Sacknoff Prize for Space History -- Call for Papers

Event Details

End: November 26, 2019
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2019 Sacknoff Prize for Space History -- Call for Papers
 
A flyer with details on the prize can be downloaded at:  www.spacecommerce.org/prize
Additional details on the prize can be found at: www.spacehistory101.com/prize

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First awarded in 2011, the annual Sacknoff Prize for Space History is designed to encourage students to perform original research and submit papers with history of spaceflight themes. Open to undergraduate and graduate level students enrolled at an accredited college or university working toward a degree, the winner receives:

 

- A $500 cash prize

- Publication in the peer-reviewed journal, Quest: The History of Spaceflight Quarterly

- An invitation to present at the annual meeting  for the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT), Albatross (Aerospace) Committee

- Submissions must be received by November 26, 2019, with the winners announced in December.

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The manuscript (in Word or PDF format) should not exceed 10,000 words, be written in English, and emphasize in-depth research, with adequate citations of the sources utilized. Originality of ideas is important. Diagrams, graphs, images, or photographs may be included. The prize committee will include the editor of Quest: The History of Spaceflight and members of the Society for the History of Technology / Aerospace Committee (SHOT/Albatross).
 
Although works must be historical in character, they can draw on other disciplines - such as cultural studies, literature, communications, economics, engineering, and science. Comparative or international studies of the history of spaceflight are encouraged. Possible subjects include, but are not limited to, historical aspects of space companies and their leaders; the social effects of spaceflight; space technology development; the space environment; space systems design, engineering, and safety; the regulation of space;, and the financial and economic aspects of the space industry.

If you have any questions, please send us an email:  quest@spacehistory101.com
 
The Sacknoff Prize for Space History
PO Box 5752
Bethesda, MD 20824-5752 USA
www.spacehistory101.com/prize  
www.spacecommerce.org/prize.pdf

The Sacknoff Prize for Space History is sponsored by The Space 3.0 Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization that aims to preserve space history, empower entreprenuers, and secure the future.  

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