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2026 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference,
Whistler, British Columbia, July 26-30 2026

The 2026 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, hosted by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and cohosted by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will be held July 26-30 in Whistler, BC, Canada. The conference is organized by the AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee and the AIAA Astrodynamics Technical Committee.

Code of Conduct

AAS conference attendance code of conduct

Abstract and Manuscript Submissions

Abstracts are to be submitted through a web based abstract submittal system. Using the web based system, authors will submit their abstract, author information and preprint before the conference. Authors will also use this site to submit their final manuscript after the conference.

The abstract submittal system can be accessed by clicking on Abstract and Manuscript Submission.

John V. Breakwell Student Paper Award

Applications are being accepted for the Breakwell Student Paper Award. Full paper submission is highly encouraged. Deadline for submission is the same date as the abstract submission deadline.

For more information on the Award please see https://www.space-flight.org/docs/Breakwell/Breakwell_award.html

Online Conference Registration

Registration links will be available soon.

Social & Offsite Events

Coming Soon.

Conference Hotel

The conference venue is the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.

Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

General Inquiries

Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
4050 Whistler Way
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Phone: +1 604-932-1982
Email: concierge@hiltonwhistler.com

Online Reservations

Book your hotel room online
After selecting your room, you may adjust your stay dates if needed.

Important: This booking link is valid for conference dates only, pre- and post-conference nights are not available through the link.
To extend your stay beyond the conference dates, please contact the Hilton Whistler Reservations Centre (available 24 hours):

Please provide the Group Code: AAS26 or your confirmation number when contacting reservations.

Additional nights are subject to availability and hotel approval and may not be available at the group rate.

Booking by Phone

To book by phone, contact the dedicated Reservations Centre (available 24 hours):

Please note: We encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible. The conference takes place during a busy travel season in Canada, and rooms may sell out. Many alternative accommodations are available near the conference hotel.


Conference Chairs

AAS General Chair

Dr. Renato Zanetti
The University of Texas at Austin
renato(AT)utexas.edu

AIAA General Chair

Ms. Angela Bowes
NASA Langley Research Center
angela.bowes(AT)nasa.gov

AAS Technical Chair

Dr. Jason Leonard
KinetX Aerospace
Jason.Leonard(AT)kinetx.com

AIAA Technical Chair

Dr. David Canales Garcia
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
canaled4(AT)erau.edu

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