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Topic: ASF Space Rendezvous, Nov. 2016, KSC (Fla.)
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Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-13-2016 04:05 PM
   
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's next Space Rendezvous will be held at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida on November 10-12, 2016.The event includes/overlaps the scheduled grand opening of Heroes & Legends, featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on Nov. 11. More details will be posted as they are confirmed. |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 07-05-2016 07:47 AM
Tickets go on sale on Monday, July 11 at 12 p.m. Eastern. Still no word though on who the guests may be. |
Buel
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From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-05-2016 09:01 AM
The date change has upset my plans a bit, it'll cost me to rearrange my flights. I know a friend who is unable to change his dates so will now be near the Cape but will be there one week earlier. |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 07-05-2016 11:37 AM
Same here — later date/changed, so cannot attend this year. |
mode1charlie
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From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 07-05-2016 03:12 PM
Coming right after the election, those are definitely not the most convenient dates ever conceived. |
JasonB
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posted 07-05-2016 09:03 PM
It's a holiday weekend so it seems like a logical choice. |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-08-2016 04:41 PM
I, too, was shocked to see the ASF change the dates of the Space Rendezvous Show. Hopefully, they will have a great line up of new astronauts attending this year? |
opns93
Member Posts: 41
From: Butler, NJ
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 07-12-2016 06:52 AM
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation posted:
Tickets are now on sale for Space Rendezvous 2016 featuring the Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia Show! During this Veteran’s Day weekend, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the grand opening of the new Heroes and Legends exhibit featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. For all those on a budget, like myself. via Facebook: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation the only a la carte option would be the Saturday autograph show. It will be $20 at the door once you enter Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. There are upgrade options for those who purchase the gala ticket such as adding on a photo opportunity. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-19-2016 10:45 AM
The initial list of attendees is up: - Karol 'Bo' Bobko
- Vance Brand
- Dan Brandenstein
- Curt Brown
- Walt Cunningham
- Brian Duffy
- Charlie Duke
- Glynn Lunney
- Bruce Melnick
- Dee O'Hara
- Charlie Precourt
- Kent Rominger
- Jerry Ross
- Joe Tanner
- Bob Sieck
- Al Worden
...along with the "more to come." |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 07-20-2016 10:39 AM
Lots more to come I hope. I'd love some ISS astronauts together with more shuttle flyers. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-02-2016 09:38 PM
Hoot Gibson, Jack Lousma, and Rhea Seddon added. |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 08-07-2016 10:04 PM
Here is the list of those who will be there in November. |
BMacKinnon
Member Posts: 230
From: Waterford, MI. USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 08-10-2016 06:29 PM
I see that they have added Rick Hauck to the list! I missed his last appearance! And for those who may be wondering, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex lists Mike Foreman as the astronaut in residence during the Space Rendezvous weekend. |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 08-12-2016 07:33 AM
Shaping up nicely. I wonder how many will be signing. |
Space Truckin'
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posted 08-23-2016 11:57 AM
I will be selling my extensive collection of Space Race paraphernalia for the eighth year in a row at this venue. I've a great variety of authentic and vintage books, literature, documents, NASA lithographs, bronze statues, liquor decanters, jewelry, toys, games, Earth and moon globes, commemorative GI Joe's, models, etc.Look for my display... |
JasonB
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posted 08-25-2016 01:36 PM
Alan Bean and Kathy Thornton have been added. |
JasonB
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posted 08-26-2016 06:26 PM
Jim Lovell and Hugh Harris added. Bob Crippen added to everything but the autograph show and gala. |
GenXApollo
Member Posts: 19
From: DFW, Texas
Registered: May 2014
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posted 08-29-2016 07:08 PM
Tom Stafford and Steve Hawley (Tentative) added. |
BMacKinnon
Member Posts: 230
From: Waterford, MI. USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 08-29-2016 09:56 PM
Tom Akers and Mike McCulley have been added also! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-30-2016 12:05 AM
collectSPACE Gemini 12 crewmates Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell to mark mission's 50th at galaBuzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell will mark the 50th anniversary of their 1966 Gemini 12 mission at a gala hosted by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The celebration, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, as a part of the Foundation's annual Space Rendezvous weekend in Cape Canaveral, Florida, will bring together the two former crew mates, along with more than two dozen of their fellow astronauts for the special evening.  |
astrobar1
Member Posts: 112
From: Mishawaka, IN, USA
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 09-22-2016 05:41 AM
Bummer, Alan Bean has dropped off the list. I hope all is well with Alan and his family. |
Mike_The_First
Member Posts: 436
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 09-23-2016 08:51 AM
So I've been wondering about the Foundation autograph shows.Is it all entirely for charity or do the signers get a guarantee with the Foundation hoping to make money by using them to get people in the door (e.g. a standard, generic autograph show)? |
JasonB
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posted 09-23-2016 08:57 AM
I would imagine the ASF gets the admission money and the astronauts get the autograph money. I know the astronauts sign photos for the ASF to sell on their website. I also know from their newsletter that several astronauts make fairly substantial donations to the ASF. |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 09-24-2016 10:01 AM
I think it really depends on the astronaut. Some donate a portion of the signing fees. Some donate all.I know there are a pair of shuttle astronauts who are married (I won't mention their names but its easy to figure out) who have always donated all their signing proceeds to the ASF. I believe another astronaut (I wont name but easy to figure out) who is currently the director of NASA also donated the proceeds when he was able to do the show. |
SpaceyInMN
Member Posts: 355
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Dec 2013
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posted 09-24-2016 11:39 AM
I was looking for a price list for the autograph show, but couldn't find one. Is there a web page with the autograph prices? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-24-2016 11:41 AM
In the past, the fee schedule has been posted within a couple of weeks of the show. |
SpaceyInMN
Member Posts: 355
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Dec 2013
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posted 09-25-2016 01:10 AM
Thank you, Robert. I appreciate your reply. I'm not familiar with previous ASF autograph shows. Does anyone have a rough estimate as to previous autograph fees?In particular, I have a photo of Curt Brown with one of my daughters and me that I would like to get autographed. In addition, I have an Apollo 8 FDC signed by Frank Borman that I would love to have signed by Jim Lovell (and if anyone knows how to get it signed by Mr. Anders without going into debt, I'm all ears). Anyway, I understand that past fees aren't necessarily indicative of the coming fee schedule, but if I can get an idea of previous years, it would give me something to at least work with. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-25-2016 10:57 AM
I don't have a final price sheet from last year's show, but as a rough guide, Lovell this year was $250 base through Novaspace.And while some shuttle astronauts' fees were $20, the average seems to be $50. Again, as a rough guide. |
Mike_The_First
Member Posts: 436
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 09-26-2016 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by JasonB:
I would imagine the ASF gets the admission money and the astronauts get the autograph money.
I actually found the answer as it relates to this particular show.ASF gets a mandatory 15% of all sales — astronauts are free to do what they wish with the other 85%. Beyond that, there are four generic agreements. Some astronauts get meals, airfare, ground transportation, and hotels, some get just the 85%, and others get something in between. It doesn't look like any of them get a guarantee or stipend though, unless they give some special attention outside of those four agreement options. I'd be curious to know who decides which astronaut gets which of the four agreements and how they make that determination, but that's really between the ASF and the astronaut. |
BMacKinnon
Member Posts: 230
From: Waterford, MI. USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 09-29-2016 01:55 PM
Chris Ferguson and Fred Gregory have been added to the line up! Keep them coming ASF! Hopefully, some more new faces will be added! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-02-2016 11:21 AM
Autograph fees have begun to be posted. Please note that signing guests are added as they RSVP. TBA signing fees will be posted as soon as they are announced. Check back periodically for updates – we will post both as they become available to us! |
davidcwagner
Member Posts: 799
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 10-02-2016 02:30 PM
Need help with Tom Stafford signing some items. Any help appreciated. |
cms
Member Posts: 62
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 10-02-2016 08:34 PM
I'll be out of the country and unable to attend this one. If anyone is interested (and able), I would be willing to pay a reasonable fee to get an item signed by Stafford. Please email if you might be interested. Thanks in advance. — Chris |
JasonB
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posted 10-05-2016 06:32 AM
I saw that admission to the show is included in your KSC ticket purchase instead of the previous $20 autograph show fee. Is this correct? Seems like it would bring more people into the show, but also increase the congestion. |
jtheoret
Member Posts: 344
From: Albuquerque, NM USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 10-05-2016 04:54 PM
I would also be most appreciative if someone could get something signed by Stafford for me at the show. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 10-05-2016 07:06 PM
Just pinged you on Facebook. |
JasonB
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posted 10-11-2016 10:48 AM
Brewster Shaw has been added to the autograph show price list. |
astro-nut
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From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-14-2016 02:30 PM
Charlie Precourt has been removed from the show page. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-20-2016 12:16 PM
For those who may be planning to take advantage of the other offerings at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex while in town for Space Rendezvous, be aware that all special interest tours, including the KSC Launch Director Tour, KSC Explore Tour and Cape Canaveral Early Space Tour, are presently on hold due to the recovery from Hurricane Matthew until at least Nov. 14.Direct bus service to and from the Visitor Complex to the Apollo/Saturn V Center is up and running, though. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 874
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 10-22-2016 08:59 AM
Most years, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will bring in a few big name astronauts to do a free signing during the astronaut autograph event (usually two astronauts in the morning and two in the afternoon).Has anyone heard if this will be the case this year as I have not seen anything on the complex's website? |
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