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The Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC) will be held February 18–20, 2010, at The Millennium Harvest House Boulder, 1345 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302. |
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE | ||||||||||||||||
A new generation of space vehicles capable of economically delivering payloads and researchers is coming on line beginning in 2010. These vehicles will revolutionize space access by providing frequent, low-cost access to space and the capability to carry research and education crew members. They will also carry experiments for technology demonstrations, for scientist in-the-loop research, and for educational/public outreach demonstrations. Fields including atmospheric science, solar physics, microgravity science, planetary science, space life science, space physics, and education and public outreach (EPO) stand to benefit from these vehicles. NSRC2010 will provide a forum to learn about the research and EPO capabilities of these new systems, their experiments, and EPO integration processes. NSRC2010 will also provide input on vehicle design requirements for science and education. The conference aims to bring together researchers from government, industry, and academia. The objectives of the NSRC2010, therefore, are
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CONFERENCE FORMAT | ||||||||||||||||
The 2.5-day conference will include invited and contributed talks scheduled into three parallel sessions for different fields. The meeting will also include keynote addresses, a press conference, and public talks to the local community in Boulder. Invited speakers will be given 25 minutes, including questions and answers, for their presentations. Contributed authors will have 12 minutes, including questions and answers, for their talks. Click here for a preliminary agenda. Special Events — Public talks will be held Thursday evening, February 18, at the Fiske Planetarium on the University of Colorado campus.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | ||||||||||||||||
Researchers in the fields appropriate to the purpose and scope of this conference are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentation only. Poster and print-only presentations are not options. To appear in the program, all invited or contributed abstracts must be submitted electronically to the Lunar and Planetary Institute via the electronic submission form by 5:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Thursday, November 12, 2009 (see timezone map). A preliminary program will be announced by December 28. Abstracts should be limited to one page, including graphics, tables, and references, and MUST be submitted in PDF format. Templates and detailed instructions for formatting and submitting your abstract are provided. Note: Please submit early to allow for possible technical problems or delays in transmission; access to the web form will terminate at 5:00 p.m. CST. The program and abstracts will be available in electronic format and accessible via the meeting website by December 28, 2009. These files will be in PDF format. Authors should check the online program to find out when their abstract has been scheduled. |
KEY POINTS: Abstract Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:00 p.m. CST (see timezone map) |
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STUDENT PROPOSAL COMPETITION | ||||||||||||||||
The NSRC 2010 Student Suborbital Experiment Contest invites University of Colorado students (all campuses) and Space Grant Consortium students from Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas to propose their ideas for possible experiments in the next generation of suborbital space flight. Students may submit proposals as individuals or in teams. Cash prizes will be awarded to competition finalists presenting at the conference. For more detailed information, please read the Student Proposal Competition Guidelines. |
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REGISTRATION | ||||||||||||||||
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* A one-day fee will be made available on site at the conference. The registration fees will cover meeting expenses including a welcome reception on Wednesday evening, February 17; daily continental breakfasts; morning and afternoon refreshments; audio-visual equipment; and a conference program. Credit card registrations: Participants registering by credit card must use the secure electronic registration form. Other methods of payment: Those registering using any other method of payment (check, money order, or traveler’s check) must use the downloadable registration form. Cancellations: A $25.00 cancellation fee will be charged on any cancellations received before January 28, 2010. No refunds will be given after January 28, 2010. |
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ACCOMMODATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
The Millennium Harvest House Boulder is holding a block of guest rooms at the government rate of $103.00 per night plus 10.25% tax, single and double occupancy. The guest room rate includes complimentary Internet access. Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the hotel is adjacent to the University of Colorado, the 29th Street retail district, downtown Boulder, and the historic Pearl Street area. See area map. For participants who wish to bring family members to enjoy the local ambience and winter activities such as skiing, the group rate will be honored for three days before and three days after the meeting dates. Reservations —
To ensure a room at the special rate, reservations MUST be made by 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time), January 18, 2010. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space-available basis at the best available rate. Room type preferences may be requested but are not guaranteed. The hotel will do its best to honor guest requests, based upon availability at time of check-in. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.; checkout time is 12:00 noon. Guests arriving prior to check-in will be accommodated as rooms become available. Late check-outs will be accommodated subject to space availability. Guests staying in an occupied room after the check-out time will be assessed a late departure charge if prior arrangements have not been made with the hotel. Room Deposit: A deposit equal to one night’s stay ($103.00 plus 10.25% tax) is required to hold each individual’s reservation. Upon guest check-in, the deposit will be applied to the first night of the reserved stay. All deposits will be charged at the time the reservation is made. Cancellations: The deposit is refundable if the hotel receives notice of cancellation no later than 24 hours prior to the day of arrival. To avoid forfeiture of deposit, cancellations must be made by 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to arrival. Early Departure Fee: Guests will be required to advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in the reserved length of stay. Changes made after check-in will be subject to an early departure fee of $75.00 to be charged to the guest’s individual account. |
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TRANSPORTATION | ||||||||||||||||
Boulder is located approximately 44 miles northwest of the Denver International Airport (DIA). Air travelers should book to DIA. Once in Boulder, it is easy to get around by foot, bicycle (loaner bikes are available at the hotel), or bus, so it is not strictly necessary to rent a car. Super Shuttle (303-227-0000) has hourly departures from DIA to Boulder from 7:10 a.m. to 11:10 p.m. Return trips to DIA depart the hotel hourly between 4:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. The current cost is $50.00 per person round trip, or $27.00 one way. No reservation is necessary at DIA. You can walk directly to the Super Shuttle counter, which is near the fountain at the center of the DIA terminal, next to the exits from the DIA terminal tram. The return trip requires a reservation, which you can make at the desk or by asking the concierge at the Millennium. Cab fare from the Denver airport to the Millennium hotel is about $75.00 one-way. This is actually cheaper than the Super Shuttle if you have at least three people in the cab. Driving Directions —
If you prefer to avoid the tolls at the expense of a slightly longer trip and more traffic (one hour and 15 minutes), you may want to take US-36W all the way to Boulder.
Highway 36 turns into 28th Street in Boulder, and the Millennium is on the left just after the intersection with Colorado Blvd. |
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CONTACTS | ||||||||||||||||
For further information regarding the format and scientific objectives of the meeting, contact:
For further information regarding meeting logistics and announcements, please contact
For further information regarding abstract submission or registration, please contact
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