With the end of World War II, a host of new technologies emerged including advanced radar, ballistic rockets, and nuclear energy. It was here that the US military space program began. Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball, a volunteer educator with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, traces the history of our military forays into orbit. Ball served 26 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

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