(October 21) Spacefaring Ecosystems: Adapting Industries for the Future of Space Exploration

When:  Oct 21, 2023 from 10:30 to 12:05 (PT)
Associated with  Los Angeles Section

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AIAA LA-LV 10/21 Section (Town Hall) Meeting

(A hybrid event: In-person and online attendance)

Saturday, October 21, 2023, 10:30 AM PDT (GMT -0700)

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In-Person Attendance is better, but Online welcome. Please join us!

Spacefaring Ecosystems:

Adapting Industries for the Future of Space Exploration

Presenter:

Mr. Dennis Leung

Founding partner of Dibashi Consulting

Formerly with Northrop Grumman Space Divisions

Formerly with NASA Dryden Research Center (Hypersonic Vehicle Division)

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Location

Lawndale Library (Meeting Room)

14615 Burin Ave., Lawndale, CA 90260

(South of 105 Hwy and East of 405 Hwy/Pacific Coast Hwy (1))

(Near SpaceX Hawthorne; Close to Northrop Grumman Space Park)

(also online on Zoom for a hybrid event)

(This event is not sponsored by the Lawndale Library)

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This lecture explores the concept of normalizing space travel and its profound implications on various industries that support space exploration, with a focus on infrastructure-related sectors. We will delve into how space travel is becoming more accessible and routine, impacting industries such as food services, logistics, waste management, habitat construction, vehicles, GPS, and more. We will discuss the unique challenges these industries face when adapting to space environments and the innovative solutions required to ensure their successful integration into the space exploration ecosystem. This lecture aims to provide insights into the evolving landscape of space exploration and the collaborative efforts needed to sustain humanity's future beyond Earth.

Dennis Leung

Founding partner of Dibashi Consulting

Formerly with Northrop Grumman Space Divisions

Formerly with NASA Dryden Research Center (Hypersonic Vehicle Division)

Dennis Leung is a founding partner of Dibashi Consulting which assists private ventures, government organizations and higher learning foundations with top to bottom technical expertise in space based products.

 

Before founding Dibashi Consulting, Dennis was Northrop Grumman Space Divisions lead Innovative Engineering Strategist and was responsible for developing and constructing a modernized production facility, including advanced manufacturing technologies such as robotics, digital signage, data consolidation, augmented and virtual reality systems. He also spent over 15 years in senior management roles on many satellite programs, including one of the few lunar missions in the last decade.

 

Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, Dennis was with NASA’s Dryden Research Center working on Hypersonic vehicles and was responsible for testing and operations of flight line activities. Previous to his work at NASA, Dennis was a government liaison contractor with the US NAVY involved with their submarine based missile systems.

 

In addition to being a passionate engineer, Dennis is an advocate of educating the generation of engineers through outreach events at universities and various other learning institutions.

Tentative Agenda: (All Time PDT (GMT -0700))

10:00 am - 10:30 am: Check-in, Networking

10:30 am - 10:35 am: Welcome and Introduction

10:35 am - 12:05 pm: Presentations and Q&A

Lawndale Library (Meeting Room)

14615 Burin Ave., Lawndale, CA 90260

(South of 105 Hwy and East of 405 Hwy/Pacific Coast Hwy (1))

Disclaimer: The views of the speakers do not represent the views of AIAA or the AIAA Los Angeles-Las Vegas Section

[AIAA Los Angeles-Las Vegas Section], [contact@aiaa-lalv.org], [https://www.aiaa-lalv.org]

Location

Lawndale Library (Meeting Room)
14615 Burin Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
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Online Instructions:
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