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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: Outer Space
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DESCRIPTION:Join the Library and local experts as they look at nine of the
  most significant and far-reaching challenges facing the world. Each meeti
 ng begins with a video lecture followed by a facilitator-led discussion. R
 eading the Great Decisions Briefing Book is optional..\nhttps://jaxpublicl
 ibrary.libnet.info/event/6086195
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong><img src="https://jaxpubliclibrary
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 opic Description:&nbsp\;</strong>The launch of Sputnik 1 in October 1957 m
 arked the beginning of the space era and of the space race between the Uni
 ted States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century\, there are many more
  participants in space\, including countries such as India and China\, and
  commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a
  crowded outer space?</p>\n<p><strong>Facilitator:&nbsp\;</strong>John And
 erson\, PhD\, Faculty Emeritus\, Physics Department at the University of N
 orth Florida</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>About Great Decisions:</strong></p>\
 n<p>Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affai
 rs. The program model involves reading the <a href="https://www.fpa.org/gr
 eat_decisions/?act=gd_materials">Great Decisions Briefing Book</a> (option
 al)\, and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss critical global issues 
 facing America today. Each meeting begins with a video lecture followed by
  a facilitator-led discussion.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Registration is required f
 or this event\, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A
  library card and PIN is required for registration. If you do not have a c
 ard\, click <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/services/get-library-car
 d">HERE</a> to obtain one.</p>\n<p>Registered seats may be forfeited five 
 minutes after start of program.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Pursuant to the Americans w
 ith Disabilities Act\, accommodations for persons with disabilities are av
 ailable upon request. Please allow 1&ndash\;2 business days to process. La
 st-minute requests will be accepted\, but may not be possible to fulfill. 
 Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.
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