Ad Astra Kansas

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Spring 2011 pdf

In this issue:

  • Governor's proclamation of Ad Astra Kansas Day to celebrate science in Kansas
  • Sesquicentennial prompts recognition of science legacy
  • Ad Astra Kansas Day Space Celebration
  • Presentation on possible Kansas observatory to be given in Topeka
  • Sticking power: New patented adhesive could find place in space
  • What's your Kansas Science-Q?
  • Kansas Science Olympiad held April 2
  • Kansas R &D
  • Interstellar R & D

Fall 2010 pdf

In this issue:

  • Observatory is possible in Kansas
  • Ad Astra to recognize150 years of science achievement
  • KSU studying astronaut physical requirements
  • Randall Chambers Award
  • Three Kansans to JSC
  • Galaxy Forum goes cosmic
  • KU telemetry projects
  • WU near space balloon launch
  • Kansas Science Olympiad held April 2
  • Kansas R &D
  • Interstellar R & D

Spring 2010 pdf

In this issue:

  • NanoScale Corporation working on space projects and more
  • Washburn doing NASA study on gamma ray effects
  • Ad Astra Kansas Day 2010 Governor's proclamation
  • Upcoming Ad Astra Kansas Day Space Celebration in Topeka
    --in honor of Hubble 20th anniversary
  • Kansas Academy of Math and Science aims at exceptional students
  • KU's Monarch Space Watch includes Kansas students
  • Cosmosphere celebrates Apollo 13 -- 40th anniversary
  • Kansas R & D listings
  • Interstellar R & D

Fall - 2009  pdf                                                                                                                                                                           In this issue:

  • Galaxy Forum informs
  • Space physics on the radar at Fort Hays State
  • NASA awards $1.9 million to KU Center for polar studies 
  • NSF awards $20 million for Kansas energy and climate research 
  • Wichita is site of SAMPE conference
  • KCSC receives prestigious grant
  • R & D projects in Kansas  
  • Interstellar R & D  

Spring - 2009  pdf                                                                                                                                                                           In this issue:

  • 2009 governor's proclamation of Ad Astra Kansas Day
  • UAS technology advancing in Kansas  
  • International physics convention to be at KSU 
  • Stellar activity thrives in Kansas 
  • Wichita aerospace magnets attract students
  • NSF STEM grant enables Pittsburg State engineering scholarships  
  • Outcomes from Kansas Space Initiative meeting (link) 
  • R & D projects in Kansas  
  • Interstellar R & D      

Fall - 2008 pdf
In this issue:

  • November meeting to explore Kansas space tech potential
  • NASA 50th...Lyons man’s helicopter retrieved Alan Shepard
  • Robots wow at ICRA
  • 2008 Kansas SMARTT Conference features Homer Hickam
  • Kansas Cosmosphere eyes podcasting
  • $2.9 million awarded for science education program
  • Student finalist in Discovery Channel 3-M Scientist Challenge
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Spring - 2008 pdf
In this issue:

  • Think tiny Mars rovers
  • Hawley is homebound
  • National LDRS launch to be held in Argonia this summer
  • Chambers was a national treasure
  • Ad Astra Kansas Day observance planned
  • Wichita State ranks third in aerospace R & D
  • KU teams selected for NASA Microgravity University
  • Downlink connects fifth graders to astronauts
  • WSU students working at NASA Dryden
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Fall - 2007 pdf
In this issue:

  • KU scientists theory sheds light on the cosmic effects on extinctions on Earth
  • Kansas has space for space industry
  • Pittsburg State: a moonbuggy master
  • Kansas space scientist addresses NASA
  • Robotics competitions foster scientific thinking
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Spring - 2007 pdf
In this issue:

  • Governor's Proclamation
  • Team lights the way in NASA competition
  • Cosmosphere gains new president and more space
  • NASA training comes home with teachers
  • Kansas Day activities at the Capitol look to the stars
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Fall - 2006 pdf
In this issue:

  • Mathematicians quantum gravity research may have interstellar applications
  • Pluto, we hardly knew ye
  • Liberty Bell 7 returns to Kansas for good
  • KSGC has new director, associate director
  • KCAE member to be honored
  • Kiowa County -- meteorite capital?
  • Topeka display marks Ad Astra Day
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Spring - 2006 pdf
In this issue:

  • Astronomy and space physics research active in Kansas
  • Ad Astra display to be in capitol rotunda
  • Kansas observatories
  • "Getting off the Planet" chronicles behind-the-scenes research that went into the U.S. space program
  • Wellington Challenger Center continues education mission of astronauts
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Fall - 2005 pdf
In this issue:

  • WSU friction-stir welding project has space applications
  • Topeka company is Kansas' newest NASA connection
  • Ad Astra Kansas Day event looks to the stars
  • NASA in Kansas is present at Kansas State Fair
  • Cosmosphere premieres "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon"
  • Wichita middle school is Kansas NASA Explorer School
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Spring - 2005 pdf
In this issue:

  • Kansas space future is topic of Ad Astra Day
  • Governor's Proclamation
  • Mars human factors in NASA's new space flight missions -- Part II
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Fall - 2004 pdf
In this issue:

  • First Kansas satellite is ready to soar
  • Mars human factors in NASA's new space flight missions -- Part I
  • Kansans attend 2004 NASA academies
  • New staff member joins Ad Astra
  • Kansas 4-H does aerospace "fairly" well
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Spring - 2004 pdf
In this issue:

  • Astronaut Steve Hawley to speak at second annual Ad Astra Day event
  • In astronaut training, most roads lead back to NASA
  • Kansas high schools earn FIRST robotic competition awards
  • Summer science opportunities abound at all levels
  • Ad Astra Per Aspera
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Fall - 2003 pdf
In this issue:

  • Kansas flies high in remote sensing
  • Kansas team to fly on NASA KC-135 microgravity aircraft
  • So you want to be an astronaut?
  • NASA travel grants available
  • KSGC members/affiliates display at EAA AirVenture
  • Space flight notables present at Wichita Aviation Festival
  • Scientific role models needed
  • Gemini 6 and 10 in Hutchinson
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Spring - 2003 pdf
In this issue:

  • Governor's Proclamation
  • Ad Astra Day proclaimed -- celebration event scheduled
  • Human factors engineering: Enhancing work efficiency and safety in space and on earth
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Fall - 2002 pdf
In this issue:

  • Why Kansas?
  • NASA headquarters comes to Kansas
  • Space serendipities and spinoffs -- opportunity knocks
  • BioServe seeks life science knowledge
  • R&D projects in Kansas
  • Interstellar R&D

Spring - 2002 pdf
In this issue:

  • Kansas has high hopes in 21st century
  • Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center has stellar mission
  • Space serendipities and spinoffs enhance life quality on earth
  • Interstellar R&D

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