President Bush's new space policy has created an atmosphere of excitement and opportunity in the space community, and the Space Group has seen that excitement reflected in the Cadet Wing. Perhaps today's cadets will be among those to explore the moon and Mars.
We continue to provide individual encouragement and career guidance to cadets who seek experienced perspectives on space career opportunities. In particular, we've maintained contact with the leadership of the USAFA chapter of the National Space Society, a group which continues to develop opportunities for cadets to hear astronauts and other space-related speakers, take field trips to space operations sites, and develop other experiences for cadets with an interest in space.
The Space Group has recently made contact with MG Thomas and Col Rhodes in the Superintendent's shop, who have responsiblity to coordinate space-related programs at the Academy. We hope this contact will lead to even stronger cooperation between the Space Group and the Academy leadership.
We continue to support local activities which can promote USAFA space interests, such as plans for a new space-themed science and technology center in Colorado Springs.
Finally, the Space Group has made financial contributions to the Academy Fund, earmarked to support space-related activities at the Academy.
Our membership continues to grow. Graduates who are interested in joining the Space Group should go to our web site usafaspace.tripod.com and fill out the short form in the "Join" link.
Stan Rosen '69