jordankatz@cdp.UUCP (03/29/89)
THE NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY BOARD OF GOVERNOR'S STATEMENT*
AN AGENDA FOR ADVENTURE
The National Space Society believes...
* That Humankind is entering a new era of dramatic exploration
and discovery. Indeed, humanity's very future will depend
on human exploration of our solar system, the birthplace of our
species. As adventurers, we can now prepare a roadmap, first into
the inner solar system, and then outward, eventually, to the
stars...
* That for humankind to realize our future in space, we must begin
by initiating a decade of doing. We have studied where we can go
in space--we should embark now, on the grand adventure that
awaits...
* That this adventure should not solely be a governmental activity,
but should solicit the best minds of private enterprise...
* That current efforts are inadequate to achieve the goals of an
exciting future. That to accelerate the process, we must educate
the public and build a level of public consciousness and a
continuity of support for space exploration...
* That to build a critical mass for an aggressive era of space
exploration and development, the National Space Society needs to
build a strong membership, representative of all sectors of our
public...
* That this will require full use of educational networking, and
creative use of mass media...
In summary: after over three decades of space exploration we stand
ready to put in place an agenda for adventure--befitting
humankind's thirst for exploration, discovery and expansion--beyond
the shores of earth to the new lands and resources of our future.
* Drafted and approved at the Board meeting held January 13-15,
1989 in Scottsdale, AZ.
** An Official NSS Information Release ** Jordan Katz