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Topic: 5/2: Space Day 2008
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-21-2008 10:09 PM
Space Day is May 2, 2008. The theme this year is "50 Years of NASA History". How will you celebrate "Space Day in Your Neighborhood?" |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-21-2008 10:11 PM
National Air and Space Museum release quote: Celebrate Space Day at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space MuseumVisitors of all ages are invited for a galactic adventure at the National Air and Space Museum’s annual Space Day Saturday, May 3, celebrating NASA’s 50th anniversary this year. Space Day will feature a busy schedule of astronaut appearances; live performances by the award-winning a cappella group The Chromatics; an interactive space quiz; LEGO displays of real and imagined space vehicles by WAMALUG (Washington Metro Area Users Group), NASA and National Air and Space Museum scientists; and tours and stories for children. Among the day’s highlights will be a live contact via amateur radio with the International Space Station at 11:30 a.m. Astronaut Garrett Reisman will be available to answer students' and young visitors' questions for an hour. Space Day, created in 1997 by Lockheed Martin, is designed to encourage students to consider careers in space exploration as they study math, science, engineering and technology. Lockheed Martin sponsors Space Day events across the United States and Canada, with more than 70 partners and associates, including the National Air and Space Museum and NASA. Organizations offering activity stations at the museum include NASA, the Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry, Team America Rocketry, AMSAT-Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation and Washington Metro Area Users Group. The National Air and Space Museum building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is located at Sixth Street and Independence Avenue S.W. The museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is located in Chantilly, Va., near Washington Dulles International Airport. Both facilities are open daily from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. (Closed Dec. 25) Admission is free, but there is a $12 fee for parking at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-21-2008 10:13 PM
San Diego Air & Space Museum release quote: The San Diego Air & Space Museum's Fifth Annual Space DayThe Museum’s Space Day celebration is set to launch on May 10th, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come and engage in fun hands-on demonstrations, giveaways, and activities with local and national space experts. Invited presenters include NASA, SDAA (San Diego Astronomy Association), DSN (the Deep Space Network), JPL, The Mars Society, SETI, UCSD EarthKAM, SDSS (San Diego Space Society) and the Planetary Society. As an extra bonus, the Museum's space galleries are open for viewing throughout the event, including flown Apollo spacecraft, moon rocks and space suits. For more information, and for a special admission discount coupon, please go to the Space Day webpage on the Museum's website. The San Diego Air & Space Museum is California's Official Air & Space Museum and Education Center. The Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and it was the first aero-themed Museum to be accredited by the American Association of Museums. The Museum is located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101. The Museum and Gift Store are open daily from 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. with last admission at 4:00 p.m. Adults: $15, Juniors (12-17): $9, Youth (9-11): $6, Seniors & Students: $12. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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tegwilym Member Posts: 2331 From: Sturgeon Bay, WI Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-22-2008 03:03 PM
I'll be at the Musuem of Flight in Seattle for Space Day with my astronomy club. I usually have a table set up with a bunch of free swag, a few photos and a computer running a slideshow of images I've taken. |
Cliff Lentz Member Posts: 655 From: Philadelphia, PA USA Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-23-2008 07:15 AM
quote: Space Day will feature a busy schedule of astronaut appearances...
Anyone have a clue about what astronaut appearances? |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-28-2008 03:00 PM
quote: Originally posted by Cliff Lentz: Anyone have a clue about what astronaut appearances?
Confirmed as appearing (and added to Sightings): Dan Barry, Roger Crouch, Lee Morin and Ken Reightler. |
LoneStarScouter unregistered
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posted 04-28-2008 03:53 PM
Anything planned in the Houston area? |
KSCartist Member Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-28-2008 06:30 PM
Shameless Plug:I have "Celebrating 50 Years of America in Space" patches available and I will be happy to offer them at a discount to any organization participating in Space Day. This way your organization can use them as a fundraiser. Tim |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-29-2008 10:42 AM
quote: Originally posted by LoneStarScouter: Anything planned in the Houston area?
There are several area schools that have organized Space Day activities for their students, but nothing directly by the way of a public celebration.That said, while not directly related to Space Day, on May 5, Tom Jones will be speaking at The Houston Museum of Natural Science as part of their Distinguished Lecture series. |
BobbyA Member Posts: 147 From: Northern Virginia Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 04-29-2008 12:11 PM
Is there a schedule of events at the NASM? |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-29-2008 12:21 PM
quote: Originally posted by BobbyA: Is there a schedule of events at the NASM?
According to the museum, the schedule is still being confirmed. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo Member Posts: 3445 From: Toms River, NJ Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-30-2008 09:34 AM
Just got the fax, and since I'm the education reporter for the Toms River-area schools, I'm covering it:Washington Street Elementary School will join more than 500 other schools around the world by signing Student Signatures in Space posters to celebrate Space Day 2008. The release goes on to say that STS-126 has been tentatively designated to carry the signatures. Unfortunately, no NJ-astronauts on that mission, although Ferguson was born in Philadelphia. |
KSCartist Member Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-30-2008 12:07 PM
I'll be at the SWOF Museum in Titusville to unveil the painting I donated to their auction last year. It is a 24" x 48" acrylic on stretched canvas. Titled "Past is Prologue" it celebrates the entire 50 year history of US space exploration. The winning bidder is in town to attend the HOF Induction so we decided to do this now. I'll post pictures and more next week. Tim |
FFrench Member Posts: 3161 From: San Diego Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-13-2008 11:06 AM
Thank you to everyone who came to the San Diego Air & Space Museum's Space Day event at the weekend. We had over 900 people - doubling last year's attendance - presentations from local and national space organizations, and two talks by space station commander Bill Shepherd, who also held an autograph session and signed hundreds of photos for attendees. Looking forward to an even better event next year! |
KSCartist Member Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-13-2008 12:14 PM
Hi Francis-Did anyone ask him about that Exp 1 patch? I've seen it before. It's almost like a "negative" of the one they wore on their Sokols. Tim |
FFrench Member Posts: 3161 From: San Diego Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-13-2008 12:28 PM
quote: Originally posted by KSCArtist: Did anyone ask him about that Exp 1 patch?
Not that I heard... while the space enthusiast would have got a lot out of this event, the day was really aimed at general family audiences to get them inspired and enthused about space, science and technology in general, so I doubt there were many there who would know such a detailed specific. |