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.

10:00 am – Welcome

    • Dipak Srinivasan, Space Exploration Sector’s Formulation & Strategic Engagements Program 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

    • Moderator: Alicia Carey, Civil Space Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
    • Sheldon Drobot, International Business Development Lead, BAE Systems, Inc.
    • James Graf, Director for Earth Science and Technology, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

11:10 am – Diving into the Helio Decadal Survey

    • Moderator: Dr. Jim Kinnison, Advanced Concepts and Mission Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
    • Dr. Robyn Millan, Professor, Dartmouth College
    • Dr. Joseph Westlake, Heliophysics Division Director, NASA

11:55 am – Lunch

    • Co-Sponsor: Vast
      • Corporate Host: David Caponio, SVP Product & Business Development, Vast

1:00 pm – Welcome Back from Lunch

    • Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, Board Member, Space Foundation Board of Directors

1:05 pm – Recent James Webb Space Telescope Observations

    • Dr. Mark Clampin, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator SMD, NASA

1:40 pm – Habitable Worlds Science & Technology

    • Moderator: Dr. Jason Kalirai, Mission Area Executive, Space Formulation, JHUAPL
    • Lee Feinberg, Habitable Worlds Observatory Principal Architect, NASA
    • Dr. Kevin France, Associate Professor, Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences & LASP, University of Colorado 

2:15 pm – Moons of the Giants

    • Moderator: Dipak Srinivasan, Space Exploration Sector’s Formulation & Strategic Engagements Program Area Manager, JHUAPL
    • Richard Cartwright, Senior Professional Staff, JHUAPL
    • Dr. Sam Howell, Project Staff Scientist, Europa Clipper Mission, NASA JPL
    • Lisa May, Deep Space Exploration Strategy & BD Lead, Lockheed Martin

3:00 pm – Networking Break

3:30 pm – Lunar Science & Exploration

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

4:15 pm – One-on-One with the NASA Science AA

    • Steven Arnold, Deputy Mission Area Executive for Civil Space, JHUAPL
    • Dr. Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator SMD, NASA

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

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