Cape Canaveral Section

Hello Members,

Applications are now open for membership on AIAA Technical Committees (TCs), with the current application cycle closing on October 15, 2025.

To learn more about the structure, responsibilities, and benefits of participating in a TC, please refer to the following resources:

      •     Technical Committees Overview: https://aiaa.org/get-involved/committees-groups/technical-committees/

      •     Introductory Slide Deck (2024): https://aiaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/introduction-to-aiaa-tcs-2024.pdf

      •     Recorded Webinar (2023): https://aiaa.org/events/technical-committee-recruitment-webinar/

This is an excellent opportunity to connect with peers in your technical discipline, build collaborations, and contribute to the advancement of the aerospace field.

The AIAA Cape Canaveral Council encourages all interested members to review the materials above and submit their applications prior to the October 15 deadline.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us (aiaacanaveral@gmail.com).

Sincerely,

AIAA Cape Canaveral Council

What a busy week in Cape Canaveral for our Aerospace community!

There is an IEEE presentation on Thursday (Signal Processing for Joint Radar-Communications), the One-Space Event this Saturday Evening at KSC, and now we are happy to share a talk by AIAA member Rachel Tillman. Please see the official announcement below for more details.

Join Us for a Talk by AIAA Member Rachel Tillman – “Viking on Tour”! 

We’re thrilled to feature our very own Rachel Tillman this Wednesday, June 18, at the Italian American Club (1471 Cyprus Avenue, Melbourne, FL). Rachel—an AIAA Associate Fellow and historian—will share her inspiring journey preserving NASA’s Viking Mars Lander hardware and artifacts, and how she’s bringing them across the country to spark public passion for space exploration

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM (talk begins shortly after)
Location: Italian American Club, 1471 Cyprus Ave, Melbourne, FL
Cost: Free and open to the public!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand about Viking’s legacy and Rachel’s ongoing mission to preserve space history. Spread the word and bring friends—everyone’s welcome!