Book Review: Reality Check
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Dale Skran Title: Reality Check Authors: Brad Wieners and David Pescovitz Format: Paperback Pages: 161 Publisher:
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Buzz Aldrin made this statement on April 14. As an Apollo astronaut, I know full well the importance of always exploring new frontiers and tackling
A distinguished list of space luminaries (list below) has released this open letter to President Obama. Dear President Obama; America is faced with the near-simultaneous
From the Office of Science and Technology Policy A Bold Approach for Space Exploration and Discovery On Thursday, April 15, at the Kennedy Space Center
From Monday, March 29th through April 9th, YOU have the opportunity to vote for your favorite high school innovators! 24 of the top high school
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The National Space Society wishes Apollo 11 astronaut, and NSS Governor, Buzz Aldrin, great success in his latest adventure. As the next installment in his
The White House has announced that President Obama will host a conference in Florida on April 15 that is focused on his new space policy.
The National Space Society is greatly saddened by the news that renowned space artist and long time advocate for human space exploration and settlement, Robert
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Below are some excerpts from today’s Congressional testimony on the NASA budget. My name is Mike Snyder and it has been my honor and privilege
NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden testified before Congress today, providing more details of the NASA 2011 budget. Below is a summary of his testimony before
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