SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

Space Science Track

Monday, April 7, 2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Track:

Location: Broadmoor Main: Ballroom

Presented in Association with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory 

The Space Science track allows for in-depth discussions of a range of space science and research matters. Government and industry speakers will address the NASA science roadmap, Earth and climate science, advanced rockets, exploration initiatives, space weather, and more. Lunch is included for Space Science Track registrants.

Lunch Co-Sponsor: Vast 

10:00 am – Welcome

    • Dipak Srinivasan, Strategic Engagements & Formulations Area Manager, JHUAPL

10:05 am – Importance of Space Science

    • Dr. Jason Kalirai, Mission Area Executive, Space Formulation, JHUAPL

10:25 am – Earth Science & Environmental Security

11:10 am – Diving into the Helio Decadal Survey

    • Moderator – Jim Kinnison, Parker Solar Probe Mission Systems Engineer, JHUAPL
    • Joseph Westlake, Heliophysics Division Director, NASA

11:55 pm – Lunch

    • Co-Sponsor: VAST

1:00 pm – Astrobiology

1:35 pm – Habitable Worlds Science & Technology

    • Dr. Giada Arney, Research Space Scientist, NASA

2:10 pm – Moons of the Giants

    • Moderator: Michael Amato, Manager, Lead Engineer, New Business Developer- Planetary Exploration Line of Business, NASA
    • Tim Linn, Advanced Programs Sr. Manager, Commercial Civil Space – Science Exploration, Lockheed Martin

3:25 pm – Lunar Science & Exploration

    • Moderator: Alicia Carey, Civil Space Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
    • Lori Glaze, Deputy Associate Administrator, ESDMD, NASA
    • Ryan Watkins, Program Scientist – Exploration Science Strategy and Integration Office, NASA, Science Mission Directorate

4:10 pm – One-on-One with the NASA Science AA

    • Steven Arnold, Deputy Mission Area Executive for Civil Space, JHUAPL

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Co-Sponsor

Vast