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.

Visa Information

Conference participants are responsible for reviewing and complying with the Canadian visa requirements applicable to their country of citizenship. As this conference is being held outside the United States, the organizers are not able to provide official visa support or invitation letters. However, participants may use their abstract acceptance email as supporting documentation for their visa application. Prior to the conference, registration confirmation is provided via the emailed invoice. If needed, we can also provide a letter at the conference confirming registration and attendance.

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 closed.

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

Online Conference Registration

Registration can be accessed at https://www.xcdsystem.com/aas/attendee/index.cfm?ID=FKloc5H

Registration Type	Early (On or before June 14, 2026)	Regular (June 15 to July 9, 2026)	Walkups (On or after July 10, 2026)
Full Registration - Current Member (AAS or AIAA)	$780	$830	$930
Full Registration - Non-member	$880	$930	$1,030
Student Registration - Current Member (AAS or AIAA)	$430	$480	$580
Student Registration - Non-member	$475	$525	$625
Retiree Registration - Current Member (AAS or AIAA)	$430	$480	$580
Retiree Registration - Non-member	$480	$530	$630

The online registration system is programmed to accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards. NOTE: Registration fees are calculated at the time of payment. Beginning the registration process without completing payment may result in a higher fee being charged as applicable based upon the early/late/on-site fee schedule set by the General Chairs.

Attendees that register and need to cancel may get a full refund (minus credit card fees) through the end of the Early registration period. During the Regular registration period, a 90% refund will be available. After the regular registration period ends, no refunds will be available. Please email the conference General Chairs with any refund requests.

Social Events

On Sunday evening, July 26, there will be a welcoming reception

On Monday evening, July 27, we will host the awards ceremony including the presentation of the Dirk Brouwer Award to David A. Vallado, who will deliver the Dirk Brouwer Plenary Lecture.

On Tuesday evening, July 28, we will hold the Banquet Dinner.

Conference Hotel

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

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):

• Email: reservations@hiltonwhistler.com
• Phone: 604-966-5000 (Option 1 for Reservations)

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):

• Phone: 1-800-515-4050
• Press 1 for Reservations and reference Group Code: AAS26

Conference Chairs