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2017<\/h2>\n

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The Georgia Tech Center for Space Technology & Research and Georgia Center of Innovation - Aerospace are hosting a two-day event at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting recent innovations in space science and technologies.<\/p>\n

The event begins October 18th at the Marcus Nanotechnology Research Center<\/h4>\n

\u00a0(345 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA) with a poster session, welcome reception, and open-telescope night. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. in the main atrium.<\/p>\n

October 19th, the symposium will be held at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center<\/h4>\n

(84 5th St NW, Atlanta, GA) with check-in beginning at 8:00 a.m. Activities on October 19th will feature a combination of invited and contributed technical presentations, panel discussions, a plenary address by NASA Associate Administrator for Space Technology Steve Jurczyk, and a complimentary luncheon with former astronaut and ISS Commander, Shane Kimbrough!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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R. Shane Kimbrough<\/h5>\n

\u00a0NASA Astronaut<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Steve Jurczyk<\/h5>\n

Associate Administrator NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Jane Kinney<\/h5>\n

Assistant Director,
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Steve Howard<\/h5>\n

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Jim Cantrell<\/h5>\n

CEO,
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CEO,
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Todd Lindner<\/h5>\n

Cecil Spaceport Director,
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Martha Grover, PhD<\/h5>\n

Professor,
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Jon Jenkins, PhD<\/h5>\n

Kepler Mission Analysis Lead, NASA Ames Research Center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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James \u201cJimmy\u201d Comfort<\/h5>\n

Deputy & Technical Director,
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John Bradford, PhD<\/h5>\n

President & COO,
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Ehson Mosleh<\/h5>\n

Vice President, Systems & Mission Assurance,
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Brad Majeres<\/h5>\n

Senior Executive
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Shawn Cruzen<\/h5>\n

Executive Director,
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Michael Mealling<\/h5>\n

Chief Operating Officer,
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Spaceports & Space Launch<\/h4>\n

Space Science & Deep Space Missions<\/h4>\n

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Perspectives on the Future of Commercial Space<\/h4>\n

Influence of Space in Media, Outreach, and Education<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Registration is now open for the 2017 Symposium on Space Innovations!<\/p>\n

Registration is $195 for professionals, $40 for students, with optional pre-conference reception package.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Atlanta is a city filled with rich history and culture, combining inspirational attractions with Southern charm and world-class sophistication. The symposium will be hosted at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, conveniently located in Midtown Atlanta at the heart of Technology Square, only 25 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Whether it\u2019s exploring the museums and parks of Midtown, or visiting one of the cities\u2019 famous restaurants, there are plenty of things to do and places to stay around town:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Georgia Aquarium<\/a><\/h5>\n
Piedmont Park<\/a><\/h5>\n
Ponce City Market<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Rocky Mountain Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n
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*The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center has reserved a discounted block of hotel rooms for conference attendees.
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Can\u2019t get enough Space?<\/h4>\n

The Georgia Space Alliance will be hosting a kick-off party October 19th at 6:00 p.m., directly after the conference at Grain Spirits & Food on the corner of W. Peachtree & Abercrombie!\u00a0Symposium attendees will receive a 50% discount on admissions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Laura Forczyk<\/strong> (Owner, Astralytical)<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy Hudnall<\/strong> (Director, Center of Innovation Aerospace, Ga. Dept. of Econ. Dev.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Glenn Lightsey<\/strong> (Professor, Aerospace Engineering)<\/span><\/p>\n

Kennda Lynch<\/strong> (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences)<\/span><\/p>\n

Gary O\u2019Neill<\/strong> (Sr. Aerospace & Defense Specialist, Center of Innovation Aerospace, Ga. Dept. of Econ. Dev.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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John Olds<\/strong> (CEO, SpaceWorks Enterprises)<\/span><\/p>\n

Jud Ready<\/strong> (Chair, Georgia Space Working Group)<\/span><\/p>\n

Eric Truitt<\/strong> (Chief, Space & Intelligence Programs, GTRI)<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacob Vallo<\/strong> (Vice President & Regional Director, Rockefeller Group)<\/span><\/p>\n

Caleb Williams<\/strong> (Space Systems Analyst, SpaceWorks Enterprises)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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