Ohio’s Future Shaped By Space
Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics NewsAugust 18, 2008
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From the birthplace of aviation, to the foundation of space exploration –
Ohio is the cornerstone of our future
HOUSTON, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ — The Coalition for Space Exploration,
the leading collaboration of space industry businesses and advocacy groups,
announced today the release of a statement by Guion “Guy” Bluford, a board
member of the Coalition. Bluford was the first African American to fly in
space and served as a mission specialist on four Space Shuttle flights.
In recent editorials to newspapers in Ohio, Bluford highlights the
state’s role in space exploration and its impact on the state. “NASA’s John
H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field has long been an engine of American
ingenuity. It has pioneered world-class research in aircraft engines dating
back to the early 1940s. Glenn Research Center is a hybrid hub of
technological work in both aeronautics and key elements of the nation’s
space program.
“This year, NASA celebrates five decades of achievement since its
creation. Over those 50 years, Ohio has directly benefited from
strengthening NASA’s position of global aerospace leadership. That payback
comes in the form of high-tech jobs throughout the state, as well as
inspiring a new generation of scientists and engineers.”
Bluford went on to comment, “Ohio has produced more astronauts than any
other state, including John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, and
Neil Armstrong, the first person to step onto the Moon.
“As we move into the next era of space exploration, NASA Glenn is at
the forefront, developing hardware and utilizing its test facilities to
enable a new generation of space exploration systems. The center holds key
roles within the Constellation Program — the centerpiece of NASA’s
exploration mission for the 21st century,” said Bluford.
To view Bluford’s complete comments on NASA’s long partnership with
Ohio, please view http://spacecoalition.com/Published_Op-Eds.cfm.
About the Coalition for Space Exploration
The Coalition for Space Exploration is a collaboration of space
industry businesses and advocacy groups whose mission is to educate and
inform the public on the value and benefits of space exploration and to
help ensure the United States will remain a leader in space, science and
technology — key factors that will benefit every American, strengthen our
nation’s economy and maintain our national security. For more information,
please visit http://www.spacecoalition.com.
SOURCE Coalition for Space Exploration
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