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Space Topics: ISDC 2006

An Invitation from the Executive Director

Come join us as we explore new worlds together!

I'd like to invite Planetary Society members and friends to the International Space Development Conference on May 4 to 7 at the Los Angeles Airport Sheraton Gateway Hotel. This event serves as the annual convention of the National Space Society (NSS) and this year -- as a first for us -- The Planetary Society is co-hosting the gathering of space exploration supporters from around the world.

The theme is "Exploring New Worlds." This fits exactly The Planetary Society's mission: to inspire the people of Earth -- through research, education, private ventures, and public participation -- to explore new worlds and seek other life. Working with the NSS, we are putting together an exciting program covering all aspects of civilian activities in space.

The Planetary Society's "track" of speakers will focus on our many projects and advocacy initiatives, such as:

• The fleet of international missions planned to explore Earth's Moon,
• A new beginning for our Society's own solar sail venture,
• The most recent efforts in the search for extraterrestrial life,
• Discoveries from the robotic explorers now hard at work in our solar system.

The Planetary Society and the NSS are planning dozens of exciting programs, and this will be an opportunity to meet and talk with people who share our passion for exploring other worlds.

I hope to see you there.

--Louis D. Friedman, Executive Director