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[Jay Gallentine]

Hello All,

My name is Jay Gallentine and for over two years now I have been researching and writing a book on unmanned space exploration. I'm thrilled to say it will be published by the University of Nebraska Press as one volume in their ten-part 'Outward Odyssey' series.

Anyway, the scope of mine covers Sputnik I through Voyager 2's Neptune encounter. I've done interviews with more than a dozen space industry scientists and engineers. I also happened to have conducted the last in-depth interview with James Van Allen before his death in August.

The book is intended to be quite non-technical and for a general interest audience.

Perhaps my greatest fear is of getting the facts wrong. To that end, I'm wondering if any of you folks would be interested in reading the complete manuscript and shooting holes in anything that isn't right. Honesty is key, here! You won't offend me by marking it up. To the contrary; that's what it needs.

I would cover all postage and heck, I'll even put in the red pen if you like!

I'd much rather work to get it right beforehand, than have to issue some meek list of corrections down the road.

I will have something in readable form at the latest in February of 2007. The complete work is due in August of 2007. I realize it's perhaps a bit early to ask, but I guess I thought I'd put it out there now.

You are more than welcome to drop me a line any time at
jay at firingroom dot com

Thank you very much!
Jay Gallentine

[djellison]

Hi Jay,

Unfortunately - you're talking about a period of space exploration which finished when I'm aged about 14.....so my knowledge of those particular missions is minimal...but I hope some of the more senior members can help you out!

Doug