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Ad Astra ("to the stars") is the award-winning magazine of the National Space Society, featuring the latest news in space exploration and stunning full-color photography. It is published quarterly and mailed to all National Space Society members as part of their membership benefits, as well as to subscriber libraries, schools, and businesses. Also available is Ad Astra Online, with web-exclusive content.

The National Space Society has selected MM Publishing Inc., a media company based in New York City, as the new publisher of the society’s award-winning magazine, Ad Astra, beginning with the Spring 2008 issue of the quarterly magazine (see press release).

Ad Astra Submission Guidelines and Media Kit

Submissions: Ad Astra is open to unsolicited submissions, but prefers queries from writers, photographers, and artists interested in assignments for future issues of the magazine. Queries should include areas of expertise and interest, recent publication credits, and samples of work. All materials will be considered for possible publication on the basis of their professional quality and connection to the National Space Society's vision and mission.

Authors and publishers are encouraged to send announcements of new space-related nonfiction adult books for possible review. Book reviews from the magazine will be reprinted on the Reading Space portion of this Web site. Ad Astra does not review self- or pod-published books. Science fiction and children's space-related books will be considered for review on the Web site.

Guidelines: Book reviews and profiles, 600-750 words. Features 1200-4000 words with 2-8 full-size (8.5x11) color images at 300 dpi. Sidebars 100-600 words. Payment 25 cents/word, art and photo rates negotiable.

Please direct queries and book release information to Ad Astra Assignments Editor, Marianne Dyson, marianne.dyson@nss.org.

Advertising: Specifications are included in the 2008 media kit. Inquiries on advertising opportunities should be directed to Deborah Martin, debmartin@mmpublishinginc.com.

Deborah Martin
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Ad Astra Awards:

Printing & Graphics Communications Association:

• Award of Excellence for 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
• Best of Category for 2003, 2002
• Best Web Printed Piece for 2003
  

International Association of Business Communicators:

• Silver Inkwell Award of Excellence for 2002