Space Frontier Foundation Launches “The Cosmos Review”
(March 4, 2008 - New York, NY) The Space Frontier Foundation today announced a new project, The Cosmos Review, an online literary magazine dedicated to space poetry.
(more...)Video of SpaceShipTwo Unveiling
Space Access Conference Report
Rand Simberg has a report on the Space Access Conference.
Henry Cate has has blogged the entire conference.
Dr. Peter Diamandis Speaks at the Women in Aviation International Conference
Aero-News Network has a report on a speech Dr. Peter Diamandis of X-Prize and more recently Google Lunar X-Prize fame, gave at the Women in Aviation International Conference. He discusses the X-Prize, Google Lunar X-Prize, and the Rocket Racing League, along with some other thoughts.
T-Minus 4 Years and Counting … Until - America’s Launch Americans in Orbit-50 Years Inc., Announces Astronaut Selection!
MADISON, Ala., March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Americans in Orbit-50 Years was founded to commemorate the first U.S. manned orbital space flight and to establish a national education outreach program. For
AIAA-Houston Annual Technical Symposium 2008
AIAA Houston is calling for abstracts for presentations at the Annual Technical Symposium 2008 (ATS2008). The symposium is scheduled for May 9, 2008 at the Gilruth Center at the Johnson Space Center.
National Space Society Announces Themes and Featured Speakers for the 2008 International Space Development Conference
Washington D.C. - March 17, 2008 – The National Space Society (NSS) announced today the themes and featured speakers for the 27th Annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) taking place at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C. from May 29, 2008 to June 1, 2008.
Arthur C. Clark is Gone
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alt="k2" width="190" height="142" />Those of us at Space Pragmatism morn the
loss of one of the greatest men in both science fiction and space advocacy.
National Space Society Statement on Arthur C. Clarke’s Legacy
The members and board of the National Space Society are saddened by the passing of Sir Arthur Clarke, a longtime member of the society’s Board of Governors.
Clarke’s legacy will live on in the decades to come, as humanity continues the great adventure of space travel and exploration.
“Sir Arthur’s positive vision of the future excited generations [...]
North Carolina and New Space
Jeff Krukin has an article in The News and Observer about how North Carolina, and specifically the triangle, could benefit from the New Space industry.
Space Tourism the Next Step in Human Evolution?
Brent Rose thinks Virgin Galactic will finally make space a “primary conduit to human evolution” by taking anyone willing to pay.
NASA Tries to Fire up Public
NASA is trying to get the public more excited about space by pushing the advancements it brings to the Earth, such as insulin pumps.
I think they would do better to get people out of orbit.
40% of Americans would Go to Space
According to an ABC poll, 40% of Americans would go to space if the price was lower. 65% are sure than “ordinary people” will fly into space.
The required price varies with 21% for under $500 to 4% who would pay $1 million. The median answer was $2000 dollars.
Allard and Ansari Featured Speakers at 24th National Space Symposium, Kehler to address Corporate Partnership Dinner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 7, 2008) - The Honorable Wayne Allard, U.S. Senate and Ms. Anousheh Ansari, co-founder and chairman, Prodea Systems, have confirmed their participation as featured speakers at the Space Foundation’s 24th National Space Symposium. Gen. C. Robert Kehler,
National Space Society Space Settlement Art Contest Winners Announced
The National Space Society’s art contest has announced its winning entries to illustrate the NSS 2009 Space Settlement Calendar. You can find view all entries to this contest online at http://www.nss.org/settlement/calendar/gallery.htm.
