This week we visit Maine! Learn about astronauts Charles Hobaugh and Dr. Jessica Meir and the “Vacationland’s” contributions to the Artemis program. On the air side, we delve into the state’s role in helping form the Civil Air Patrol on the eve of World War II, plus the group’s role helping secure the eastern coastline during the conflict.
To learn more, please visit these websites:
Civil Air Patrol History
Civil Air Patrol: A Story of Unique Service and Selfless Sacrifice
Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum
Charles Hobaugh
Dr. Jessica Meir
NASA’s Moonbound Artemis II Rocket Reaches Launch Pad
Maine suppliers for NASA’s Artemis program
The Mitchell Institute is a supporting partner of America250
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Hosts
Heather PenneyDirector of Studies and Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Doug BirkeyExecutive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Charles GalbreathDirector and Senior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of ExcellenceCredits
Producer
Shane Thin
Executive Producer
Doug Birkey