Dear Friends,

The National Space Society’s 28th Annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is just a few weeks away. ISDC will engage the public and decision-makers in an open and positive discussion about the role that space exploration, research and development will play in ushering in a new era of hope in a climate of uncertain change. We have an unprecedented line-up of speakers this year. We are pleased to announce our line-up now includes;

  • Elon Musk, Co-founder of PayPal and Space Exploration Technologies
  • Buzz Aldrin, Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 11 and former Chairman of the NSS Board of Governors
  • Alan Ladwig, Senior Advisor to the NASA Administrator
  • George Whitesides, Senior Advisor to the NASA Administrator and former NSS Executive Director
  • Eric Anderson, CEO, Space Adventures
  • Richard Garriott, Sixth private citizen to conduct a space mission aboard the ISS
  • Steve Cook, Manager, Ares Projects, NASA
  • Alan Lindenmoyer, Manager, Commercial Crew & Cargo Program, NASA
  • Chris Lewicki, Mars Phoenix Mission Manager

View the full lineup at www.isdc2009.org/speakers
ISDC IS THE PUBLIC SPACE CONFERENCE OF THE YEAR!

The space industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. From the retirement of the Shuttle to the first flight of WhiteKinght two. To hear the latest developments in space such as:

  • The NASA Constellation Program- get latest developments on NASA’s Orion capsule and Ares I rocket,
  • The NASA COTS Program – see the latest developments on commercial missions by SpaceX and Orbital,
  • Women Leaders in Aerospace Panel – learn how top industry executives are ensuring gender equality in the workforce,
  • Google Lunar X Prize -hear the latest updates from the teams racing to the Moon,
  • Plus much more!

Register before April 23th at www.isdc2009.org to SAVE!
Register by April 23th and get the special NSS room rate at the luxurious Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. In addition to the family-friendly features of the resort, we will have a FREE kids program for children of ISDC attendees! Register to attend this years ISDC and book your room
www.isdc2009.org

. We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

Brett Silcox
Associate Director
National Space Society

Tim Bailey
Chairman, ISDC 2009
National Space Society

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