The Gravity Well
THE ANSWER TO AMERICA'S RENEWAL LIES DIRECTLY ABOVE US.
The Gravity Well reveals an astronomical mystery and offers the best promise for our nation's future.
Humans have been trying to escape the Well for more than a century. Today, our greatest entrepreneurs are building a space economy, accomplishing remarkable technological feats, while climbing only a tiny fraction of the way. What will it take to break out of the Well? The entire nation. The cost? It will surprise you. The Gravity Well explains the true, poorly understood challenge of space, while making an inspiring case for meeting that challenge.
Stephen Sandford
Stephen Sandford spent 28 years as an engineer and researcher at NASA, including senior assignments at Johnson Space Center and NASA headquarters. As Director for Space Technology and Exploration at NASA’s Langley Research Center, he led teams of engineers, researchers, and mission architects to enable human space exploration. Currently Systems Engineering Director at Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc., his work spans a range of space challenges, from asteroid utilization to space policy. He has degrees in physics, electrical engineering, and optical science.
- A book will be delivered to every member of Congress, as well as key staff members on the transition teams of both presidential campaigns. (The author, Steve Sandford, is the lead transition consultant for NASA.)
- TED Talks (or in that style) geared to two audiences: a general thoughtful audience, and a policy-oriented audience. There will be at least three speaking events, including book signings.
- Dedicated website for the book at www.thegravitywell.org
- Dedicated social media campaign
- Radio (interviews) campaign
- Reviewed by The Space Review - http://www.thespacereview.com/article/3116/1
- POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy (POL063000)
- TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Aeronautics & Astronautics (TEC002000)
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Government & Business (BUS079000)
