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Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
LEGENDARY NASA ASTRONAUT STORY MUSGRAVE TO RECEIVE AWARD AT THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The National Space Society's ISDC Will be Held in Orlando, FL in June 'Story a true polymath, and his contributions to core ideas of long-term spaceflight and settlement are impressive, making him a truly deserving of the prestigious Heinlein Memorial Award'— Isaac Arthur, President of the National Space Society KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 / / -- Former NASA astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave will receive the prestigious Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award for his efforts toward making humanity a spacefaring civilization this June at the National Space Society's International Space Development Conference ® (ISDC®). The conference will be held June 19-22 in Orlando, Florida, at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Musgrave is a former NASA astronaut who was active during the Apollo, Skylab, and shuttle programs. He flew into space six times and aboard all five shuttle orbiters. He is also a medical doctor and holds six academic degrees in mathematics and statistics, business administration, chemistry, physiology and biophysics, literature, and an M.D. Musgrave served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has flown 17,700 hours in a wide variety of aircraft including 7,500 hours in jets. 'Story Musgrave is a legend in the astronaut corps,' said Isaac Arthur, president of the NSS. 'Besides his stunning academic accomplishments, he is also a pilot, has practiced medicine, and is deeply educated in literature. He is a true polymath, and his contributions to core ideas of long-term spaceflight and settlement are impressive, making him a truly deserving of the prestigious Heinlein Memorial Award.' Musgrave was selected as an astronaut in 1967 during the height of the Space Race and initially worked on the design and development of the Skylab program. He served as a backup science pilot for Skylab 2 crew flight, then moved on to the space shuttle program, working on spacesuits, life support systems, airlock design, and the Manned Maneuvering Unit. During the shuttle program he flew on STS-6, STS-51F, STS-33, STS-44, and STS-80, accruing 1,282 hours of spaceflight time and 27 hours of EVAs (spacewalks). Musgrave has received a variety of awards including the NASA's Distinguished Service Medal, Exceptional Service Medal, and Spaceflight Medal; as well as a National Defense Service Medal. He has been inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame and the National Aviation Hall of Fame. The Heinlein Memorial Award will be presented to Musgrave on Sunday, June 22, at the closing dinner of the ISDC. The conference runs from June 19-22 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, and more information can be found at the conference website, ABOUT THE NSS The National Space Society is the preeminent non-partisan citizens' voice on space exploration, development, and settlement, reaching millions through its membership, numerous outreach channels, and media activities. The organization was founded in 1987 via a merger of the National Space Institute and the L5 Society. To learn more about the NSS and its mission to establish humanity as a spacefaring species, visit us on the web at Aggie Kobrin National Space Society +1 949-836-8464 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
05-05-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE TO HOST ASTRONAUTS AS NEXTGEN SPEAKERS
The National Space Society's Annual Conference Will be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando 'We must create the proper programs for youth, offering leadership, collaboration, and empathy skills, which will multiply our chances for success on this world and beyond.'— Holly Melear, chair of the NextGen sessions at the ISDC KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 / / -- The National Space Society's 43rd annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) will host an unprecedented number of next generation speakers this year. This special NextGen programming will be aimed at younger space-interested people and STEM/STEAM students across the board and will be held every morning and afternoon of the conference. See the NextGen program schedule on the ISDC website. 'Without creating a dedicated platform for our students to focus on STEAM education it will be incredibly challenging to create our future leaders,' said Holly Melear, founder of STEAMSPACE Education Outreach® and chair of the NextGen sessions at the ISDC. 'We must create the proper programs for youth, offering leadership, collaboration, and empathy skills, which will multiply our chances for success on this world and beyond.' A number of astronauts will be addressing the young attendees. This includes former NASA astronauts Hoot Gibson, Susan Kilrain, and Chris Ferguson; and private astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor. Dr. Pascal Lee, planetary scientist with the NASA Ames Research Center and the SETI institute will discuss the why, how, and who of the human exploration of Mars; and Mike Mongo, founder of Mike Mongo's Astronaut Job Camp and the author of the bestselling 'The Astronaut Instruction Manual,' will engage the audience with his trademark youth-oriented programming. NSS Director of Membership Burt Dicht will host the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Scholar Panel, focused on next-generation Innovators in STEM. Five young standout scholars will share insights from their groundbreaking research, their vision for the future of space and technology, and how ASF's support has influenced their personal and professional journeys. Planetary defense specialist Nancy Wolfson will host a session in which attendees will learn more about the threats facing our planet from asteroids and comets and how we are working to overcome them, a unique future opportunity for people in STEM fields. The ISDC is the National Space Society's premiere annual event, bringing together NASA leaders, newspace luminaries, academics, scientists, engineers, and motivated space enthusiasts from all over the world. Other noted speakers include private astronaut Jared Isaacman, philanthropist and United Therapeutics CEO Dr. Martine Rothblatt, Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik, former NASA Chief Scientist Dr. James Green, and dozens of other top space professionals at the International Space Development Conference in Orlando, FL, from June 19-22. More information can be found at the ISDC website. ABOUT THE NSS The National Space Society is the preeminent non-partisan citizen's voice on space exploration, development, and settlement, reaching millions through its membership, numerous outreach channels, and media activities. The organization was founded in 1987 via a merger of the National Space Institute and the L5 Society. To learn more about the NSS and its mission to establish humanity as a spacefaring species, visit us on the web at Rod Pyle National Space Society +1 626-399-4440 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
NASA AND PRIVATE ASTRONAUTS TO APPEAR AT THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The ISDC Will be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando, Florida 'We're thrilled to have these luminaries joining us for the ISDC ... their experiences and insights will be an inspiration for us all!''— Isaac Arthur, President of the National Space Society KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 / / -- A slate of NASA and private astronauts will be appearing at the National Space Society's 43rd International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), to be held in Orlando, Florida on June 19-22, 2025. It's a premiere year for the ISDC with an impressive list of speakers. NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, Susan Kilrain, Robert 'Hoot' Gibson, and Dr. Story Musgrave are featured speakers, as are private astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor. The full schedule of speakers is available at the ISDC website. 'We're thrilled to have these luminaries joining us for the ISDC,' said Isaac Arthur, NSS President. 'From shuttle and ISS astronauts to those from the new and thriving private sector, their experiences and insights will be an inspiration for us all!' Also appearing at this year's conference are space visionary Dr. Martine Rothblatt, former NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Jim Green, 'Overview Effect' author Frank White, NASA Associate Administrator Dr. Nicola Fox, planetary scientist from the SETI institute and NASA Ames Dr. Pascal Lee, bestselling science fiction author Joe Haldeman, and UCF Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy Dr. Greg Autry. Conceptual space artist Bryan Versteeg, Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik and 'Ad Astra' magazine Editor-in-Chief Rod Pyle will also appear. The ISDC is the oldest and largest citizen's space conference in the world, and everyone is invited to attend. Special discounts are available for seniors, students, and National Space Society members. For more information, see the conference website at ABOUT THE NSS The National Space Society is the preeminent non-partisan citizens' voice on space exploration, development, and settlement, reaching millions through its membership, numerous outreach channels, and media activities. The organization was founded in 1987 via a merger of the National Space Institute and the L5 Society. To learn more about the NSS and its mission to establish humanity as a spacefaring species, visit us on the web at Rod Pyle National Space Society +1 626-399-4440 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
