Even in space, all politics are local

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Space activists can help bring issues concerning space exploration to the public by communicating them in local terms. Communicating the local relevance of space can be undertaken by gaining enough knowledge on the position of candidates on space-related legislations.

author: Rugg, Karen
Political aspects, Astronautics

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Deep Impact: behind the scenes

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A new movie by Steven Spielberg entitled 'Deep Impact' ushers in a new growing trend in Hollywood towards creation of science fact-based movies. The movie centers on the effort of an international mission aboard an experimental spacecraft tasked to destroy a comet.

author: Rugg, Karen
Portrayals, Motion pictures, Movie plots, Navigation (Astronautics), Space navigation

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NSS delivers on pro-space messages

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The National Science Society's Open Letter to Pres. Clinton is designed to drum up support for the exploration of planet Mars. The organization's computer network resources were used to acquire electronic signatures from its supporters.

author: Rugg, Karen
Usage, Political activity, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Mars (Planet), Discovery and exploration, National Space Society

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