Aerospace Medical Association

04/15/2026

ONE MONTH LEFT: Cut-off dates are fast approaching to purchase tickets for plated meals at ! ⌛

If you're planning to attend an event with a plated meal, such as the UHMS or AsMA Honors Night, please be sure to snag your tickets in advance so that the hotel can prepare your meal(s).

Not sure which day your event is happening? 🤔 Check the latest schedule updates at https://asma-uhms-asm.org/schedule/schedule.html.

And if you haven't completed your registration, advance rates are available until May 16! Register now at https://asma-uhms-asm.org/registration/registration-for-asm.html.

04/11/2026

Introducing our new AsMA Member Spotlight Series! 🔦

Across aerospace medicine and human performance, our members are doing extraordinary work—leading, researching, flying, teaching, innovating, and supporting missions around the world.

We’re excited to highlight the people who make this community exceptional.

Know someone whose impact deserves to be seen? Nominate a current AsMA member using our submission form: https://forms.gle/ZhuGUwnb2aDpcpSt9.

04/10/2026

Minute by minute--we'll be watching!

Today, the four astronauts on board the Orion space capsule will begin their final descent to Earth. Here’s the plan, including the final, most nail-biting 13 minutes of the journey: http://spklr.io/6040EJTan

04/09/2026

We were very sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Stuart Mitchell, an AsMA Fellow. Please join us in sharing our condolences with his family, friends, and colleagues. 🕊️

You may read a full obituary at the bottom of this page: https://www.heathrowmedical.com/about-us/clinical-team/.

04/06/2026

It's time to introduce our fantastic lineup of keynote speakers for ! 👏

The 60th Harry G. Armstrong Lecture will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 8:00-9:30 am. We are very pleased to be welcoming Mr. Kai Staats and Dr. Bindhu Oommen, who will consecutively present about their work at University of Arizona, Biosphere 2.

KAI STAATS, M.Sc.
"Mr. Kai Staats will provide an overview of the Space Analog for the Moon & Mars (SAM) at the University of Arizona, Biosphere 2. This world-class research facility is a hermetically sealed and pressurized terrestrial habitat that helps us prepare for living on other worlds, such as the Moon or Mars. 30 individuals have been sealed inside of SAM over the past two years, with one to four crew members at a time. SAM incorporates hydroponics, crew quarters, airlock, use of functional pressure suits, and a reduced gravity simulator for EVAs in the geologically accurate Mars yard. Two core research objectives at SAM are bioregeneration, or plant-based life support systems, and the challenge of complex medical procedures when the crew are several days, or several months, from Earth.

This presentation will lay the foundation for the subsequent talk by Bindhu Oommen, M.D., project lead for the SAM MedBay."

BINDHU OOMMEN, M.D.
"Dr. Bindhu Oommen will discuss how invasive medical procedures conducted in deep space (anything beyond Earth orbit) will require a significant investment in total capacity for that remote medical and surgical bay, as a function of distance from Earth, severity of the injury or disease, capability of the equipment and team, and sustainability of practice within the context of a life support system and the environment."

If you haven't yet registered to join us in Denver, CO, for this and other exciting presentations, register now at https://asma-uhms-asm.org/registration/registration-for-asm.html. ⌛

*Correction: Mr. Kai Staats holds an M.Sc., not a Ph.D. Apologies for the error in the flyer below!

04/05/2026

🚀 Boundless Frontiers. Relentless Progress.
We’re heading to Denver, Colorado • May 17–21, 2026 — and early registration is officially OPEN.

This year’s theme celebrates the innovators, explorers, clinicians, researchers, and operational leaders pushing aerospace medicine forward. From human performance to spaceflight readiness to global collaboration, Denver is where our community comes together to shape what’s next.

If you’re planning to join us, now’s the moment —
🎟️ Early registration is live
📍 In the Mile High City (Sheraton Downtown Denver)
🤝 With the global aerospace medicine community

👉 Secure your spot today:
https://asma-uhms-asm.org/registration/registration-for-asm.html

Let’s make 2026 unforgettable.
See you in Denver. 🌄✨

04/03/2026

Our April newsletter is available! Enjoy an article from Past President Kris Belland, an explanation of changes this year for , an announcement about our newest class of Associate Fellows, and more: https://asma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/april-2026_news.pdf.

04/01/2026

🚀 AsMA Members Supporting Artemis — Live Today

We’re proud to stand with our colleagues around the world as today’s Artemis operations unfold.

AsMA members across NASA, ESA, CAA, and partner agencies worldwide are supporting the mission in real time — advancing crew health, human performance, mission readiness, and the safety systems that make deep‑space exploration possible.

From console teams to flight surgeons, human factors experts to researchers and educators, our global community is woven into every milestone happening today.

🌍 To every AsMA member contributing to Artemis — thank you.
Your expertise, dedication, and teamwork help carry humanity back to the Moon.

Aerospace medicine is mission‑critical.
AsMA members prove it every day. ✨🌕

04/01/2026

The April issue of AMHP is now live, including 1 Open Access article! For the latest research in and , visit https://asma.kglmeridian.com/view/journals/amhp/97/4/amhp.97.issue-4.xml.

Remember, AsMA members can access the full journal for free as part of their membership! 📖 Sign into the Members Only side of the asma.org website, scroll down, and click "Access Here".

Interested in becoming an AsMA member? 🤝 Learn more about the benefits of membership and how to join at https://asma.org/membership/why-become-a-member/.

03/27/2026

For this week's selection of and headlines, visit https://asma.org/aerospace-news-highlights-16/.

03/17/2026

Are you planning to attend AsMA's Honors Night in Denver, CO? We hope so! 😍✨

We're doing things a little differently this year. Instead of signing up in advance on a seating chart, we'll have OPEN SEATING for all attendees! This will allow everyone the flexibility to choose their seats upon arrival.

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening with you all, celebrating the incredible achievements of our members and their contributions to making the skies (and beyond) safer for all who fly. 👏

Be sure to purchase your Honors Night ticket(s) no later than Monday, May 18, 2026.

03/13/2026

We're back with another round of and news highlights! Read these headlines and more at: https://asma.org/aerospace-news-highlights-14/.