Why Space? Because [Reprint of letter to Sister Mary], 1970-05-06

File — Box: 1, Folder: 61

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The 31 boxes in this collection contain a variety of subjects and media. The collection encompasses Dr. Stuhlinger's work at NASA as well as housing a number of familial and personal effects such as photographs and diaries.

Dates

Other: 1970-05-06

Creator

From the Collection: Stuhlinger, Ernst (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives and Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 32.5 Linear feet (33 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Abstract

In 1970, Dr. Stuhlinger, then associate deiector for science at MSFC, received a letter from Sister Mary Jucunda in Zanbia asking how he can suggest the expenditure of billions of dollars for a voyage to Mars at a time when many children on this Earth are starving to death. This is his answer, reproduced for distribution by the National Space Club.