space medicine and new events

docs/directory/community.md

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 ## Conferences
 
-* Space Symposium: A premier global space conference hosted by the Space Foundation, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and space enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends and advancements in space exploration, technology, and policy.
-* International Astronautical Congress (IAC): The largest annual gathering of space professionals worldwide, organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking across various sectors of the space industry.
-* Mars Society Convention: An annual conference organized by The Mars Society, dedicated to advancing human exploration and settlement of Mars, featuring presentations, panel discussions, and workshops on topics related to Mars exploration, technology, and colonization.
-* New Worlds Conference: A conference focused on space settlement and the future of humanity in space, bringing together visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches to space colonization and sustainable off-world habitats.
-* National Space Symposium: Hosted by the National Space Foundation, this conference gathers space industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss critical issues and opportunities in space policy, commerce, and exploration.
-* Space Tech Expo: An annual trade show and conference showcasing the latest advancements in space technology, satellite systems, and aerospace engineering, providing a platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and showcase their innovations.
-* Satellite Conference & Exhibition: The largest event dedicated to the satellite and space industry, featuring conference sessions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities for professionals involved in satellite communications, remote sensing, and space-based technologies.
+* [Space Symposium](https://www.spacesymposium.org/): A premier global space conference hosted by the Space Foundation, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and space enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends and advancements in space exploration, technology, and policy.
+* [International Astronautical Congress (IAC)](https://www.iafastro.org/events/iac/): The largest annual gathering of space professionals worldwide, organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking across various sectors of the space industry.
+* [Mars Society Convention](https://www.marssociety.org/convention/): An annual conference organized by The Mars Society, dedicated to advancing human exploration and settlement of Mars, featuring presentations, panel discussions, and workshops on topics related to Mars exploration, technology, and colonization.
+* [New Worlds Conference](https://newworlds.space/): A conference focused on space settlement and the future of humanity in space, bringing together visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches to space colonization and sustainable off-world habitats.
+* [National Space Symposium](https://www.spacesymposium.org/): Hosted by the National Space Foundation, this conference gathers space industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss critical issues and opportunities in space policy, commerce, and exploration.
+* [Space Tech Expo](https://www.spacetechexpo.com/): An annual trade show and conference showcasing the latest advancements in space technology, satellite systems, and aerospace engineering, providing a platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and showcase their innovations.
+* [Satellite Conference & Exhibition](https://www.satshow.com/): The largest event dedicated to the satellite and space industry, featuring conference sessions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities for professionals involved in satellite communications, remote sensing, and space-based technologies.
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+Also be sure to check out our [Events](/events) hub for other upcoming hackathons, pop-up cities, and conferences.
 
 ## Online Events
 

docs/directory/medicine.md

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+# Open Source and Open Science Resources in Space Medicine
+
+Space medicine is a specialized field that focuses on the health and well-being of astronauts during space missions. Several organizations provide open source and open science resources related to space medicine, offering valuable insights and research opportunities for scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts alike.
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+## Online Events
+
+- [Space Medicine Didactics](https://spacemedicinedidactics.com/): A collaboration between the UCLA Health, University of Colorado, UT Houston, MGH, and Baylor Space Medicine programs that provides monthly didactic Zoom meetings around space medicine. 
+
+## Organizations:
+- [NASA Human Research Program (HRP)](https://www.nasa.gov/hrp): NASA's Human Research Program conducts research to address the health risks associated with long-duration spaceflight. Their website provides access to a wide range of open-access resources, including research findings, publications, data sets, and educational materials.
+- [International Space Station (ISS) Research](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/index.html): The International Space Station serves as a unique laboratory for conducting experiments in space medicine and life sciences. NASA and other international space agencies offer open access to data and research findings from experiments conducted on the ISS.
+- [PubMed Central](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/): PubMed Central is a free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature. It contains a vast collection of research articles related to space medicine, including studies on topics such as astronaut health, radiation exposure, bone density loss, and psychological effects of space travel.
+- [Space Medicine Association (SMA)](https://spacemedicineassociation.org/): The Space Medicine Association is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of space medicine. While not strictly open source, the SMA offers resources such as publications, conference proceedings, and educational materials that may be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field.

src/pages/events.md

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 - **Location:** Melbourne, Florida
 - **Description:** The Space Coast Hard Tech Hackathon is a two-day event for hardcore hackers interested in building the future of hardware, aerospace, manufacturing and defense. Help make Florida the hub for innovative aerospace and defense startups! 
 
+### [NASA Space Apps Challenge](https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/)
+- **Date:** October 5-6, 2024
+- **Location:** Worldwide
+- **Description:** A global hackathon-style event organized by NASA, inviting participants worldwide to collaborate and innovate on solutions to challenges related to space exploration and Earth science. Participants, including engineers, scientists, designers, and entrepreneurs, form teams to tackle specific challenges using NASA's open data, tools, and resources over a weekend-long event.
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 ## Pop-Up Cities:
 
 ### [ZuVillage Georgia](/events/zuvillage)