November 13, 1998

Steve Nesbitt
Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
(281-483-5758)

Release: J98-54

Media Invited to Attend American Astronautical Society Conference

Media are invited to attend the American Astronautical Society National Conference Monday through Thursday as scientists, engineers and program managers look at plans for the upcoming International Space Station and the exploration of space.

Speakers at this year’s event include Andy Chaikin, author of "A Man on the Moon," Henry McDonald, director of the NASA Ames Research Center talking on "Earthly Rewards of Humans in Space" and Wesley Huntress of the Carnegie Institute in Washington speaking on "Grand Challenges for Space Exploration."

Activities begin Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. at South Shore Harbour Hotel in League City. To reserve a place at one of the sessions, contact Carolyn Brown at the American Astronautical Society at 703 866-0020. A full list of program activities is available on the AAS website at www.astronautical.org.

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