Austrailian Space Agency (ASA) Deputy Head, Anthony Murfett, speaks to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine during a multilateral meeting of the heads of space agencies at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

NASA Associate Administrator for STEM Engagement, Mike Kincaid, introduces the heads of agencies that will be participating in an interactive session with students, from left to right, Dr. Johann-Dietrich Worner, director general of the European Space Agency (ESA); NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine; Sylvain Laporte, president of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA); Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa, president of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA); Anthony Murfett, deputy head fo the Australian Space Agency (ASA); Jeong Joo Park, Vice President fo the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI); and H.E. Dr. Ahmad bin Abdulla Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency (UAESA), during the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington. Photo credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)