Over the past several months, the Space Group has focused on two emerging space-related activities at the Academy: the reestablishment of an active Cadet Space Club and the creation of the Center for Space and Defense Studies.
The Space Club is now functioning under new leadership, and is focusing on activities such as high-power rocketry, on-site discussion groups, and field trips. The AOG is investigating appropriate ways to support these activities. The Center for Space and Defense Studies, which was described in our prior Checkpoints report, is being organized by the Political Science Department under the leadership of Col Doug Murray and Ambassador Roger Harrison. Among its many planned projects are a space defense policy textbook, a January 2006 forum on space and defense policy, and a new journal containing the space and defense dialog of the annual forum.
Many members of the AOG Space Group have shown significant interest in participating with and providing support for these fledgling activities. In addition, members of the Group are working with the Air Force's Space Professional Development Program, supporting the Academy's Falconsat programs, and leading the study and development of Space Power Theory.
Up-to-date information on space-related activities at the Academy, as well as insight into the activities of the AOG Space Group and procedures for joining the Group can be found at the Group's web site usafaspace.tripod.com.
Stan Rosen '69