National Space Council: Executive Summary
This is the Executive Summary of a proposal I drafted to re-create a National Space Council. This body would have significantly different roles, responsibilities, and staffing from previous...
View ArticleUNITED STATES COMMISSION ON PLANETARY DEFENSE
Some time ago I recommended the establishment of a US Commission on Planetary Defense. I think it is about time. I cannot take credit for the ‘legalese”. The lawyers did that. Here is the text...
View ArticleThe Complete and Updated SciFi Bucket List
How do you know if you are a true science fiction fan? True SciFi fans must complete at least half of the “bucket list”. Of course, this list is in addition to standard reading and watching the...
View ArticleDragonCon Speaking Schedule
Here is my speaking schedule for the upcoming DragonCon. Come join 65,000 of your closest friends for a great time in Atlanta. Title: Skeptrack Kick-Off 2013 Description: A panel of some of our...
View ArticleThe Astronomer’s Guide to Vacationing in the United States
So many people liked my “Astronomer’s Guide to Vacationing in Europe” that I thought it would only be highlight astronomy sites in the US. A vacation in the United States includes access to some of the...
View ArticleDRAGONCON Speaking Schedule 2014
My tentative speaking schedule for this year’s DRAGONCON. Should be a fantastic event. Convention Dates are Fri(8/29/14), Sat(8/30/14), Sun(8/31/14), and Mon(9/1/14) Join us! Nick Eftimiades ——————-...
View Article2014 DRAGONCON SPACE TRACK SCHEDULE – TENTATIVE!!!!
Join 60k of your closest friends at this year’s DragonCon in Atlanta, GA 29 Aug – 1 Sept. Here is the Space Track Schedule. Top Astronomical Stories of the Year Our Sun’s sibling found! The universe is...
View ArticleAn Introduction to China’s Space Program
I gave this presentation at DRAGONCON Space Track on Sept 1, 2014. The presentation is tittled China’s Space Program: An Introduction. The slides are in PDF format and include the following topics on...
View ArticleSpace X’s Falcon 9: A Milestone in Spaceflight
On December 21, 2015, Space X achieved a milestone in spaceflight. The pioneering company launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The...
View ArticleCHAIRMAN MAO ZEDUNG ON HUMANITY’S QUEST FOR THE STARS
Summary In China, long renowned are a series of quotes and published works by the late Chairman Mao Zedung. Mao said “I have witnessed the tremendous energy of the masses. On this foundation it is...
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