Kristen Miller

We are witnessing a very exciting time in space exploration and innovation. Among many noteworthy highlights, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is making steady and substantial progress with the Artemis missions which will return humans to the Moon for the first time in 50 years. In April of this year, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission, which is headed to our largest planetary neighbor to conduct experiments to help us better understand the gas giant planets in general and Jupiter's environment in particular. JUICE will investigate whether life might be possible beneath the icy layers of Jupiter's moons. In addition, just this summer, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched Chandrayaan-3, a spacecraft that will place a rover on the Moon for further lunar study; if successful, this will make India only the fourth country to land a rover on the Moon. Additionally, companies such as SpaceX, Boeing, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and others continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the private sector. Table of ContentsLetter from the EditorsKristen Miller & Gary Deel Open-Source Software in Space OperationsGeorges Labr che and Tom Mladenov The Political Dimension of Space ExplorationAndreea I. Mosila Debris Avoidance and Removal Technology Cube (DART3)Erik T. Long The Price of Precision: The Risks and Rewards of GPS in the Age of Navigation WarfareAaron E. Brown, Esquire

This new era of space exploration brings with it an array of new challenges and the need for new policies, technologies, and medical remediations to govern the use of space resources, protect astronauts from the dangers of the space environment and preserve both scientific and environmental agendas on other worlds as well as our own. In addition, it is becoming increasingly important to develop robust security measures to protect national assets in space. Current space policies and treaties will need to evolve to address these challenges, and international agreement on space policies is vital. In this exciting and rapidly evolving space environment, the editors are pleased to present the third issue of the Space Education and Strategic Application s (SESA) Journal, together with the American Public University System and the Policy Studies Organization. The articles presented in this issue directly speak to the challenges and opportunities of the current space environment. Dr. Chapman's analysis of the evolving domain and policies of the U.S. Space Force speaks to its essential role in securing national resources in the increasingly complex international arena of space, particularly in lower earth orbits where satellites and sensors vital to national security reside (Chapman, 2022). Duke (2022) also addressed issues of national security in space in near Earth, lunar, and Martian environments. The author underscores the pivotal role space plays in national defense, the dangers of space warfare and anti-satellite weapons, and the implications of exploitation of space resources. Taylor Nichols' article looks forward to the potential for human exploration of Mars and presents an analysis of the effects of global environment conditions on radio propagation. This article examines the potential to apply GIS modeling to Mars to better understand the communications challenges that future missions will face (Nichols, 2022).

This past year has been one of incredible advances but also heightened political and economic uncertainty. The successful launch and subsequent alignment of the James Webb Space Telescope represents a significant advance in telescope technology. The images produced by the telescope have been stunning, providing views of the universe in unprecedented clarity and detail. This data contains a wealth of information that astronomers worldwide will use to increase our understanding of the cosmos for many years to come. The upcoming launch of Artemis I brings us one step closer to the return of manned missions to the Moon. With the help of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket-the most powerful in the world-Artemis I will push the boundary of spaceflight by travelling significantly farther and faster than previous Moon missions. Its ambitious orbital path will serve as preparation for future Artemis missions, with the goal of manned flights (Artemis II) and a lunar surface landing as part of the Artemis III mission. Commercial space flights, part space tourism and part civilian research, have opened access to space for a wide variety of people. Whether quick suborbital jaunts or short-term visits to the ISS, these commercial flights are an indication of the beginning of a shift in the accessibility of the space field from being reserved only for trained astronauts to being accessible to civilian researchers and tourists alike. NASA's push to return to the Moon, together with the increase in commercial space flights in 2022, have made space exploration a realizable goal and have increased public support for space endeavors. At the same time, the political environment of 2022 has been filled with uncertainty and aggression. The continuing hostilities in Ukraine have compromised the spirit of goodwill and cooperation that has characterized the working relationships on the International Space Station, which has been a symbol of hope for the peaceful use of space since the end of the Cold War. In addition, recent tests of anti-satellite capabilities by multiple countries have added to both the congestion of lower Earth orbit (LEO) debris and concerns about national assets in near-Earth orbital space. It is becoming increasingly clear that the arena of space, which is vital to national security as well as international relations, is one that will require active protection. With so much uncertainty in the world, advances in space research and space exploration provide a hopeful outlook for the future. It is our hope that the perspectives presented in the articles in this journal will provide increased understanding of the strategic value of space and the need to ensure the security of the space domain as well as the potential prospects and challenges of space exploration. This issue's contents: Editors' NoteKristen Miller & Gary Deel Space Life Cycle Assessment: A Risk or Opportunity for the USA?Andrew Ross Wilson, Shelia Scott Neumann A Methodological Framework for Parametric Combat AnalysisDustin L. Hayhurst Sr., John M. Colombi, Robert A. Bettinger, and David W. Meyer Mission Overview of the American Public University System Analog Research Group's First Space Analog Mission: 11 Days at the Inflatable Lunar/Mars Analog HabitatScott Van Hoy, Bill O'Hara, Diallo Wallace, Terry Trevino, Rose Worku, and Kristen Miller

If you're feeling the pressure to keep kids in your classroom, but don't have the right tools and training to do so, you're not alone. With increasing pressure to not suspend kids and also make them academically proficient, you have never been more in the hot seat to make massive shifts to your practice. But it can be done Author and former secondary teacher and vice-principal Kristen Miller has spent 13 years perfecting her practice and is excited to share the tools and strategies she uses to virtually eliminate classroom suspensions, while simultaneously getting her students in a high poverty school to outperform all other math students on campus. In this book you will learn how to: -Eliminate outlandish student behavior -Work effectively with your Vice Principals -Manage the myriad daily pressures you face with grace -Identify personal hang-ups, challenges, and barriers preventing you from being your best teacher self -Shift your teaching practice to better meet your needs as well as your students' needs -Build relationships with your students while still towing the line You've struggled long enough - invest in yourself and your students by getting your copy today

Insightful observations on common question evaluation methods and best practices for data collection in survey research Featuring contributions from leading researchers and academicians in the field of survey research, Question Evaluation Methods: Contributing to the Science of Data Quality sheds light on question response error and introduces an interdisciplinary, cross-method approach that is essential for advancing knowledge about data quality and ensuring the credibility of conclusions drawn from surveys and censuses. Offering a variety of expert analyses of question evaluation methods, the book provides recommendations and best practices for researchers working with data in the health and social sciences. Based on a workshop held at the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), this book presents and compares various question evaluation methods that are used in modern-day data collection and analysis. Each section includes an introduction to a method by a leading authority in the field, followed by responses from other experts that outline related strengths, weaknesses, and underlying assumptions. Topics covered include: Behavior codingCognitive interviewingItem response theoryLatent class analysisSplit-sample experimentsMultitrait-multimethod experimentsField-based data methods A concluding discussion identifies common themes across the presented material and their relevance to the future of survey methods, data analysis, and the production of Federal statistics. Together, the methods presented in this book offer researchers various scientific approaches to evaluating survey quality to ensure that the responses to these questions result in reliable, high-quality data. Question Evaluation Methods is a valuable supplement for courses on questionnaire design, survey methods, and evaluation methods at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. it also serves as a reference for government statisticians, survey methodologists, and researchers and practitioners who carry out survey research in the areas of the social and health sciences.