NASA cooperates with publishers of science fiction books

NASA is working with publishers to make a series of science fiction novels.

NASA's Goddard Space Center and Tor / Forge publishers intend to release books that highlight NASA's current and future concepts and activities.

"The book will bring knowledge to the public about NASA's past and present achievements in the space and challenges of future requirements , " said Nona Cheeks, Goddard's Director in a daily announcement. August 22.

Goddard scientists and engineers want to be able to raise people's awareness of NASA's role in everyday life. Both NASA and Tor / Forge hope to inspire the next generation of American scientists and engineers.

Artwork illustrating a future base on the moon. Artificial synthetic organisms can help astronauts produce their own food and fuel (Photo: Space.com)

Tom Doherty, the founder of Tor Publishing, said: "When I was a boy, the books of Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein and their colleagues made me very excited. lifelong passion for the universe, science and engineering.

From Fulton to the invention of the steam locomotive to Alexander Graham Bell, Edison Silicon Valley and the advent of the Internet have made the United States a world-leading scientific and technical power. "

Tor / Forge will visit Goddard 2 days in November to learn and learn from scientists and engineers working at the center. NASA will also allow publishers to access data, use facilities, talk to experts . to get written material.