Summary
Ad Astra is the quarterly magazine of the National Space Society (NSS). The name literally means "To the Stars".
 Ad Astra, 2021, cover story: "Clash of the Titans" | |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Company | National Space Society |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Washington DC |
| Language | English |
| Website | adastramagazine |
| ISSN | 1041-102X |
History edit
The magazine came into being following the merger of the L5 Society and the National Space Institute which became the NSS in 1987. The magazine was established in 1989.[1][2] It is based in Washington DC.[1] Currently, Ad Astra has a monthly circulation of approximately 52,000 (print and digital).
Imaginova, publisher of Space.com, published Ad Astra from 2005 to 2008. From 2008 until the company closed, the magazine was published by MM Publishing. The magazine was briefly published by Space.com until 2010, then reverted to internal publication by NSS contractors. Since 2017, Ad Astra's Editor-in-Chief has been Rod Pyle, a space journalist and historian, radio personality, and author of 17 books.
Regular columnists include John F. Kross, Rod Pyle, Pascal Lee, Emily Carney, Frank White (of the Overview Effect), Dale Skran, Nancy Atkinson, Anthony Paustian, Ben Evans, Al Globus, Elizabeth Howell, Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Melissa Silva, and John Mankins. The magazine features the artwork of James Vaughan. The Ad Astra staff includes Editor-in-Chief Rod Pyle, Managing Editor Aggie Kobrin, Assistant Editor Melissa Silva, Copy Editor Shaun Kobrin, Contributing Editor John F. Kross, Art Director and Graphic Designer Michele Rodriguez, and Advising Art Director Geoffrey Notkin.
Awards edit
MARCOM Awards:
- Gold Award 2023
- Gold Award 2009
Printing & Graphics Communications Association:
- Award of Excellence for 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Best of Category for 2003, 2002
- Best Web Printed Piece for 2003
International Association of Business Communicators:
- Silver Inkwell Award of Excellence for 2002
References edit
External links edit
- Official website
- NSS official website
Further reading edit
- "National Space Society selects new publisher for Ad Astra magazine; New York City-based MM Publishing Inc. takes over publishing, editing duties in 2008" Archived 2016-11-08 at the Wayback Machine, Press release, November 28, 2007, National Space Society
- "National Space Society partners with Space.com to create new online destination for Ad Astra magazine; appoints Imaginova Corp. publisher of magazine" Archived 2016-11-08 at the Wayback Machine, Press release, January 31, 2005, National Space Society and Imaginova