The 9th Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium will be held on the UAH campus from October 25-27, 2016. The symposium is sponsored by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and organized with UAH, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and the Huntsville National Space Club. This year's theme is “Exploring the Universe and Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Space.” The proceedings are attended by top aerospace professionals, representing government, academia, and the private sector, and the proceedings feature several notable speakers and panelists.