2007 International Space Development Conference

Legendary Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin will be at what's called the premier public space event for the past 26 years

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Leaders from NASA, the burgeoning private space industry and international space programs will share the latest news and preview tomorrow's space technologies.

More than 30 prominent space leaders have already confirmed their participation in ISDC 2007, including: Rep. Nick Lampson, U.S. Congressman from Texas; Buzz Aldrin, legendary Apollo astronaut and Chairman of the ShareSpace Foundation; Robert Bigelow, hotel entrepreneur and founder of Bigelow Aerospace; Michael Coats, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center and former space shuttle commander; Dr. Simon "Pete" Worden, director of NASA's Ames Research Center; Laurie Leshin, Director of Sciences and Exploration at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center; John Carmack, legendary computer game designer and founder of Armadillo Aerospace; Donna Shirley, management consultant, author and former manager of NASA/JPL's Mars Exploration Program; Rick Homans, New Mexico's Economic Development Cabinet Secretary and driving force behind the state's planned spaceport; Hugh Downs, legendary journalist and Chairman of the National Space Society's Board of Governors; Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 astronaut and founder of the Near Earth Object-focused B612 Foundation; Dr. Shannon Lucid, astronaut, scientist and former record holder for long-duration space flight; Dr. Paul Spudis, lunar science expert; and many others. An extended list of confirmed speakers can be found on the ISDC site.

Registration. ISDC Registration is open to the public at: www.ISDC2007.org, or by calling (202) 429-1600. Conference registration rates are:

• Pre-registration by March 15 is $135 ($115 for seniors), $110 for NSS/affiliate members ($90 for senior members) and $30 for students.
• Normal registration by May 11 is $150 ($125 for seniors), $125 for NSS/affiliate members ($100 for senior members) and $30 for students.
• On-site registration at ISDC is $175 ($145 for seniors), $150 for NSS/affiliate members ($125 for senior members) and $50 for students.

Registration for pre-conference events - including the Space Venture Symposium and ATWG Meeting - and for meals and tours during the conference is additional and will be available on the ISDC site in March.

Some nearby drink specials on May 25th

• Flying Saucer (Addison): 4 pm - 8 pm: 22 oz draft at pint price
• The Blue Goose Cantina (Addison): 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm: $4 house margaritas, $2 domestics, $2.75 import or premium beer, $1 off all other drinks
• Chili's Grill & Bar (Addison): 11 am - 6 pm: $2.25 (16 oz) & $3.25 (23 oz) domestic drafts, $3.99 margaritas, $2.50 wells, $3 house wine
• Stadium Cafe: 11 am - 7 pm: $2.50 domestic drafts (16 oz) & $3 wells
• On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina (Addison): 3 pm - 7 pm: $3 margaritas

Some nearby restaurants

• Blue Mesa Grill (Addison)
• De Tapas Restaurant
• Pastazios New York Pizza (Addison)
• Original Pancake House (Dallas / Belt Line & Tollway)
• Cafe Capri

Some nearby events on May 25th

• Inside Out, Sherlock's Pub (Addison), 9:30 p.m.
• Bobby Young, Arthur's Prime Steaks and Seafood, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• John Adams, SoHo Food and Jazz, 8 p.m.
• Christopher Titus, The Improv, 10:30 p.m.
• Christopher Titus, The Improv, 8:30 p.m.

Event posted Feb. 22, 2007
Last updated May 26, 2007

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