March 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
Kelsie Krafton Space Studies Board of the NAS
This is the monthly event roundup for the AAS Policy Blog, in which we share a list of upcoming astronomical science policy events. Examples include congressional hearings, advisory committee meetings, Capitol Hill briefings, policy forums, think tank symposia, networking opportunities, and/or lectures. Most of these events are public and occur here in Washington, DC. Many are also live streamed. I will try to note in the event listing if advance registration for in-person attendance is required (either for security or capacity reasons).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events are going virtual as organizations adapt to the new normal. We hope you take advantage of the increased accessibility of virtual events.
Other relevant policy event calendars:
- Space Policy Online Event Calendar, for all things space, including civil, commercial, and defense
- American Institute of Physics FYI This Week, for recaps and events happening in physical sciences policy
Some events are announced with less than a month’s advance notice, and we will update this post whenever we have something new to add. Please email us if you have a correction or an event that you think should be added to this list.
March 2021 Events
All times Eastern (ET) unless otherwise noted.
NASA Planetary Science Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
1-2 March (Monday-Tuesday)
10:25 am – 6:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 Meeting 10
3 March (Wednesday)
11:45 am – 2:05 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 State of the Profession Writing Group Meeting 3
4 March (Thursday)
11:45 am – 2:05 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Ocean Worlds and Dwarf Planets Meeting 19
5 March (Friday)
1:30–2:30 pm
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Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in the Leadership of Competed Space Missions Meeting #2
9 March (Tuesday)
4:30–5:30 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #12
10 March (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Eight
10 March (Wednesday)
10:45 am – 1:00 pm
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Nomination Hearing for Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce
10 March (Wednesday)
Starts at 10:00 am
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 12
12 March (Friday)
11:45 am – 3:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Ocean Worlds and Dwarf Planets Meeting 19
12 March (Friday)
1:00–2:30 pm
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12 March (Friday)
2:00–4:00 pm
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Engaging Scientists & Engineers in Policy (ESEP) March Happy Hour
15 March (Monday)
7–8:30 pm
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NASA Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC) Virtual Meeting
15-17 March (Monday-Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing “Recent Federal Actions to Expand Broadband: Are We Making Progress?”
17 March (Wednesday)
Starts at 10:00 am
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House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Hearing “Brain Drain: Rebuilding the Federal Scientific Workforce”
17 March (Wednesday)
Starts at 10:00 am
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 State of the Profession Writing Group Meeting 4
18 March (Thursday)
10:45 am – 12:30 pm
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Mars 2020 and the Importance of Planetary Protection
23 March (Wednesday)
Starts at 8:00 pm
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SPACETIDE 2021 Spring: Annual Conference
23-24 March (Tuesday-Wednesday)
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
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Space Science Week 2021
23-25 March (Tuesday-Thursday)
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
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Committee on Solar and Space Physics (Space Science Week Spring Meeting 2021)
24-25 March (Wednesday-Thursday)
11:30 am – 5:45 pm
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Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences (Space Science Week Spring Meeting 2021)
23-24 March (Tuesday-Wednesday)
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Committee on Planetary Protection (Space Science Week Spring Meeting 2021)
24-25 March (Wednesday-Thursday)
11:00 am – 2:45 pm
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Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (Space Science Week Spring Meeting 2021)
23-25 March (Tuesday-Thursday)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #13
24 March (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Giant Planet Systems - Meeting #7
26 March (Friday)
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 13
26 March (Friday)
12:00–6:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Ocean Worlds and Dwarf Planets Meeting #18
26 March (Friday)
1:00–4:30 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Nine
31 March (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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