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AHAC 2026

We are excited to announce that AHAC 2026 will be held this June 3-5th at Iowa State University. Our theme this year will be “To the Moon!” We are also planning on two workshops for June 1st and 2nd; more details will be posted soon. Please note the following upcoming dates for papers and registration.

Upcoming Dates

Paper Abstracts Due: April 3rd, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: April 7th, 2026

Draft Papers Due: May 8th, 2026

Early Bird Registration Ends: May 11th, 2026

Final Papers Due: May 27th, 2026

Registration Coming Soon!
Save the date for the AHAC 2026, Academic High Altitude Ballooning Conference, June 3-5, 2026 at Iowa State University. Features a hot air balloon and logos of the Stratopsheric Ballooning Association and the conference.