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:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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:20260424T125032 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180708 DTSTAMP:20260424T125032 CREATED:20180625T185122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T040848Z UID:3349-1530756000-1530928799@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Rocket Camp - 2018 DESCRIPTION:Two days of fun and experience! July 5 and 6th (9 AM to 5 PM). On day 1\, our enthusiastic instructors will give your child hands on activities that enhance your visit to Kennedy Space Center on day 2. (Note: This is NOT an overnight camp.) We have 15 to 25 seats. \nJuly 5th – Day One: Activity Day at American Space Museum \n\nTour the Space Walk of Fame Museum\nBuild Fire Rockets\nBuild Origami Air Rockets \nEat Pizza for Lunch\nLaunch Rockets\nLearn about Space History\nSee Demonstrations\nMeet Retired NASA Workers\nTouch Real Space Hardware\n\n July 6th – Day Two: Visit Kennedy Space Center \n\nTour the Rocket Garden\nSee the Atlantis Space Shuttle\nRide a Simulator\nRide Down a Two Story Slide\nPlay in the Sim Room\nEat Subs\nBus Tour through the Space Center\nSee the Saturn V Rocket\nExperience the Firing Room Show\nCheck Out the Lunar Lander Show\nLearn Space History\nTouch a REAL Piece of the Moon!\n\n$120.00 a participant! Wow! That’s a fantastic price! Kennedy Space Center & Museum participation fee is included as well as supplies\, instruction\, and food. \nTo make reservation call: 321-264-0434 or email: info@americanspacemuseum.org \nExtra Important Information: \n\nParents are responsible for having their child at drop off locations on time. And for picking them up with proper identification. You will be given a pick-up ticket. To keep your child safe\, only parents with a pick-up ticket may pick-up their child.\nDay One:\n* Drop off Day One: American Space Museum 9:00 AM\n* Pick-up Day One: Sand Point Park Titusville 5:00 PM. Parents picking up must have pick-up ticket\n* Rocket Launch activities are Day One between 4:00 and 5:00 PM at Sand Point Park Titusville. Parents and friends invited.\nDay Two:\n* Drop off Day Two: Kennedy Space Center at 9:00 AM. Tell the parking guard you are just dropping off and not parking.\n* Pick-up Day Two: Kennedy Space Center 5:00 PM. Tell the parking guard you are just picking up and not parking.\n\nWe will not handle any kind of medication. In case of emergency we will call 911. If your child is ill\, and can’t come please give us a 12 hour notice and we will refund your fee for the time that was missed. We will keep a 20% supply and processing fee.\nDay One lunch is Pizza and Day two is Subs. We provide bottled water and sometimes soda. Please let us know of any special needs and we will do our best to accommodate them. Any special diet is the responsibility of the parent.\nWe provide a safe active environment. Florida is hot and wet\, so dress your child appropriately. We WILL be outside. Please make sure your child has been lathered in sun screen and has a hat and other sun protection.\nBackpacks will be searched entering Kennedy Space Center and (other than water) any objects that cannot go through a normal airport security will be confiscated by security and may not be returned. We will not be responsible for lost items. If in doubt\, don’t send it. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/rocket-camp-2018 LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History,STEM Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="American Space Museum":MAILTO:events@americanspacemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125032 CREATED:20180308T215059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T063725Z UID:3056-1523559600-1523566800@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Yuri's Night Celebrating 1st Manned Spaceflight - Featured speaker Shuttle Launch Director Bob Sieck DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly event FREE to the public… \nCelebrate the first man in space on Yuri’s Night April 12 from 7-9 pm with featured speaker Bob Sieck\, former NASA space shuttle launch director\, at American Space Museum\, Titusville\, FL. (See below for address\, map and contact.) \nSieck\, launch director for 52 Shuttle launches and former program director\, will share his insight to the dangerous first flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia that occurred 20 years to the date after Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s historic single orbit of Earth on April 12\, 1961. \nThe 57th anniversary of man entering outer space will also feature an attempt to make radio contact with a passing satellite by Dave Jordan of the Amateur Radio Satellite Organization (AMSAT). And Ozzie Osband of the museum will talk about upcoming launches on the Space Coast. \nYuri’s Night is celebrated world-wide when on April 12\, 1961 Gagarin blasted off Earth and flew in his Vostok 1 spacecraft for one orbit of the Earth and into immortality. He died in 1968 in a jet crash while training for a Soviet moon landing. \nThe date coincides with NASA’s launch of the first Space Shuttle Columbia\, STS-1\, in 1981\, with astronauts John Young\, former moonwalker\, and Bob Crippen\, rookie\, aboard. It has been called the world’s most dangerous manned test flight of any air or spacecraft. \nBob Sieck was the NASA chief shuttle project engineer when the unflown “Space Transportation System” was launched with Columbia on its maiden voyage. Sieck’s illustrious career with NASA began in 1964 as a Gemini spacecraft system engineer. He is honored with many awards from his peers and has great insight into the workings of the American space program. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/yuris-night 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:20180127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125032 CREATED:20180116T172407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T063759Z UID:2918-1517050800-1517072400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:“Bringing Columbia Home” Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Former Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach and space historian Jonathan Ward will be signing copies of their new book\, “Bringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew” at the American Space Museum beginning at 11:00 on Saturday\, January 27. \nComing out at the 15th anniversary of the Columbia space shuttle disaster\, this is the epic true story of one of the most dramatic\, unforgettable adventures of our time. \nFor the first time\, here is the definitive inside story of the Columbia disaster and recovery and the inspiring message it ultimately holds. In the aftermath of tragedy\, people and communities came together to help bring home the remains of the crew and nearly 40 percent of shuttle\, an effort that was instrumental in piecing together what happened so the shuttle program could return to flight and complete the International Space Station. Bringing Columbia Home shares the deeply personal stories that emerged as NASA employees looked for lost colleagues and searchers overcame immense physical\, logistical\, and emotional challenges and worked together to accomplish the impossible. \nFeaturing a foreword and epilogue by astronauts Robert Crippen and Eileen Collins\, and dedicated to the astronauts and recovery search persons who lost their lives\, this is an incredible\, compelling narrative about the best of humanity in the darkest of times and about how a failure at the pinnacle of human achievement became a story of cooperation and hope. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/bringing-columbia-home-book-signing LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125032 CREATED:20180115T220125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T055212Z UID:2910-1517050800-1517054400@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Astronaut Memorial Ceremony at Sand Point Park DESCRIPTION:The American Space Museum and the City of Titusville Flag and Memorial Committee will be co-hosting the Astronaut Memorial Ceremony at Sand Point Park. Directions and map are below. URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/astronaut-memorial-ceremony-sand-point-park LOCATION:Sand Point Park\, 101 N Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422 DTSTAMP:20260424T125032 CREATED:20170302T160407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T012444Z UID:1732-1492653600-1492739999@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Reach for the Stars Reception - April 20 DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 20\, 2017 for the Reach for the Stars Reception\, hosted by\nThe American Space Museum & The Planetarium at Eastern Florida State College\n Where:  The Planetarium at Eastern Florida State College – 1519 Clearlake Rd\, Cocoa\, FL 32922 (see map)\nWhen:  Social time starts at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary wine and beer. Reception begins at 7 p.m.\n What:  Enjoy a delicious assortment of heavy appetizers from Green Turtle Catering. NASA astronauts will be present to reminisce and support our educational initiatives. The evening will feature an auction\, displays\, and Planetarium shows\, as well as door prizes.\nKeynote Speaker: Dr. Desmond Blackburn\, Brevard County Superintendent of Schools\n Guest Auctioneer: Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey\nFeaturing 1st Annual “Reach for the Stars” Award to be presented to Allison Schroeder (screen    writer for “Hidden Figures”) & Charlie Mars (for his years of service to the Museum and Monuments)\nWhy:  Money will support the STEAM Space educational program & museum interpretive signage\nHow Much:  $125 each\nDress:  Business\, casual or cocktail attire\nMake checks payable to: American Space Museum • 308 Pine St. Titusville\, FL 32976 \ncall 321-264-0434 to pay via credit card or CLICK THIS LINK to pay via paypal or credit card on-line: http://spacewalkoffame.org/news/reach-for-the-stars-reception-at-the-efsc-planetarium URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/reach-stars-reception-april-20 LOCATION:Eastern Florida State College Planetarium (CLOSED as of Sept 2017)\, 1519 Clearlake Rd\, Cocoa\, FL\, 32922\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T125032 CREATED:20170404T163357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T055254Z UID:1860-1492005600-1492009200@spacewalkoffame.org SUMMARY:Yuri's Day DESCRIPTION:Space enthusiast Ozzie Osband will be in the rocket garden out front of the American Space Museum (308 Pine Street) (corner of Pine and Hopkins) about 2:15 p.m. to search for the International Space Station flying overhead and to attempt to pick up signals from the ISS> URL:https://spacewalkoffame.org/event/yuris-day LOCATION:American Space Museum\, 308 Pine Street\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States CATEGORIES:Space History END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR