Given the uncertainty surrounding the direction of the human space
exploration program these days, a group of young professionals here at
JSC assembled with the guidance and support of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
and local aerospace executives to begin an advocacy campaign and get
the word out on why we think human spaceflight is important.
The Young Professionals branch of the Citizens for Space Exploration now has a website that I must highly recommend you give a look: http://www.goboldlynasa.org/
At
the moment, we have content on the contributions of NASA research to
healthcare, education, national security, energy, the economy, world
leadership, and the environment and an application that allows
interested individuals to send a letter to their Congressional
representatives.
We will soon add a page on why space
exploration is inspiring to us and the people we’ve met and a video on
what life would be like without the everyday benefits of space
technology. The linked Twitter account will provide updates on
innovations from space that are relevant to life here on Earth and
developments on the Hill. We are also putting together a Facebook
group to really expand our network.
Remember, this is your space
program, too. Please spread the word, give your input, and share the
link. There might even be a contest to see which state can generate the
most support, as our webmaster can track regional participation. Our
colleagues outside of Texas plan to try to give us a run for our
money…
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