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:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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:20260424T110421 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20191104T014248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T053450Z UID:5551-1574503200-1574539200@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Cosmic Christmas Yard Sale and Apollo 12 50th Celebration DESCRIPTION:FREE ADMISSION and Family Friendly. \nThe museum will host a book signing by NASA rocket man Ike Rigell* and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 12 Moon landing at our Cosmic Christmas Yard Sale. \nThe day will include a table discussion with Grumman Corp. workers who built the Lunar Modules\, an Apollo 12 retrospective by space journalist Dr. Ken Kremer**\, and an update on Project Artemis to the Moon by NASA Solar System Ambassador Tyler Hines. \n10 am – 5 pm – Yard sale in front parking lot. \n10 am – Museum Opens. You can get a jump on Christmas shopping and browse for those items only ASM has to offer for Space Lovers. Rigell\, who is age 96\, will autograph his book\, “Ike\,” about his legendary life as a World War II hero and NASA rocket engineer/director. \n11 am – Panel discussion “Building the Moonship” by retired Grumman workers\, followed by questions and answers from the audience. \n1 pm – Talk by accomplished space journalist Dr. Ken Kremer on the second manned moon landing on Nov. 19\, 1969 by Charles “Pete” Conrad and Alan Bean. \n3 pm – NASA Solar System Ambassador Tyler Hines will be on hand to talk about the new Artemis Moon program. \n5 pm – 8pm – The Brevard Astronomical Society will have telescopes in the back parking lot to view Venus\, Jupiter\, Saturn and the celestial sights of the Autumn constellations. \nThroughout the day there will be family fun with “straw rockets\,” space glove boxes\, docent talks in our galleries and\, of course\, Tang refreshments! \nYou can make it an early “Black Friday\, Cyber Monday and Tuesday Giving” by supporting our non-profit in the gift shop or at the Cosmic Christmas Yard Sale that will have many space program items like photos that hung in NASA offices as we as all kinds of real space memorabilia. Plus we have inherited many quality gift shop items from the defunct Cocoa Planetarium\, available at deep discounts. \n* Ike Rigell is a Marine veteran of World War II\, fighting in the Pacific Rim at all major conflicts. A Georgia Tech engineering graduate\, he joined the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in the 1950s\, which became NASA. Rigell has been at every major American rocket launch—from the first satellite Explorer 1 in 1958 to assistant launch director for the Apollo missions\, through Apollo-Soyuz in 1975\, when he was launch director. His book\, “Ike\, The Memoir or Isom “Ike” Rigell\,” is a tribute to one of the great American heroes in the battlefield of humanity\, driven to preserve the freedom to explore outer space. \n** Dr. Ken Kremer is a research chemist\, space/science journalist\, photographer\, speaker and founder/managing editor of Space UpClose website\, working tirelessly in the media pool reporting all things related to NASA and Space Exploration. Ken is based nearby the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville\, FL.\, active in outreach and interviewed regularly on TV and radio about space topics. Dr. Kremer offers independent analysis about space topics. He lectures about both human spaceflight and robotic spaceflight – specializing in Mars. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/cosmic-christmas-yard-sale-and-apollo12-50th 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/2017/11/Stargazing-ASM-Mark_Marquette-CROP-203x234.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20191104T012120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T040546Z UID:5542-1573147800-1573155000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Constellation Folklore & Urban Stargazing at Homewood Suites DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum (Titusville\, FL) will host an astronomy outreach program in the Southeast Parking Lot of Homewood Suites\, 9000 Astronaut Blvd\, Cape Canaveral\, FL 32920. Come anytime between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm for telescopic views of the Moon\, Jupiter\, Saturn and more! Conducted by experienced amateur astronomers who will help you understand the night sky and maybe give you tips on how to use that family telescope back home. \nDonations Appreciated! URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/constellation-folklore-stargazing-2019-11-7 LOCATION:Homewood Suites\, Cape Canaveral\, 9000 Astronaut Blvd\, Cape Canaveral\, FL\, 32920\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Space History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacewalkoffame.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Stargazing-ASM-Mark_Marquette-CROP-203x234.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20190914T034038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T063342Z UID:5303-1569031200-1569117599@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Free Museum Day featuring Dr. Ken Kremer's "Exploring Mars and the Search for Life in 3D" presentation DESCRIPTION:Internationally known space journalist and research scientist\, Dr. Ken Kremer\, of Space UpClose\, will present a talk titled “Exploring Mars and the Search for Life in 3D ” at American Space Museum’s celebration of the Annual Smithsonian Magazine “Museum Day ” when many American museums charge no admission. \nDr. Kremer’s presentation is at 1 pm but the museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm for many other activities. Admission on 9/21/19 is FREE! \nOur Saturday event will include…\n\n10 am – Museum Opens.\n11 am – NASA Solar System Ambassador Tyler Hines talks about Artemis Moon Program.\nNoon – Make “straw rockets” and enjoy some Tang drink.\n1 pm – Lecture by Dr. Kremer: “Exploring Mars and the Search for Life in 3D “.\n3 pm – Make a comet with Astro Chef MarQ.\n5 pm – Museum Closes.\n\nALL DAY…\n\nHands-on fun for kids.\nFree tour of our non-profit museum dedicated to American space workers.\n\n(Note: MAP and contact info at bottom of page.) \nHighlights of Dr. Kremer’s Lecture…\n\nAn accomplished rocket launch photojournalist\, Dr. Kremer will talk about his custom-created and widely published spectacular 2-D images of the Martian surface from Mars rovers Curiosity\, Spirit and Opportunity. You will see the NASA versions with supplied 3-D glasses!\nKen is always where the action is when it comes to space exploration and will share some of those experiences… from the New Horizon spacecraft flyby with Dr. Brian May (Queen guitarist and astronomer) to launches at Wallops Island\, Virginia.\nHe will explain the discoveries of NASA’s Curiosity rover and its amazing expedition across the surface and the slopes of a mountain on the Red Planet. He will show his up-close visits with the SUV-size Curiosity in the clean room as well as launch pad photos from the Kennedy Space Center.\nKen will give the audience an up-to-date progress report on NASA’s Commercial Crew launches to the International Space Station and the Artemis Moon landing program.\nHe will display a selection of his Rocket\, Space and Mars imagery for sale.\n\nMore about Dr. Kremer…\n\nAs an acclaimed scientist and space journalist\, Dr. Kremer often appears as an expert space commentator on major national\, international and local TV News outlets.\nHis Mars space imagery and articles have been widely published on TV\, magazines\, books and websites including NBC\, CBS\, BBC\, ABC and Fox News\, PBS NOVA TV\, Scientific American\, NASA\, National Geographic\, SPACE.com\, Spaceflight Now\, Universe Today\, as well as his blog Space UpClose.\nDr. Kremer holds 17 US Patents\, has over 3 dozen scientific publications\, written more than 1000 space articles and has 14 published Astronomy Pictures of the Day. He has witnessed and photographed more than 100 rocket launches.\nHe was recently awarded NASA’s rare Curiosity medallion by NASA’s Chief Scientist for his science outreach efforts and Mars panoramas.\nDr. Kremer is a friend of the American Space Museum where he shares his outstanding rocket launch images on our ASM Facebook page.\n\nDr. Kremer’s websites…\n\nKen Kremer  http://www.kenkremer.com\nBlog: Space UpClose   https://kenkremer.blogspot.com/\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ken Kremer URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/museum-day-2019 LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20190821T210746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T063412Z UID:5201-1568394000-1568491200@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:1st Annual Golf with the Astronauts - Sept 2019 DESCRIPTION:Please consider signing up as a corporate sponsor to join us for the First Annual “Golf with the Astronauts” Charity Tournament and Dinner featuring Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise as the keynote speaker. (Roster of astronaut golfers to be announced.) \nIt will held at “Suntree Country Club” in Melbourne\, Florida on September 13th and 14th\, 2019. \nThis charity fundraiser is in support of both “7th Generation Community Services” and the “American Space Museum” for their youth education programs and opportunities. (Both are non-profit organizations located in Titusville\, Florida.) \nFull information at\nGolf with the Astronauts Page URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/golf-with-astronauts-2019 LOCATION:Suntree Country Club\, One Country Club Drive\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20190523T190337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T054611Z UID:4567-1564405200-1564590600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Heros of STEAM Summer Camp 2019 - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:[Camp Hours: Day 1 @ 1:00–4:30 p.m.\, Day 2 @ 1:30–4:30 p.m.\, Day 3 @ 1:30–4:30 p.m.]\nWho are the heroes behind space exploration\, firefighting and law enforcement?\n Find out at the 2019 ‘Heroes of S.T.E.A.M.’ Summer Camp! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) \nA collaborative experience between the American Space Museum\, the Titusville Fire Department and the American Police Hall of Fame.\nEach agency will have an afternoon with the campers working through Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics involved in each career path. Campers will tour the facilities and work in teams to problem solve with a hands-on learning approach. \nTarget Audience:\nStudents entering 3rd – 5th grades \nSchedule:\nTWO identical sessions available\, each limited to 16 Heroes.\nSession 1: June 24th – 26th\, 2019\nSession 2: July 29th – 31st\, 2019\n[Camp Hours: Day 1 @ 1:00–4:30 p.m.\, Day 2 @ 1:30–4:30 p.m.\, Day 3 @ 1:30–4:30 p.m.] \nFULL INFORMATION at the Heros of STEAM Summer Camp page URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/steam-summer-camp-2019-2 LOCATION:Multiple Titusville Locations\, Titusville\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20190702T015104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T063433Z UID:4963-1563616800-1563642000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Meet Apollo 11 Workers - Special Event DESCRIPTION:On July 20\, 2019\, come talk to space workers who played a part in Apollo 11. \nWe plan a special day of activities for the whole family to celebrate the workers who made Project Apollo possible\, and the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. \nThe featured event will be a panel discussion by three special NASA workers\, including Ike Rigell\, who will share memories from the Moon Race. \nIke\, now age 96 is a NASA engineering legend and World War II Pacific Rim veteran. He will also be signing his book about his long life titled\, “Ike\,” with proceeds donated to the museum. \nWe will have many other activities at both the American Space Museum and Space View Park.\n\nFULL INFO at Meet Apollo 11 Workers event page\n(Note: We are also one of 11 stops on the “Apollo 11 Commemorative Token Moon Walk” event and contest.) URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/meet-apollo-workers 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:20190624T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20190523T190458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T054633Z UID:4562-1561393800-1561568400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Heros of STEAM Summer Camp 2019 - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:[Camp Hours: Day 1 @ 1:00–4:30 p.m.\, Day 2 @ 1:30–4:30 p.m.\, Day 3 @ 1:30–4:30 p.m.]\nWho are the heroes behind space exploration\, firefighting and law enforcement?\n Find out at the 2019 ‘Heroes of S.T.E.A.M.’ Summer Camp! (STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) \nA collaborative experience between the American Space Museum\, the Titusville Fire Department and the American Police Hall of Fame.\nEach agency will have an afternoon with the campers working through Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics involved in each career path. Campers will tour the facilities and work in teams to problem solve with a hands-on learning approach. \nTarget Audience:\nStudents entering 3rd – 5th grades \nSchedule:\nTWO identical sessions available\, each limited to 16 Heroes.\nSession 1: June 24th – 26th\, 2019\nSession 2: July 29th – 31st\, 2019\n[Camp Hours: Day 1 @ 1:00–4:30 p.m.\, Day 2 @ 1:30–4:30 p.m.\, Day 3 @ 1:30–4:30 p.m.] \nFULL INFORMATION at the Heros of STEAM Summer Camp page URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/steam-summer-camp-2019-1 LOCATION:Multiple Titusville Locations\, Titusville\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20190112T023551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T055130Z UID:3815-1548500400-1548504000@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Astronaut Memorial Ceremony - 2019 DESCRIPTION:During the Astronaut Memorial Ceremony\, the Florida Space Coast reverently honors the 17 astronauts lost in three NASA tragedies. The ceremony takes place on Saturday\, January 26 at 11 AM\, at Sand Point Park in Titusville\, Florida. (Map & contacts are below.) \nThe space community marks this special ceremony as the focus for paying our respect to the sacrifice made by the crews of Apollo 1\, Challenger STS-51L\, and Columbia STS-107 in a beautiful and humble observance to include a Patriotic theme\, the placement of a memorial wreath at the American Flag monument and individual flowers on the late astronaut’s plaque\, a 21-gun Salute\, and Taps. \nAn astronaut as well as dignitaries from the City of Titusville and other organizations will offer remarks on the men and women who lost their lives pushing the envelope of the space frontier that is so much a part of the lives of the small towns and cities surrounding Kennedy Space Center. \nThe event is open to the public and sponsored in part by the City of Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and the American Space Museum. Other important supporters include the Knights of Columbus\, the Civil Air Patrol\, Titusville Garden Club\, and the employees of the City of Titusville and Brevard County. \nThe three NASA tragedies are not a pleasant memory to revisit\, but the loss has always made NASA and its contractors across America rise above the malaise and become stronger and safer. We will never forget these brave spacefarers who lost their lives doing what they loved in efforts to advance our civilization… \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 Willie McCool\, Mission specialists Michael Anderson\, Kalpana Chawala\, David Brown\, Laurel Clark and Israel’s first astronaut Ilan Ramon. \nNote: The American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street on southbound US 1\, will be open with free admission on this memorial Saturday. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/astronaut-memorial-ceremony-2019 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:20181012T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20181007T215617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T063657Z UID:3543-1539360000-1539372600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Epic Theatre - First Man showing and Lunar Module Workers Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4:25 PM showing of “First Man” on Friday October 12 at the Epic Theatre XL in Titusville. 8 to 10 Grumman employees who actually worked on the Apollo 11 Lunar Module will be on hand for a Meet & Greet starting at 4 PM before the movie then continuing after the movie until 7:30 PM. \n(Check back for updated event details.) \nNormal theater admission applies. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/epic-theater-first-man LOCATION:Epic Theatre\, 2505 South Hopkins Avenue\, Titusville\, FL\, 32781\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T110421 CREATED:20180906T040957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T055008Z UID:3413-1537610400-1537653600@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Free Smithsonian Day: Astronaut Mike McCulley\, Virtual Reality rides\, Urban Stargazing Party DESCRIPTION:Our FREE “Smithsonian Museum Day” of exciting events. Visit with a real astronaut\, touch space history\, enjoy the thrill of a virtual reality roller coaster\, and see Mars and Saturn through a telescope. \nWe will host a meet-and-greet with astronaut Mike McCulley\, the pilot of STS-34\, which deployed the Galileo spacecraft to Jupiter from the Shuttle cargo bay. He later became president and CEO of United Space Alliance\, the contractor that launched the Shuttles. \nThroughout the day…\n– Young and old can enjoy the Rilix virtual reality roller coaster simulators. ** \n– ASM is pleased to welcome NASA’s Solar System Ambassador\, Tyler Hines\, who will be talking about NASA’s plan for the exploration of Mars. \n– The Smithsonian Museum Day across American focuses on “Women Who Made History”\, and ASM will have a special exhibit “Women of Space” for the occasion. \n– Docent led tours of the museum will highlight the artifacts in the museum’s collection. These include actual interactive Shuttle Launch Consoles\, hardware from the blockhouse at Pad 36A that launched hundreds of Atlas-Centaur rockets\, items from the Mercury\, Gemini and Apollo programs\, rare spacecraft models and lots more in our galleries dedicated to NASA’s manned space program and the contractors who made the space program a reality. \n– Kids of all ages will enjoy watching a “comet” created before their eyes by Mark Marquette\, who heads up our astronomy program. \nEvening Program… \nAn Urban Stargazing event in the ASM parking lot will begin at 7 pm\, with the Moon\, and three planets visible through telescopes of various sizes. Bring the family and see the moons of Jupiter\, rings of Saturn and surface of Mars! \n** We will have two Rilix Virtual Reality Roller Coaster systems for “rides” throughout the day. Here’s what they look like… \n1) See the view as if you are riding the coaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgHVRQBO9pQ \n2) Watch two guys riding the Rilix VR coaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soxoi-tmSt4 \nNote: Click the X on lower right to close the video window when done watching. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/free-smithsonian-day-2018 LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Space History ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR