Here’s an interesting profile article of the late artist Jack Coggins who illustrated a number of classic space introductory books of the 1950s: The Artist Who Made Spaceflight Seem Real – io9
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Space policy roundup – Sept.4.13
Some recent space policy related items:
- Space tourism will open up next space frontier – Pat Hynes/Las Cruces Sun-News
- Final FY13 operating plan tweaks NASA’s budget – Space Politics
- Chris Kraft reiterates his opposition to SLS (plus Mars, asteroids, Bolden, and Gangnam Style) – Space Politics
- Does Neil deGrasse Tyson Have the Wrong Stuff? – Citizens in Space
- Library: A Round-up of Reading – Res Communis
- New SWF Fact Sheet on China’s Recent Anti-satellite Testing in Space – Secure World
Music video: Soundgarden “Halfway There”
The group Soundgarden released this video this week with a space theme: Halfway There
Leadership change at the Space Frontier Foundation
A message from the Space Frontier Foundation:
Space Frontier Foundation Announces New Leadership
The Next Generation Will Lead the Fight for Their Future in Space
Nyack, NY – The Space Frontier Foundation today announced several changes within its senior leadership team, in order to accelerate its transformation of space from a bureaucratic government program into a dynamic and open frontier for all.
Jonathan Card, Executive Director, has elected to step down from his day to day responsibilities. In his place, Board of Directors member James Pura has been appointed President, and James Tumber will become Vice President. Together, Pura & Tumber will report directly to the Board of Directors, led by Chairman Bob Werb.
“For 25 years, we have continuously re-invented ourselves in the Foundation. We’ve always been willing to shake things up “inside” as well as advocating real change in space,” said Foundation Co-Founder Jim Muncy. “With these two young leaders at the helm, I know that the torch we lit in 1988 is in good hands and will continue to point the way to a better future in space.”
James Pura, 29, has years of experience in the aerospace industry, including working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Boeing, and Space Exploration Technologies. Within the Foundation, Pura has Co-Chaired some of our most successful NewSpace Conferences and serves as Advocates Coordinator. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and currently operates a real estate investment company in Southern California.
James Tumber, 24, currently works for DEKA Research, a company best known for their groundbreaking inventions including the Segway, DEKA Arm, and iBOT. Tumber has held numerous volunteer positions within the Foundation, including Editor of the NewSpace News. He has a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University.
NASA Mighty Eagle VTOL rocket vehicle test
The Mighty Eagle vertical takeoff and landing rocket powered vehicle project at NASA Marshall Spaceflight Center is planning a test flight today. You can follow the preparations at Mighty Eagle (NASAMightyEagle) on Twitter.
