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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 16/08/2026

For IAAA members only: The recording of the most recent monthly Zoom session is available online, check the official forums for the link. The main topic was a presentation by Nick and Aldo covering our work visualising the BIS "Avalon" space habitat for the NSS.

Interior of the Avalon habitat, with flying cars.

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 06/07/2026

Crisps from Ukraine! Very tasty, I recommend them highly!

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 20/05/2026

Quote with a fictional band that is not Spinal Tap

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 04/03/2026

iaaa.org/isei ISEI (IAAA STEAM Educational Initiative) is developing as a collaborative educational platform produced by the membership of the International Association of Astronomical Artists, to integrate space sciences with the arts, within STEAM education.

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 29/06/2025

On June 11, 2025, at 15:31 UTC the Electron (H66) launch vehicle with the QPS-SAR-11 radar satellite from the Japanese company iQPS was launched from the LC-1A pad of the Mahia spaceport in New Zealand by the Rocket Lab launch teams as part of the 'The Mountain God Guads' mission.

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 29/06/2025

On June 14, 2025, at 07:56 UTC (10:56 Moscow time), the Long March-2D (Y42) launch vehicle with the Zhangheng-1-02 remote sensing satellite was launched from site No. 43/94 of the Jiuquan Cosmodrome.

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 29/06/2025

On June 26, 2025, at 17:28 UTC the Electron (F67) launch vehicle with four HawkEye 360 satellites was launched from the LC-1A pad at the Mahia Spaceport in New Zealand by Rocket Lab launch teams as part of the 'Get The Hawk Outta Here' mission.

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 29/06/2025

On June 28, 2025, at 07:08 UTC the Electron (F68) launch vehicle was launched from the LC-1B pad at the Mahia spaceport in New Zealand by Rocket Lab launch teams as part of the Symphony In The Stars mission Love that logo...

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 09/05/2025

A reminder for IAAA members, we have the monthly zoom meeting tomorrow! Check your email, or log onto the web site for joining instructions. Your chance to discuss space art with the best! iaaa.org

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 28/04/2025

It's not just the main image. The image for the logo for sponsors looks like AI slop to me too. Why would the RAS do this? They must have experienced and talented astro photographers as members. And who would pay to be slapped onto some AI slop?

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 24/11/2024

Skircle is here to illustrate your interactions on the platform! skircle.me

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 01/10/2024

The International Association of Astronomical Artists has a brand new website! iaaa.wildapricot.org It's still growing, but there's already plenty to interest anyone who enjoys Astronomical Art / Space Art.

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 28/04/2024

The IAAA is electing a new board. It's the ONLY organisation dedicated to supporting space artists worldwide!

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 18/02/2024

I suppose you could say that this is what the shuttle would look like if they had taken care of it like Buran was looked after...

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 04/01/2024

A lovely photo of former IAAA member and cosmonaut, Alexei Leonov painting in the snow! The man on the right is Pavel Belyayev. commander of the Voskhod 2 mission.

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 30/12/2023

Heroic Soviet Union poster, showing Alexei Leonov drawing in space!

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 13/12/2023

IAAA STEAM Outreach Team Artist of the Quarter Dec 2023. Daniel Dahan is an emerging artist with a deep passion for the outdoors. A developing painter, wildlife photographer, amateur astronomer & aspiring naturalist, Daniel is eager to learn as he continues his artistic journey. adventureartwork.com

Artwork title: "Steve in the Sky"
Artwork description: My rendition of a dazzling display I witnessed in 2016 of the phenomenon in astronomy known as "Steve", or Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement. A separate phenomenon from the aurora borealis, STEVE inspires awe and wonder, and captivates the imagination of artists and scientists alike. Acrylic.

Daniel Dahan is an emerging artist with a deep passion for the outdoors. A developing painter, wildlife photographer, amateur astronomer and aspiring naturalist, Daniel is eager to learn as he continues his artistic journey.

As of 2020, Daniel is a holder of an MFA in Comics from California College of the Arts, and is a graduate of MIT with a B.S. in Comparative Media Studies and a minor in Theater Arts.

He has exhibited work at numerous art shows, including the Pancakes and Booze Show and exhibitions at the Syzygy Art Collective in San Francisco. He has also tabled at several art festivals, including acclaimed conventions such Dink Comic and Art Expo and SPX.

Daniel is a Journeyman member of the International Association of Astronomy Artists and a member of the Association of Animal Artists.

Currently, Daniel is working on launching Adventure Art with Danny, a youtube art vlog where Daniel travels around the world, making art and showcasing all the beauty that nature has to offer.

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International Association of Astronomical Artists @iaaa.org · 20/11/2023

This is the photo that always gets me. 1909 Paris air show. Balloons are state of the art. 60 years from this to walking on the Moon.

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