Washington, D.C. -The Aerospace Industries Association is hosting its second in a series of panel discussions on Space in our World, how investments in space research, science and our space endeavors affect everyday life in America. Informed by AIA’s report, Space in our World, the topic of Wednesday’s panel discussion centers on how vitally important space systems are to security and strategic preparedness. From Syria to North Korea – space systems keep U.S. national security second to none.

WHO: Moderator: Frank Slazer, Vice President for Space Systems, Aerospace Industries Association
– Jeff Morrow, Laser & Electro-Optics System, The Boeing Company
– Greg Miller, Unmanned Systems Division, Northrop Grumman Corporation
– Jack Hayes, Weather Products and Services, Harris Corporation
– Jim Stokes, Analytics, DigitalGlobe

WHAT: Panel discussion on how space-based infrastructure provides advance warning to threatening conditions around the earth.

WHEN: 2:00 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

WHERE: Capitol Visitors Center, Room SVC 201-00
Washington, DC

Please RSVP here or email AIAbriefing@aia-aerospace.org