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AIAA = American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
The largest American professional society with a major focus on
astronautics. Holds national and regional conferences. Publishes both
refereed journals and many books. AIAA technical committees create many of
the standards used in the space industry. (See Sec. 6.6.) |
www.aiaa.org |
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AAS = American Astronautical Society |
The largest of the American societies devoted exclusively to astronautics
and space exploration. (Note that another AAS = American Astronomical
Society, is the largest astronomical organization is the |
astronautical.org |
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BIS = British Interplanetary Society |
One of the oldest professional societies in astronautics. Publishes
papers on topics, such as interstellar travel, that are more far-reaching
than many of the other professional journals. |
www.bis-spaceflight.com |
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IAF = International Astronautical Federation |
The IAF is the principal worldwide organization for astronautics with
an annual conference held at various locations throughout the World. The IAF
is a collection of organizations, i.e., organizations not people are IAF
members. Associated with the IAF, are the IAA = International Academy of Astronautics, which is a worldwide
association of astronautics professionals, and the IISL = International Institute of Space Law, which focuses on legal and
treaty issues in the exploration of space. |
www.iafastro.com |
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IEEE = Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
The world’s largest professional technical society. Focused on
electrical engineering, but does a great deal of work in astronautics,
including publication of many relevant papers. |
www.ieee.org |
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INCOSE = International Council on Systems Engineering |
A relatively recent organization, founded in 1990, but with a strong
interest in space systems engineering. Intended to be a focal point for the
dissemination of systems engineering knowledge. |
www.incose.org |
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SEDS = Students for the Exploration and Development of Space |
An independent student-based organization (both graduate and
undergraduate) with chapters at various universities around the World.
Loosely affiliated with some of the professional space organizations. Runs
both conferences and various local activities. |
seds.org |
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NSS = National Space Society |
Independent educational organizations formed from the merger in 1987
of the National Space Institute and the L5 Society. Dedicated to the creation
of a spacefaring civilization. |
www.nss.org |