posted 04-21-2008 10:09 PM               

The theme this year is "50 Years of NASA History".

posted 04-21-2008 10:11 PM               

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Celebrate Space Day at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

Visitors of all ages are invited for a galactic adventure at the National Air and Space Museum’s annual Space Day Saturday, May 3, celebrating NASA’s 50th anniversary this year.

Space Day will feature a busy schedule of astronaut appearances; live performances by the award-winning a cappella group The Chromatics; an interactive space quiz; LEGO displays of real and imagined space vehicles by WAMALUG (Washington Metro Area Users Group), NASA and National Air and Space Museum scientists; and tours and stories for children. Among the day’s highlights will be a live contact via amateur radio with the International Space Station at 11:30 a.m. Astronaut Garrett Reisman will be available to answer students' and young visitors' questions for an hour.

Space Day, created in 1997 by Lockheed Martin, is designed to encourage students to consider careers in space exploration as they study math, science, engineering and technology. Lockheed Martin sponsors Space Day events across the United States and Canada, with more than 70 partners and associates, including the National Air and Space Museum and NASA.

Organizations offering activity stations at the museum include NASA, the Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry, Team America Rocketry, AMSAT-Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation and Washington Metro Area Users Group.

The National Air and Space Museum building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is located at Sixth Street and Independence Avenue S.W. The museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is located in Chantilly, Va., near Washington Dulles International Airport. Both facilities are open daily from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. (Closed Dec. 25) Admission is free, but there is a $12 fee for parking at the Udvar-Hazy Center.

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posted 04-21-2008 10:13 PM               

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The San Diego Air & Space Museum's Fifth Annual Space Day

The Museum’s Space Day celebration is set to launch on May 10th, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come and engage in fun hands-on demonstrations, giveaways, and activities with local and national space experts. Invited presenters include NASA, SDAA (San Diego Astronomy Association), DSN (the Deep Space Network), JPL, The Mars Society, SETI, UCSD EarthKAM, SDSS (San Diego Space Society) and the Planetary Society. As an extra bonus, the Museum's space galleries are open for viewing throughout the event, including flown Apollo spacecraft, moon rocks and space suits.

For more information, and for a special admission discount coupon, please go to the Space Day webpage on the Museum's website.

The San Diego Air & Space Museum is California's Official Air & Space Museum and Education Center. The Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and it was the first aero-themed Museum to be accredited by the American Association of Museums. The Museum is located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101. The Museum and Gift Store are open daily from 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. with last admission at 4:00 p.m. Adults: $15, Juniors (12-17): $9, Youth (9-11): $6, Seniors & Students: $12. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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posted 04-22-2008 03:03 PM               

I usually have a table set up with a bunch of free swag, a few photos and a computer running a slideshow of images I've taken.

posted 04-23-2008 07:15 AM               

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Space Day will feature a busy schedule of astronaut appearances...

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posted 04-28-2008 03:00 PM               

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Originally posted by Cliff Lentz:
Anyone have a clue about what astronaut appearances?

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posted 04-28-2008 06:30 PM               

I have "Celebrating 50 Years of America in Space" patches available and I will be happy to offer them at a discount to any organization participating in Space Day. This way your organization can use them as a fundraiser.

posted 04-29-2008 10:42 AM               

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Originally posted by LoneStarScouter:
Anything planned in the Houston area?

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posted 04-29-2008 12:21 PM               

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Originally posted by BobbyA:
Is there a schedule of events at the NASM?

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posted 04-30-2008 09:34 AM               

Washington Street Elementary School will join more than 500 other schools around the world by signing Student Signatures in Space posters to celebrate Space Day 2008.

posted 04-30-2008 12:07 PM               

It is a 24" x 48" acrylic on stretched canvas. Titled "Past is Prologue" it celebrates the entire 50 year history of US space exploration.

The winning bidder is in town to attend the HOF Induction so we decided to do this now.

I'll post pictures and more next week.

posted 05-13-2008 12:14 PM               

Did anyone ask him about that Exp 1 patch? I've seen it before. It's almost like a "negative" of the one they wore on their Sokols.

posted 05-13-2008 12:28 PM            

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Originally posted by KSCArtist:
Did anyone ask him about that Exp 1 patch?

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