Ad Astra 2002 (Volume 14 Number 6)
ON THE COVER: Our quest for knowledge about our universe continues unabated as represented by our cover illustration.
Featured Articles:
- 11
“W” in Space: The Story So Far
Taking stock of George W’s impact on space policy over his first two years in office.
By Jim Vedda - 16
South American Space: The Brazilian Space Program in Review
Brazil continues its efforts to break into a very exclusive club.
By Frank Braun - 20
A Milestone in Space Education: The New International Space University Campus in Strasbourg
School’s in! And in a brand new facility in Strasbourg, France.
By Pat Dasch - 24
Larry Young: Astronauts in Trouble
Ad Astra talks to the force behind the critically acclaimed graphic novels.
By Jennifer M. Contino - 29
Reading, Writing, and Sub-Orbital Mechanics
“Teacher-Naut” Barbara Morgan is go for 2004. Ad Astra talks to her about what it might mean for young people.
By Travis K. Kircher - 33
Providing a Policy Foundationfor Nuclear Propulsion in Space
NASA has an historic opportunity for near-term progress if it can look beyond the Mars hype.
By Harry Dhillon - 37
NASA’s EPO Program: Students and Communities Reach for the Stars
Education and Public Outreach programs are inspiring teachers and students across America.
By Rebecca Stowers - 39
Space Movies
What first ignited your interest in space? A good bet it was something seen on the silver screen. - By Tammy Ruggles
- 4 Launch Pad
- 6 Mission Control
- 10 Countdown
- 43 Space Community
- 48 Lifting Off
Ad Astra 2002 (Volume 14 Number 6)
ON THE COVER: Our quest for knowledge about our universe continues unabated as represented by our cover illustration.
Featured Articles:
- 11
“W” in Space: The Story So Far
Taking stock of George W’s impact on space policy over his first two years in office.
By Jim Vedda - 16
South American Space: The Brazilian Space Program in Review
Brazil continues its efforts to break into a very exclusive club.
By Frank Braun - 20
A Milestone in Space Education: The New International Space University Campus in Strasbourg
School’s in! And in a brand new facility in Strasbourg, France.
By Pat Dasch - 24
Larry Young: Astronauts in Trouble
Ad Astra talks to the force behind the critically acclaimed graphic novels.
By Jennifer M. Contino - 29
Reading, Writing, and Sub-Orbital Mechanics
“Teacher-Naut” Barbara Morgan is go for 2004. Ad Astra talks to her about what it might mean for young people.
By Travis K. Kircher - 33
Providing a Policy Foundationfor Nuclear Propulsion in Space
NASA has an historic opportunity for near-term progress if it can look beyond the Mars hype.
By Harry Dhillon - 37
NASA’s EPO Program: Students and Communities Reach for the Stars
Education and Public Outreach programs are inspiring teachers and students across America.
By Rebecca Stowers - 39
Space Movies
What first ignited your interest in space? A good bet it was something seen on the silver screen. - By Tammy Ruggles
- 4 Launch Pad
- 6 Mission Control
- 10 Countdown
- 43 Space Community
- 48 Lifting Off
