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Ad Astra, Spring 2006 issue. ON THE COVER: "FREE ENTERPRISE: NASA's Next Mission?" Cover image courtesy Anthony Duignan-Cabrera, editorial director, consumer media division for Imaginova, publishers of Ad Astra magazine.

Ad Astra, Spring 2005 issue. ON THE COVER: Special Report: EMERGING CHINA, ENGAGING CHINA. Cover image courtesy Anthony Duignan-Cabrera, editorial director, consumer media division for Imaginova, publishers of Ad Astra magazine.

Ad Astra literally means "To the Stars." This award-winning quarterly magazine is published by the National Space Society (NSS), a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) aerospace advocacy and educational institution headquartered in Washington, D.C..

Imaginova Corp., an integrated multimedia content and commerce company and the publisher of an internet site devoted to capturing the public's fascination with space, science and technological innovation called Space.com, was appointed on January 31, 2005 as the newest publisher of Ad Astra.

Additionally, Imaginova has created a new destination on the SPACE.com website: Ad Astra Online, devoted to the ideas, opinions, political critiques and analysis from the Society and its membership.

A review by the Skeptic Files reports:

"Ad Astra is many things: It is balanced, presenting all aspects of an issue in a fair and non-jugmental way. It is attractive and visually appealing, using glossy stock paper, full color photos, and an uncluttered format. It is educational, presenting facts and details in a concise and comprehensive journalistic style. It is timely and informative, keeping its readers up to date on current events and their impact on the future of space exploration. It is future-oriented, reporting on new advances in a variety of research and projects -- both domestic and international. The editorial staff of Ad Astra pledges to bring NSS members a magazine that will serve as the gateway to the stars."

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

National Space Society partners with Space.com to create new online destination for Ad Astra magazine, appoints Imaginova Corp. publisher of magazine – Joint press releases from Imaginova and National Space Society - January 31, 2005

• Ad Astra – Official page
• Ad Astra ad submissions and specifications
• Ad Astra Sales Kit Powerpoint presentation and background information about the magazine, subscribers and content, pricing and contact information
• Ad Astra back cover layout sampler