John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

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Alum Abel quoted in “New Scientist” article

Paul Abell, a ’93 graduate of the Department of Space Studies, is quoted frequently in an article in the most recent issue of  “New Scientist.”

The article is “Giant Leap, Tiny Rock” on page 52 of the November 26th issue.

The article is about the challenges and rewards of sending astronauts to an asteroid. Such a target was announced by President Obama in April of 2010.