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Pence Speech To International Conference Mostly About America

Remarks by Vice President Pence at the 2019 International Astronautical Congress Opening Ceremony “The truth is, for more than a generation, a vision for human space exploration had languished in this country and around the world. But those days are over. With America’s renewed vision for human space exploration, we will lead mankind into the vast expanse of space. The task before us will involve hardship and hazard, sacrifice and […]

  • NASA Watch
  • October 21, 2019
International Astronautical Congress Week In Washington, DC
International Astronautical Congress Week In Washington, DC

NASA to Provide Coverage of Key Events at 70th International Astronautical Congress “NASA will provide live coverage on NASA Television of key events at the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which takes place Oct. 21-25 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington. In addition, the agency will provide coverage of other events during the week online and via its social media channels.” IAC 2019 website

  • NASA Watch
  • October 20, 2019
IAC Opens in Israel Amidst Violence
IAC Opens in Israel Amidst Violence

Jerusalem Welcomes the International Space Community Amidst Wave of Violence, SpaceRef “The opening ceremony featured several speeches from dignitaries including the Minister of Science of Israel, Ofir Akunis and the Mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat. Of note, both the mayor and Minister spoke on the recent wave of violence which later in the evening hit a little too close for comfort for the delegates as an Arab man stabbed and […]

  • NASA Watch
  • October 12, 2015
Congressional Interest in NASA Overseas Trip Spending

Letter from Rep. Wolf to NASA Regarding Attendance at the International Astronautical Congress “In your June 15 response to me, you wrote, “As the NASA Administrator, I take my responsibility and accountability for use of taxpayer dollars in this area very seriously…” and you outlined your process for reviewing NASA-sponsored conferences exceeding $20,000 and non-NASA-sponsored conferences exceeding $100,000. That is why I was concerned to learn from the Web site […]

  • NASA Watch
  • August 31, 2012
NASA's Delegation to the IAC

Keith’s note: Sources report that 50 or more NASA employees will be attending the IAC (International Astronautical Congress) meeting from 1-5 October in tourist-friendly Naples, Italy. Attention is paid on the official website to things to see outside the event that have nothing to do with the intent of the meeting. Registration is between 730-900 euros ($900 – $1,100). Add in airfare and hotel and you are looking at $3,000 […]

  • NASA Watch
  • August 21, 2012
SGAC at IAC

Space Generation Congress 2010 Achieves Record Success “The 9th Annual Space Generation Congress (SGC) hosted by the Space Generation Advisory Counsel (SGAC) was held in Prague, Czech Republic, from September 23 – 25, 2010. Being a complimentary event preceding the the 61st International Astronautical Congress, this congress started with a record high of 200 top and carefully chosen delegates gathered together to discuss the latest issues in the space industry. […]

  • NASA Watch
  • September 29, 2010
IAC Update

International Astronautical Congress Quick Bits for Tuesday, September 28 “At the 2nd Plenary: Impact of Governments’ Space Policy Changes on Industry saw a limited government view as only the European Space Agency and a Japanese representatives were available. On the industry side were five representatives from the United States, Japan and Europe (3). Industry reps cited “uncertainty” in the current market making things difficult and there is no current business […]

  • NASA Watch
  • September 28, 2010
Bolden Comments at IAC: Not Long For His Job?

Keith’s update: This commentary (audio clip) was recorded at the end of the Space Agency Heads plenary at the IAC in Prague. The moderator asks what the panelists expect between now and the next Congress. According to SpaceRef’s Marc Boucher who is covering the IAC, there are two things to listen for: Bolden describes NASA as being “the acknowledged leader in space exploration (corrected)”. Perminov winces (although the picture barely […]

  • NASA Watch
  • September 27, 2010
Video of Bolden Answering Questions at IAC

Video: NASA’s Charles Bolden Answers Questions at the Agency Heads Plenary of the 61st International Astronautical Congress, SpaceRef “Below are the four questions in which NASA Administrator Charles Bolden answered questions from the moderator and the audience. The question context is in reference to a statement that Bolden made earlier this in which he said NASA would work towards getting humans to Mars not in months but weeks.”

  • NASA Watch
  • September 27, 2010
China's Mir?

Keith’s note: A NASA Watch reader attending the IAC in South Korea sent me this cellphone photo (with her apologies for its poor quality) of a proposed space station China is thinking about building. Looks a bit like Mir, yes? You can watch China’s IAC presentation here on YouTube.

  • NASA Watch
  • October 15, 2009