The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum
Thursday, January 9, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST
Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide
to the American Space Program
With authors
With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, humanity is entering an exciting new era of space exploration, unlocking groundbreaking scientific discoveries and remarkable achievements in human spaceflight. Understanding the history of space exploration is essential—it provides the foundation and lessons needed to chart a bold course for the future.
Join us for a special edition of the National Space Society Space Forum on January 9, featuring Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III, authors of the newly released book Star Bound.
Emily and Bruce will share highlights from Star Bound, a concise and captivating history of the American space program. Whether you’re a curious novice, an avid space enthusiast, or a seasoned professional, this book offers an engaging and approachable journey through the missions, people, and cultural moments that have defined America’s leadership in space exploration.
Written by two veteran space writers with unique insights, Star Bound tells the stories of Americans in space, focusing on the cultural and societal contexts of the nation’s most iconic missions. Packed with vibrant storytelling, humor, and fresh perspectives, the book also includes curated lists of the greatest space songs, books, movies, and more—adding an extra layer of fun to your exploration of space.
As an added bonus, four signed copies of Star Bound will be awarded as virtual door prizes (You must be present to win).
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the authors, hear their insights, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history and future of space exploration. Register for this Space Forum now using the link below.
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Emily Carney is a distinguished spaceflight historian, writer, and podcaster, celebrated for her significant contributions to space advocacy and education. In 2011 she founded the Space Hipsters Facebook group, which has since evolved into a thriving global community of over 60,000 members dedicated to the past, present, and future of space exploration, and writes a regular blog This Space Available which appears on the NSS website. A former U.S. Navy nuclear technician, Emily now serves as the manager of public engagement and social media for the Space 3.0 Foundation. She also co-hosted the acclaimed Space and Things podcast, which highlighted fascinating topics in spaceflight history and current space initiatives. Her efforts have earned her recognition as one of the National Space Society’s Top 10 Space Influencers in 2018, solidifying her role as a leading voice in the spaceflight community.
Bruce McCandless III, the son of NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II, grew up in the shadow of Houston’s Johnson Space Center during the Apollo and Skylab eras, watching Batman and Buzz Aldrin with equal enthusiasm. He graduated from the Plan II Honors Program of the University of Texas at Austin and went on to earn an M.A. from the University of Reading in England and a J.D. from the UT School of Law. In addition to Wonders All Around: The Incredible True Story of Astronaut Bruce McCandless II and The First Untethered Flight in Space, published in 2021, Bruce is the author of the science fiction novel Sour Lake (2011), the modern fairy tale Beatrice and the Basilisk (2014), and the Western supernatural thriller In the Land of Dead Horses (2021). He has also published poems, features, and essays in a variety of journals, including Smithsonian’s Air and Space Magazine, the Texas Observer, the Seattle Review, the Wall Street Journal Asia, Pleiades, Cold Mountain Review, and the Houston Chronicle. Bruce and his wife, Pati McCandless, live in Austin.
Register today to reserve your seat and ask your questions. Use the link below.
Register no later than January 9 at 8 pm EST
