Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 6 2002

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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