The Heinlein Archives launched to the public July 7, 2007 at the Heinlein Centennial in Kansas City, Missouri. The online Heinlein Archives brings the entire Archives collection of noted American author, Robert A. Heinlein, to the Internet. PRESS RELEASE

The Heinlein Prize is a cash award of $500,000 to an individual or individuals for practical accomplishments in the field of commercial space activities. PRESS RELEASE

The “Robert A. Heinlein Flight into the Future Project Contest” is a competition to encourage young international students and researchers in the field of space exploration. PRESS RELEASE

ROBERT A. HEINLEIN: Robert Heinlein is the most enduring and influential American author of speculative fiction. Heinlein published over one hundred novels, short stories, and articles. He won six Hugo awards, and has had his work adapted into four movies and five television series. MORE BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIAL

Quotes about Robert A. Heinlein and his influence:

“There is no question that Heinlein’s work has inspired and driven me during my career. His novella, The Man who Sold the Moon, is my favorite story. In fact, I flew it as personal cargo aboard SpaceShipOne during the winning Ansari X PRIZE flight on October 4th, 2004.” -Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, X Prize, First Recipient of The Heinlein Prize for Accomplishments in Commercial Space Activities

"Heinlein made footsteps big enough for a whole country to follow. And it was our country that did it. . .our country will inevitably proceed down the path marked by the ideas of Bob Heinlein." -Tom Clancy, author

"Robert Heinlein had as much to do with creating our future as any man of this century... His stories have caused more young people to choose careers in science and engineering than all of the formal recruitment pitches ever tried." -Dr. Jerry Pournelle, author, Chairman Citizen's Advisory Council on National Space Policy, Heinlein Society Board of Directors, recipient 2005 Heinlein Award

"Even after his death, his books live on as testimony to a man of purpose and vision, a man dedicated to encouraging others to dream, explore and achieve." -Citation accompanying Distinguished Public Service Medal awarded posthumously by NASA to Robert A. Heinlein, 1988

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The Heinlein Society

Robert A.Heinlein Flight into the Future Project Contest

X Prize Foundation

Robert Heinlein: The Virginia Edition