{
  "id": 1762292,
  "title": "2026 Joint HELIOTECH and Orbital Flight Symposium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/2026-joint-heliotech-and-orbital-flight-symposium",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:47:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/physics-of-the-cosmos/community/2026-joint-heliotech-and-orbital-flight-symposium/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA's 2026 Joint HELIOTECH and Orbital Flight Symposium will take place from 31 August to 4 September at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland. Registration closes on 22 August. The symposium aims to foster technology advancements for exploring the Sun-Earth-Moon system, Mars, and beyond through collaboration among technologists, scientists, and mission Principal Investigators.\n\nThe event combines NASA's annual Heliophysics Technology Symposium and NASA Heliophysics Orbital Flight Missions. A pre-selected lunch will be provided each Wednesday, with options for Halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Lunch costs $14 or $25 for Halal selection. Touring APL facilities is available for U.S. citizen attendees. Register and purchase meals by 21 August.",
  "summary": "NASA’s 2026 Joint HELIOTECH and Orbital Flight Symposium will be held 31 August – 4 September at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, and online via ZoomGov. The post 2026 Joint HELIOTECH and Orbital Flight Symposium appeared first on NASA Science .",
  "key_points": [
    "2026 Joint HELIOTECH and Orbital Flight Symposium held Aug 31 - Sep 4",
    "Symposium at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD",
    "Registration closes Aug 22"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}