There’s a new coalition of businesses and organizations on the block. Called the Coalition for Space Exploration, the group recognizes the many benefit of space exploration to society, and they’re going to take the message to the people.
According to their mission statement, the Coalition plans to “ensure the United States remains the leader in space, science and technology by reinforcing the value and benefits of space exploration with the public and our nation’s leaders, and building lasting support for a long-term, sustainable, strategic direction for space exploration.”
I think it’s high time someone took up this cause! I’ve personally always taken issue with NASA’s PR machine, and though NASA does a great job in producing material for the public, it’s never been so great (in my opinion) at getting it out to them.
The Coalition for Space Exploration is currently shopping for interested members and partner organizations. Sporting a cool position video, a news clearinghouse, and a blog, there’s a fair amount of content for an organization that hasn’t been around long. Check them out if you get a chance.
Considering how important I think space exploration is to our future, I can’t imagine a more worthy cause.
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