Ad Astra 2010 Fall (Volume 22 Number 3)
Cover image courtesy NASA.
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2010 ISDC CONFERENCE: THE SPACE COMMUNITY’S FAMILY REUNION
By Clifford R. McMurray - 20
SOLAR CHANGES: THE SUN FINALLY WAKES UP
This seemingly endless solar minimum.
by Barbara Thompson - 26
WHAT’S NEXT FOR NASA AFTER THE SPACE SHUTTLE?
By Peter Trabucco - 30
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION:
ORBITING DIPLOMATIC OUTPOST
By Tabatha T. Thompson - 36
SPACEX
Commercial Space Services Get a Boost.
By Tim Bailey - 38
THE NEW FACE OF THE MOON
Scientists suggest an impact caused the Moon to turn its face around.
By Marianne Dyson - 42
NSS AWARD WINNERS - Presented at the 2010 International Space Development Conference.
By John Strickland - 45
2010 NSS STUDENT AWARDS WINNERS
International students present innovative technologies and a glimpse into humanity’s space settlement future.
By Lynne Zielinski - 46
“LIVING OFF THE LAND” IN SPACE
By Gordon Woodcock
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LETTER FROM HEADQUARTERS
The Precipice of Change
By Gary Barnhard - 9
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
By Pat Silver - 13
NSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Help shape the future of space settlement – Join the NSS Leadership Team - 48
COALITION FOR SPACE EXPLORATION: WHY SPACE MATTERS
By Marc Carreau - 50
SPACE SETTLEMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Parners on the Path toward Space Settlement: NSS and AIAA
By Anita Gale - 51
STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Transition - By Mark Hopkins
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BOOKS
The Astronaut’s Cookbook: Tales, Recipes, and More, by Charles T. Bourlan and Gregory L. Vogt
Reviewed by Bart Leahy and Michelle Abendschan
Rocketbelt Pilot’s Manual: A Guide by the Bell Test Pilot, by William B. Suitor
Reviewed by Ronald C. Thomas, Jr. - 54
CHAPTER LISTINGS - 55
SIGNING OFF
Expedition 23 Returns to Earth
Ad Astra 2010 Fall (Volume 22 Number 3)
Cover image courtesy NASA.
- 14
2010 ISDC CONFERENCE: THE SPACE COMMUNITY’S FAMILY REUNION
By Clifford R. McMurray - 20
SOLAR CHANGES: THE SUN FINALLY WAKES UP
This seemingly endless solar minimum.
by Barbara Thompson - 26
WHAT’S NEXT FOR NASA AFTER THE SPACE SHUTTLE?
By Peter Trabucco - 30
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION:
ORBITING DIPLOMATIC OUTPOST
By Tabatha T. Thompson - 36
SPACEX
Commercial Space Services Get a Boost.
By Tim Bailey - 38
THE NEW FACE OF THE MOON
Scientists suggest an impact caused the Moon to turn its face around.
By Marianne Dyson - 42
NSS AWARD WINNERS - Presented at the 2010 International Space Development Conference.
By John Strickland - 45
2010 NSS STUDENT AWARDS WINNERS
International students present innovative technologies and a glimpse into humanity’s space settlement future.
By Lynne Zielinski - 46
“LIVING OFF THE LAND” IN SPACE
By Gordon Woodcock
- 8
LETTER FROM HEADQUARTERS
The Precipice of Change
By Gary Barnhard - 9
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
By Pat Silver - 13
NSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Help shape the future of space settlement – Join the NSS Leadership Team - 48
COALITION FOR SPACE EXPLORATION: WHY SPACE MATTERS
By Marc Carreau - 50
SPACE SETTLEMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Parners on the Path toward Space Settlement: NSS and AIAA
By Anita Gale - 51
STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Transition - By Mark Hopkins
- 52
BOOKS
The Astronaut’s Cookbook: Tales, Recipes, and More, by Charles T. Bourlan and Gregory L. Vogt
Reviewed by Bart Leahy and Michelle Abendschan
Rocketbelt Pilot’s Manual: A Guide by the Bell Test Pilot, by William B. Suitor
Reviewed by Ronald C. Thomas, Jr. - 54
CHAPTER LISTINGS - 55
SIGNING OFF
Expedition 23 Returns to Earth