AIAA Los Angeles Section

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(Free Admission with registration preferred for logistics.)
(Dinner box available for optional order at check-out, but it's not required for admission.)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT (U.S. and Canada) (GMT -0700)
5:30 PM PDT (Presentation / Program starts)

The New World on Mars:
We Can Create on the Red Planet

with
Dr. Robert Zubrin
President and Founder of the Mars Society
AIAA Distinguished Lecturer

moderated by
Dr. Jeff Puschell
AIAA Region VI Director of Education,
AIAA Fellow, SPIE Fellow, National Academy of Engineering
Northrop Grumman Corporation | Space Systems

(A hybrid meeting for both in-person and online attendance)
( The speaker will speak in person. It's a great opportunity to show up in person and network / interact with the speaker and other in-person attendees. On-line attendance is welcome.)
“This program is not sponsored by the El Segundo Public Library.”
Information and RSVP

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Who?
Robert Zubrin, formerly a Staff Engineer at Lockheed Martin Astronautics in Denver is now president of his own company, Pioneer Astronautics. He holds Masters degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Washington. He is the inventor of several unique concepts for space propulsion and exploration, the author of over 200 published technical and non-technical papers in the field, as well the non-fiction books "The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must" (Simon and Schuster 1996), “Entering Space” (Tarcher Putnam 1999), “Mars on Earth” (Tarcher Penguin 2003) and “Energy Victory” (Prometheus Books, 2007), "Merchants of Despair" (Encounter Books, 2012), the novels “The Holy Land,” (Polaris Books, 2003) and “First Landing,” (Ace 2001), the science-humor immigrant guidebook, “How to Live on Mars” (Three Rivers Press, 2008), "The Case for Space: How the Revolution in Spaceflight Opens Up a Future of Limitless Possibility" (Prometheus Books, 2019), "The Case for Nukes: How We Can Beat Global Warming and Create a Free, Open, and Magnificent Future," (Polaris Books, 2023), and most recently "The New World on Mars: What We Can Create on the Red Planet," (Diversion Books, 2024). He is a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society and former Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Space Society. Most recently, he founded the Mars Society; an international organization dedicated to furthering the exploration and settlement of Mars by both public and private means. In that capacity, he personally led the construction and operation of a human Mars exploration training station on Devon Island, an uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic 900 miles from the North Pole. Prior to his work in astronautics, Dr. Zubrin was employed in areas of thermonuclear fusion research, nuclear engineering, radiation protection, and as a high school science teacher.

What?
(Cited from Amazon.com)
Robert Zubrin, world-renowned space authority and founding president of the Mars Society, taps today's newest science and most dogged research to foretell in astounding detail the brave, new Martian civilization we will achieve when (not if!) humankind colonizes Mars
When Robert Zubrin published his classic book The Case for Mars a quarter century ago, setting foot on the Red Planet seemed a fantasy. Today, manned exploration is certain, and as Zubrin affirms in The New World on Mars, so too is colonization. From the astronautical engineer venerated by NASA and today's space entrepreneurs, here is what we will achieve on Mars and how.

SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic are building fleets of space vehicles to make interplanetary travel as affordable as Old-World passage to America. We will settle on Mars, and with our knowledge of the planet, analyzed in depth by Dr. Zubrin, we will utilize the resources and tackle the challenges that await us. What we will we build? Populous Martian city-states producing air, water, food, power, and more. Zubrin's Martian economy will pay for necessary imports and generate income from varied enterprises, such as real estate sales—homes that are airtight and protect against cosmic space radiation, with fish-farm aquariums positioned overhead, letting in sunlight and blocking cosmic rays while providing fascinating views. Zubrin even predicts the Red Planet customs, social relations, and government—of the people, by the people, for the people, with inalienable individual rights—that will overcome traditional forms of oppression to draw Earth immigrants. After all, Mars needs talent.

With all of this in place, Zubrin's Red Planet will become a pressure cooker for invention, benefiting humans on Earth, Mars, and beyond. We can create this magnificent future, making life better, less fatalistic. The New World on Mars proves that there is no point killing each other over provinces and limited resources when, together, we can create planets.

Where?
Sue Carter Community Room
El Segundo Public Library
111 W. Mariposa Avenue
El Segundo, CA 90245
(At the cross-section of Main St. and W. Mariposa Ave / E. Mariposa Ave.)
(South of LAX / Imperial Hwy, North of El Segundo Blvd., West of PCH 1 / Sepulveda Blvd., East of Pacific Ocean)
(Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rZbTN4n2pGncHP9w8)
Parking: Limited Library Parking on the road side of the Library. Please follow the signs and hours / instructions. Public parking across street of W. Mariposa Ave. please follow the signs and hours / fees (if any). Street parking might be available nearby but please follow the signs and hours. AIAA or the AIAA Los Angeles Section is not responsible for any parking fees or situations.

When?
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Presentation starts at 5:30 PM.
(Seats/Tickets are limited. RSVP will end after Saturday, August 9, 2025, or whenever all seats are filled.)

Dress Code
Business Casual

Contact:
contact@aiaa-lalv.org

Tentative Agenda: (All Times PDT (U.S. and Canada) (GMT -0700))
4:30 PM: Check-in, networking (dinner if additional ordered of bring own dinner)
5:30 PM: Presentation, Q&A
7:00 PM: Networking; Book signing
7:30 PM: Adjourn
7:45 PM: Meeting Room Closes.
8:00 PM: Library Closes.

Disclaimer: The views of the speakers do not represent the views of AIAA or the AIAA Los Angeles Section.

Coordinating Organization:
AIAA Los Angeles Section
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AIAA Los Angeles Section Town Hall Meeting 8/23 (Webinar)
(A hybrid event: In-person and online attendance)
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11 AM PDT (GMT -0700) (U.S. and Canada)
Register
(2025 August 23) Ku/K/Ka Band Innovation in Space & Defense: TR Multicoax™ and Flight-Ready Socket Solutions (Webinar)
Presenter / Speaker:
Mr. Luke Conroy
Field Applications Engineer at Amphenol Ardent Concepts
(The speaker will present on-line.)
(The seatings in the smaller Conference Room are very limited. Unless you are committed for showing up in person, please register for the on-line tickets / attendance. Thank you very much.)
(This event is not sponsored by the Lawndale Library.)
Lawndale Library (Conference Room)
14615 Burin Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260

Virtual location
You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.
Aug 23, 2025 11:00am PT - Aug 23, 2025 12:40pm PT

Disclaimer: The views of the speakers do not represent the views of AIAA or the AIAA Los Angeles Section.

Ku/K/Ka Band Innovation in Space & Defense: TR Multicoax™
and Flight-Ready Socket Solutions
As data throughput and system complexity continue to surge in the space and defense industries, the transition to Ku/K/Ka band (12–40 GHz) signaling is accelerating. This shift brings a host of engineering challenges—from maintaining signal integrity under extreme conditions to ensuring connector reliability through launch and thermal cycling.
Please Join AIAA Los Angeles Section and learn from an expert from Amphenol Ardent Concepts for an expert-led webinar exploring two advanced connector platforms designed to address these obstacles :
TR Multicoax™ high-density, solderless cable assemblies
Flight-ready socket solutions for BGA/CGA packages and hybrid RF/digital I/O
The speaker will share how Amphenol Ardent Concepts' technologies are helping leading aerospace and defense organizations design next-generation systems that perform reliably in the harshest environments.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is tailored for:
Aerospace Engineers – Satellite, spacecraft, and LEO constellation developers
RF Engineers – Focused on Tx/Rx signal integrity, shielding, and high-frequency routing
Defense Systems Engineers – Designing rugged, high-speed signal systems
Test & Measurement Engineers – Validating connectors in extreme environments
Electronics Packaging Engineers – Concerned with mechanical and thermal reliability of connectors and sockets
Telecom & SATCOM Designers – Building high-throughput systems operating in the 12–40 GHz range
FPGA Architects – Integrating Rad-hard FPGAs with hybrid RF/digital interposer requirements
Key Topics and Takeaways
The shift toward Ku/K/Ka band (12–40 GHz) presents performance and packaging challenges
Solder joint reliability risks in traditional SMT, BGA, and CGA designs during launch and thermal cycling
TR Multicoax™ solderless connectors eliminate reflow and deliver consistent performance
Mil-Spec qualified contact technologies for socket reliability across launch, vibration, and space conditions
Advanced hybrid interposer customization supporting coaxial + grid array integration
Tooling paths that enable easy transition from ground-based test to flight-qualified production
The speaker will also talk about how Amphenol Ardent Concepts invites you to reimagine how connectors and sockets can support the most demanding military and aerospace applications—from concept through launch.
Luke Conroy
Field Applications Engineer
Amphenol Ardent Concepts
Luke Conroy is a Field Applications Engineer at Amphenol Ardent Concepts, a leading provider of high performance, solderless, interconnect solutions. In this role, Luke helps bridge the gap between sales and design engineering teams. He ensures customers find the correct products to meet their design requirements, often drafting and designing custom solutions. With a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire (UNH), Luke brings a technical background and a passion for innovation.
During his time at UNH, he led an inter-disciplinary team to compete in the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC). Their design for a wave powered radio communication system won 1st overall out of 19 other collegiate teams. They also won several other accolades including 1st in the MECC Technical and Business Pitch, 1st in the UNH Sustainability Undergraduate Research Conference and 2nd in the UNH Holloway Prize Business Competition.
In Luke’s free time he enjoys getting out of the office and spending time in the outdoors. He particularly enjoys skiing, hiking, and bouldering, but he has recently started to pick up surfing as well. If you have any surfing tips, he would appreciate them!
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