BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Space Museum & Walk of Fame Titusville FL - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:American Space Museum & Walk of Fame Titusville FL X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Space Museum & Walk of Fame Titusville FL REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20260204T045945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T050303Z UID:15746-1770454800-1770476400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:FREE Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals - Feb 7\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum’s FREE Space Memorabilia Show will be Saturday Feb. 7th\, 2026 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Hyatt Place in Titusville\, Florida. \nBuy a book autographed by an astronaut… Space Shuttle astronaut Jan Davis will be autographing her two recent books at the event from 11 am to 1 pm. She has authored two memoirs tied to her B-17 pilot father: “Air Born: Two Generations in Flight\,”and “Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW.” (Dr. Davis will autograph books ONLY.) \nThere will also free appraisals of your space swag by the event sponsor\, Space Coast Covers Service\, Merritt Island\, owned by space collectables expert Ken Havekotte. Bring those autographs to be authenticated or that box of grandpa’s Apollo stuff to be valued. \nA dozen vendors will be geared up with space treasures\, many unique to the Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center facilities in our region. There will be a variety of space flown items like coins and flags\, lots of astronaut autographs\, books\, posters\, original artwork and even rare\, hard-to-find items from the Mercury\, Gemini and Apollo Moon program and the Space Shuttle Era. \nAmidst this trove of space-related wonders\, you’ll also have the opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts\, share your passion for space exploration\, and expand your knowledge of the cosmos. \nAdmission is free but donations to our non-profit** are welcomed. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/space-memorabilia-show-2026-02-07 LOCATION:Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center\, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/at-space-memorabilia-show-1200x969-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T143000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20260116T070453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T070805Z UID:15666-1769346000-1769351400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:2026 Public Astronaut Memorial Ceremony in Titusville (Also on YouTube) DESCRIPTION:The annual public Astronaut Memorial Ceremony for the 17 crew members of Apollo 1\, Challenger and Columbia who perished in America’s space program will be on Sunday Jan. 25\, 2026 at 1 pm EST\, at Sand Point Park in Titusville\, FL. \nShuttle astronaut Jan Davis will be the keynote speaker.* The public is invited to attend this reverent and patriotic ceremony that honors the lives and sacrifice made by these pioneers of NASA’s manned space program. (Map & contacts are below.) \nAmerican Space Museum’s YouTube channel will carry this ceremony live and for later playback. \nThe event includes a keynote address\, patriotic songs\, a host of city and county dignitaries\, participation from the Knights of Columbus\, the Civil Air Patrol\, a rifle salute and placement of flowers on the 17 plaques at the park honoring the fallen space travelers. \nThe annual remembrance is hosted by the City of Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and the American Space Museum. The Titusville Garden Club provides the flowers for this honorable ceremony. The event is free and open to the public. \n3-4 pm: Informal Reception at Museum after ceremony\nAfterwards\, those attending the ceremony are invited to an informal reception from 3-4 pm at the American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street on southbound US 1\, in downtown Titusville. For more information\, contact Mark Marquette marq@americanspacemuseum.org or 321-264-0434. \nThose being remembered and the day they gave their ultimate sacrifice for America are…\n\nApollo 1\, Jan. 27\, 1967: Commander Virgil “Gus” Grissom a Mercury and Gemini veteran\, Ed White\, the first American to walk in space\, and Roger Chaffee;\nChallenger STS-51L\, Jan. 28\, 1986: Commander Dick Scobee\, Pilot Mike Smith\, Mission specialists Judy Resnick\, Ellison Onizuka\, Greg Jarvis\, Ron McNair and first true civilian and teacher in space Christa McAuliffe;\nColumbia STS-107\, Feb. 1\, 2003: Rick D. Husband\, William C. “Willie” McCool\, David M. Brown\, Laurel Clark\, Kalpana Chawla\, Michael Anderson and Ilan Ramon.\n\n* Keynote speaker Jan Davis is a three-time Space Shuttle Mission Specialist. She is also an accomplished engineer\, industry executive\, and author of her two memoirs tied to her aviator father: “Air Born: Two Generations in Flight” and “Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW.” \n(Note: NASA’s Day of Remembrance was Jan 22nd\, 2026.) URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/astronaut-memorial-ceremony-2026 LOCATION:Sand Point Park\, 101 N Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/astronaut-memorial-apple-for-mccauliffe-455x506-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20251031T193104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T193104Z UID:15535-1762592400-1762614000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:FREE Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals - Nov 8\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum’s next FREE Space Memorabilia Show of 2025 will be Saturday Nov. 8th from 9 am to 3 pm at the Hyatt Place in Titusville\, Florida. Shop for the holidays and get that space lover something authentic from the Space Age. \nThere will also free appraisals of your space swag by the event sponsor\, Space Coast Covers Service\, Merritt Island\, owned by space collectables expert Ken Havekotte. Bring those autographs to be authenticated or that box of grandpa’s Apollo stuff to be valued. \nA dozen vendors will be geared for holiday gifts–and space treasures–that will make any space fans smile. There will be a variety of space flown items like coins and flags\, lots of astronaut autographs\, books\, posters\, original artwork and even rare\, hard-to-find items from the Mercury\, Gemini and Apollo Moon program and the Space Shuttle Era. \nAmidst this trove of space-related wonders\, you’ll also have the opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts\, share your passion for space exploration\, and expand your knowledge of the cosmos. \nAdmission is free but donations to our non-profit** are welcomed. \nMap & Contacts At Page Bottom \nThe American Space Museum offers two space memorabilia shows a year in February and November\, as well as at the annual ShuttleFest which in 2026 will be June 19-21 at Cocoa Beach Hilton. \n** About Our Non-profit\nThe event hopes to raise funds for our Brevard County non-profit\, a Florida 501(c)(3) through tax-deductible donations. Donations accepted at the event or at any time you can Donate Online. A grant from the Space Coast Office of Tourism also helps support museum events. \nThe museum’s parent 501(c)(3) non-profit U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation works to preserve the history of the U.S. Space program through our American Space Museum exhibits and educational programs\, as well as the Space View Park Monuments. We agree with astronaut Alan Shepard\, when on May 13\, 1996\, he said\, “We need to remember the people who made it possible; so little is said of them.” Our intent is to honor and place emphasis on American space workers and others who made the space programs possible. \nThe museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts\, including flown items\, Shuttle and Cape Launch Complex Consoles\, and mission memorabilia. We also have educational programs. Please visit our museum sometime. \nWe are also the home of the popular YouTube video podcast “Stay Curious” featuring conversations with space workers\, astronauts and celebrating historical events. It airs weekdays at 4 pm Eastern on YouTube. Space history and current events can also be found on our Facebook page and website. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/space-memorabilia-show-2025-11-08 LOCATION:Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center\, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/apollo-11-visor-shot-artwork-1650x1275-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20251024T032528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T200512Z UID:15529-1762365600-1762376400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:NASA Legends Fundraiser Dinner with Launch Director Bob Sieck DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum’s Legends of NASA dinner will feature former Shuttle Launch Director Bob Sieck at the Italian American Club of Melbourne\, Florida on Wed. Nov. 5 from 6-9 pm. Address and contacts at page bottom.\nBuy your $40 ticket HERE and support the preservation of America’s Space Age history. \nYou can’t write the story of America’s Space Shuttle without including Bob Sieck\, one of its important leaders of the 30-year program. Bob is also a long-time board member and past treasurer of ASM\, and he is supporting this mini-fundraiser for our non-profit organization. \nSieck will share some experiences and answer questions at the Melbourne club at 6:30 pm with dinner at 7 pm\, and a follow-up session after the meal. \nCost of this ASM mini-fundraiser is $40 per person\, with tickets available HERE \nThe dinner will feature lasagna\, salad\, rolls\, desert and coffee. A cash bar will be available. \nAfter graduating from the University of Virginia with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1960\, the Air Force trained Bob to be a meteorologist supporting missile and aircraft operations. Bob left Air Force active duty and joined NASA at KSC in 1964 as a spacecraft systems engineer for the Gemini and Apollo programs. After Apollo he was transferred to the Space Shuttle program where he was one of the architects of the complex program as key leader in the management ranks. \nBob Sieck was Launch Director for 51 Space Shuttle missions before retiring in 1999 as KSC Director of Shuttle Processing. After retirement he has served on many NASA review boards and is currently a member of the NASA Advisory Council and the SpaceX Safety Panel. \nThe American Space Museum in Titusville is the business of the non-profit U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation\, which since 1988 has been preserving the birth of America’s Space Age in Brevard County\, Florida. Contact director Mark Marquette\, at marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434. \nIf you can’t attend but would like to donate to our non-profit\, please visit our Donation Page. \nFuture Legends of NASA dates and presenters will be added to our Events Calendar as they are finalized. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/nasa-legends-dinner-bob-sieck LOCATION:Italian American Club of South Brevard\, 1471 Cypress Ave\, Melbourne\, Florida\, 32935 CATEGORIES:Dinners,Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bob_sieck_asm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20250816T063207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T050129Z UID:15440-1757527200-1757538000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:NASA Legends Dinner with Jay Honeycutt\, former Kennedy Space Center director DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum will be hosting a series of “NASA Legends Dinners” to offer the public informal evenings with notable leaders of America’s space program\, and we are honored to announce Jay Honeycutt\, former Kennedy Space Center director\, as our inaugural event presenter on Wednesday\, Sept. 10\, 2025 at the Italian American Club of Melbourne. Address and contacts at page bottom. \nASM’s “Evening with Jay Honeycutt” will be from 6-9 pm with cocktails\, dinner and a conversation about NASA’s past and present from one of America’s key managers of Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. Cost is $50 for dinner at this ASM fundraiser\, and tickets may be purchased at the Italian American Club website: https://iac321official.com. \nCocktails will be at 6 pm\, with Honeycutt speaking at 6:30 pm. followed by dinner at 7 pm. A short documentary on NASA’s crewed spaceflights\, created by a team led by Honeycutt\, will be shown during dinner\, followed by Q & A. \nHoneycutt\, a resident of Cocoa Beach\, Florida with is wife Peggy\, will share his views on the past and the planned future activities that he has been a part of during his 60-plus years in the space field. \nHe joined NASA in the mid-1960s\, and became one of the lead managers at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston\, Texas of the mission simulations used to train the flight crews and flight controllers for each of the Apollo missions. Honeycutt was one of the senior leaders during the development and the early missions of the Space Shuttle while at JSC. \nIn March 1989\, Honeycutt was transferred to Kennedy Space Center\, initially serving as Director of Shuttle Management and Operations\, and later as Director of America’s Space Port. In these roles\, he was responsible for all aspects of Shuttle preparation\, launch and recovery of 55 Space Shuttle launches. \nBorn in Jena\, Louisiana\, Honeycutt has an electrical engineering degree from the University of Louisiana\, Lafayette. \nJoin this unique opportunity to dine with Jay Honeycutt\, a person who has made a difference in America’s Space Age\, and to support the non-profit U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation\, doing business as the American Space Museum in Downtown Titusville\, Florida. \nFuture dates and presenters will be added to our Events Calendar as they are finalized. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/nasa-legends-dinner-jay-honeycutt LOCATION:Italian American Club of South Brevard\, 1471 Cypress Ave\, Melbourne\, Florida\, 32935 CATEGORIES:Dinners,Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/nasa-legends-dinner-jay-honeycutt-1123x1110-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20250718T043902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T223739Z UID:15378-1752930000-1752940800@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:(Video Available) Forum Celebrating 50 years of "Peace in Orbit" since 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Forum videos now on YouTube: Video 1 Video 2 \nTo celebrate 50 years of “Peace in Orbit” the American Space Museum will host a “mini-forum” of NASA legends who were involved in the historic\, cooperative mission of the Apollo Soyuz Test Project of July 1975 when three American astronauts docked their Apollo Command Module with two Russians in the Soyuz spacecraft. The ensuing handshakes have endured through the construction and operation of the International Space Station 50 years later. (Originally broadcast live.) \nAgenda…\n\nVideo 1 1 pm: Apollo Soyuz Test Project Retrospective” – 50 years ago. The 1975 Apollo Soyuz Test Project marked the first time Americans and Russians cooperated in space. “ASTP Retrospective” is presented by space educator Steve Agid of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center who was formerly a space program worker.\n\nVideo 2 2 pm: NASA Legends Jay Honeycutt & John Tribe discuss 1975 American/Russian Apollo Soyuz Test Project. Former Kennedy Space Center Director Jay Honeycutt\, and John Tribe\, a British engineer and hypergolics expert for Rockwell\, builders of the Command Module.\n\nRegular $10 museum admission will be charged. Seating is limited to about 50 people.\nDonations will also be accepted for the “ASM Space Shop” renovations. \nFor additional information\, call (321) 264-0434 or contact ASM director at marq@americanspacemuseum.org. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/apollo-soyuz-test-project-50th LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/astp-insignia-1920x1748-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20240903T032709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T201210Z UID:14647-1744394400-1744560000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:ShuttleFest IV - 3 Day Event DESCRIPTION:ShuttleFest Panel Videos \n\n– April 11\, 2025 at American Space Museum.\n– April 12-13\, 2025 at Hyatt Place Titusville.\n– Featuring… \n\nAstronauts Eileen Collins\, Don Thomas\, Joe Tanner\, John Grunsfeld.\nNASA legends JoAnn Morgan\, Bob Sieck\, Jay Honeycutt\, Mike Leinbach.\nSpace artist Chris Calle\, author Jonathan Ward\, photographer Tom Usciak\, Astonomer Dr. Eric Perlman.\nAstronaut Meet & Greets\, Book Signings\, Photo Opportunities\, Vendors\, Food\, Music\, A Movie Screening… and Good Times.\n\nAddresses & Maps at page bottom.\nPurchase Tickets Here \nShuttleFest IV will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope including panel discussions about the amazing launch\, servicing and photography as told by spaceworkers and astronauts! \nAgenda – Friday 4/11 (At Museum)…\n“An Evening with NASA Legend JoAnn Morgan”\, ASTRONAUT MEET & GREET and BOOK SIGNING with Astronauts Eileen Collins and Don Thomas\, Hors d’oeuvres & beverages\, music\, vendors\, and a good time. \n\n6 – 7:30 pm: Astronaut Autographs & Fellowship.\n7:30 – 8:30 pm: JoAnn Morgan “In Her Own Words”: Presentation / Q&A session / Photos.\n8:30 – 10 pm: Telescope Stargazing | Autographs & General Fellowship Continue.\n\nAgenda – Saturday 4/12 (At Hyatt)…\n“Hubble Hugger Saturday” \n\n7:30 – 9 am: BREAKFAST: Food Trucks at National Space Society FL Chapter Event Tent\n9 am: Official Greeting & Opening Remarks\nChairman Mark Marquette & Master of Ceremonies Nick Thomas\n\n9:30 – 11 am: “Hubble Processing at Kennedy Space Center”\nMikey Haddad\, NASA Level IV Engineer & Astronauts Joe Tanner & John Grunsfeld\n\n11:30 – 12 pm: “Keeping Hubble Clean”\nMartin McClellan\, Former Perkinms Elmer Contamination Manager\n\n12 – 1:30 pm: LUNCH: Food Trucks @ NSS Event Tent\, Vendor Time\, & Fellowship.\n\n1:30 – 2:45 pm “Photographing Hubble”\nLed by Photographer Tom Usciak. Featuring IMAX Cinemetographer Jim Neihouse & Photographers Mark Usciak & Carelton Bailie\n\n2:45 – 4 pm “Spacewalking the Hubble Upgrades”\nAstronauts Joe Tanner & John Grunsfeld with Dr. Louis Carfagno\, NASA Space Suit Engineer\n\n4 – 4:10 pm “That Other Space Telescope: ‘The Rubble!'”\nA Parody by Mark Marquette\n\n4:15 – 6:15 pm “Autograph Session”\nAstronauts in Hyatt Place breakfast area & NSS Event Tent\n\n6:30 – 7:30 pm “VIP Happy Hour” by Invitation Only\nFor Sponsors/Speakers/Volunteers\n\n6 – 10 pm “NSS Happy Hour”\nwith Music by Anthony “Lil City Cowboy” Gantt. Sponsored by National Space Society Florida Chapter\n\n8 – 10 pm “MOVIE”: “The Artist & The Astronaut” The Pat Musick & Jerry Carr Story\nQ & A with Filmmaker Bill Muench at Hyatt Place Conference Room. Sponsored by Manned Space.\n\n6 – 9 pm AT MUSEUM: Docent Tours and Telescope Stargazing\nStargazing by Brevard Astronomical Society.\n\n\nAgenda – Sunday 4/13 (At Hyatt)…\nNASA Legends & Astronaut Sunday \n\n7:30 – 9 am: BREAKFAST: Food Trucks at National Space Society FL Chapter Event Tent\n9 am: “Welcome & Announcements” with Mark and Nick\n\n9:30 – 10 am: PREMIER: KSC Director Jay Honeycutt’s “A Brief History of NASA’s Human Spaceflight”\nA multi-media Presentation narrated by Astronaut Nicole Stott.\n\n10 – 10:45 am “NASA Legends Panel Q&A”\nJay Honeycutt\, Bob Sieck\, John Tribe\, & JoAnn Morgan\n\n10:45 – 11:30 am Astronaut Don Thomas: “Buckeyes & Woodpeckers”\nReflections on Four Spaceflights & Sharing the Shuttle Story.\n\n11:30 am – Noon “The Artwork of Hubble”\nA retrospective by Artist Chris Calle.\n\nNoon – 1:30 pm: LUNCH: Food Trucks @ NSS Event Tent\, Vendor Time\, & Fellowship.\n\n1:30 – 3 pm: “The Astronaut\, The Launch Director & The Writer”\nEileen Collins\, Mike Leinebach & Jonathan Ward\n\n3 – 4 pm Door Prizes & Silent Auction Winners\n\n\n4 – 10 pm Happy Hour & MOVIE at NSS Event Tent\nTalk to influencers and enjoy a movie (TBD). Sponsored by National Space Society Florida Chapter.\n\n6 – 9 pm AT MUSEUM: Docent Tours and Telescope Stargazing\nStargazing by Brevard Astronomical Society.\n\n\nWorld-renowned space artist Chris Calle will be one of a few hand-picked vendors that will include Ken Havekotte Space Memorabilia\, an event sponsor.\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the museum’s parent non-profit\, the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation.\nQueries can be directed to shuttlefest@americanspacemuseum.org or 321-264-0434.\n \n*** Purchase Tickets HERE ***\n\nSold Out. Hope to see you in 2026.\n\n \nMap to Hyatt Place for Sat/Sun is below. Here is MAP to Museum for Friday evening. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/shuttlefest-4-info-tickets LOCATION:Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center\, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/shuttleFest-shield-transparent-450x488-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20250211T190900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T024848Z UID:15124-1740214800-1740236400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:FREE Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals - Feb 22\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum’s first FREE Space Memorabilia Show of 2025 will be Saturday Feb. 22nd from 9 am to 3 pm at the Beachside Hotel & Suites in Cocoa Beach\, Florida. \nThere will be a variety of local vendors selling everything from space flown items like coins and flags\, lots of astronaut autographs\, books\, posters\, original artwork and even rare\, hard-to-find items from the Apollo moon program and the Space Shuttle Era. Amidst this trove of space-related wonders\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts\, share your passion for space exploration\, and expand your knowledge of the cosmos. \nEvent sponsors Ken Havekotte Space Memorabilia and Bid Again Auctions will offer free appraisals of space items. \nAdmission is free but donations to our non-profit are welcomed.** \nMap & Contacts At Page Bottom \nOther sponsors include Museums of Brevard (MOB)\, and Computers Advancing Education. \nCalling all space enthusiasts and collectors! Embark on a journey through the annals of space exploration as we showcase an array of captivating artifacts and collectibles. Delve into the history of the Apollo missions\, marvel at relics from the Space Shuttle era\, and discover a treasure trove of autographs\, artwork\, and memorabilia that encapsulate the allure of space exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a budding enthusiast\, this event promises to ignite your passion for the cosmos. \n** About Our Non-profit\nThe event hopes to raise funds for museum display improvements through tax-deductible donations. Donations accepted at the event or at any time you can Donate Online. \nThe museum’s parent 501(c)(3) non-profit U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation works to preserve the history of the U.S. Space program through our American Space Museum exhibits and educational programs\, as well as the Space View Park Monuments. We agree with astronaut Alan Shepard\, when on May 13\, 1996\, he said\, “We need to remember the people who made it possible; so little is said of them.” Our intent is to honor and place emphasis on American space workers and others who made the space programs possible. \nThe museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts\, including flown items\, Shuttle and Cape Launch Complex Consoles\, and mission memorabilia. We also have educational programs and feature “Stay Curious” our video podcast that airs weekdays at 4 pm Eastern on YouTube. Please Visit us sometime. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/space-memorabilia-show-2025-02 LOCATION:Beachside Hotel & Suites\, 3901 North Atlantic Avenue\, Cocoa Beach\, FL\, 32931\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/apollo-11-visor-shot-artwork-1650x1275-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20250104T185216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T044355Z UID:15015-1737896400-1737903600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:2025 Astronaut Memorial Ceremony in Titusville and on YouTube DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 2/4/2025: The video of the ceremony is now online HERE on American Space Museum’s YouTube channel. \n\nThe annual public Astronaut Memorial Ceremony for the 17 crew members of Apollo 1\, Challenger and Columbia who perished in America’s space program will be on Sunday Jan. 26\, 2025 at 1 pm\, at Sand Point Park in Titusville\, FL. \nShuttle astronaut Andy Allen\, who twice flew Columbia\, will be the keynote speaker.* The public is invited to attend this reverent and patriotic ceremony that honors the lives and sacrifice made by these pioneers of NASA’s manned space program. (Map & contacts are below.) \nAmerican Space Museum’s YouTube channel will carry this ceremony for later playback. \nThe ceremony includes a keynote address\, patriotic songs\, a host of city and county dignitaries\, cadets of the Civil Air Patrol\, a 21-gun salute and placement of flowers on the 17 plaques at the park honoring the fallen space travelers. \nThe annual remembrance is hosted by the City of Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and the American Space Museum. The Titusville Garden Club provides the flowers for this honorable ceremony. \nInformal Reception After Ceremony at Museum\nAfterwards\, those attending the ceremony are invited to an informal reception from 3-4 pm at the American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street on southbound US 1\, in downtown Titusville. For more information\, contact Mark Marquette marq@americanspacemuseum.org or 321-264-0434. \nThose being remembered and the day they gave their ultimate sacrifice for America are…\nApollo 1\, Jan. 27\, 1967: Commander Virgil “Gus” Grissom a Mercury and Gemini veteran\, Ed White\, the first American to walk in space\, and Roger Chaffee; \nChallenger STS-51L\, Jan. 28\, 1986: Commander Dick Scobee\, Pilot Mike Smith\, Mission specialists Judy Resnick\, Ellison Onizuka\, Greg Jarvis\, Ron McNair and first true civilian and teacher in space Christa McAuliffe; \nColumbia STS-107\, Feb. 1\, 2003: Rick D. Husband\, William C. “Willie” McCool\, David M. Brown\, Laurel Clark\, Kalpana Chawla\, Michael Anderson and Ilan Ramon. \n* Keynote speaker\, astronaut Andy Allen\, is from Richboro\, Pennsylvania and has 38 days in Earth orbit as Space Shuttle pilot or commander on three missions in the 1990s. Allen received his commission in the United States Marine Corps at Villanova University in 1977\, and became a Top Gun aviator. Since 2006\, he has been CEO and owner of Aerodyne Industries in Cape Canaveral\, Florida. \n(Note: NASA’s Day of Remembrance was Jan 23th\, 2025.) URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/astronaut-memorial-ceremony-2025 LOCATION:Sand Point Park\, 101 N Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/astronaut-memorial-apple-for-mccauliffe-455x506-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20240924T030951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T084244Z UID:14712-1730538000-1730559600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals - Nov 2\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum’s second FREE Space Memorabilia Show of 2024 will be Saturday Nov. 2nd from 9 am to 3 pm at the Beachside Hotel & Suites in Cocoa Beach\, Florida. \nA dozen vendors will be on hand with relics of the space age as well as artwork and craft items. Included are items from NASA’s Apollo and Shuttle programs\, astronaut autographs\, photos\, books\, clothing and much more. Amidst this trove of space-related wonders\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts\, share your passion for space exploration\, and expand your knowledge of the cosmos.\nMap & Contacts At Page Bottom \nEvent sponsor Ken Havekotte Space Memorabilia will offer free appraisals of space items and have plenty to sell. Other sponsors include Bid Again Auctions\, Museums of Brevard (MOB)\, and Computers Advancing Education. \nAdmission is free but donations to our non-profit are welcomed.** \nCalling all space enthusiasts and collectors! Embark on a journey through the annals of space exploration as we showcase an array of captivating artifacts and collectibles. Delve into the history of the Apollo missions\, marvel at relics from the Space Shuttle era\, and discover a treasure trove of autographs\, artwork\, and memorabilia that encapsulate the allure of space exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a budding enthusiast\, this event promises to ignite your passion for the cosmos. \nThe expected selection of items include: \n\nRare and authentic spaceflight artifacts\nAutographed memorabilia from renowned astronauts\nStunning space-themed artwork\nCollectibles spanning the breadth of space exploration history\nEducational materials and resources for all ages\n\nVendor tables: $30 each. Contact Mark Marquette: marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434. Vendor reservations are being accepted now. \nDelve into the history of the Apollo missions\, marvel at relics from the Space Shuttle era\, and discover a treasure trove of autographs\, artwork\, and memorabilia that encapsulate the allure of space exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a budding enthusiast\, this event promises to ignite your passion for the cosmos.\nThe expected selection of items include… \n\nRare and authentic spaceflight artifacts\nAutographed memorabilia from renowned astronauts\nStunning space-themed artwork\nCollectibles spanning the breadth of space exploration history\nEducational materials and resources for all ages\n\n** About Our Non-profit\nThe event hopes to raise funds for museum display improvements through tax-deductible donations. Donations accepted at the event or at any time you can Donate Online. \nThe museum’s parent 501(c)(3) non-profit U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation works to preserve the history of the U.S. Space program through our American Space Museum exhibits and educational programs\, as well as the Space View Park Monuments. We agree with astronaut Alan Shepard\, when on May 13\, 1996\, he said\, “We need to remember the people who made it possible; so little is said of them.” Our intent is to honor and place emphasis on American space workers and others who made the space programs possible. \nThe museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts\, including flown items\, Shuttle and Cape Launch Complex Consoles\, and mission memorabilia. We also have educational programs and feature “Stay Curious” our video podcast that airs weekdays at 4 pm Eastern on YouTube. Please Visit us sometime. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/space-memorabilia-show-2024-11 LOCATION:Beachside Hotel & Suites\, 3901 North Atlantic Avenue\, Cocoa Beach\, FL\, 32931\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/at-space-memorabilia-show-1200x969-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20231029T035252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T201054Z UID:12296-1712995200-1713024000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Shuttlefest III - 3rd Annual Space Shuttle Celebration at Hyatt Place Titusville - April 13\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:UPDATES: \n\n4 of the ShuttleFest III panel discussions are available on our ASM YouTube Channel.\nShuttleFest IV scheduled for Sat April 11 – 13\, 2025 at Hyatt Place Titusville with the theme “Hubble Telescope at 35 years.”\n\n\nThanks to those who made the event a success. See you next year! \n\nThe American Space Museum will host ShuttleFest III\, our third annual celebration of the Space Shuttle Era on Saturday\, April 13\, 2024 8am – 4pm at Hyatt Place Titusville/Kennedy Space Center. The PUBLIC is INVITED to this annual event. \nWith the theme\, “More than Just Astronomy Missions\,” the event will feature space workers (and possibly astronauts) who participated in the STS-35 & 67 Astro 1 & 2\, the STS-41 Ulysses (Sun orbit) and the STS-34 Galileo (Jupiter orbit) missions. These astronomy missions had some drama involved… Ulysses and Galileo had controversial radioactive power sources and were to be launched from the Shuttle payload bay by a liquid fueled Centaur rocket. The Astro 1 mission was almost terminated in orbit because of a communications problem with the telescopes that was solved in a unique way. \nIn the works is a possible book signing opportunity\, and select vendors\, including the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and Ken Havekotte Memorabilia. The ShuttleFest “shield” artwork is provided by Tim Gagnon. \nShuttleFest III will include panel discussions such as “Art in Space” headed by world-renowned artist Chris Calle. A “Look to the Future” panel will end the event with key members of private companies and NASA. \nCost: Donations Accepted\nWe are not charging admission but would suggest a donation of $20 (or $10 for museum members). Besides being a fundraiser\, we need to cover our costs. More about Membership\nSpecial Room Rates\nIf you plan to stay at the Hyatt\, they have 10 rooms blocked. Ask for the ShuttleFest rate.\nFriday Evening Agenda\nPrivate “Sponsors Only” Reception with speakers and astronaut.\nSaturday Agenda (Tentative)\n\n8:00 to 9:00 – EVENT OPEN AND FELLOWSHIP\n\n\n9:30 Panel: STS-35 ASTRO 1 & 2: STS-35 & STS-67 led by Scott Vangen\, NASA electrical engineer\n\nHow “Blue Suit” lint created a first-time protocol for Shuttle communications\n25th Anniversary events & Restoration Project\nCelebrating Astronaut Sam Durrance\nQ & A\n\n\n11:00 Presentation: SHOCKING DISCOVERIES BY SPACE TELESCOPES\nAstronomer Dr. Eric Pearlman of Florida Institute of Technology explains the more we know\, the more puzzled we are about the Universe.\n\n\n11:30 to 1:00 LUNCH\, FRIENDS AND VENDOR TIME\n\n\n1:00 Panel: TWO TALES of CENTAURS & RTGs led by Mikey Haddad\, NASA electrical engineer\nThe controversy over nuclear power and the liquid-fueled booster rocket proposed for both STS-41\, Ulysses to the Sun\, and STS-34\, Galileo to Jupiter. \nSTS-34\,  Oct. 18-23\, 1989 Discovery\nSTS-41\, Oct. 6-10 \, 1990\, Discovery\nQ & A\n\n\n2:30 Panel: ART IN SPACE \nArtist Chris Calle\, photographer Mark Usciak\, patch artist Tim Gagnon and painter Ron Woods share their introspective.\n\n\n3:15 Panel: ROCKET RENAISSANCE\nDiscussion with NASA\, Vaya Space\, and others “Looking to the Future” of spaceflight.\n\n\n4:00 – ENDING COMMENTS\n\n\nEnjoy the Vendors and see you at ShuttleFest IV April 12\, 2025\n\n\n\nFor more information on participation and sponsorship…\nContact Mark Marquette\, marq@americanspacemuseum.org\, phone (321) 264-0434 URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/shuttlefest-3 LOCATION:Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center\, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/shuttleFest-shield-transparent-450x488-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20240215T051328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T042114Z UID:12876-1708160400-1708182000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals - Feb 17\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum’s first Space Memorabilia Show of 2024 will be Saturday Feb. 17 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Beachside Hotel & Resort in Cocoa Beach\, Florida. \nA dozen vendors will be on hand with relics of the space age as well as artwork and craft items. Included are items from NASA’s Apollo and Shuttle programs\, astronaut autographs\, photos\, books\, clothing and much more. Amidst this trove of space-related wonders\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts\, share your passion for space exploration\, and expand your knowledge of the cosmos.\nMap & Contacts At Page Bottom \nEvent sponsor Ken Havekotte Space Memorabilia will offer free appraisals of space items and have plenty to sell. Other sponsors include Bid Again Auctions\, Museums of Brevard (MOB)\, and Computers Advancing Education. \nAdmission is free with a suggested donation of $10 to our non-profit organization.** \nCalling all space enthusiasts and collectors! Embark on a journey through the annals of space exploration as we showcase an array of captivating artifacts and collectibles. Delve into the history of the Apollo missions\, marvel at relics from the Space Shuttle era\, and discover a treasure trove of autographs\, artwork\, and memorabilia that encapsulate the allure of space exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a budding enthusiast\, this event promises to ignite your passion for the cosmos. \nThe expected selection of items include: \n\nRare and authentic spaceflight artifacts\nAutographed memorabilia from renowned astronauts\nStunning space-themed artwork\nCollectibles spanning the breadth of space exploration history\nEducational materials and resources for all ages\n\nThe event hopes to raise funds for museum display improvements through private tax-deductible donations.** Donations accepted at the event or at any time you can Donate Online. \nVendor tables: $40 each. Contact Mark Marquette: marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434. The other two 2024 shows are July 27 and Nov. 2\, and vendor reservations are being accepted now. \n** About Our Non-profit\nThe American Space Museum offers these memorabilia shows to help support our non-profit operations. The 501(c)(3) non-profit U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation works to preserve the history of the U.S. Space program through our American Space Museum exhibits and educational programs\, as well as the Space View Park Monuments. We agree with astronaut Alan Shepard\, when on May 13\, 1996\, he said\, “We need to remember the people who made it possible; so little is said of them.” Our intent is to honor and place emphasis on American space workers and others who made the space programs possible. \nThe museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts\, including flown items\, Shuttle and Cape Launch Complex Consoles\, and mission memorabilia. We also have educational programs and feature “Stay Curious” our video podcast that airs weekdays at 4 pm Eastern on YouTube. Please Visit us sometime. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/space-memorabilia-show-2024-1 LOCATION:Beachside Hotel & Suites\, 3901 North Atlantic Avenue\, Cocoa Beach\, FL\, 32931\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/at-space-memorabilia-show-1200x969-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20240125T201515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T085759Z UID:12816-1706446800-1706450400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:2024 Astronaut Memorial Ceremony in Titusville (For NASA Day of Remembrance) DESCRIPTION:UPDATE\, Now ONLINE: Video of keynote speech by Shuttle astronaut Mike McCulley on our ASM YouYube Channel. \n\nThe annual Astronaut Memorial Ceremony for the 17 crew members of Apollo 1\, Challenger and Columbia who perished in America’s space program will be held on Sunday Jan. 28\, 2024 at 1 pm\, at Sand Point Park in Titusville\, FL. \nShuttle astronaut Mike McCulley will be the keynote speaker.* The public is invited to attend this reverent and patriotic ceremony that honors the lives and sacrifice made by these pioneers of NASA’s manned space program. (Map & contacts are below.) \nThe ceremony includes a keynote address\, patriotic songs\, a host of city and county dignitaries\, participation from the Knights of Columbus\, the Civil Air Patrol\, a 21-gun salute and placement of flowers on the 17 plaques at the park honoring the fallen space travelers. \nThe annual remembrance is hosted by the City of Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and the American Space Museum. The Titusville Garden Club provides the flowers for this honorable ceremony. \nSorry\, we will NOT be LIVE broadcasting the ceremony this year. \nThose being remembered and the day they gave their ultimate sacrifice for America are…\nApollo 1\, Jan. 27\, 1967: Commander Virgil “Gus” Grissom a Mercury and Gemini veteran\, Ed White\, the first American to walk in space\, and Roger Chaffee; \nChallenger STS-51L\, Jan. 28\, 1986: Commander Dick Scobee\, Pilot Mike Smith\, Mission specialists Judy Resnick\, Ellison Onizuka\, Greg Jarvis\, Ron McNair and first true civilian and teacher in space Christa McAuliffe; \nColumbia STS-107\, Feb. 1\, 2003: Rick D. Husband\, William C. “Willie” McCool\, David M. Brown\, Laurel Clark\, Kalpana Chawla\, Michael Anderson and Ilan Ramon. \nInformal Reception After Ceremony\nAfterwards\, those attending the ceremony are invited to an informal reception from 3-4 pm at the American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street on southbound US 1\, in downtown Titusville. \n* Mike McCulley spent 5 days in space on Atlantis in 1989\, deploying the Galileo spacecraft to Jupiter. He retired from NASA in 1990. McCulley ascended through key leadership positions at prime shuttle contractor United Space Alliance\, including president and chief operating officer. He retired in 2007. \n(Note: NASA’s Day of Remembrance is Jan 25th.) URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/astronaut-memorial-ceremony-2024 LOCATION:Sand Point Park\, 101 N Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/astronaut-memorial-apple-for-mccauliffe-455x506-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20231021T190307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T040017Z UID:12124-1699693200-1699714800@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals - Nov 11\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Journey Through Space History at the American Space Museum’s FREE Second Annual Space Memorabilia Show on Saturday\, Nov. 11\, 2023 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Beachside Hotel & Resort at Cocoa Beach\, Florida. \nMap & Contacts At Page Bottom\nSponsored by Ken Havekotte’s SpaceCoast Cover Service\, Bid Again Auctions\, Museums of Brevard (MOB)\, and Computers Advancing Education. Appraisals of space memorabilia will be available. Vendor tables are for sale now at $30 each. \nSeveral of the dozen vendors are internationally known… \n\nTim Gagnon\, known as “The Patch Guy” for his artwork of space mission patches that adorn the walls of the International Space Station.\nFormer NASA White Room technician Ron Woods will have his unique paintings of the Apollo era for sale.\nThere will be special 3-D creations from Tori Varkett and her Cosmic Yia Yia Creations.\n\nCalling all space enthusiasts and collectors! Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of space exploration. This extraordinary event will transport you to the heart of the Space Age\, showcasing an array of captivating artifacts and collectibles that embody the spirit of human endeavor beyond Earth’s boundaries. \nDelve into the history of the Apollo missions\, marvel at relics from the Space Shuttle era\, and discover a treasure trove of autographs\, artwork\, and memorabilia that encapsulate the allure of space exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a budding enthusiast\, this event promises to ignite your passion for the cosmos. \nPrepare to be captivated by an extensive selection of items\, including: \n\nRare and authentic spaceflight artifacts\nAutographed memorabilia from renowned astronauts\nStunning space-themed artwork\nCollectibles spanning the breadth of space exploration history\nEducational materials and resources for all ages\n\nAmidst this trove of space-related wonders\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts\, share your passion for space exploration\, and expand your knowledge of the cosmos. \nThis show is not just a gathering of collectors; it’s a celebration of human ingenuity\, a testament to our enduring fascination with the universe beyond our planet. Make this event an unforgettable part of your space exploration journey. Join us and immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos. Admission is free\, so bring your curiosity and prepare to be amazed! \nThe event hopes to raise $5\,000 for museum gallery display improvements through private tax-deductible donations. Donations accepted at the event or at any time you can donate online at https://spacewalkoffame.org/donate \nVendor tables are $30 each. To be a vendor\, contact Mark Marquette: marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434. \nAbout Us\nThe American Space Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of space exploration. Located in Titusville\, Florida\, the “Gateway to the Space Coast”\, The museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts\, including flown items\, Shuttle and Cape Launch Complex Consoles\, and mission memorabilia. We also have an exceptional educational program and feature “Stay Curious” our video podcast that airs weekdays at 4 pm Eastern on YouTube. Please Visit us sometime. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/space-memorabilia-show-2023 LOCATION:Beachside Hotel & Suites\, 3901 North Atlantic Avenue\, Cocoa Beach\, FL\, 32931\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/at-space-memorabilia-show-1200x969-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20230322T053303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T022613Z UID:11579-1681549200-1681578000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Shuttlefest II - 2nd Annual Space Shuttle Celebration at Hyatt Place Titusville - April 2023 DESCRIPTION:UPDATES: \n\nShuttleFest III scheduled for Sat April 13\, 2024. More info HERE.\nThe 3 main ShuttleFest II panel discussions are available on our ASM YouTube Channel.\n\n\nThanks to those who made the event a success. See you next year! \n\nThe American Space Museum will host ShuttleFest II on Saturday\, April 15\, 2023 from 9 am to 5 pm at Hyatt Place Titusville/Kennedy Space Center. The PUBLIC is INVITED to this annual event. \n* ADDRESS and Google MAP Link at page bottom under “VENUE” * \nThis year’s celebration is highlighted by a screening of the documentary “Base to Space: Mobile Launch Platform 2”. It will also feature panel discussions on “The Shuttle’s 30 Year Legacy” and “Space Art: The Past Reflects the Future\,” as well as several presenters on the making of the documentary and construction of the Mobile Launch Platform 2 (MLB-2). The event includes short talks\, panel discussions\, and fellowship with key space workers. We are awaiting confirmation from several astronauts wishing to put ShuttleFest II in their schedules. The public is welcome to rub shoulders with these “national treasures” of America’s storied Space Shuttle program. \nAbout a dozen vendors who support ASM have been invited to trade their wares. ASM will offer a commemorative “ShuttleFest” coin\, partly designed by Tim Gagnon\, as well as an event T-shirt. \nA special sponsor of ShuttleFest II will be Ken Havekotte Space Memorabilia. The Hyatt Place Titusville is also a valued ASM partner. Set along US-1 and adjacent US-405\, this relaxed hotel is 8 miles from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex. \nAdmission to ShuttleFest II will be $20 at the door or $15 via pre-registration\, with an option for a sandwich or salad “box lunch” for $12. Pre-register here: https://american-space-museum-store.square.site/. \n“The success of last year’s inaugural ShuttleFest was a wonderful celebration of spaceworkers\,” said ASM Executive Director Karan Conklin. “We wish to keep alive the memories of this important chapter of American space history and its undeniable impact on our world today.” \nAgenda…\n\n9:00 – Opening Remarks\n\n\n10:00 Morning Panel: The Legacy of the Shuttle Era\nScheduled to take part are John Zarrella\, former CNN television space reporter\, Nick Thomas\, Delaware North lead educator of the Astronaut Encounter at Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex\, and Tom Usciak\, a contracted photographer in the 1970s covering Apollo and Space Shuttle missions. They will give their unique perspectives on the Shuttle Era that changed our world in the 21st Century.\n\n11:00: The Mobile Launch Story: Apollo to Shuttle\nAn engineering history lesson of NASA Mobile Launchers built for rockets to the Moon\, Skylab Space Station and the Space Shuttle.\n\n11:30 to 1:00 LUNCH BREAK\n\n\n1:15 Screening of the documentary “Base to Space”\nThe documentary “Base to Space” will be shown\, followed by the principals involved in its development sharing their experience and a Q & A session. “The Base to Space” is the 5th documentary from the film making team of producer Mike Cotton and director Dave Barnes\, surpassing 100 film projects by them during the past 15 years. Tony Pasko provides original music for this historical look at an important piece of NASA’s hardware to launch humans to space.\n\n2:30 Documentary Panel\nThe principals of “Base to Space” will discuss and answer questions about the project.\n\n3:00 Afternoon Panel: “Space Art: The Past Reflects the Future”\nThis panel will include three established space artists: Chris Calle\, Doug Forest and Ron Woods. They will relate how all mediums of art have inspired space exploration\, with historical art pieces helping create futuristic concepts that become reality.\n\n4:00 Rocket Companies: The Future Expands the Past\nA “current events” update from several of the Space Coast’s “Rocket Renaissance” companies: Vaya Space’s President Rob Fabian\, and All Points Logistics’ Chief Development Officer Steve Lloyd.\n\n5:00 Thank You!\nSee you at ShuttleFest III April 19\, 2024 \n\n\n\nVendors\nKen Havekotte Space Memorabilia. Others to be announced. \nFor more information\nContact Mark Marquette\, marq@americanspacemuseum.org\, phone (321) 264-0434 URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/shuttlefest-2 LOCATION:Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center\, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/celebration-shuttle-era-legacy-450x450-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20221012T063306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T040118Z UID:10823-1667642400-1667667600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:ASM Space Collectible Show\, Mini-Auction & Free Appraisals - Holiday Inn Titusville\, FL DESCRIPTION:NEW Nov 2023 Show: \n2023 2nd Annual Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals\n\nOLD 2022 Show below…\nWe are holding a FREE Space Collectible Show\, a Mini-Auction\, and Free Appraisals on November 5\, 2022 at the Holiday Inn\, Titusville\, FL (Map Below). \nSchedule:The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm. The mini auction starts at 4 pm. Free space memorabilia appraisals and evaluations by space memorabilia experts Chuck Jeffrey and Ken Havekotte throughout the day. \nAuction: Starting at 4pm\, the auctioneer will take live bids BOTH in-person at the event and online. The online auction site is NOW OPEN for early bids. Full Auction Info HERE. \nSponsored by Ken Havekotte’s SpaceCoast Cover Service\, Chuck Jeffrey of Bid Again Auctions\, and Delaware North at Kennedy Space Center. There will be vendors selling space memorabilia and souvenirs that will include flown space items\, autograph material\, photographs\, models\, literature\, books\, cloth patches\, postal covers\, pins\, badges\, toys\, and more. \nJeffrey\, a 30-year collector and Chief Operating Officer of the American Space Museum\, is owner of Bid Again Auctions\, which specializes in collections from astronauts\, noted NASA managers\, and space workers. Jeffrey will also conduct a 4 pm “mini-auction” of the museum’s surplus space memorabilia\, along with donated space lots by Havekotte\, to help raise money for museum gallery improvements. \nNoted as one of the world’s premier aerospace collectors\, Havekotte\, owner of SpaceCoast Cover Service\, is a long-time space exploration enthusiast and promoter\, widely recognized as an aerospace appraiser\, authenticator\, consultant\, and vendor with nearly 50 years experience. \nWhether a serious space collector or just interested in something that orbited earth\, you will find thousands of items from the Space Age at ASM’s inaugural “Space Collectible Show.” \nThe event hopes to raise $5\,000 for museum gallery display improvements through admission\, museum sales\, a mini-auction and private\, tax-deductible donations to the Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit museum that is located at 308 Pine St.\, downtown Titusville. \nAdmission is free\, with donations welcome for the ASM gallery improvements. Vendor tables are $30 each. To be a vendor\, contact Mark Marquette: marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/space-memorabilia-show-2022 LOCATION:Holiday Inn Titusville – Kennedy Space Center\, 4715 Helen Hauser Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States CATEGORIES:Auctions,Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/auction-20-collage-662x489-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20220917T212203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T220933Z UID:10617-1664114400-1664125200@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:World Premiere: "The Base to Space" Mobile Launcher 2 Documentary Film DESCRIPTION:American Space Museum and the film’s producers present the world premier of “The Base to Space\,” the incredible story of NASA’s Mobile Launch Platform 2 (MLP-2) for Apollo Saturn V and Space Shuttle. The EVENT includes a “Meet and Greet” with many film characters including astronaut Bruce Melnick\, a Q & A session\, and a post event party. Note that MLP-2 was the last place on Earth touched by Apollo 11 and Shuttle Challenger. \nThe 50-minute film features many of the MLP-2 team members from the past 50 years. Many of these principal film characters will be in attendance including astronaut Bruce Melnick. \nTime and Location: Sunday\, Sept. 25th from 2-5 pm at Hyatt Place Hotel\, Titusville. (* ADDRESS and Google MAP Link at page bottom under “VENUE”) \n“The Base to Space” is the 5th documentary from the film making team of producer Mike Cotton and director Dave Barnes\, surpassing 100 film projects by them during the past 15 years. Tony Pasko provides original music for this historical look at an important piece of NASA’s hardware to launch humans to space. \nTICKET COST & SALES\n\n\nAdmission fees to this “world premier” directly support the non-profit American Space Museum. “We are happy to pass on the admission fee to the American Space Museum\,” said Mike Cotton. “We enjoy a great partnership with one of the few institutions preserving our incredible space age. Their contacts and support were integral in putting this documentary together.” \nOnly 100 tickets available for this Sept. 25th event\n$25 in advance\n$30 at the door (if still available)\nORDER TICKETS HERE\n\n\nThis is the second film that well-known documentary team Cotton and Barnes have worked on with Executive Producer Pete Charamut. Charamut is the owner of Frank-Lin Services based near the Kennedy Space Center\, and when he was contracted by NASA for the demolition of MLP-2 to scrap\, he knew the famous history and contacted the documentary team. \nThis exclusive “world premier” event will include presentations of MLP-2 pieces to ASM for their Shuttle Gallery\, a short talk by the producers and a photo slide show of the backstory of this complex metal structure that was so important to America’s Space Age. This is one of several Mobile Launch Platforms\, loaded with either a Saturn V rocket or Space Shuttle\, that the NASA Crawler took from the Vehicle Assembly Building to either Launch Complex 39A or B to launch humans and hardware into space. \nSCHEDULE\n\n\n2:00 pm: “Meet and Greet” with short talk and “making of” slideshow by producers\n3:00 pm: Documentary’s world premier showing\nQ & A Session\nPost-event party in the hotel lounge\n\n\nFor more information\nFor media inquiries\, please call Mike Cotton at 850-384-1484. For other inquiries\, contact ASM info@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434 URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/base-to-space-premiere LOCATION:Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center\, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/the-base-to-space-1080x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20220412T190606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T045446Z UID:10022-1650099600-1650128400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Space Shuttle Golden Anniversary Celebration (Shuttlefest) DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 4/17/22: The event was a resounding success!\nPLAYBACK of each session is available as a series of 7 videos on ASM’s YouTube channel.\n—————-\nIn April 1972\, the U.S. Congress approved the Space Transportation System. 50 years later\, the American Space Museum has partnered with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation to celebrate the “Golden Anniversary of the Dawn of the Space Shuttle Era” at the beautiful new Hyatt Place Titusville/Kennedy Space Center. The PUBLIC is INVITED to this FREE event which we hope will become an annual “Shuttlefest”. \n* ADDRESS and Google MAP Link at page bottom under “VENUE” * \nEach session will also be broadcast live on ASM’s YouTube channel. (Later Playback also available.) \nThis FREE PUBLIC event features short talks\, panel discussions\, and fellowship with launch directors\, vehicle managers\, key space workers\, and astronauts. The public is welcome to rub shoulders with these “national treasures” of America’s storied Space Shuttle program. \nAgenda…\n\nMaster of Ceremonies: Hugh Harris\, NASA’s Public Affairs Office since 1963\, and third PAO director 1992-1998. \n9:30-10:15 – Art Edwards on the Space Shuttle Remote Manipulator Arm.\nEdwards went from the only African-American in the April 12\, 1981 Launch Control Room to become a remote arm lead United Space Alliance safety director.\n\n10:30-11:15 – Jean Wright on the Thermal Protection System & Terry White\, Orbital Process Facility manager.\nShuttle thermal blanket “Sew Sister” Jean Wright’s work was always right and it had to be right\, or OPF manager Terry White would let her know about it!\n\n11:30-12:30 – Lee Solid on Rockwell Shuttle RS-25 engines & Dean Schaaf on NASA Transoceanic Abort Landing sites.\nLee Solid’s three Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs) always worked\, but just in case\, NASA Ground Operations Manager\, Dean Schaaf\, had nets ready to catch the Orbiter in overseas locations like Gambia.\n\n12:30—1:00 – LUNCH BREAK\n\n\n1:00-1:30 pm – Travis “Triple T” Thompson\, Lead Astronaut Close Out Crew.\nTravis\, whose white room coveralls are in the Smithsonian\, shares tales from the White Room (Orbiter Access Room) about pad lightning\, John Glenn\, Space Cowboys and smuggled Vodka to MIR.\n\n1:45-2:15 pm – Jay Honeycutt\, former Kennedy Space Center Director (1995-97) and Space Shuttle director (1989-95).\nJay gives a history lesson on the 1972 U.S. Congress that approved the Space Shuttle program.\n\n2:30-3:30 pm – Astronauts Mike McCulley & Winston Scott.\nYes\, they are renowned astronauts. McCulley traded the Space Shuttle pilot seat for the United Space Alliance boardroom. And after some pioneering space walks\, Scott walks the halls of academia promoting human diversity in space business.\n\n\n3:45 pm – Launch Directors Jim Harrington\, Bob Sieck\, and Mike Leinbach.\nThey launched 111 of the 135 Space Shuttle missions (82%)\, defining a career that had no job description–or no equal for pressure and accountability. \nHarrington: Old dogs learning new tricks\nSieck: The management side took an unprecedented effort\nLeinbach: A family of space workers to the triumphant end\n\n\n\nVendors\nKen Havekotte Space Covers\, Sew Sister Creations\, Artist Tim Gagnon\, Artist Ron Wood\, Photographer Ken Kremer\, JL Pickering and a John Bisney book signing. More vendors expected. \nFor more information\nContact Mark Marquette\, marq@americanspacemuseum.org\, phone (321) 264-0434 URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/shuttle-golden-anniversary LOCATION:Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center\, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/celebration-shuttle-era-legacy-450x450-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20220216T002110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T052814Z UID:9902-1645268400-1645279200@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Celebration Series 2022 - "Diversity in the Space Program" DESCRIPTION:Celebrating “Diversity in the Space Program” is the Feb 19\, 2022 presentation in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2022.\n\nPresented by The American Space Museum in partnership with the Moore Cultural Center & Museum\, the celebration will be held at the Birthplace of Civil Rights: The Moore Cultural Center\, Mims\, FL. \nThe event will be streamed live (starting 11:30am) on the ASM YouTube Channel and can be replayed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqKYlvy-ZXc. \nThe event includes a discussion panel whose members include…\n\nArt Edwards: Retired after 50-plus years as a NASA contractor at Kennedy Space Center. He began as an African-American co-op student from University of Miami and became an electrical engineer/avionics lead for Rockwell on the Space Shuttle\, specializing in the Remote Manipulator Arm. He retired after years as a quality and safety manager.\nLaura Poliah: Current NASA Orion lead and distinguished engineer. She is the daughter of immigrants from Trinidad and Tobago\, and is a first-generation college student\, graduating from the University of Central Florida in 2010 in aerospace engineering. She has been a distinguished systems engineer on Orion since 2011\, and is involved in several leadership development programs\, including the professional development chair for the local Society of Women Engineers.\nMike McCulley: NASA astronaut and former President and CEO of United Space Alliance.\n\nWe are honored to have them share their unique perspective about diversity in NASA. \n\nThe birthplace of America’s Civil Rights Movement\nAttend this event\, just four miles from ASM’s location in Downtown Titusville\, and learn why the Moore Cultural Center is the birthplace of America’s Civil Rights Movement\, just as the American Space Museum represents the birth of the Space Age. \nCivil rights activists and school teachers Harry and Harriette Moore were murdered by racists on Christmas night 1951 by a bomb that destroyed their home. They are the first and only Black couple killed in America’s 70-year Civil Rights movement. \nThe Moore Cultural Center Museum in Mims\, Florida is the site of this heinous act\, where the family home has been recreated around an informative museum and beautiful park\, built by Brevard County.\nThere will also be a special announcement from the great-grandson of the Moores\, Darren Pagan. \n\nPresented By…\nThe MOORE CENTER is part of the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex which also includes the Moore MUSEUM and Moore Memorial PARK. Please visit them at\n2180 Freedom Ave\, Mims\, FL 32754\nMap and Full Contact Info Below. \nThe AMERICAN SPACE MUSEUM\n308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL. 32796\nMap and Full Contact Info HERE URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2022-celebrating-diversity LOCATION:Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex\, 2180 Freedom Ave\, Mims\, FL\, 32754\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/celebration-diversity-450x450-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20220128T044221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T194822Z UID:9760-1643454000-1643457600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Astronaut Memorial Ceremony - 2022 DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: The video can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hp1QaUCNJA \nThe annual Astronaut Memorial Ceremony for the 17 crew members of Apollo 1\, Challenger and Columbia who perished in America’s space program will be conducted Saturday\, Jan. 29\, 2022 at 11 am\, at Sand Point Park in Titusville\, Florida. (Map & contacts are below.) Also streaming live on our ASM YouTube Channel. \nThe public is invited to attend this reverent and patriotic ceremony that honors the lives and sacrifice made by these pioneers of NASA’s manned space program. Shuttle astronaut and space-walker Winston Scott* will be the keynote speaker. \n \nThe ceremony includes a keynote address\, patriotic songs\, a host of city and county dignitaries\, participation from the Knights of Columbus\, the Civil Air Patrol\, a 21-gun salute and placement of flowers on the 17 plaques at the park honoring the fallen space travelers. \nThe beautiful program is hosted by the City of Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and the American Space Museum. The Titusville Garden Club provides the flowers for this honorable ceremony. \nThose being remembered and the day they gave their ultimate sacrifice for America are…\nApollo 1\, Jan. 27\, 1967: Commander Virgil “Gus” Grissom a Mercury and Gemini veteran\, Ed White\, the first American to walk in space\, and Roger Chaffee; \nChallenger STS-51L\, Jan. 28\, 1986: Commander Dick Scobee\, Pilot Mike Smith\, Mission specialists Judy Resnick\, Ellison Onizuka\, Greg Jarvis\, Ron McNair and first true civilian and teacher in space Christa McAuliffe; \nColumbia STS-107\, Feb. 1\, 2003: Rick D. Husband\, William C. “Willie” McCool\, David M. Brown\, Laurel Clark\, Kalpana Chawla\, Michael Anderson and Ilan Ramon of Israel. \nInformal Reception After Ceremony\nAfter the ceremony\, an informal reception will held at the American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street on southbound US 1\, in downtown Titusville. (Museum admission will be free on this memorial Saturday.) \n* Winston Scott was a mission specialist testing spacesuits and spacewalking techniques on two Space Shuttle missions\, STS-72 on Endeavor in 1996 and STS-87 on Columbia in 1997. He has spent 24 days in space\, including three spacewalks totaling 20 hours.\nScott\, 71\, has been a leader in education and the civil rights movement\, and is special assistant to the president at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. He is an accomplished jazz trumpet player\, frequently playing with a band. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/astronaut-memorial-ceremony-2022 LOCATION:Sand Point Park\, 101 N Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20210916T034728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T063213Z UID:8021-1631800800-1631811600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Book Signing & Interview with Astronaut / Humanitarian Ron Garan DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, Sept 16\, 2021 the American Space Museum will host Astronaut / Humanitarian Ron Garan for a Book Signing from 2pm – 4pm\, followed by a “Stay Curious” interview LIVE at 4:00 pm on our YouTube and Facebook. Plan to attend in person at our Titusville\, Florida museum (Map Below) or watch the 4pm interview live online. The interview will also be available for later viewing anytime. \nRon has 177 days in space on STS-124 and ISS Expedition 27/28 where he performed four spacewalks. The experiences have inspired Ron to become a successful motivational speaker around the world. Ron believes in planetary stewardship\, and is founder of Manna Energy Foundation\, assisting Rwanda villages with potable water. \nHe has written three books\, “Floating in Darkness” sequel to “Orbital Perspective”\, and a new children’s book\, “Railroad to the Moon”\, which will be on hand for purchase in our gift shop. \nWATCH HERE: YouTube and Facebook Links. (Our Stay Curious Page) \nPlease also visit our Online Activities Page URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/2021-09-16-book-signing-astronaut-ron-garan LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Astronaut-Ron-Garan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200113T051302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T041737Z UID:5861-1605952800-1605988800@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:CANCELED (COVID-19): Celebration Series 2020 - "Giving Thanks for Spinoffs” DESCRIPTION:CANCELED (COVID-19): “Giving Thanks for Spinoffs” is the subjects for the November 21\, 2020 presentation in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020“.\n\n\nCelebrating the impact of NASA’s technology on our everyday lives. \n– From medicine to weather forecasting to our “smart homes”\, each year the series will focus on one aspect of spin-offs that we just don’t want to live without. \n– More information soon on the presentations and activities. \n– Starting at twilight\, we will feature “Urban Stargazing” from our parking lot with members of the Brevard Astronomical Society with their telescopes (and a wealth of knowledge!) to share. \nCost: Normal Admission.   (Evening Stargazing: Free)\n\nThe “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020” will connect the public with space workers and authorities on monthly subjects. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2020-giving-thanks-for-spinoffs LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200113T033422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T041821Z UID:5835-1598695200-1598720400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:CANCELED (COVID-19): Celebration Series 2020 - "Rocket Pioneers of Cape Canaveral” DESCRIPTION:CANCELED (COVID-19): “Rocket Pioneers of Cape Canaveral” is the subjects for the August 29\, 2020 presentation in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020“.\n\nWe will celebrate the unsung heroes of the 1950’s and 1960’s who pioneered the unmanned space programs. \n– Featured will be the museum’s recreated control room with actual consoles from launch complex 36. This will showcase the now “primitive” technology that became the model for today’s private space businesses. \n– More information soon on the presentations and activities. \nCost: Normal Admission\n\nThe “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020” will connect the public with space workers and authorities on monthly subjects. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2020-rocket-pioneers-of-cape-canaveral LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200113T030945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T041835Z UID:5832-1595066400-1595091600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:CANCELED (COVID-19): Celebration Series 2020 - "Apollo Era Legacy” DESCRIPTION:CANCELED (COVID-19): “Apollo Era Legacy” is the subjects for the July 18\, 2020 presentation in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020“.\n\nThe space workers who pioneered America’s formidable quest for the Moon from Mercury through Apollo will be featured in a different light each year of the series. \n– Speakers and panel participants will come from ASM’s large pool of space pioneers\, many of whom have been involved in the development of the American Space Museum since it’s beginning more than two decades ago. \n– More information soon on the presentations and activities. \nCost: Normal Admission\n\nThe “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020” will connect the public with space workers and authorities on monthly subjects. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2020-apollo-era-legacy LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200113T025250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T041851Z UID:5829-1592215200-1592672400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:CANCELED (COVID-19): Celebration Series 2020 - "Space Art Celebration Week” DESCRIPTION:CANCELED (COVID-19): “Space Art” is the subjects for the week long celebration from June 15 – 20\, 2020 in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020“.\n\n\nArtists of all mediums will take center stage each day (10am to 5pm) to showcase their creations documenting the Space Age. (We have so many talented artists we want to feature that\, for each year\, we plan to invite a different set of artists.) \n– Particular emphasis will be given to the tireless rocket launch photographers and videographers\, with panel discussions on their work and techniques. \n– Daily artist talks and a public reception Saturday will bring exposure to the art of the space age. \n– More Information SOON on the presentations and activities. \nCost: Normal Admission\n\nThe “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020” will connect the public with space workers and authorities on monthly subjects. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2020-space-art-celebration-week LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200113T020206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T041904Z UID:5819-1586599200-1586635200@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:CANCELED (COVID-19): Celebration Series 2020 - "Shuttle Era Legacy" & "Yuri’s Night" DESCRIPTION:CANCELED (COVID-19): “Shuttle Era Legacy” & “Yuri’s Night” are the subjects for the April 11\, 2020 presentation in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020“.\n\n1) Celebrating the 30+ years of the Space Transportation System / Space Shuttle program\, featuring former workers in short talks and panel discussions. \n2) ASM will participate in International Yuri’s Night with an evening talk commemorating the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin on April 12\, 1961. Shuttle orbiter Columbia’s first flight was exactly 20 years later on April 12\, 1981. \n– More Information SOON on the presentations and activities. \n– In addition to the Yuri’s Night program\, starting at twilight\, we will also have “Urban Stargazing” available from our parking lot with members of the Brevard Astronomical Society with their telescopes (and a wealth of knowledge!) to share. \nCost: Normal Admission.   (Evening Stargazing: Free)\n\nThe “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020” will connect the public with space workers and authorities on monthly subjects. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2020-shuttle-era-legacy LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200111T055224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T042038Z UID:5816-1584784800-1584784800@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:CANCELED (COVID-19): Celebration Series 2020 - "Women Space Pioneers" DESCRIPTION:CANCELED (COVID-19): Update: The March 21st Event has been CANCELED…\nWith regret\, but in the spirit of being responsible during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic health emergency\, the “Women Space Pioneers” event March 21st has been canceled. “We are doing the responsible thing for the public health\, as so many places are\,” said Executive Director Karan Conklin. “We are grateful for our amazing cast of guest speakers willing to support our Celebration Series of talks\, and hope we can bring them back for the same event in March 2021.”\n\n\n\nAn amazing look at females who made a difference in the Space Age\, with fun activities for the entire family. \nThe program will feature…\n\nNASA legend JoAnn Morgan\, the woman who broke the “glass ceiling” for lady engineers in the 1960s. She will talk of her pioneering experiences as the only female among the male rocket engineers in the Kennedy Space Center Launch Control at the historic launch of Apollo 11 in July 1969.\nAl Hallonquist\, the authority on the 1960s First Lady Astronaut Trainees (FLATS).\nJean Wright\, retired NASA engineer and one of 18 women “Sew Sisters” who sewed protective reentry blankets covering the Shuttle Orbiters.\nEmily Carney\, blog writer and founder of Facebook’s Space Hipsters\, 18\,000 followers strong after 9 years;\nSuzy Cunningham\, Kennedy Space Center’s Strategy & Integration Manager\, with a 30 year NASA career.\nRebecca Siegel\, author of the book “To Fly Among the Stars: A True Story of the Women and Men who tested to become America’s First Astronauts”. She has written nonfiction history books for Middle Grade and Young Adult readers for the past 14 years.\n97 year old Ike Rigel\, legendary NASA launch director and World War II veteran\, will be available in the morning to sign his autobiography\, “Ike”.\nFormer space workers will be on hand to explain the artifacts and share their personal stories.\n\n11 am to 4 pm…\nDuring two panel discussions\, the speakers will share their experiences writing about women space pioneers and their place in space history. The morning panel will be the space writers Hallonquist\, Carney and Siegel. The afternoon panel will feature Ms. Morgan\, Wright and Cunningham. \n4 pm to 9 pm…\nThe event will continue as a Space Hipsters Spring Equinox meet-up\, featuring a 7 pm panel discussion with several Space Coast rocket launch photographers sharing their techniques. An Urban Stargaze from the parking lot\, will be conducted by the Brevard Astronomical Society until 9 pm. \nThis ASM event for National Women’s Month is in partnership with the Titusville Women’s Center. \nCost: Normal Admission.   (Evening Stargazing: Free)\n\nThe “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020” will connect the public with space workers and authorities on monthly subjects. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2020-women-space-pioneers LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200111T053810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T012917Z UID:5810-1581760800-1581796800@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Celebration Series 2020 - "Celebrating Diversity" DESCRIPTION:“Celebrating Diversity” is the subject for the Feb 15\, 2020 presentation in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020“.\n\n \nCome hear about a cockroach on the Moon\, the building of garages for the Shuttle Orbiters\, and some of the favorite foods of the astronauts as the museum celebrates cultural and career diversity for Black History Month. \nThe program will feature…\n\nNASA legend Ernie Reyes\, the fateful Apollo 1 project manager and manned spaceflight leader.\nWilliam “Bill” Gary\, a construction manager of buildings at Kennedy Space Center.\nDelores Abraham\, who managed the astronauts’ quarters and family requests during the Space Shuttle era.\n\nWe are honored to have them share their unique perspective about NASA. They all helped break down the racial barriers in the government agency\, and became key employees\, setting the example for future generations of NASA workers. \nIn addition…\n\n10 am – noon: 97 year old Ike Rigel\, legendary NASA launch director and a World War II veteran\, will be at the museum to sign his autobiography\, “Ike.”\nMany former space workers will be on hand to explain the artifacts and share their personal stories about working their way up from one job to a position that became their expertise.\nVideos highlighting minority astronauts and workers will be shown throughout the day.\n\nAbout our guest speakers…\n\nErnie Reyes served as a NASA employee for 36 years and was one of the first Hispanics in management. During this time he played key roles in Gemini\, Apollo\, Skylab\, Viking\, Space Shuttle and Spacelab programs. And yes\, he has a story about a cockroach on the Apollo 12 moon mission! Appearing on dozens of national and international Apollo documentaries\, Ernie was a consultant for the HBO series “From Earth to the Moon.”\nBill Gary retired in 2008 after a 40-year career in the space industry. One of the first African-Americans hired\, Gary became an expert in “Construction of Facilities Budgeting”. He was a manager on many important projects at Kennedy Space Center\, from the Vehicle Assembly Building for the Apollo program to the Orbiter Processing Facility for the Space Shuttle. He has received numerous awards including the prestigious Space Coast Hall of Fame Public Service award. Bill has been involved in the Space Coast community for decades\, including President of the Harry T. & Harriett Moore Culture Center in nearby Mims\, FL.\nDelores Abraham was hired by NASA in 1972\, and served 40 years\, starting as a clerk typist\, moving to executive secretary in administration\, procurement specialists and finally as the Astronaut Crew Quarters (ACQ) manager until her retirement in 2011. She has some amazing stories about astronauts and accommodating their families during launches and landings.\n\nMore…\n\nHours:  10 am to 5 pm then Stargazing starting at twilight\nCost:  10 am to 5 pm – Normal museum admission.   Evening Stargazing: Free\nMuseum Location & Contact:  See Below\n\n\nThe “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020” will connect the public with space workers and authorities on monthly subjects. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2020-celebrating-diversity LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200117T201000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T055059Z UID:5902-1579950000-1579953600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Astronaut Memorial Ceremony - 2020 DESCRIPTION:The annual Astronaut Memorial Ceremony for the 17 crew members of Apollo 1\, Challenger and Columbia who perished in America’s space program will be conducted Saturday\, Jan. 25\, 2020 at 11 am\, at Sand Point Park in Titusville\, Florida. (Map & contacts are below.) \nThe public is invited to attend this reverent and patriotic ceremony that honors the lives and sacrifice made by these pioneers NASA’s manned space program. Keynote speaker will be Mike Leinbach\, former NASA launch director. Mr. Leinbach launched the last 37 Space Shuttles and co-authored the book “Bringing Columbia Home\,” the account of the mammoth undertaking by thousands to find Columbia’s debris in South Texas and Louisiana and bring it home to Kennedy Space Center. \n \nThe ceremony includes patriotic songs\, a host of city and county dignitaries\, participation from the Knights of Columbus\, the Civil Air Patrol\, a 21-gun salute and placement of flowers on the 17 plaques at the park honoring the fallen space travelers. High school students will place an apple on the plaque commemorating Teacher-in-Space Christa McAuliffe. \nThe beautiful program is hosted by the City of Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and the American Space Museum. The Titusville Garden Club provides the flowers for this honorable ceremony. \nThose being remembered are…\nApollo 1\, Jan. 27\, 1967: Commander Virgil “Gus” Grissom a Mercury and Gemini veteran\, Ed White\, the first American to walk in space\, and Roger Chaffee; \nChallenger STS-51L\, Jan. 28\, 1986: Commander Dick Scobee\, Pilot Mike Smith\, Mission specialists Judy Resnick\, Ellison Onizuka\, Greg Jarvis\, Ron McNair and first true civilian and teacher in space Christa McAuliffe; \nColumbia STS-107\, Feb. 1\, 2003: Commander Rick Husband\, Pilot Williof Israel. \nInformal Reception After Ceremony\nAfter the ceremony\, an informal reception will held at the American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street on southbound US 1\, in downtown Titusville. (Museum admission will be free on this memorial Saturday.) URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/astronaut-memorial-ceremony-2020 LOCATION:Sand Point Park\, 101 N Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T091932 CREATED:20200111T041051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T012835Z UID:5786-1579341600-1579377600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Celebration Series 2020 - "Animal Astronauts" DESCRIPTION:“Animal Astronauts” is the subject for the Jan 18\, 2020 presentation in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020“.\n\n \nCome and learn about the many contributions that animals have made (and continue to make) in the space sciences on Earth and aboard the International Space Station. \n \n– Our event will feature the appearance of a small “owl monkey” to acknowledge the 1961 spaceflight of Mercury’s space chimpanzee Ham. He will appear with wildlife expert Daniel Green. \n– We will share the movie “America’s Animal Astronaut Heroes”. Movie representatives will be on site! \n \n– Our resident photographer will be available to shoot pet portraits with a fun space backdrop. \n– The Brevard Humane Society will partner with us and bring their adoption van. \n– Starting at twilight\, we will feature “Urban Stargazing” from our parking lot with members of the Brevard Astronomical Society with their telescopes (and a wealth of knowledge!) to share. \nCost: Normal Admission.   (Evening Stargazing: Free)\n\nThe “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2020” will connect the public with space workers and authorities on monthly subjects. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/celebration-series-2020-animal-astronauts LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR