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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The National Space Society invites you to the next Town Hall Thursday, April 3, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm Eastern A Preview of the
Society’s Vice President for Space Development Nominated as NASA Chief Financial Officer The National Space Society welcomes the nomination of Dr. Greg Autry as the
Space Science as a Driver of U.S. Leadership and Economic Growth [New Position Paper from the National Space Society – see full paper] NASA’s science
Haldeman Joins Multiple Astronauts, NASA Officials, NewSpace Entrepreneurs, and other Visionaries at the ISDC The National Space Society is proud to announce Joe Haldeman as
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Returned to Earth on Tuesday After 9 months aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore
The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, March 20, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Yes! Space Needs Lawyers
Crew 10 Liftoff – 7:03 pm EDT on March 14 (Photo: Burt Dicht). By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership The Florida sky provided
Former Executive Director of NSS Selected for Critical Government Duties The National Space Society extends warm congratulations to George Whitesides for his selection as Vice
By Jennifer Muntz, NSS Membership Coordinator This month has been packed with groundbreaking achievements in space, bringing us closer to unlocking the Moon’s resources and
The National Space Society invites you to the next Town Hall Thursday, March 13, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Shaping the Future: NSS
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