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		<title>Defeating the Homers, Haters and Boomers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Werb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A friend of ours in DC describes opposition to the proposed NASA budget as the “homers, haters and boomers.” The homers want as much federal spending as possible in their home state. The haters reflexively oppose anything from an Administration they despise. The boomers are nostalgic for the 60s.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>A friend of ours in DC describes the opposition to the proposed NASA budget as the “homers, haters and boomers.”  The homers want as much federal spending as possible in their home state or district.  The haters reflexively oppose anything at all that comes out of an Administration they despise.  The boomers are nostalgic for the 60s and want to recreate the imagined glories of Apollo.  Some of our most vigorous opponents affiliate with two, or even three of these disjointed fellowships (as do many on the other side.)</p>
<p>But the real enemy of progress in civil space is a dramatically more insidious opponent that infects the body politic, an adversary so sinister and commonplace that we have come to take it for granted, the corrosive background noise of democracy.  Our real enemy is apathy.</p>
<p>There are probably no more than a dozen members of Congress who care one wit about space.  At least 90 of the 100 Senators who unanimously consented to the proposed NASA authorization bill knew essentially nothing about what they were consenting to.  An even worse version of an already awful bill would have coasted through the House if it hadn’t run into a bit of opposition from a group of “homers” “standing up for” their own home state interests.</p>
<p>The “general public” isn’t any different.  The sky is a nice place to look at on a warm summer night.  The future is a nice place to dream about when more compelling needs are satisfied.  But we all know that most people are content to be observers, watching the world go by and only acting to make sure their personal needs, wants and desires are fulfilled.</p>
<p>I am not bemoaning these facts, merely reminding you that they are indeed facts.  Decades spent convincing people that the nearly unlimited resources of the Solar System can both protect Earth’s fragile biosphere and create a freer and more prosperous life for future generations has taught me that the overwhelming majority of people who can be convinced will never do anything to help make it become reality.</p>
<p>This doesn’t mean that we should give up.  Quite the opposite.  It means that the impact of those few who are willing to act to change the world is dramatically greater than our numbers would imply.  Members and fans who do little more than subscribe to a magazine or click on the button of a mouse can easily be overwhelmed by small groups of dedicated people with a clear vision and a willingness to act.</p>
<p>If you are one of the elect few willing to act, you should pick up the phone today and call your Congressperson to say that they should vote against whichever version of the NASA authorization bill comes up for a vote.  Even better, if you are willing <a title="Help SFF" href="http://spacefrontier.org/help-sff/" target="_blank">to give of your time and/or money</a> on an ongoing basis to open the space frontier to everybody you should send me (<a href="mailto:bobwerb@spacefrontier.org">bobwerb@spacefrontier.org</a>) or Will Watson (<a href="mailto:william.watson@spacefrontier.org">william.watson@spacefrontier.org</a>) a note and tell us about your interests and skills.  As Margaret Mead is supposed to have said &#8220;Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>NewSpace 2010 Conference a Resounding Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Space Frontier Press</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Space Frontier Foundation's NewSpace 2010 Conference successfully brought together representatives from both commercial and governmental space, sparking lively discussions about the future of the space industry. The hall was filled with space veterans, current industry leaders, and a younger generation who will carry forward the ideas discussed. All guests passionately took part in the discussions, along with over 12,000 online viewers, and the conference initiated new creative partnerships and plans.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>Over 12,000 Space Enthusiasts Tune In Online<img class="alignright" src="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/images/ns10_poster.jpg" alt="NewSpace Poster" width="321" height="475" /></strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.spacefrontier.org" target="_blank">Space Frontier Foundation&#8217;s</a> (SFF) <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/index.php" target="_blank">NewSpace 2010 Conference</a> successfully brought together representatives from both commercial and governmental space sparking lively discussions about the future of the space industry. The hall was filled with space veterans, current industry leaders, and the younger generation who will carry forward the ideas discussed. All passionately took part in the discussions, along with over 12,000 online viewers, and the conference led to new creative partnerships and plans.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>“I was excited to encounter a very diversified group of professionals at this year&#8217;s NewSpace 2010 Conference.  The group represented a wide range of aerospace industry views, both government and commercial. The conference provided an opportunity for industry leaders and visionaries to interact and discuss the latest hot topics relating to commercial space. I became a Space Frontier Foundation Advocate because the organization represents a cool new direction, and I like the collective synergy among the group.&#8221;</em> said <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=32" target="_blank">Tim Pickens</a>, Commercial Space Advisor and Chief Propulsion Engineer at <a href="http://www.dynetics.com/index.php" target="_blank">Dynetics, Inc.</a></p>
<p>An unprecedented number of people took part in the conference this year thanks to live streaming of the panels hosted by <a href="http://www.spacevidcast.com/" target="_blank">SpaceVidcast.com</a>. Over 12,000 unique viewers tuned in online to watch the panels and even sent in questions. Select video from the conference is now available online at <a href="http://www.spacevidcast.com/" target="_blank">SpaceVidcast.com</a> for those that missed seeing it live. All recorded video is available for <a href="http://www.spacevidcast.com/epic/" target="_blank">Epic subscribers</a>.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>&#8220;The NewSpace 2010 Entrepreneurial War Stories panel was really one of the best I&#8217;ve been on. I had an incredibly fun time sharing and hearing experiences of the ups and downs of running a NewSpace business.  Overall it was a useful panel and successful conference.</em><em>&#8221; </em>said <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=124" target="_blank">Debra Lepore</a> of DFL Space LLC.</p>
<p>With <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/" target="_blank">NASA</a> looking for increased partnership with the NewSpace industry, the <a href="http://www.spacevidcast.com/?s=nasa+roundtable&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" target="_blank">NASA Roundtables</a> became a very important part of the conference. These two panels gave everyone an opportunity to discuss the details of cooperative programs and find ways to make them better in the future.The <a href="http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/07/27/newspace-2010-war-stories-from-the-entrepreneurial-frontier/" target="_blank">&#8220;War Stories from the Entrepreneurial Frontier&#8221;</a> and other business related panels gave the startup hopefuls crucial insight into managing their new and future companies. They also provided inspiration to the many students and young professionals present regarding future career opportunities. Other hot topics included <a href="http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/07/27/newspace-2010-physical-threats-and-commercial-opportunities-orbital-debris-and-neos/" target="_blank">orbital debris</a>, <a href="http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/07/27/newspace-2010-space-solar-power/" target="_blank">space based solar power</a>, and <a href="http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/07/27/newspace-2010-approaching-warp-speed-advanced-space-propulsion/" target="_blank">advanced space propulsion</a>. One of the highest points of the conference was the revelry of the <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/events/newspace-awards/" target="_blank">NewSpace Gala</a> where rocketeer <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=10" target="_blank">Dave Masten</a>, NASA&#8217;s <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/about/highlights/garver_bio.html" target="_blank">Lori Garver</a>, NewSpace pioneer <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=151" target="_blank">Art Dula</a>, Moon director <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=184" target="_blank">Duncan Jones</a>, This Week In Space journalist <a href="http://www.milesobrien.com/" target="_blank">Miles O&#8217;Brien</a>, SpaceVidcast&#8217;s <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=153" target="_blank">Ben and Cariann Higginbotham</a> accepted their awards.</p>
<p>The SFF has already begun preparing for NewSpace 2011 and are seeking sponsors that are interested in being involved. The <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/events/newspace-conferences/" target="_blank">NewSpace Conference</a> is the only event dedicated to bringing the leaders and the next generation of the commercial space industry together to create a sustainable future for NewSpace. <a title="SFF Thanks NS10 Sponsors" href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/08/01/space-frontier-foundation-thanks-sponsors-of-the-newspace-2010-conference/" target="_blank">Our sponsors</a> are integral to achieving this goal. To become a sponsor of the conference or the SFF itself, please contact Will Watson at William.Watson@spacefrontier.org.</p>
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		<title>Space Frontier Foundation Sponsors SpaceUp DC</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) is proud to become a sponsor of  SpaceUp DC, an unConference to be held August 27-28, 2010. SpaceUp DC is not leaving the nation's space program to the rocket scientists alone. Instead, the organization is inviting space enthusiasts of all types to share their thoughts, ideas, and plans for space exploration, innovation, and outreach. This all-inclusive attitude towards the final frontier is applauded by the SFF and its supporters are encouraged to attend.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>SpaceUp unConference Embodies the Foundation&#8217;s Frontier Enabling Spirit</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.spacefrontier.org" target="_blank">Space Frontier Foundation</a> (SFF) is proud to become a sponsor of  SpaceUp DC, an unConference to be held August 27-28, 2010. <a href="http://spaceupdc.org/" target="_blank">SpaceUp DC</a> is not leaving the nation&#8217;s space program to the rocket scientists alone. Instead, the organization is inviting space enthusiasts of all types to share their thoughts, ideas, and plans for space exploration, innovation, and outreach. This all-inclusive attitude towards the final frontier is applauded by the SFF and its supporters are encouraged to attend.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://spaceupdc.org/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4259" title="SpaceUp_DC_Logo" src="http://spacefrontier.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/SpaceUp_DC_blk-300x117.png" alt="" width="270" height="105" /></a><em>&#8220;Our intent is to bring interested people together to focus on creating actionable plans for change,&#8221; </em>said <a href="http://michaeldoornbos.com/about/" target="_blank">Michael Doornbos</a>, Grand Poobah of SpaceUp DC. <em>&#8220;</em><em>We </em><em>need to tap the minds of entrepreneurs, artists, </em><em>engineers, writers, musicians, students and enthusiasts if we intend to continue our pioneer spirit and compete globally as a leader in innovation.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>The format of SpaceUp DC is an &#8220;unConference.&#8221; This unique, intimate approach lends itself to the organization&#8217;s goals of tapping into the collective mindset and motivation of everyone more effectively than traditional prearranged speaker conferences. All attendees will be given equal opportunity to participate and collaborate on catapulting humankind into a space-faring culture. More information on the unConference concept is available in this <a href="http://spaceupdc.org/2010/07/16/what-the-heck-is-spaceup-dc-anyway/">entertaining, short video</a> on their website.</p>
<p>The two-day unConference begins at 9am, Aug. 27, at <a href="http://www.gwu.edu/" target="_blank">George Washington University&#8217;s</a> Funger Hall Auditorium. Tickets and additional information are available via the <a href="http://spaceupdc.org/" target="_blank">event website</a>.</p>
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		<title>Half Time in the Battle for the Frontier</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is something very American about a few patriotic heroes fighting off a massive and established foe bent on crushing their new ideas. Always in such tales there is a moment when the heroic band tastes its first victory and the enemy armies regroup and return to fill the horizon. The “Battle for the Frontier” in Congress is at just such a moment right now.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>Originally published by <a title="RT" href="http://www.ricktumlinson.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Rick Tumlinson</a></em><em> in </em><a title="Space News" href="http://www.spacenews.com/" target="_blank"><em>Space News</em></a><em> on 8/09/2010</em></p>
<p>There is something very American about the idea of a few patriotic heroes fighting off a massive and established foe bent on crushing their new ideas into the dust of history. Always in such tales there is a moment when the heroic band tastes its first victory – usually in the form of simply holding off a devastating defeat &#8211; and just in the middle of celebration the true extent of the forces arrayed against them becomes apparent as the enemy armies regroup and return to fill the horizon.</p>
<p>The “Battle for the Frontier” in Congress is at just such a moment right now. The rebel alliance fighting for the US future in space barely held off those who would continue the ongoing <a title="Constellation Hallucination" href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/06/14/constellation-hallucination/" target="_blank">failures to launch known as Constellation and Orion</a> and other cost-plus government programs just in time for the summer break. Some NewSpace and pro-frontier advocates have begun to celebrate. But the victory is only in the battle, not the revolution. This is merely a pause in the war of ideas, and those who believe in an open frontier in space must use this time well or prepare to lose it all when Congress returns this fall.</p>
<p>Yes we should thank those who stood up for the future, many of whom arrived just in time to help turn the tide. From what I have heard the <a title="D-Day for NewSpace" href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/07/14/d-day-for-newspace/" target="_blank">calls and letters and meetings</a> held by regular folks who see their stake in this really added up. And several leaders in the <a title="D-Day for NewSpace, House Front" href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/07/20/d-day-for-newspace-2nd-front/" target="_blank">House</a> and <a title="D-Day for NewSpace, Senate" href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/07/14/d-day-for-newspace/" target="_blank">Senate</a>, from Virginia to California got engaged after the issues were clarified for them by their own constituents.</p>
<p>It is important to keep educating the public, as frankly the administration didn’t do this well when the policies were announced, and as any campaigner will tell you, once you hand the conversation to the other side to be framed you are in an uphill battle. One can only hope the the White House, NASA and our pro-American enterprise, pro-taxpayer friends on the Hill will do better painting the vision that we in the frontier movement clearly see, but the public at large is yet to understand.</p>
<p>This is where the battle was nearly lost, as Americans have been programmed to think of space as a program of government &#8211; not the people, and of goals as destinations – not capabilities.</p>
<p>Initially the White House failed to address these two ideas and explain how the pro-frontier agenda would open space more cheaply, more widely and allow us to go everywhere and stay anywhere.</p>
<p>The traditionalists and porkers were thus able to form the conversation and worked the media to create a completely false image in the public’s mind that the frontier was being tossed out the airlock. Allied with some famous heroes of the past who I must believe were simply misled, they launched a propaganda barrage about how the plan would end America’s leadership in space – exactly what the current space program has been slowly and expensively ceding to Russia, the Chinese and others, while we spent billions and went nowhere.</p>
<p>In the name of constituencies and coalitions of the comfortable they used the cover of these false fears to slap into place so many conditions and restrictions on the president’s new space agenda as to make it little more than a gesture, and gutted key budgets such as NASA’s $3.3 billion investment in commercial space transportation – which would not only help kick start this new industry and open space for the rest of us, but save taxpayers billions and insure US leadership in space development and exploration for decades to come. Ironically, those defending the old ways are so fearful of NewSpace they are willing to turn on their fellow Americans by buying flights on Russian vehicles but blocking the government’s ability to contract US firms through 2011! One can never underestimate the power of the status quo.</p>
<p>Those trying to work this new agenda into the old establishment from inside NASA and Congress face an immense task and I celebrate them for even trying. Like today’s overseas wars with entrenched and zealous insurgents, the battle for the frontier has to be won cubicle by cubicle, floor by floor and center by center. In the end it too comes down to hearts and minds. Those caught in the fantasies of the failed programs of yesterday need to be shown that building an orbital industrial infrastructure that is not only robust but eventually self funding and profitable means they get more science, not less, more missions not fewer, and more astronauts will get to go to more places and stay longer.</p>
<p>So during this lull in the fighting it is time to press forward. Time for those who believe in an endless and exciting frontier in space to get the message out to even more who might join in the fight, and to neutralize what will be a tremendously powerful blitz to kill these ideas when Congress comes back in the fall.</p>
<p>In the next months NewSpace must show what it can do for America’s future, and Americans need to be rallied to support NewSpace. We need to build on the incredible <a title="Congrats SpaceX" href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/06/04/foundation-congratulates-spacex/" target="_blank">success of the SpaceX Falcon 9 flight</a> or the Bigelow modules <em>already in orbit</em> and point out the other teams of people all across the country embarked on this quest. Let’s reach out to the Lockheed Martins and Grummans and ATKs and their friends in NASA and focus them on the Far Frontier technologies we will need to travel between worlds rather than on redundant rockets and lies about “life boats” that can be done better, cheaper and faster in other ways – some of them in their own shops! And let’s acknowledge those like OSC and Boeing who are actively pursuing commercial human spaceflight – but could use a little help keeping government competition from killing their business plans as they throttle up for take off.</p>
<p>Let’s get the old guard of Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and the shuttle into the labs and factories of NewSpace so they can see their own legacy in the faces of a new generation. Let them and the public see this new revolution is not a story about a few rich playboys and their toys. It is about new jobs, new ideas and new hope for this nation’s future. It is about the boy next door who watches Discovery and builds crazy gadgets, the girl who studied math and science and is now one of thousands of young people who are pushing ahead into the frontier as a similar generation began to so many years ago. It is a story about putting down the computer games and remote controls as government employees “do space” for them, and stepping up and out as participants and designers of a future they can create and own themselves &#8211; a future of hope as this nation leads the human expansion into space.</p>
<p>And own it they will, one way or another, as the old guard will inevitably lose this revolution. NewSpace simply doesn’t need them as much as they need NewSpace. These firms are going to open the frontier, government contracts or not – although it would be nice if taxpayers didn’t have to waste billions funding a dying myth that instead could be used to help them along.</p>
<p>Just like those heroes who take on the odds in battle, so to do Americans like a good frontier tale. And that frontier is about to be opened, by the people of this great nation, with or without the support and participation of their government. It is after all, the American way.</p>
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		<title>Space Frontier Foundation Thanks Sponsors of the NewSpace 2010 Conference</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Foundation would like to thank the sponsors of the NewSpace 2010 Conference, particularly NASA, Boeing, and SpaceIsle.com, and media sponsors Space News and SPACE.com. The conference was a great success in no small part due to the contributions of those who provided materials, volunteers, finances, and promotion.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Sponsors were Integral to the Conference Success</strong></span></p>
<p>The <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YMtf48Qqy_jhZVNSss8x9QbKooRBueF7z3-BKXQv4yY9Q==" target="_blank">Space Frontier Foundation</a> (SFF)  would like to thank the sponsors of the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgR-XIlgx6hcc0oR5RIOhSHimldge347pQZY3acWGy27ljfBleUX2X33Li4WQtf8VS4BjoOtsxfBRugf8Z-zKTnEA==" target="_blank">NewSpace 2010 Conference</a>,  particularly our premier sponsors: NASA, Boeing, and SpaceIsle.com, and our featured media sponsors Space News and SPACE.com. The conference  was a great success in no small part due to the support of our sponsors who  provided materials, volunteer support, finances, and promotion. Sponsorship is  critical to furthering the work of the Space Frontier Foundation and their  contributions are greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>The sponsors that generously supported the NewSpace 2010 conference include the  following.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Premier  Sponsors:</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YNd5cnpNgOxsE5A45Tvpd3ROz3wIWmQn2I=" target="_blank">Boeing</a></strong> is the world&#8217;s leading  aerospace  company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.nasa.gov" target="_blank">NASA</a></strong> enables  exploration  through selected development, innovative technologies, and   interdisciplinary scientific discovery.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRpkU6mL_4Z0apGuQJnWyNJpgq37OwL70EaBdwIVVERmM=" target="_blank">SpaceIsle.com</a></strong> is an international finance firm  dedicated to space.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Conference Sponsors:</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YPwcqmxSG5TUVFmktcOMfelIKZgR5nDPXkoL5fk4o0q8ayX2uf6vm6R" target="_blank"><strong>Dynetics</strong></a><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YP1NeVrcUUnXhgW-il2m7uCQklyamsyrnvwNbGkLfqqvYuEqzdLQuRM" target="_blank"><br />
 Ecliptic</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YNeZqT0aisIkd9269f6D4X1YfrX_6gFqjEPFLEi2HxskQ==" target="_blank"><br />
 Masten Space Systems</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YPixkl8SYEHuGQmY37RBCd17knxU_kETYRzbxT5C3ZRLg==" target="_blank"><br />
 SpaceWorks Commercial</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YPJR_EMerN5egApx750fjx8CbVpr0_fcb4=" target="_blank"><br />
 XCOR Aerospace</a></strong><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRpkU6mL_4Z0axqEqEn79Q_p1eebskskK5V9pYYxgvqBVIjVjHtAkxQA==" target="_blank"><br />
 Space Age Publishing Company &amp;  International Lunar Observatory Association</a></strong></p>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Media  Sponsors:</strong></span></div>
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<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YNhsRgWPI3hrPwDz6Uq0ej9PF1hmm1W768=" target="_blank">SPACE.com</a> </strong>is the world&#8217;s No. 1  source for news  of astronomy,  skywatching, space exploration, commercial spaceflight,  and related technologies.</p>
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<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YOwzdzFvNqrQnecFfGm5kjX_q6vRq9uvg6WNLVW2sEo2Q==" target="_blank">Spacevidcast.com</a></strong><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YObGrfaYnzJrO8BnUb-EwSjOE5Euv8WUPF0p-wiTwSoUA==" target="_blank"><br />
 InSpace Media</a></strong><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YN2taQXXpGBLe1960-wc9Jmm4eTZYJWj3_ke86q4i3G-FnPKKbGsM0V" target="_blank"><br />
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<p><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Non-Profit  Sponsors:</strong></span></p>
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<div style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRDMkSPjyo5QsKSZVGHgE7yiS4RzBVUtaNW32G1j83Cg4=" target="_blank">Students for the Exploration and  Development of Space</a></strong> (SEDS)</div>
<div style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgRzNWSQ-a04YNKX3UJz_OfS7SqFsu1_DrRR0LCTUwNe5c=" target="_blank">National Space Society</a></strong> (NSS)</div>
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<p>For  more information about the NewSpace 2010 sponsors, please visit our  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103594747222&amp;s=0&amp;e=001c_IavpZz9cHUwEwtgAwCJfEh_mFdG4K1UdPLmR2Y61bvNzLYTAp4ElLYdIWQ4kgR-XIlgx6hcc0oR5RIOhSHimldge347pQZY3acWGy27lgXMU_9HV5jTTYgmCqydCXQQTvy90Oq8O0shKc3j80IBg==" target="_blank">sponsor site</a>.</p>
<p>The SFF has already begun preparing for NewSpace 2011 and are seeking sponsors to  get involved. The NewSpace Conference is the only event dedicated to  bringing the leaders and the next generation of the commercial space industry  together to create a sustainable future for NewSpace. Our sponsors are integral to achieving this goal. To become a sponsor of the conference or the SFF  itself, please contact SFF Executive Director <a href="mailto:William.Watson@spacefrontier.org" target="_blank">Will  Watson</a>.</p>
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		<title>NewSpace 2010 Conference Streaming LIVE on SpaceVidCast.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those who cannot make the conference can now watch it unfold live via www.SpaceVidCast.com. All panels, lunch events, and the NewSpace Awards Gala will be available virtually. Tune in to Spacevidcast.com/LIVE and read live commentary on Twitter by searching for the hashtag #NewSpace2010!]]></description>
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<p>Those who cannot make the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5WBuKTXNw0VnL__sdadkCCGzdn50GMNrjp20ZdtMnoHCdeUMHyxKmHWYmmweZ2HfhM4_lMDFM-xJFnSjaCeVHMc=" target="_blank">NewSpace 2010 Conference</a> can now watch it unfold live via <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5V5AMNJt_SS4gmSdgaEh6GH4Wo4y_EZquAfwCKOgrzTOOixit13szw0=" target="_blank">www.SpaceVidCast.com</a>.  All panels, lunch events, and the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5XM89m3ThGXTMy1PupBNPpBfOzCAyxJE6-y7juP60lRo9D8fKPrJpmXkD5WLUzfzWtv5UVxrAY08ngTk3mRkd2Y=" target="_blank">NewSpace Awards Gala</a> will be available virtually. The conference takes place from 8:30am to 5:30pm on July 23-25th and the Gala from 6-9pm on July 24th, Pacific Standard Time. Don&#8217;t miss out on hearing what the space industry luminaries are planning for the future of the  commercial space industry. Tune in to <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5XKmw9gH_5clEFRhMTu-2kG6uWRC96SyuczgR5S_HnV3LQ5eJji_rjJ_7x0g6QmNag==" target="_blank">Spacevidcast.com/LIVE</a> and read live commentary on Twitter by searching for the hashtag <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5Zp56p9l3tolpscwTSP4RAwAlmfEsw3fObmrvqTchGz-0ZMKVmtJgfrz_TZ10wfQaUx4e2A90tfFB1j6lHOogZApyROw4lWoCQ==" target="_blank">#NewSpace2010</a>!</p>
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<p><strong>About the NewSpace 2010 Conference:</strong><br />
The <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5WBuKTXNw0VnL__sdadkCCGzdn50GMNrjp20ZdtMnoHCdeUMHyxKmHWYmmweZ2HfhM4_lMDFM-xJFnSjaCeVHMc=" target="_blank">NewSpace 2010 Conference</a> is  a three-day event that focuses on the emergence of a variety of  NewSpace companies as they shift from theoretical concepts to functional  realities. Programming and networking receptions will cover pressing topics ranging  from the usage of suborbital vehicles and the Google Lunar X-Prize, to the  possibility of space solar power and the financial benefits of a thriving presence  in space. This year&#8217;s conference also includes two exciting roundtable  discussions with NASA on how governmental and commercial space can best cooperate to overcome the technological and financial concerns posed by manned  spaceflight. The conference is an annual event put on by the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5XKmw9gH_5cldG5aYMfxkhBgSLOLKj46zzU7mcuH8j19wFmq4ydZELo=" target="_blank">Space Frontier Foundation</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>About SpaceVidCast.com:</strong><br />
<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5XKmw9gH_5clEFRhMTu-2kF_Kum888WZ8cb0bZWivFYxrrXrWhiWnQU=" target="_blank">SpaceVidCast</a>is a  community of people who are looking to educate the planet on the values of space flight. Our goal is to open  up the cosmos and truly make space commonplace for everyone on the planet. We  are a new media site with daily on-demand episodes, weekly live shows, and  live HD coverage of major space events. To watch the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5XM89m3ThGXTTxROyobOId27hSNetkjoETQK2U_HKQjtemCqRtGndm8=" target="_blank">NewSpace 2010 Conference  live stream</a> and our other shows, visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5XKmw9gH_5clEFRhMTu-2kF_Kum888WZ8cb0bZWivFYxrrXrWhiWnQU=" target="_blank">www.spacevidcast.com</a>.</p>
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<p>It  is not too late to come to the NewSpace 2010 Conference and <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/events/newspace-awards/" target="_blank">NewSpace Awards Gala</a>. The events will be held at the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5dMovFX_oSmu_tNPPS3oQ5C2WOtTgIBa_ivBqZSeuGdOR85gj_qqNAO9y2nI4SHLQXdIe-H4W2hthiRr19jrSiE6USe5sqIshg==" target="_blank">Domain Hotel</a> and registration is  available at the door. For more information, visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576427595&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_w6TYrXFf-ksICqjPu8ZSrPo_dHter_UjX8VQRxQoc6GXoy3q9EZ5RvvxPCXriE3BZXeqPQ91Kn5mPq5JZRjuN42UDtuQAW9rKPykrpVLd4XR0TvyCcmHPLxK9GQretw" target="_blank">newspace2010.spacefrontier.org.</a></p>
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		<title>&#8220;NewSpace Journalism&#8221; and &#8220;Pioneer of NewSpace&#8221; Awards Announced</title>
		<link>http://spacefrontier.org/2010/07/21/journalism-pioneer-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The path to the space frontier is blazed by the winners of the "Pioneer of NewSpace" and "NewSpace Journalism" awards, and this year they go to Art Dula and Miles O'Brien, respectively. Dula led the industry by creating innovative commercial space companies and O'Brien by brining public attention to NewSpace accomplishments.]]></description>
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<p>The path to commercial space is blazed by the winners of the &#8220;Pioneer of NewSpace&#8221; and &#8220;NewSpace Journalism&#8221; awards, and this year they go to Art Dula and Miles O&#8217;Brien, respectively. Dula led the industry by creating innovative commercial space companies and O&#8217;Brien by spreading the news about NewSpace. The Space Frontier Foundation (<a href="http://spacefrontier.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">SFF</span></a>) will present these honors at the <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/events/newspace-awards/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">NewSpace Awards Gala</span></a> on July 24th during the <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/index.php"><span style="color: #cc0000;">NewSpace 2010 Conference</span></a> in <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/location.php" target="_blank">Silicon Valley, CA</a>.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;Pioneer of NewSpace&#8221; Award </strong></p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">Art Dula, recipient of the 2010 Pioneer of NewSpace Award</p>
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<p><a href="http://dula.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Art Dula</span></a> has been leading us into space for years and is the ultimate NewSpace pioneer. The &#8220;Pioneer of NewSpace Award&#8221; is given to early leaders in the creation of the commercial space industry who have left a lasting legacy either through their own personal investment or the creation of an early NewSpace business enterprise.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>&#8220;Art Dula has been doing NewSpace since before anyone knew what NewSpace was,&#8221; </em>said SFF Founder <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/who-we-are/founders/bob-werb/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bob Werb</span></a>. <em>&#8220;He has long been a leader in creating new businesses and in developing the ideas needed for opening the space frontier.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>We owe our ability to launch private spacecraft in part to Dula as his company, Space Services Inc., secured the first regulatory approval for a private space launch. In 1982, it launched the first private U.S. space vehicle, the Conestoga, and from there Dula created many more innovative private space companies.</p>
<p>For more information about this amazing man, visit<span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span><a href="http://dula.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">his website</span></a>.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;NewSpace Journalism&#8221; Award</strong></p>
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	<a href="http://spacefrontier.org/events/newspace-awards/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4006 " title="Miles O'Brien" src="http://spacefrontier.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Miles-OBrien-229x300.jpg" alt="" width="117" height="154" /></a>
	<p class="wp-caption-text">Miles O&#39;Brien, recipient of the 2010 NewSpace Journalism Award</p>
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<p>This award recognizes <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_O%27Brien_(journalist)" target="_blank">Miles O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s</a> insightful reporting on the NewSpace industry. His show, This Week in Space, is the place to go for the latest scoop on commercial space industry successes, failures, and negotiations. Miles O&#8217;Brien has a long history covering aerospace events during his 17 years as the chief technological and environmental correspondent at CNN. Now, with his show spreading throughout the web like wildfire, he&#8217;s sharing the word of NewSpace to all who will listen.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>&#8220;Miles O&#8217;Brien is probably the most highly regarded journalist focused on the space industry today. His latest platform, This Week in Space, delivers a package that is the perfect length and pace for both the busy executive and casual enthusiast,&#8221;</em> said SFF Executive Director <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/who-we-are/staff-and-project-managers/william-watson/" target="_blank">Will Watson</a>. <em>&#8220;The Space Frontier Foundation Board chose O&#8217;Brien for this award because he is making a difference, by highlighting NewSpace accomplishments and revealing policy truths to the general public.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>The &#8220;NewSpace Journalism&#8221; Award is for outstanding achievement in journalism spotlighting NewSpace. Check out This Week In Space at the <a href="http://spaceflightnow.com/twis/" target="_blank">SpaceFlightNow website</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://spacefrontier.org/events/newspace-awards/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3256" title="NewSpace Awards Gala" src="http://spacefrontier.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/NewSpace-ticket-vrs2-149x300.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="252" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>For more information about the NewSpace Awards Gala and previous award winners, </strong><strong>please visit the <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/events/newspace-awards/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gala website</span></a>.</strong></p>
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<p>Register now at the <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/registration.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">NewSpace 2010 Registration Page</span></a> for the NewSpace Awards Gala and see the statues presented. The conference and Gala will be held at the <a href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/siliconvalley/domain" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Domain Hotel</span></a>, which also provides a discounted rate for all guests attending the conference. For more information, visit <span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/index.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">newspace2010.spacefrontier.org</span></a></span> and <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103576188744&amp;s=0&amp;e=001dA6JQO86lfyQLieBCyFpJnZIA4gBJJ0sYHzfn1oR-8QIdPBj_4udil8P-Ku0stwDQ7sOAh6S2Y1Kf7Gpfg3P7o4CV013kpGp2hFi1W8dXCmbHouCsQtJVTsVwnsuC0O7F3iUl1hMhKVhK3p2bf-V-yzNUKhGIOtm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">RSVP on Facebook</span></a> today.</p>
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		<title>D-Day for NewSpace, The House Front</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Watson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members of the House of Representatives are trying to steal away your space frontier future, just to preserve a Constellation Hallucination. As humanity celebrates the 41st Anniversary of that "one small step for man", leap into action and inform your representatives that commercial space companies will enable America to awe the world once again!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>Commercial Space in Jeopardy Again,</strong><strong><br />
</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Call Your Congressmen NOW</strong></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">NewSpace Needs YOU!</h1>
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<p><em>by <a title="Bio" href="http://spacefrontier.org/who-we-are/staff-and-project-managers/william-watson/" target="_blank">William Watson</a></em></p>
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<p><a title="D-Day" href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/07/14/d-day-for-newspace/" target="_blank">Last week I urged</a> American citizens interested in the affordable utilization and eventual settlement of space to take action against the attack on NASA’s new Commercial Crew Program by<a href="http://www.youtube.com/SpaceFrontierOrg#p/f/12/Ojo3Kc3VNWM" target="_blank"> pork-hungry legislators</a> in the Senate.  This week members of the House of Representatives are trying to steal away your space frontier future, just to preserve the <a title="RNT" href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/06/14/constellation-hallucination/" target="_blank">Space-States&#8217; status quo</a>.  Contrary to the <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/04/16/foundation-urges-support-for-new-nasa-space-plan/" target="_blank">White House’s request</a> and recommendations of the <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/offices/hsf/home/index.html" target="_blank">Augustine Commission</a>, Representative <a title="Gordon Home" href="http://gordon.house.gov/" target="_blank">Bart Gordon</a>&#8216;s proposed <a title="NASA Authorization Act of 2010" href="http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=34539" target="_blank">NASA Authorization Bill</a> slashes commercial space by 95%, reducing it to $250 million over 5 years instead of the proposed $6 billion over five years.  The House version of the &#8220;NASA Irrelevancy Act of 2010&#8243; also adds extremely heavy restrictions to commercial crew spending, designed to delay the program&#8217;s start.</p>
<p>Congressional ostriches seem willing to sacrifice practical, innovative exploration today for the possibility of Apollo-redux tomorrow.  Friends of commercial space, now is the time to call Chairman Gordon, as well as the other members of the House Science Committee, to say, “Please restore the President&#8217;s funding level for commercial crew, have the House Committee postpone a vote, and go back to the drawing board to put together a sustainable plan that makes sense for NASA and the nation!&#8221;  The Committee Representatives’ phone numbers are listed below.</p>
<p>As humanity celebrates the 41st Anniversary of that &#8220;one small step for man&#8221;, leap into action and inform your representatives that commercial space companies will enable America to awe the world once again!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Calls need to occur by 5 pm Eastern, Wednesday, July 21st</h2>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>House Science Committee Call List<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Notify Your State&#8217;s Representatives!</em></p>
<p>If you only have time to make one call, it is most important to have your opinion heard by House Science Committee Chairman <a title="Gordon Home" href="http://gordon.house.gov/" target="_blank">Bart Gordon</a>, a Democrat from Tennessee, at 202-225-4231.</p>
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Democrats</strong></h3>
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<p>Bart Gordon (D-TN) [Chair] (above)<br />
Jerry F. Costello (D-IL) 202-225-5661<br />
Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) 202-225-8885<br />
Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) 202-225-5161<br />
David Wu (D-OR) 202-225-0855<br />
Brian Baird (D-WA) 202-225-3536<br />
Brad Miller (D-NC) 202-225-3032<br />
Dan Lipinski (D-IL) 202-225-5701<br />
Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) 202-225-2542<br />
Donna Edwards (D-MD) 202-225-8699<br />
Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH) 202-225-7032<br />
Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) 202-225-6190<br />
Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) 202-225-5076<br />
Steve Rothman (D-NJ) 202-225-5061<br />
Jim Matheson (D-UT) 202-225-3011<br />
Lincoln Davis (D-TN) 202-225-6831<br />
Ben Chandler (D-KY) 202-225-4706<br />
Russ Carnahan (D-MO) 202-225-2671<br />
Baron Hill (D-IN) 202-225-5315<br />
Harry Mitchell (D-AZ) 202-225-2190<br />
Charlie Wilson (D-OH) 202-225-5705<br />
Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA) 202-225-5406<br />
Alan Grayson (D-FL) 202-225-2176<br />
Suzanne Kosmas (D-FL) 202-225-2706<br />
Gary Peters (D-MI) 202-225-5802</p>
<h3>Republicans</h3>
<p>Ralph Hall (R-TX) [Ranking] 202-225-6673<br />
Jim Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI) 202-225-5101<br />
Lamar Smith (R-TX) 202-225-4236<br />
Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) 202-225-2415<br />
Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) 202-225-2721<br />
Vern Ehlers (R-MI) 202-225-3831<br />
Frank Lucas (R-OK) 202-225-5565<br />
Judy Biggert (R-IL) 202-225-3515<br />
Todd Akin (R-MO) 202-225-2561<br />
Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) 202-225-4005<br />
Bob Inglis (R-SC) 202-225-6030<br />
Michael McCaul (R-TX) 202-225-2401<br />
Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) 202-225-2778<br />
Brian Bilbray (R-CA) 202-225-0508<br />
Adrian Smith (R-NE) 202-225-6435<br />
Paul C. Broun (R-GA) 202-225-4101<br />
Pete Olson (R-TX) 202-225-5951</p>
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		<title>Space Frontier Foundation Hosts Discussion Between NASA, NewSpace, &amp; You</title>
		<link>http://spacefrontier.org/2010/07/19/ns10-nasa-newspace-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Space Frontier Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Foundation is providing a chance for you to offer up ideas on the future, directly to NASA and NewSpace leaders, by hosting two roundtable discussions at the NewSpace 2010 Conference. Led by representatives from NASA and the commercial space industry, the first panel will discuss Low Cost, Reliable Access to Space (LCRATS) &#038; the second will cover how to create in-space services needed to overcome the challenges of spaceflight.]]></description>
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	<a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3459" title="NewSpace Poster" src="http://spacefrontier.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/NewSpace-Poster-202x300.jpg" alt="" width="202" height="300" /></a>
	<p class="wp-caption-text">NewSpace 2010: Ready for Takeoff.  Graphic credit: InSpace Media</p>
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<p><strong>Conference Attendees and Speakers Provide Input<br />
</strong><strong>on Two NASA Concepts</strong></p>
<p>Judging by the  outcry over NASA&#8217;s new direction, many have <a href="http://spacefrontier.org/2010/07/14/d-day-for-newspace/" target="_blank">opinions</a> on the future of <a href="http://www.nasa.gov">NASA</a>. The <a href="http://www.spacefrontier.org">Space Frontier  Foundation</a> is giving everyone the chance to offer up their ideas  directly to NASA and NewSpace leaders by hosting two roundtable discussions at  the <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/index.php">NewSpace  2010 Conference</a>. Led by representatives from NASA and the  commercial space industry, the first panel will discuss Low Cost, Reliable Access  to Space (LCRATS) and the second will cover how to create the in-space services  needed to overcome the technological challenges of spaceflight. Get involved by <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/registration.php">registering</a> for the NewSpace 2010 Conference today.</p>
<p>Creating  a sustainable platform for affordable and reliable access to space has been a huge  obstacle in achieving regular space operations. Saturday morning&#8217;s discussion  between NASA representatives and NewSpace industry leaders will look at the  barriers facing the LCRATS program and ask for your input. With your help, the  following great minds will find a viable solution.</p>
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<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=109">Doug Comstock</a>, Director of NASA&#8217;s Innovative  Partnership Program.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=177">Gary Hudson</a>, President of HMX, Inc.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=140">Philip Mcalister</a>, Studies and Analysis Division at  NASA Headquarters.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=9">Michael Mealling</a>, VP of Business Development at  Masten Space Systems.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=107">Charles Miller</a>, Senior Advisor for NASA Commercial  Space.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=176">Michelle Murray</a>, FAA Office of Commercial Space  Transportation.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=32">Tim Pickens</a>, Commercial Space Advisor and Chief  Propulsion Engineer at Dynetics, Inc.</li>
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<p>After a networking break, another collection of space innovators will set their sight on the Moon,  Mars, and beyond, and discuss the infrastructure needed to get there. The  government and private sectors are working together to overcome some of the  greatest technological challenges ever faced by mankind. From old ideas like  propellant depots and on-orbit assembly, to radical new concepts such as  power-beaming, enormous breakthroughs in technology will be required to achieve the  next stage of space exploration and settlement. Offer up your cutting-edge concepts  for transforming the landscape of space technology to the following  speakers.</p>
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<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=81">Dr. Dan Rasky</a>, Director of NASA Ames Space Portal.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=80">Dallas Bienhoff</a>, Manager for In-Space and Surface  Systems at Boeing.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=181">Ron Clark</a>, CEO of Space Orbital Systems.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=109">Doug Comstock</a>, Director of NASA&#8217;s Innovative  Partnership Program.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=185">Gary Martin</a>, Director of NASA&#8217;s New Ventures and  Communication Directorate.</li>
<li><a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/speakers.php?id=3">Dennis Wingo</a>, Founder of Skycorp, Inc. and CTO of  Orbital Recovery Corporation.</li>
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<p>For more information about  these events, please view the<a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/agenda.php"> NewSpace 2010 Conference agenda</a>.<br />
Register now at the <a href="http://newspace2010.spacefrontier.org/registration.php">NewSpace 2010 Registration Page</a>. The conference will be held at the <a href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/siliconvalley/domain">Domain Hotel</a>, which also provides a <a href="https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=432350&amp;hotelID=14931">discounted rate</a> for all guests attending the  conference. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.newspace2010.spacefrontier.org">newspace2010.spacefrontier.org</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=270598699111&amp;index=1">RSVP on Facebook</a> today.</p>
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		<title>Riding the Wave, New Space Defined with Guest Speaker: Rick Tumlinson</title>
		<link>http://spacefrontier.org/2010/07/16/newspace-defined-tumlinson/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:49:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Space Frontier Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A continuing series of conversations hosted in and networking regarding the emerging private space industry.  Rick Tumlinson, the July guest speaker, is the co-Founder of the Space Frontier Foundation and Orbital Outfitters and a prominent space activist. There will also be a commemoration of the 41st anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>A continuing series of conversations hosted in and networking regarding the emerging private space industry.  <a title="Bio" href="http://spacefrontier.org/who-we-are/founders/rick-tumlinson/" target="_blank">Rick Tumlinson</a>, the July guest speaker, is the co-Founder of the Space Frontier Foundation and Orbital Outfitters and a prominent space activist. He has testified on space-related topics before the U.S. Congress six times since 1995. In 2004, <a href="http://www.spacenews.com/" target="_blank">Space News</a> magazine listed Tumlinson as one of the 100 most influential people in the space industry, stating: “Part agitator, part operator, Tumlinson has spent the past two decades advocating human exploration and settlement of the solar system and has been a strong advocate of creating commercial opportunities at the Russian Mir space station and at the international space station.”  There will also be a commemoration of the 41st anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.62mileclub.com"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3872" title="62MileClub_highres" src="http://spacefrontier.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/highres_13025664.jpeg" alt="" width="371" height="177" /></a></p>
<h2>Date/Time:</h2>
<p>July 20, 2010 6:30 PM &#8211; 8 PM</p>
<h2><strong>Location:</strong></h2>
<p>Benefit Planning, Inc<br />
4640 Admiralty Way 9th Floor<br />
Marina del Rey, CA 90292</p>
<h2><strong>Cost:</strong></h2>
<p>Free but RSVP necessary by emailing:<br />
Info At 62Mileclub.com</p>
<h2>Inquiries:</h2>
<p>Robert Jacobson, Co-Founder 62MileClub:<br />
Info AT 62MileClub.com</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.meetup.com/Trends-in-New-Space-Industry-Group-of-Los-Angeles/calendar/13942987/" target="_blank">Event Website</a></h2>
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