- American Astronautical Society
Formed in 1954, the American Astronautical Society (AAS) is the premier independent scientific and technical group in the
United States exclusively dedicated to the advancement ofspace science and exploration. AAS strongly supportsNASA 'sVision for Space Exploration , and are members of theCoalition for Space Exploration and theSpace Exploration Alliance . The AAS is also committed to strengthening the global space program through cooperation with international space organizations.AAS strives to fulfill these goals through service to their members:
engineers ,scientists , administrators,institutions andcorporations on the cutting edge of the nation's space activities. In addition, many members support these activities as military space specialists,physicians ,lawyers ,educators ,historians ,journalists ,artists and other professionals.The AAS has long been recognized for the excellence of its national meetings, symposia and publications as well as for the impact these have had on shaping the U.S.
space program . Members have opportunities to meet with leaders in their field and in related disciplines, exchange information and ideas, discuss career aspirations and expand their horizons.The AAS has materially aided our nation in addressing future challenges by sponsoring professional, scientific and engineering meetings and by maintaining an effective publications program. The strong and active participation of corporate members, together with the support of major elements of the space industry, have enabled the Society to remain at the forefront of advancing the astronautical sciences.
AAS AWARDS
The American Astronautical Society established these awards to recognize outstanding contributions in
space flight andspace exploration ;flight testing ; space science and technology; commercial utilization of space technology; space flight safety; space flight mechanics andastrodynamics ; extravehicular protection in space; public leadership in promoting the Nation's space programs and policies; development of space systems forNational defense ; and to recognize books that further public understanding of the impact of astronautics upon society. The Awards are listed in the order in which they were established by the Society:*
Space Flight Award
*Melbourne W. Boynton Award
*Flight Achievement Award
*Victor A. Prather Award
*William Randolph Lovelace II Award
*Lloyd V. Berkner Award
* Dirk Brouwer Award
*John F. Kennedy Astronautics Award
*Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award
*Military Astronautics Award
*Industrial Leadership Award
*Lifetime Achievement Award
*Carl Sagan Memorial Award
*Advancement Of International Cooperation Award
*Eugene M. Emme Award (1983)"See also:"
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Space exploration
*Vision for Space Exploration External links
* [http://www.astronautical.org/ American Astronautical Society] Official web site.
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