Editor: Kris Cerone

California Space Authority Welcomes
Lori Garver
Prospective Space Tourist

A CSA Roundtable Event

What inspires a prospective "non-millionaire" space tourist? What steps lead to the on-orbit adventure? What role does space tourism play in space commercialization? Prospective space tourist and "AstroMom" Lori Garver visits California to address these topics at a California Space Authority-sponsored roundtable luncheon.

The luncheon was held Wednesday, September 25, 2002. Please contact CSA for future events.

Lori Garver, Vice President, DFI International... Prospective Space Tourist and "Astro Mom".

Ms. Garver leads the strategic planning and business development activities of DFI International's corporate space practice. Until January, 2001 Ms. Garver was the Associate Administrator for Policy and Plans at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), where she oversaw the analysis, development, and integration of NASA policies and long-range plans, the NASA Strategic Management System, the NASA Advisory Council, and History Division. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Garver served as a Senior Policy Analyst for the Office of Policy and Plans and as Special Assistant to Dan Goldin, the NASA Administrator.

Before joining NASA, Ms. Garver was Executive Director of the National Space Society, a space advocacy organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. In her position, she served as the organization's primary spokesperson, appearing on national television and regularly testifying on Capitol Hill. Ms. Garver is currently serving as the President of the American Astronautical Society, a not-for-profit professional society dedicated to the advancement of space development. She is a recipient of both the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal as well as the National Space Society's Space Pioneer Award.

Ms. Garver received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Colorado College in 2000. She holds a masters degree in Science, Technology and Public Policy from the George Washington University and her bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics from Colorado College.

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