Posted: Tue, May 11, 2004, 8:43 AM ET (1243 GMT)
Thirteen space industry and advocacy organizations have joined forces to promote the new space exploration initiative introduced by President Bush earlier this year. The Space Exploration Alliance, formally announced Friday in Washington, consists of organizations ranging from industry groups like the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Aerospace Industries Association to advocacy groups like the National Space Society (NSS) and The Mars Society. While the members of the alliance will continue as independent organizations, they will work together to promote NASA's new space exploration vision.

Related Links:

•  SPACE.com article
•  AP article
•  NSS press release