Jim Baen's Universe magazine and the National Space Society have announced a contest to honor the late James Patrick Baen, founder of Baen Books and one of the most important SF editors of his generation.

The contest is for works of short fiction (under 8,000 words) that depicts a near future in which manned space exploration is important, exciting, and positive.

The winning story will be published in Jim Baen's Universe, and the winning author will also receive other prizes.

[via Locus Online]