What if the leaders of today'’s space program could meet with the leaders of tomorrow? Student Space Congress 1997 Where: George Washington University, Washington DC When: Saturday, March 8, 1997

From Members of Congress in Washington to fourth-graders in elementary schools, individuals around the nation are being informed by SSA about what is happening in space. SSA is making a difference by using innovative methods such as an on-line petition and congressional education.

It’'s time for you to take an active role in the future of space.

What is Student Space Congress?

A forum for you and other college students to discuss our space priorities with national space leaders

Invited Guests:

NOTE: All guests that have been invited are just that, invited. No confirmations have been made as of yet. Thank you.

• Dan Goldin, NASA Administrator
• Barbara Mikulski, U.S. Senator
• Charles Miller, President, ProSpace - HAS BEEN CONFIRMED
• Eligar Sadeh, NASA Graduate Student Fellow - HAS BEEN CONFIRMED
• Wilbur Trafton, Associate Administrator at KSC
• James Sensenbrenner,Jr., Wisconsin Congressman

What will be discussed?

Participate in briefings about current topics in America's Space Program

Learn about:

• International Space Station
• Mars Exploration
• Reusable Launch Vehicles

Contact Information

Snail Mail:
Sudent Space Awareness
c/o Student Activities
Attn: Andrew Genduso
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900

E-Mail: Questions and Information
ssa@seds.lpl.arizona.edu

Events Schedule

Morning Session:

• 9:00am- 10:00am
  • Muffins and bagels, beverages.....social arrival period.
    
    
• 10:00am- 12:00pm
  • What is SSA?- the history, significance, and future of the organization
    
  • Presentation of the 34th Space Congress paper
    
  • Regional and national SSA activity- including how to form a chapter of SSA
    
  • The relationship between the federal government, bureaucracy, and the space program
    
  • Student discussion on space priorities and goals
    
    
• 12:00pm- 1:00pm
  
  • LUNCH- meals not provided

Afternoon Session:

• 1:00pm- 2:00pm
  
  • Student briefings and updates on current space issues:
    
  • SSTO/RLV's(DC-X, X33), International Space Station, Mars Exploration,.....
    
    
• 2:00pm- 5:00pm
  
  • Speakers: each of the 4 invited speakers will be allotted 15 minutes to present his/her idea of a "strong" space program and then address student questions and concerns for 10 minutes immediately following his/her presentation. Once all the speakers have presented, the students will have the opportunity to address any member of the panel.
    
    
• 5:00pm
  
  • Closing remarks by SSA