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Topic: Apollo 8 40th anniversary events
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Ryan Walters
Member Posts: 78
From: Hattiesburg, MS, USA
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 04-09-2008 11:57 PM
   
Having missed some of the latest gala events, I was wondering if there are any plans for a 40th Anniversary Gala for Apollo 8? Thanks! |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-10-2008 12:02 AM
I haven't seen news of a gala yet, but on November 13, the National Air and Space Museum will hold their annual John H. Glenn lecture to "Celebrate the Anniversary of Apollo 8": This year the John Glenn lecture will celebrate the anniversary of Apollo 8, the first human mission to reach the vicinity of the Moon. Astronauts from that historic mission will discuss their flight and the heady days of the space program in the 1960s.Note: Ticket Release Date is Monday, September 1, 2008 |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 04-16-2008 06:22 PM
From a NASA release about Earth Day, April 22, 2008: NASA also will mark the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 8 Earthrise photograph, which was credited for inspiring environmental movements in the late 1960s and 1970s. Bill Anders, the Apollo 8 astronaut who took the famous "Earthrise" photo, will be available for live NASA Television interviews from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT on Earth Day. Joining Anders will be a NASA scientist to discuss present day NASA Earth science research.NASA TV also will air a special hour-long High-Definition TV broadcast of Earth views taken in HD by astronauts on past space shuttle and space station missions. The HD broadcast will air on the morning of Friday, April 18, from 6 to 8 a.m. EDT, and replay during the same time on Monday, April 21. On Earth Day, the HD broadcast will air from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. The footage also will be broadcast on standard NASA TV during the regular Video File hours those days. |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-22-2008 05:05 PM
Bill Anders, the Apollo 8 astronaut who took the famous "Earthrise" photo, will be available for live NASA Television interviews... CNN Video: Former astronaut Bill Anders and Nobel Prize winner Bruce Wielicki discuss NASA's efforts on Earth Day. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3165
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-22-2008 05:38 PM
Bill Anders, the Apollo 8 astronaut who took the famous "Earthrise" photo, will be available for live NASA Television interviews... This happened at our museum this morning, and I just posted a photo on this thread. |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1940
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 08-27-2008 03:47 PM
DC area members (and anyone who might want to do some traveling to see the entire crew of Apollo 8 on November 13 at NASM), remember that the date to reserve free tickets for the John Glenn lecture is next Tuesday, September 2. (It used to be September 1. They really did change it; I'm not just trying to increase my chances of getting tickets by making everyone else a day late.)On that date, you'll be able to click the link in Robert's post up there, then click on the right of that page to get to their online ordering form. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3400
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 08-29-2008 03:38 AM
Anyone know if you can sign up for tickets from overseas? or do you need a US address?Paul |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2184
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 08-29-2008 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by gliderpilotuk:
Anyone know if you can sign up for tickets from overseas? or do you need a US address?
I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter. NASM holds the tickets, and you pick them up on the evening of the event.------------------
John Capobianco
Camden DE |
jutrased
Member Posts: 65
From: North Smithfield, RI USA
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-29-2008 08:11 AM
If you are fortunate to be a member of NASS (National Air & Space Society), tickets have been available since August 13, maximum 2 tickets per member. Membership number is required to make the reservation.Ed |
Tom
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From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-02-2008 09:06 AM
Got my tickets for the Apollo 8 lecture on November 13. Anyone else going?
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gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3400
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 09-02-2008 09:07 AM
Yep, just got mine.Paul |
MarylandSpace
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posted 09-02-2008 09:21 AM
From 9:55 to 10:15, I could not get on the form... at 10:16, I was able to reserve 3 overflow tickets. I wonder how many seats were available to the "general public." Garry |
jam1970
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From: Chillicothe, Ohio, usa
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 09-02-2008 11:21 AM
I got 2 tickets at 10:02 am, I guess we are making the pilgrimage to Washington. |
jamato99
Member Posts: 148
From: Leesburg, VA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-02-2008 12:48 PM
What are the chances they'll have a meet & greet or sign anything before or after the lecture? |
thump
Member Posts: 575
From: washington dc usa
Registered: May 2004
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posted 09-02-2008 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by MarylandSpace:
I wonder how many seats were available to the "general public."
I was out of town, but one of my fellow docents was there in line at 10:00, and the theater box office had a system crash, they were taking names on paper, and then notified people by phone of their reservations... |
micropooz
Member Posts: 1532
From: Washington, DC, USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-02-2008 05:23 PM
I walked over to the museum box office and got a couple of tix a little after noon today, so they weren't sold out by then! |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2184
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 09-02-2008 10:28 PM
I got 2 tickets at 10:00 this morning when they became available. The tickets are in the auditorium.However, as a caution to those who might travel in from out of town: when I went to see Armstrong at NASM not too long ago, I had tickets in the theater. When I arrived to pick up my tickets, I was told that I had overflow tickets. I showed them my confirmation for seats in the theater, and I was told that they needed additional tickets at the last minute for corporate sponsors -- so I ended up in the overflow area. I'm not trying to talk people out of traveling to DC for this event ... just be aware that you could get bumped with what is sure to be a popular event like the Apollo 8 reunion. I highly doubt that the crew will sign autographs for the general public, but I could be wrong. They may sign for the members of the National Air & Space Society at the social prior to the event -- as I understand it, the socials are open to those who are members at the "Friendship 7" level and above, which costs $250 per year and up. Edit: Photo ops for Air & Space Society events are available at the $1,000 per year and up level, so that may be the folks the crew signs for, if they sign at all. ------------------
John Capobianco
Camden DE |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3400
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 09-03-2008 04:14 AM
It appears my optimism was premature. I received a follow-up email from NASM this morning: In reviewing the orders this evening, it was discovered that tickets to the theater were gone in about 50 seconds. Unfortunately the rush overwhelmed my system... the theater was overbooked. Your order came in after 10:02 after theater tickets were gone, so I must adjust your order and confirm you in overflow. I am sorry for this error. I wonder if there's any chance of the "unexpected" demand leading to a second appearance?Paul |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2184
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 09-03-2008 06:05 AM
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Originally posted by gliderpilotuk:
I wonder if there's any chance of the "unexpected" demand leading to a second appearance?
I doubt it. They might have the Apollo 8 crew make a cameo appearance at the various overflow locations to say a few words before they head into the theater, though.If you are not a member of the Air & Space Society at the $250 level or above, I would recommend attending the event under the hope of being inside the theater, but under the assumption that you will not. That way, you will not leave disappointed if you end up in overflow. ------------------
John Capobianco
Camden DE |
jamato99
Member Posts: 148
From: Leesburg, VA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-03-2008 08:33 AM
I echo what John said... the same thing happened to me with the Armstrong lecture. My confirmation e-mail said nothing about overflow seating, but my tickets ended up being in the overflow section.Although they did bring Armstrong (and John Glenn) out to wave to the overflow crowd, it was pretty disappointing to watch the lecture on a large screen rather than in person. I got in right at 10 a.m. for the Apollo 8 lecture and confirmation e-mail says nothing about overflow seating, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm actually in the theater this time. Jamie |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1940
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 09-03-2008 10:00 AM
I got two tickets at 10:02, and received the e-mail confirming them. Then this morning I got the same freakin' "gone in 50 seconds" follow-up Paul did, changing my tickets to overflow. Boy, is that disappointing. My wife and I will still go, in the hopes that there are some no-shows and we can get in. The Anders lecture last year was supposedly full with no more tickets available, but the IMAX theater was half-empty when he began.But then again, what would be better: a couple of bad, way up high seats in the IMAX theater, or good seats in the overflow section, assuming that the crew will be making an appearance? Steve |
Cliff Lentz
Member Posts: 655
From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-03-2008 08:34 PM
quote:
Originally posted by stsmithva:
I got two tickets at 10:02, and received the e-mail confirming them. Then this morning I got the same freakin' "gone in 50 seconds" follow-up Paul did, changing my tickets to overflow. Boy, is that disappointing.
Steve
Just got the same message-word for word! I'm sure that if I held a more expensive membership, this would not have happened. Great way to get the public involved in the Space Program again NASM! You're just like everyone else! Maybe next time you could run a credit check on everyone and eliminate us that way! |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2184
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 09-03-2008 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by Cliff Lentz:
Great way to get the public involved in the Space Program again NASM! You're just like everyone else!
I would caution against being too harsh against NASM. I get frustrated by the ticket policy sometimes too, but the corporate sponsors that NASM favors at these events are the ones who pay for many of the exhibits that the museum is able to put on. And with a limited number of seats, who should NASM favor: the general public, many of whom enjoy touring the museum, or the members of the Air & Space Society, who often pay reasonably large sums of money to help the museum grow and improve? Finally, my beef with NASM has never been that it is hard to get tickets in the auditorium. My concern is when people show up at an event with a ticket inside the auditorium and THEN find out they are in overflow. As was mentioned above, some events are in "overflow" status, but then everyone is able to get inside the auditorium. I do not think the Apollo 8 reunion will be one of those events. ------------------
John Capobianco
Camden DE |
Kevmac
Member Posts: 271
From: College Station, TX
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-03-2008 11:56 PM
Folks, I think the museum handled this fairly, especially with the great demand for such an event (of course, I got tickets in the theater). The ticket request form became available exactly at 1000. I was on-line and ready to submit as soon as it showed up. Yes, you had to be very quick, but everyone with internet, and an exact second hand on their watch, had the same opportunity to get tickets. |
Cliff Lentz
Member Posts: 655
From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-04-2008 07:21 AM
I did have the same chance as anyone! To be told that you HAD tickets and then they turn around and take them away..that's just corporate BS. The same nonsense that's done with sports teams now! No bucks, No Buck Rodgers! The message is clear to me. The general public is scum!The NASM may just have lost another member. No wonder interest is low for space flight! |
jamato99
Member Posts: 148
From: Leesburg, VA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-04-2008 08:46 AM
Again, I agree with John. The only real issue I've had with the NASM is their lack of communication in letting people know they've been "bumped" out of the theater and into the overflow seating, as was the case for many of us with the Armstrong lecture. It sounds like they've learned their lesson and are doing a better job communicating with everyone this time around.It's a tough call... who deserves to be up close and personal with the speakers? The people who contribute to the museum year-round and the corporate sponsors who make the lectures possible in the first place? Or the general public air and space fans who enjoy these lectures but don't pay anything to attend them? I wouldn't want to be the one to make that decision. Keep in mind, these lectures are free! I konw first-hand how frustrating it is not to get into the main seating, especially after you receive confirmation that your tickets are in the theater. But nobody's lost any money on this deal. Reserving tickets only took about 10 seconds of your time. Jamie |
Cliff Lentz
Member Posts: 655
From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-04-2008 09:13 AM
quote:
Originally posted by jamato99:
The people who contribute to the museum year-round and the corporate sponsors who make the lectures possible in the first place? Or the general public air and space fans who enjoy these lectures but don't pay anything to attend them?
I contribute to NASM all year long. I'm a member of NASM and I buy their products! That's not enough I guess! This would have been my fourth trip to DC this year. I haven't lost any money? If I drive from New Jersey and book an overpriced hotel room for the night, only to be told you're not good enough to sit with the corporate sponsors, then I've lost money! They should have closed this to the public if they want to conduct business like this! Anybody who isn't physically holding tickets to this event, may well find themselves out at the "Kiddee table" as well!I'm done!!!!!!!! |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-04-2008 09:19 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Cliff Lentz:
They should have closed this to the public if they want to conduct business like this!
Though overflow seating is never preferred, I know many who would gladly accept such seats for the opportunity to hear the Apollo 8 crew speak -- an opportunity that those of us unable to attend will not have. |
Cliff Lentz
Member Posts: 655
From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-04-2008 10:59 AM
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Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
Though overflow seating is never preferred, I know many who would gladly accept such seats for the opportunity to hear the Apollo 8 crew speak -- an opportunity that those of us unable to attend will not have.
I've calmed down considerably in the last hour watching the shuttle rolled to the pad. I guess that's why I've been a fan so long. You're probably right. Sounds like I'm caving in again. They win... |
ejectr
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From: Killingly, CT
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-04-2008 12:56 PM
After reminding myself for months, I forgot all about it. The day the tickets went on sale I looked at my watch and it showed 10:05AM and I said "fugetaboutit!"I understand your disappointment Cliff. Been there, done that. It isn't worth the grief, aggravation and high blood pressure, that's for sure. |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1522
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 09-05-2008 03:10 PM
I have been in the overflow seating at two events, and I was not disappointed. Armstrong's lecture was about the development of supersonic and hypersonic flight...and there we were, sitting directly under Yeager's Bell X-1 and the X-15 that Armstrong flew. For the Schirra/Stafford/Cernan lecture, sitting in the overflow area meant that I was first in line for autographs when the astronauts came out to the lobby to sign their books. |
collocation
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From: McLean, VA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 09-05-2008 07:18 PM
ilbasso - I agree with you, in fact I thought the over flow section was a better seat combine with the large screen. Armstrong greeted the overflow crowd before his lecture and it was cool to look at the X-15 that he flew while he talked about flying it. I have been in the theater for prior lectures and sometimes its a little too crowded for me with folks taking pictures, talking during the lectures etc. Besides anyone who at least got a ticket for either space should be grateful, it is free. Think of all the folks that got shut out |
Cliff Lentz
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From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-09-2008 10:59 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ilbasso:
For the Schirra/Stafford/Cernan lecture, sitting in the overflow area meant that I was first in line for autographs when the astronauts came out to the lobby to sign their books.
OK, I'm in the process of caving in, even if I have to sit at the "Kiddie table!" Anyone hear if there is any chance for signings, even if it's just their books? That would clinch it for me! |
collocation
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From: McLean, VA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 09-09-2008 03:33 PM
Borman and Lowell signed at separate NASM events, but that was years ago, Anders did not sign last time he was at NASM which was within the last year. Maybe we will get lucky and they will make an execption for this event |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-09-2008 03:46 PM
Not to dash any hopes, but the NASM staff have been rather good over the years about notifying the press in advance if an event is going to include an autograph session (not to mention, their contacting collectSPACE directly with the information). As that has not occurred, I would take that as a sign that this is a lecture only. |
ilbasso
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From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 09-09-2008 09:53 PM
At the Armstrong event, they made it clear in the invitation that he would not be signing autographs. The notice for the Schirra/Stafford/Cernan event said that they would be signing copies of their books, which were available for sale there in the lobby. Although the notice said that they would only sign their books, I did get Cernan's autograph on a flat item.Has Anders signed anything publicly in the last decade? |
328KF
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posted 09-10-2008 07:21 PM
I can say that from my experience at Anders' last appearance at NASM, the assumption is no signing. He gives a great talk, is very polite, but I was up front when the first request was made and Anders' response was "No I can't...everytime I do that it just gets out of hand." Nothing against him, as it is his choice and he is very consistent, so we don't go with any false expectations. I do not see any reason why Anders' would changes his ways for a 40th anniversary event any more than he did for other anniversaries. Add to that the fact that Lovell will have just come from the KSC event where alot of money will be collected for the ASF, and I do not see him being so inclined either. I look forward to a memorable night enjoying this historic gathering of explorers and some great stories. I will go prepared, of course, but will not judge the evening on this issue. If there is a change of heart and I am lucky enough to come away with a signature, I would consider it a bonus. |
Wehaveliftoff
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posted 09-11-2008 02:47 PM
Bill Anders signed at the Aviation Hall of Fame event in Dayton when Harrison Ford was a guest speaker. |
ilbasso
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From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-27-2008 09:49 AM
I just noticed that they have added this to the bottom of the lecture listing on the NASM website:"The astronauts will not be signing autographs at the lecture." |
capoetc
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From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-27-2008 08:08 PM
Note that the Apollo 8 presentation will be webcast live.------------------
John Capobianco
Camden DE |
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