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The November issue of Aerospace America is live. Don't miss this month's featured story: "The West’s Boogeyman,” by Mike Gruss. Hypersonic glide vehicles and air-breathing versions of these weapons have prompted two U.S. administrations to pump billions of dollars into better radars and space instruments for tracking them so they can be targeted effectively. Gruss sorts the myth from the reality of the threat. Full Story 

In November's Editor's Notebook, “Seeing Our Principles at Work,” Aerospace America Editor-in-Chief Ben Iannotta writes, “Here at the magazine, we strive to give you the truths that will equip you to shape the future of aerospace and live as well-informed members of the aerospace community and society. We do that by thinking independently, by listening and by recognizing that you are busy. Most of you have time for only the most important and fascinating developments. We have to tell you about those in a clear and compelling manner devoid of marketing speak.” Full Story 

In this month's Flight Path, AIAA Immediate Past President Laura McGill explains how the Institute, along with the AIAA Foundation, has been "such a significant enabler to [her] career." In “Support the Next Generation Through the AIAA Foundation,” McGill writes “AIAA has given me access to important technical and programmatic breakthroughs, connected me to key leaders that shared my interests, and encouraged my participation to shape aerospace conferences, standards, and policy, as well as the recognition of esteemed colleagues. Full Story 

The November issue also includes a Q&A: “Mission Designer, featuring Stefano Campagnola, Europa Clipper mission design manager.  Full Story 

Also, see if you can solve this month's AeroPuzzler, “Get in Formation.” Send a response of up to 250 words that someone in any field could understand to aeropuzzler@aerospaceamerica.org by noon Eastern November 18 for a chance to have it published in the next issue. Full Story 

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