Jun 2, 2006 | Space Conferences, Space History
By Jim Plaxco, Images copyright Jim Plaxco Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astronomer and Hayden Planetarium Director, discussing space exploration As a part of the 2006 International Space Development Conference, I had the opportunity to attend several banquets each featuring a...
Jun 1, 2006 | Meetings and Events, National Space Society, Space Conferences, Space News
Figure 1. One of three exhibit areas at the 2006 NSS ISDC The first International Space Development Conference (ISDC) I attended was in 1989. It was held here in Chicago and the Chicago Society for Space Studies was one of its principal cosponsors. Since then...
May 22, 2006 | Meetings and Events, Space News
Fermi Lab Wilson Hall In March, the CSSS field trip was to the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory located in Batavia. Fermilab’s mission is the goal of high-energy physics: to learn what the universe is made of and how it works. Fermilab builds and operates...
May 7, 2006 | National Space Society, Space News
At the 2006 International Space Development Conference in Los Angeles, the Chicago Society for Space Studies was presented with the National Space Society’s Chapter Excellence – Public Outreach Award 2006. The award was presented to Chicago Society for...
Jan 20, 2006 | Meetings and Events
During 2005, the Chicago Society for Space Studies has either sponsored or participated in the following activities. Date Activity Description 01/16/2005 Chapter Outing and Meeting, Adler Planetarium, Chicago Approximately 12 members attended our outing to the Adler...
