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LA Takes A Front Seat To Space
Los Angeles - August 12, 1999 - The Space Frontier Foundation, the leading national advocate for the commercialization of space, brings to Los Angeles its 8th annual conference, "Launching The Space Millennium." this September 23-26. Conference goers will meet entrepreneurs and government space policy makers driving new ventures in space while mingling with America's authors and Hollywood personalities. Every year the conference has been a premiere meeting place for industry players to debate, partner and invest in new and innovative opportunities for tomorrow. Aerospace professionals, venture capitalists, space enthusiasts and the public will attend the conference, scheduled Sept. 23-26 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at LAX. "From the new generation of cheap and re-usable space planes to asteroid mining firms and space hotel companies, the space industry is in a state of change and flux not seen since its dawn over 30 years ago," said Foundation President Rick Tumlinson. "Every year the conferences have been a hotbed for developing new and exciting business alternatives that ultimately will throw open the doors for individuals to travel in space," added Tumlinson. The conference offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at unfolding plans that will shape commerce in the next millennium. The conference provides venues for an interactive, town-hall approach for shaping the future, such as one evening session that deliberates space property rights in a mock trial setting. Another session offers a first-hand experience with legendary science fiction and fantasy writer Ray Bradbury, who as luncheon speaker will forecast life in space. Numerous conference sessions will feature pioneers making headway to privatize space travel.
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1998: The Watch, a non-profit organization staffed by the nation's first-class experts and dedicated to the monitoring of Earth orbit-crossing asteroids to prevent impact scenarios, was established and funded. 1997: The Foundation and FINDS (the Foundation for the International Non-Governmental Development of Space) announced a $250,000 prize for the first completely private launch of a 2 kg payload to an altitude greater than 200 km. 1996: A leading space transportation company raised $5 million in capital at the conference. Also, the creation of FINDS was announced with an initial endowment of $5 million. 1995: Dr. Gene Shoemaker and Col. Pedro Rustan made the first public announcement of analysis results from the surveyor Clementine indicating that water ice was found on the Moon.
At Space Frontier's "Launching The Space Millennium." Conference & Exhibition September 23-26 Los Angeles $100 until Sept. 14 $150 after Sept. 15
Students: Special conference lodging rates are available before Sept. 1. Call the Sheraton Gateway, 310/642-1111 to reserve a room.
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