Space Review Looks at National Space Policy

In The Space Review this week…

Space travel as exploration
What exactly does “exploration” mean as a rationale for spaceflight? Stephen Pyne examines the history of exploration on Earth as a means of better understanding the significance of the exploration of space.

Parsing the policy
Since the release of the new national space policy just over a month ago, many people have analyzed the policy, scrutinizing the language in search of an underlying message. Jeff Foust reports on what people both inside and outside the administration are saying about the policy’s meaning and intent.

Review: The Work of His Hands
One of the most popular activities for astronauts in orbit is to gaze down on the Earth. Jeff Foust reviews a book by an astronaut that includes photography from a stint on the International Space Station, coupled with a religious message.