Book Review: Space Ace
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Space Ace: A Combat Pilot’s Journey from Vietnam to Beyond Earth Author:
2021
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The National Space Society urges the rapid selection of a dynamic new NASA administrator to replace Jim Bridenstine. NASA is currently engaged in many important...
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OPINION by Dale Skran, NSS CEO With thanks to Fred Becker, Greg Autry, and Al Globus for their suggestions. Image of Starship taking off from...
You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, February 11, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EST Space Art: Documenting the Story of...
The life-story of Wally Funk, one of 13 women who were selected to undergo the same physical testing as the original seven American astronauts. But...
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