Maria von Braun, widow of rocket pioneer Wernher von Braun and a prominent figure in America's early space program, died Jan. 20 at her home in Alexandria. She was 96.

The theme for the 2024 symposium: Space and Integrated Air and Missile Defense, the key to victories in contested areas. You can watch all the videos from the symposium below.

A quote from Werner von Braun was removed in Alabama, but several items honoring him still remain around the U.S.