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<\/a><\/figure>NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy will lead the agency\u2019s delegation at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) from Monday, Oct. 14, to Thursday, Oct. 17, in Milan.<\/p>\n
During the congress, NASA will discuss its Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy<\/a>, emphasizing the agency\u2019s efforts to advance microgravity science, technology, and exploration. The agency also will highlight its commitment to space sustainability and several missions, including initiatives that support NASA\u2019s Moon to Mars exploration approach and the Artemis Accords<\/a>.<\/p>\n NASA will amplify the following talks happening at the congress through its YouTube Channel<\/a>:<\/p>\n A full agenda for this year\u2019s IAC\u00a0is available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Members of the media registered for IAC will have three opportunities to meet with NASA leaders. To register, media must apply through the International Astronautical Federation<\/a> website. Opportunities include:<\/p>\n In addition to the events outlined above, NASA will have an exhibit featuring the first sample of the asteroid Bennu<\/a> to appear publicly in a non-museum setting, as well as information on the Artemis<\/a> campaign, NASA\u2019s future in low Earth orbit, and several upcoming science and technology missions. NASA also will host subject matter expert talks throughout the week at its exhibit.<\/p>\n NASA will provide photos and updates about its participation in the International Astronautical Congress from its\u00a0@NASAExhibit<\/a>\u00a0account on X.<\/p>\n For more information about NASA participation at IAC, visit:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/nasa-at-iac<\/a><\/p>\n -end-<\/p>\n Amber Jacobson\n
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