Space Exploration: Past, Present, and Future
Published May 2024 alongside the Spring 2024 exhibition of the same name, this 80+ page publication offers an in-depth exploration of humanity’s journey beyond Earth, with a focus on the United States’ pivotal role in space exploration.
Spanning from the Cold War-era Space Race and the triumphs of the Apollo program, to the era of the Space Shuttle and today’s rapidly evolving commercial space industry, this publication provides historical context, technical insight, and forward-looking perspectives. It includes a special profile on Apollo 16 astronaut Charles M. Duke, a key figure in lunar exploration, and features exclusive interviews with leading voices in the field—Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator under President Trump; Kevin O’Connell, noted space economist; and Nicole Stott, pioneering astronaut and advocate for STEAM and sustainability in space.
Designed as a companion to the exhibition, the publication offers readers an engaging and authoritative resource that celebrates past achievements, assesses present realities, and considers the bold future of space exploration.
Published May 2024 alongside the Spring 2024 exhibition of the same name, this 80+ page publication offers an in-depth exploration of humanity’s journey beyond Earth, with a focus on the United States’ pivotal role in space exploration.
Spanning from the Cold War-era Space Race and the triumphs of the Apollo program, to the era of the Space Shuttle and today’s rapidly evolving commercial space industry, this publication provides historical context, technical insight, and forward-looking perspectives. It includes a special profile on Apollo 16 astronaut Charles M. Duke, a key figure in lunar exploration, and features exclusive interviews with leading voices in the field—Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator under President Trump; Kevin O’Connell, noted space economist; and Nicole Stott, pioneering astronaut and advocate for STEAM and sustainability in space.
Designed as a companion to the exhibition, the publication offers readers an engaging and authoritative resource that celebrates past achievements, assesses present realities, and considers the bold future of space exploration.
Published May 2024 alongside the Spring 2024 exhibition of the same name, this 80+ page publication offers an in-depth exploration of humanity’s journey beyond Earth, with a focus on the United States’ pivotal role in space exploration.
Spanning from the Cold War-era Space Race and the triumphs of the Apollo program, to the era of the Space Shuttle and today’s rapidly evolving commercial space industry, this publication provides historical context, technical insight, and forward-looking perspectives. It includes a special profile on Apollo 16 astronaut Charles M. Duke, a key figure in lunar exploration, and features exclusive interviews with leading voices in the field—Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator under President Trump; Kevin O’Connell, noted space economist; and Nicole Stott, pioneering astronaut and advocate for STEAM and sustainability in space.
Designed as a companion to the exhibition, the publication offers readers an engaging and authoritative resource that celebrates past achievements, assesses present realities, and considers the bold future of space exploration.