transformative medicine and clinical applications.
- NASA will lead a conversation on the importance of maintaining
a continuity of research in LEO, ensuring that the ISS continues to
foster innovative results and use cases throughout its duration
that will prove advantageous for future commercial LEO
destinations.
- A plenary session with capital market leaders will discuss the
"path forward" in space investment, and a fireside chat will
highlight how innovative startups have leveraged the space
station as a springboard for business success.
- Multiple sessions will highlight opportunities for students to
launch research to the space station and will discuss the
importance of building a strong and diverse future
workforce.
- During technical sessions, dozens of research teams will
present their findings, sharing breakthroughs and lessons learned
and spurring new collaborations and R&D initiatives.
Register for ISSRDC and join us in Boston to experience the annual conference
showcasing the space station and the value it brings to humanity.
Visit the conference website to learn more about ISSRDC,
including how to register, and to view the full agenda.
ISSRDC is hosted by the ISS National Lab, which is managed by
the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space™ (CASIS™); NASA;
and the American Astronautical Society (AAS).
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About the International Space Station (ISS) National
Laboratory:
The International Space Station (ISS) is a
one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology
development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise,
the ISS National Laboratory® allows researchers to leverage this
multiuser facility to improve quality of life on Earth, mature
space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future
workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low
Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research
resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science,
technology, and education initiatives from U.S. government
agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center
for the Advancement of Science in Space™ (CASIS™) manages the ISS
National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating
access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a
powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and
varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National
Lab, visit our website.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CASIS accepts corporate
and individual donations to help advance science in space for the
benefit of humanity. For more information, visit our donations
page.
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PONeill@ISSNationalLab.org
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International Space
Station (ISS) National Laboratory
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Managed by the Center
for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS)
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6905 N. Wickham Rd.,
Suite 500, Melbourne, FL 32940 • 321.253.5101 •
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