13th annual conference
highlights space R&D to benefit humanity and foster commerce in
space
BOSTON, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International
Space Station Research and Development Conference
(ISSRDC)—the only conference dedicated exclusively to
research and development on the International Space Station (ISS)
and the growing market in low Earth orbit (LEO)—kicks off
Monday, July 29, at the Marriott
Copley Place in Boston.
The conference agenda includes panel discussions with
industry leaders, keynotes addressing topics pertinent to the space
community, panels highlighting compelling opportunities in the LEO
economy, lightning talks with space innovators, and valuable
networking opportunities taking place July
30-August 1. Featured panels and speakers at ISSRDC 2024
include the following:
- In a live downlink from the space station, four astronauts will
provide insight into their daily routines, the research they
support, and the impact this work has on humanity.
- Jim Free, NASA associate
administrator, will give a keynote 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, will provide an engaging policy
perspective.
- "Mistress of Machines" Kate
Darling will give a keynote on the intersection of
humans and robotics—a discussion of increasing importance as the
space community embraces enhanced technologies in LEO and
beyond.
- Mike Roberts, ISS National
Laboratory® chief scientific officer, and Jennifer Buchli, NASA chief scientist for the
ISS Program, will moderate a session on trailblazing new
frontiers in science on the space station, and a panel of ISS
researchers will discuss the transformative biomedical research
being done in space to benefit people on Earth.
- 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.
- NASA astronaut Stephen
Bowen will share his experience as NASA's SpaceX Crew-6
commander and will highlight the importance of shaping the future
space workforce.
- A fireside chat will showcase opportunities for students to
launch research to the space station, and a panel session will
discuss the significance of building a strong and diverse future
workforce.
For Media:
- The ISSRDC 2024 full agenda is on the conference
website, where media will find all sessions and speakers.
- Media wanting to attend the conference should contact
Patrick O'Neill, public affairs
outreach lead for the ISS National Lab, at
poneill@issnationallab.org.
- Media wanting to watch a live feed of select sessions can view
our conference livestream.
- Recordings of select sessions will be posted on
the ISSRDC website in the days following the
conference.
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. The
four-day conference showcases the multiple ways the space station
continues to provide a valuable platform for research and
technology development that benefits humanity and enables a robust
and sustainable market in LEO.
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.
Media
Contact:
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Patrick
O'Neill
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904-806-0035
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PONeill@ISSNationalLab.org
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International Space Station (ISS)
National Laboratory
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 •
www.ISSNationalLab.org
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