NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy will lead the agency’s delegation at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) this week in Milan.
During the congress, NASA will discuss its Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy, emphasising the agency’s efforts to advance microgravity science, technology, and exploration. The agency also will highlight its commitment to space sustainability and several missions, including initiatives that support NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration approach and the Artemis Accords.
NASA will be broadcasting events involving the agency on its YouTube channel, including:
– One-to-one with heads of agencies featuring Bill Nelson at 10.45 pm (AESDT) on October 14;
– Hosting a plenary on responsible and sustainable space exploration for Moon to Mars featuring Pam Melroy at 03.15 am (AESDT) on October 15; and
– A new era in human presence featuring Pam Melroy at 11.59 pm (AESDAT) on October 16.
In addition to the events outlined above, NASA will have an exhibit featuring the first sample of the asteroid Bennu to appear publicly in a non-museum setting, as well as information on the Artemis campaign, NASA’s future in low Earth orbit, and several upcoming science and technology missions. NASA also will host subject matter expert talks throughout the week at its exhibit.
