APRIL 2014 VOL. XLII, No. 10 Published by and for the AIAA Long Island Section, EV ENTS CALENDAR P.O. Box 491, Bethpage, NY 11714 OFFICERS: Chairman: Dave Paris (516) 458-8593 [email protected] March, April, and May 2014 AIAA Section Meetings: Vice-Chair: Greg Homatas (718) 812-2727 [email protected] Lecture Series at Hofstra University Secretary: Ed Deutsch (516) 781-2262 [email protected] Current Challenges in Space Exploration: Commercial Treasurer: W. Glenn Mackey (631) 368-0433 [email protected] COUNCIL MEMBERS: and International Anthony Agnone, Nick DiZinno, Joseph Fragola, Muhammad Hayan, Frank Hayes, Jason Herman, Peter Kontogiannis, John Leylegian, March 13, 2014, Lecture 1, "The Future of Commercial Emil Schoonejans, and Jason Tyll Space Transportation." See report on page 5. ADVISOR: Dan Katzenstein FLIER EDITORS: Apr. 24, 2014, Lecture 2, "Commercial ISS Cargo Dave Paris, [email protected] W. Glenn Mackey, [email protected] Delivery at Orbital." See details on page 2. FLIER PUBLISHER: May 14, 2014, Lecture 3, "China’s Rise as an Aerospace John Leylegian, (718) 862-7279, [email protected] SECTION WEBSITE: Nation." See details on page 3. https://info.aiaa.org/Regions/NE/Long_Island/default.aspx Webmaster: Gerry Yurchison May 5, 2014, Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Note from the Chairman Honoree Induction Luncheon. At the Cradle of Aviation This month, we continue the spring lecture series at Museum. Details on page 5. Hofstra University with outstanding speakers on topics of current interest in the area of commercial and May 5, 2014, “An Evening with Space Shuttle Astronaut international space activities. In the first lecture in Jim Wetherbee.” At the Cradle of Aviation Museum. March, Dr. George C. Nield of the FAA gave us insights Details on page 4. into the FAA’s licensing of commercial space flights and May 19, 2014, An Evening with NASA Engineer Kobie spoke of future commercial space activities. Boykins, At the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Details on Our April speaker, Robert T. Richards, a Senior VP at page 5. Orbital Sciences Corporation, will review Orbital’s 32 year history of successful commercial space May 24, 25, Jones Beach Air Show. See page 8. developments: satellites; the Pegasus Air Launched Booster; the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport; the June 5, 2014, AIAA Section Meeting, Dr. Michael Antares Launch Vehicle; and the Cygnus Cargo Vehicle Griffin, past NASA Administrator and AIAA President. which recently completed a successful ISS cargo “National Security and Human Spaceflight.” At Palmer’s resupply mission and is under NASA contract for American Grill in Farmingdale. Details in a future FLIER. additional missions. He will also discuss commercial approaches to beyond low earth orbit exploration. Sept. 24, 2014, AIAA Section Meeting, Doolittle Blind Flight Commemoration, at the Cradle of Aviation In May, AIAA Distinguished Lecturer Richard Hallion Museum, organized by IEEE and co-sponsored by AIAA. updates us about Chinese space activities. Details in a future FLIER. Dave Paris, 516-458-8593 [email protected] FLIER 1 APRIL 2014 Hofstra University Spring Lecture Series Current Challenges in Space Exploration: Commercial and International Presented by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Long Island Section Co-sponsored by /AFA/IIE/IEEE(AES)/ASME and The Hofstra University School of Engineering and Applied Science Lecture 2 Thursday, April 24, 2014 Robert T. Richards Senior Vice President, Human Spaceflight Systems, Advanced Programs Group, Orbital Sciences Corporation “Commercial ISS Cargo Delivery at Orbital” Location: Hofstra University RESERVATIONS REQUESTED Student Center Theatre RSVP BY April 23, 2014 Hempstead, NY 11549 to: David Paris at [email protected] Time: 6:30 PM Social Time or (516) 458-8593 7:00 PM Presentation ASME will offer PDH credits if Cost: Free (Fee for PDH credits, if available) arrangements can be made. Check when you register. The successful completion of Orbital's first Cygnus mission to the International Space Station (ISS) marks the beginning of an era of competitive commercial cargo delivery to low earth orbit. Mr. Richards will review the Cygnus spacecraft, the Antares launch vehicle, and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and discuss the multiple relationships among these projects and how they came together to create a new launch site, a new launch vehicle, and a highly capable spacecraft. Mr. Richards is responsible for Orbital’s Human Spaceflight business development activities. This work extends the ISS Cargo Resupply Services already under contract to NASA including Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) and Commercial Resupply Services (CRS). The COTS/CRS program involves full-scale development and flight demonstration of a commercial cargo delivery system for the ISS, and will complement Russian, European, and Japanese vehicles. Orbital’s COTS solution includes the Antares medium-class launch vehicle, the Cygnus cargo delivery spacecraft, and mission operations. Previously, Mr. Richards managed successful launches of 39 Pegasus missions and 7 Taurus missions. These vehicles continue to provide commercial low cost launch of small science satellites for NASA. He is an Associate Fellow of the AIAA, an Academician of the IAA, and has received the National Medal of Technology, and the National Air and Space Museum Trophy for technical achievement as part of the Pegasus Development team. Directions: The Student Center is on the North Campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead. Take Meadowbrook Parkway Exit M4, west onto Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24). After about 1 mile, turn right into the Main North Campus entrance. Park in first or second lot on your left. Walk south towards Hempstead Tpke. to the Student Center. After entering the Student Center, look for Student Center Theatre and/or AIAA signs. FLIER 2 APRIL 2014 Hofstra University Spring Lecture Series Current Challenges in Space Exploration: Commercial and International Presented by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Long Island Section Co-sponsored by /AFA/IIE/IEEE(AES)/ASME and The Hofstra University School of Engineering and Applied Science Lecture 3 Wednesday, May 14, 2014 AIAA Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Richard P. Hallion “China's Rise as an Aerospace Nation” Location: Hofstra University RESERVATIONS REQUESTED RSVP BY May 13, 2014 Hofstra USA, North Campus to: David Paris at Hempstead, NY 11549 [email protected] Time: 6:30 PM Social Time or (516) 458-8593 7:00 PM Presentation ASME will offer PDH credits if arrangements can be made. Check Cost: Free (Fee for PDH credits, if available) when you register. The rise of China as a major air and space power has been one of global aerospace's most significant developments over the last two decades. This talk traces the development of aeronautics and astronautics in China from antiquity to the present, showing the role of indigenous Chinese development, foreign influences, and the political-military-commercial environment that has shaped China's choices and ability to pursue its own air and space future. Dr. Hallion has been the Curator of Science and Technology, National Air and Space Museum; a NASA Contract Historian, Adjunct Faculty at the University of Maryland; the Air Force Historian; Senior Advisor for Air and Space Issues, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force; and the Special Advisor for Aerospace Technology to the Air Force Chief Scientist. He is currently a Senior Advisor, Commonwealth Research Institute/Concurrent Technologies Corporation; Vice President of the Earth Shine Institute; a Senior Consultant to the Science and Technology Policy Institute of the Institute for Defense Analyses; and a Research Associate in Aeronautics, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Dr. Hallion has authored or edited numerous books, monographs and articles. He is a Fellow of AIAA, the Royal Aeronautical Society, and the Royal Historical Society. Directions: Hofstra USA is on the North Campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead. Take Meadowbrook Parkway Exit M4, west onto Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24). After about 1 mile, turn right into the Main North Campus entrance. Continue on the road until just before the road ends at a T, turn left into the parking lot and drive diagonally across the lot. Hofstra USA is the building on the west side of the lot. Map on request or at: http://www.hofstra.edu/directions FLIER 3 APRIL 2014 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 Visit the Cradle with your children and grandchildren, explore their world-class aerospace history exhibits, talk to their knowledgeable docents, join in their events, watch a first run movie in their wide screen domed theatre, or enjoy an exciting show in the immersive, all-digital, JetBlue Sky Theater Planetarium. The Cradle currently features four planetarium shows: Back to the Moon for Good; One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure; Wildest Weather in the Solar System; and Cosmic Collisions. Three Domed Theatre Shows are also offered: JERUSALEM - Discover the Heart of the World; Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure; and Air Racers: The Ultimate Air Show Experience. For event details, go to: http://www.cradleofaviation.org/ or call (516) 572-4111 The Cradle of Aviation Museum LEGENDS OF AIR & SPACE LECTURE SERIES “An Evening with Space Shuttle Astronaut Jim Wetherbee” Monday, May 5th, 7:00 p.m. Admission is only $10.00/$8.00 for museum members The Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center is honored to have Space Shuttle Astronaut and Huntington native, Jim Wetherbee as a guest speaker. Earlier that same day at a luncheon held at the Cradle, Mr. Wetherbee will be inducted into the Long Island Air and Space Hall of Fame. See details on FLIER page 5. Mr. Wetherbee is a Long Islander, having grown up in Huntington Station and attended Holy Family Diocesan High School in Huntington Station. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.S. in aerospace engineering. Mr. Wetherbee received his commission from the U.S.