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John C. Mankins [updated]

2012-03-22T11:42:40-10:00

John C. Mankins, Star of Discovery Project Earth- Orbital Power Plant- on the Discovery Channel. President of Artemis Innovation Management Solutions LLC is an internationally recognized leader in space systems and technology innovation, and as a highly effective manager of large-scale technology R&D programs. Mr. Mankins' 25-year career at NASA and CalTech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) ranged from flight projects and space mission operations, to systems level innovation and advanced technology research & development management. He is also well known as an innovator in R&D management, and was one of the creators of the widely used "technology readiness level" (TRL) scale for technology assessment. Before leaving NASA, Mr. Mankins was the manager of Exploration Systems Research and Technology within the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate with responsibility for an $800M annual budget, involving more than 100 individual projects and over 3,000 personnel. For 10 years, he was the manager of Advanced Concepts Studies at NASA, and the lead for critical studies of space solar power, highly reusable space transportation, affordable human exploration approaches, and other topics. He was the creator or co-creator of numerous novel concepts, including the "MagLifter' electromagnetic launch assist system, the Internet-based NASA "Virtual Research Center" the "Solar Clipper" interplanetary transport vehicle, the "SunTower" space solar power system, the "Hybrid Propellant Module" for in-space refueling, the "HabBot" mobile planetary outpost architecture, the Advanced Technology Life cycle Analysis System (ATLAS), and others. In recognition of his accomplishments, he has received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious NASA Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal (of which he was the first recipient). He holds undergraduate (Harvey Mudd College) and graduate (UCLA) degrees in Physics and an MBA in Public Policy Analysis (The Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University). Mr. Mankins is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and the Sigma Xi Research Society. Mr. Mankins is an accomplished communicator, including political, programmatic, technical and lay audiences. He has authored or co-authored more than 70 published papers, reports and other technical documents, and has testified before Congress on several occasions, and has been consulted on R&D management and space issues with organizations in the U.S. and internationally.

Anonymous said:

Creo que Mankins es un visionario que ha desarrollado un proyecto estupendo que pone a la humanidad en los umbrales de una nueva era. JCP2011

Dr. Robert Zubrin [updated]

2011-12-05T22:18:09-10:00

President of the Mars Society and creator of Mars Direct. He'd get us there.

Anonymous said:

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Dr. Harold Puthoff [updated]

2011-06-25T01:37:43-10:00

Dr. Harold E. Puthoff is Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies at Austin. His present research interests range from theoretical studies concerning gravitation, inertia, cosmology and energy research, to laboratory studies of innovative approaches to energy generation and space propulsion. A graduate of Stanford University in 1967, Dr. Puthoff's professional background spans more than four decades of research at General Electric, Sperry, the National Security Agency, Stanford University, SRI International, and, since 1985, as Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies at Austin. He has published numerous papers on electron-beam devices, lasers and quantum zero-point-energy effects, has patents issued in the laser, communications, and energy fields, and is co-author of a textbook Fundamentals of Quantum Electronics (Wiley, 1969). His awards and honors include a DoD Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Performance. Puthoff regularly serves various corporations, government agencies, the Executive Branch and Congress as consultant on leading-edge technologies and future technology trends; is a member and officer of several professional organizations; is listed in American Men and Women of Science, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, and Who's Who in the World; and has been designated a Fetzer Fellow (1991).

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2011-05-02T12:47:59-10:00

Sophia Armgard Tumlinson [updated]

2011-03-24T18:08:45-10:00

Sophia represents a new approach to space. Her international background and the belief in the human spirit crosses all borders and would lead to an inclusive International Space effort. Her first goal would be to eliminate the macho, only men have the right stuff, except as spokespeople and pretty faces to fund space shuttle missions approach of the current administration. Under her leadership, Space would become cool, fashionable, and open to all. Space would become en vogue as opposed to en vague. And the people themselves in the form of private companies, universities and anyone who REALLY "has the right stuff", would be invited to participate. Biological studies such as Stem Cell research, and saving the Earth, as well as supporting living systems beyond our planet would become the new focus of the agency. God Bless America and may you personally have a blessed day filled with peace!

Joseph said:

Er...does she have any actual technical credentials or space experience at all??

George W Bush: Texan would do anything if the price is right.

2010-05-23T11:42:39-10:00

The Space Cynic [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:59-10:00

spacecynic.wordpress.com - we need someone like this to cut through the BS and get NASA and our space program back on track.

Wil Wheaton [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:59-10:00

Dude, he's Wil Wheaton. How do you not know who he is?

James T. Kirk [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:59-10:00

Captain of the Star Ship Enterprise.

josh sandifer [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:59-10:00

recent college grad. really needs a job!

Tom Hanks [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:59-10:00

Stephen Colbert [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:59-10:00

Preeminent journalist, greatest living American, and enemy of Jackassery everywhere. Also hates bears.

michael Haney,michael haney,michael haney [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:59-10:00

Kidd Rock [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:59-10:00

Chuck Norris [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

He can survive in space without a suit for 2300 hours.

dane cook [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Larry McKenna [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Dr. Larry McKenna, aka "The Excitable Scientist," PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is an expert at most things and a supremely talented teacher and real-world scientist. Inspiring in his friends and students and contagious passion for scientific discovery, Larry makes fun of the opening sequence from the film "Contact" in his class and uses clips from "Battlestar Galactica" to demonstrate how moving bodies actually behave in a vacuum. Dr. Phil Plait, aka "The Bad Astronomer", PhD from the University of Virginia, formerly faculty at Sonoma State University, is a well-known skeptic, science education proponent, president of the James Randi Foundation, and author.

Doctor Rapid Ciudad [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

A Central Florida via South Dakota Capitalist. Doctor Rapid is a rabid Obama supporter and sky studier extraordinaire. Highly trained in Physics and Mathematics Doctor Rapid is also adept at running a business in a humanist yet Genghis Khan like fashion. Firings at four, Drinks at Five, Doc Rapid can rap the space man jive and make the congressional dollars cease their NASA dive. And he is adept at Trek trivia. Beam him up. Vote Doctor Rapid, Make the Stars ours.... Vote early, vote often

Lebron James [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Cancel NASA [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Why don't we face reality and just cancel the bloody thing and start over

L Ron Hubbard [PhD] [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Founder and creater of Dianetics and the Church of Scientology. While currently deceased, some believe his remains have been frozen and can be brought back to life, or is living on another planet and would return to help spread his word to the galaxy. If it's good enough for Tom Cruise, then it has to be OK for the rest of us.

PZ Myers [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Hairy biologist and blogger extraordinaire.

Andy Ihnatko [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Technology journalist for the Chicago Sun-Times, MacWorld Contributor, author of dozens of technology books, inventor of the MacQuarium, and comprehensive NASA and space history trivia expert.

Kevin Rose [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Robert Kevin Rose (born February 21, 1977 in California) is an entrepreneur who first became well known as an on-air talent and later as a co-host working on TechTV's popular show The Screen Savers (which later became Attack of the Show! on G4) until his departure from the network on May 22, 2005. Rose is also well known for his Internet start-ups that he has co-founded: Revision3, Pownce, and most notably the social-bookmarking website Digg.

Jason Matthews [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

He is totally dedicated to spreading taxation to aliens and giving that money to the lazy ass people who don't want to work and illegal aliens who jump tall fences. Who better is there to spread the communistic word of Osamba I mean Obama? :)

Ken Layne Emperor of Wonkette King of Snark [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Ability to marshal thousands in pursuit of a good cause. Will not waste NASA money on PUMAs or their food. Probably believes going to Mars is a big waste of money (you'll have to ask him.) Lives in Mojave Desert. Will have thousands of volunteers ready to do his bidding.

Auzie L Morgan [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

I will vote for Lori at home, but just couldn't resist. Seriously folks I do think an idealistic outsider who is innovative and creative should lead next, Like Me :) Having worked with companies such as DeltaNet Inc., TruSolutions Inc., VA Linux Systems Inc., TurboLinux Inc., CollabNet Inc., USC and more I have a broad range of experience as well as a rich history in the IT / Computing industry. I have taken minor to major parts in many IT, Internet and computing moments in the past 10 years. Some of the biggest websites from the nineties came from DeltaNet and TruSolutions and I was there. MovieGoers.com, AutoBytel, Akami, Ipivot and many more. Here in linked in I am both kicking the rims and looking to get in touch with past co workers etc. I would also be interested in ventures, though after a few lumpy experiences I will only consult for cash / royalties up front. :) No hard feelings guys but its no fun watching others get rich. What technologies have I worked with? *Virtualization - vmware, openvz, linux vserver, xen and more *Linux - Turoblinux, debian, elive, suse, redhat *Unix - Solaris as well as minor know how with some older flavors *Hardware - x86, ppc, amd, risc (s390's and others) *Basic to proficient in various scripting and programming languages and compilers, gcc, java, php, bash, perl, python and so on. *SQL basic to proficient in various flavors of sql - MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSQL as well as db2-4 and a few others. Honestly the list goes on,, but thats what dice is for :)

Rick Astley [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

Education: Chuck Norris' School of Ass Whooping. Experience: Singer, songwriter and musician. Kicking ass and takes names for over 21 years. Current Position: "Best Act Ever" Age: 42 Major accomplishments: He has released or appeared on recordings that have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. More info: http://www.smouch.net/lol

J. Parrish [is now none]

2010-04-02T17:13:58-10:00

President Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish, Realtors Gainesville, FL

Joey Maxwell [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:47-10:00

High school student from Atlanta,GA

Dr. Baltar [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:33-10:00

Expert in cybernetics. No. 6's main squeeze. Betrayed human race. Currently serving as strange cult-like leader.

Tom Heney [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:33-10:00

Loves Star Trek and is a huge Sci-Fi fan.

Wil Wheaton [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:33-10:00

Capt. Jean-Luc Picard [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:31-10:00

Many often contrast Picard's leadership style to James T. Kirk's: Picard is deemed the ultimate delegator of authority, knowing "how to gather and use data better than any other Star Trek captain." His leadership style "is best suited to a large, process-centric, either geographically identical or diverse team." Both Kirk and Picard are considered to be attentive to the needs of their respective crews. There are many web pages listing numerous reasons why Picard is superior to Kirk and vice versa. This subject is arguably one of the most hotly debated topics amongst sci-fi fans.

Jesus [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:31-10:00

Wil Wheaton [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:31-10:00

chip holden [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:30-10:00

Ham the Astro Chimp [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:30-10:00

First higher primate in space. He was involved in a highly successful mission. Everybody wants to be the first!

The Ghost of Gerard O'Neill [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:30-10:00

Even dead, he'd do a better job of moving humanity into space than perhaps anyone else.

myself [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:29-10:00

myself

Jon Claeton , artist with dreams of space piracy [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:29-10:00

Not the first or most logical choice... first on the list is a nifty repaint on all those plain white rockets.. then plundering old satellites (or even other nations new satellites) for gold hardware and new tech. Ideas also include strapping as many weapons as possible to any and all privateer vessels. arrrh.

sarah palin [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:29-10:00

Sean Downey [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:29-10:00

How bad could it be?

George Rhab [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:29-10:00

Spacy Musician...well not really...just a really cool guy and friend of Phil Plait

Stephen Colbert [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:28-10:00

Stephen T. Colbert is the epitome of Americanism. Who better to spread Democracy and Jesus to the aliens in space?

Miles O'Brien [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:28-10:00

Award winning journalist.

LeVar Burton [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:28-10:00

Played Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge in the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series

Wil Wheaton [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:28-10:00

* Played Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation

Ariel Waldman [is now none]

2010-04-02T16:28:28-10:00

robin matthews

2010-02-11T04:14:56-10:00

an anonymous user suggested:
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