http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/05/18/1936027.aspx Aerospace Industries Assn. NASA's final mission to the Hubble Space Telescope has thrown a spotlight on the best and the brightest in space exploration, but next-generation space explorers are getting opportunities to shine as well. en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/05/18/1936027.aspx#1936429Tue, 19 May 2009 11:25:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1936429Frank KlepeissI have dabbled in amateuer rocketry over the years and found it to be an enjoyable and exilerating pastime. I would like to see more youngters have the opportunity to experience the thrills that are offered with this unique hobby.      One of the problems with rocketry is finding areas of open spaces large enough to safely accommodate a launch.    It would be nice if cities or school districts or farms would permit occasional launch sessions for people to partake in this hobby.     Its been said (as the twig is bent so grows the tree).     I believe that children expossed to rocketry will be much less likely to find themselves in trouble in years to come.http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/05/18/1936027.aspx#1937053Tue, 19 May 2009 17:52:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1937053EricI am so glad to see the youth of today involved in this type of activity, reaching for the stars instead of glock 9mm's.  Keep up the good work and lets be a positive role model for the next generation!  "To boldly go where no man has gone before!"