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SGAC USA
Welcome to the United States country page for the Space Generation Advisory Council! There are many organisations dedicated to space and space exploration in the United States, such as the National Space Society, Planetary Society, and a handful of others, but SGAC provides a different outlook. SGAC not only helps university students and young professionals to link up within the domestic young space community, but SGAC also provides a unique inlet into the international young space community. SGAC is here to help you build your international space network, offer you leadership opportunities, and give you a voice at the United Nations, at space agencies, at academic institutions, and in industry. We hope you join us!
Young Space Activities Overview in the United States
As the future of American space activities is still not clearly determined, now is an important time to build the network, voice and leadership skills of the next generation of space leaders. SGAC in the United States has been building up a foundation increased activities over the past few years. This has been seen through its growing relationships with US organisations including the Space Foundation, NASA, and Lockheed Martin. In addition to SGAC, there are many events and activities available to young professionals and advanced students via the National Space Society, the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS-US), and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Through participation in both SGAC and these organisations, an incredible network and opportunities lie.
Country-Specific Events in 2012
- 15th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference (15 - 16 Feb 2012), Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.
- 18th Annual SEEC - Space Exploration Educators Conference, (February 2-4, 2012) Space Center Houston, TX.
- Global Space Exploration Conference, (22 - 24 May 2012), L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC.
- NSRC - Next-Generation Suborbital Researches Conference, (27 February 2012 - 29 February 2012): The Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort, Palo Alto, California.
- Yuri's Night, (12 April): Yuri’s Night is a celebration of humanity’s achievements in space. Each April, people from around the world come together to mark the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first flight into space (in 1961) and the first launch of the US Space Shuttle (in 1981). Everyone can participate, so come and join us in celebrating our past–and our future–in outer space! Visit the Yuri's Night website to find the party and exact times nearest you.
- Space Generation Fusion Forum, (15 - 16 April 2012) Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado: This US space event is highlighting international thinking geared towards university students and young professionals. This event, held in conjunction with the National Space Symposium, aims to gather a selected group of up to 50 top young adults from various areas of space – government, industry, and academia.
- 28th National Space Symposium (16 - 19 April 2012), The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado: The National Space Symposium has brought together space leaders from around the world to discuss, address and dream about the future of space since the inaugural event in 1984. Attendees at that original event numbered barely 250 space enthusiasts, while expected participants at the 28th National Space Symposium will surpass 9,000. The National Space Symposium has become widely known as the premier U.S. space policy and programme forum and as the "must attend" opportunity for information on and interaction among all sectors of space. Be sure to check out grants on our Fusion Forum homepage.
- 31th International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2012, (May 24-28, 2012): Washington, DC.
- AIAA SPACE 2012 Conference & Exposition, (11 - 13 Sep 2012) Pasadena Convention Center, Sheraton Pasadena, Hilton Pasadena, Pasadena, California
Interesting Web Links for the Young Generation in the United States
Groups and Institutions
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: http://www.nasa.gov
Astronomy Picture of the Day: http://apod.nasa.gov
Space Politics: http://www.spacepolitics.com
National Space Society: http://www.nss.org/
Space.com: http://www.space.com/
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics: http://www.aiaa.org/
Documents
National report of the United States in SGAC's annual report 2011
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