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Topic: 10/3: U.S. Naval History Conference (Annapolis)
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-08-2013 08:27 PM
   
This 2013 U.S. Naval History Conference will present the "Past, Present and Future of Human Spaceflight" on Oct. 3 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Confirmed attendees include: - Charles Bolden (STS-61C, STS-31, STS-45, STS-60)
- Robert Cabana (STS-41, STS-53, STS-65, STS-88)
- Christopher Cassidy (STS-127, Soyuz TMA-08M, ISS 35/36)
- Robert Crippen (STS-1, STS-7, STS-41C, STS-41G)
- Frank Culbertson (STS-38, STS-51, STS-105, ISS-3)
- Kenneth Ham (STS-124, STS-132)
- Michael Lopez-Alegria (STS-73, STS-92, STS-113, Soyuz TMA-9, ISS-14)
- James Lovell (Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, Apollo 13)
- William Shepherd (STS-27, STS-41, STS-52, Soyuz TM-31, ISS-1)
- Sunita Williams (STS-116, ISS-14/15, Soyuz TMA-05M, ISS 32/33)
Additional invited guests include Scott Carpenter (Mercury 7), Gene Kranz (Flight Director) and Dennis Tito (Soyuz TM-32). |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 09-17-2013 03:51 PM
I'm registered, but was wondering if there were any other cS'ers going to be in attendance? |
BMckay
Member Posts: 3218
From: MA, USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 09-17-2013 05:49 PM
I will be there plus I know a few others. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 09-17-2013 05:57 PM
Great! I'll finally get to put the face to the various peoples' posts and emails! |
minipci
Member Posts: 365
From: London, UK
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 09-17-2013 06:12 PM
Will there be any publication associated with this event, perhaps at a later date? |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-17-2013 06:56 PM
There wasn't at the last I attended, aside from an official Flickr gallery. |
minipci
Member Posts: 365
From: London, UK
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 09-18-2013 02:47 PM
OK. Thanks for that info! |
BMckay
Member Posts: 3218
From: MA, USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-01-2013 08:40 AM
I am betting that many of the speakers will not be able to attend. I also know that they are working on getting a few replacements. It still should be worth it.So who is going? |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 10-01-2013 09:54 AM
I'll be attending, at this time there's no announcement on the U.S. Naval Institute's website to the effect of cancelling the conference. Access to the conference may be a different story as Alumni Hall may be closed due to the furlough. We'll have to wait and see. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 10-01-2013 10:13 AM
I just received an email from stating that the conference will not be affected by the government shutdown. I'll see you at the conference! |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-01-2013 06:28 PM
I have an email asking if there'll be a change in speakers, particularly as Cassidy, Suni Williams, Cabana and Bolden are active federal employees. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-02-2013 12:09 PM
From Michelle Ham's blog: Even though the Government is shutdown this event is still happening. Sadly the current astronauts (or anyone who technically still works for NASA whether they are a current astronaut or not) such as Chris Cassidy, Suni Williams and Charlie Bolden will not be able to attend which is a bummer because it would be even more epic to have them here. However, there are still so many amazing folks who will be here! Astronaut speakers include Mike Lopez-Alegria, Frank Culbertson, Bob Crippen and more! While I am super excited to see those guys I must admit I am absolutely beside myself about the fact that I am going to get to meet Jim Lovell and Tom Stafford! Talk about living legends!!! |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-02-2013 08:00 PM
Update: Bolden was at the Forrestal Lecture which was held at the Academy tonight. Don't know if he'll be there tomorrow. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-03-2013 08:50 AM
For those unable to be at the conference, the following accounts are tweeting updates: - Xeni Jardin (@xeni)
- Michelle Ham (@spacechelle)
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JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 10-03-2013 07:38 PM
The conference was great and I met not only many astronauts, but those interested in the space program. Thanks again Robert for tipping us off to this valuable gathering! Today's presentations are to be posted to the U.S. Naval Institute's website. I would highly recommend those who didn't have the opportunity to attend to check them out, some excellent insights! |
MarylandSpace
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Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-03-2013 08:34 PM
I second JBoe's comments. Nice venue and campus. All four sessions kept moving and were interesting.I talked with fellow cSer's in attendance: Bob K, Bob L, Bryan Mc, Larry Mc, Mike I, Pete S, and Mr. and Mrs. "Scoop." Also had nice chats with other attendees and speakers. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 10-04-2013 07:08 AM
Thanks! I thought it was great that the speakers gave their thoughts and opinions on how we should proceed in future exploration; especially with the space station discussion. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-04-2013 10:24 AM
The US Naval Institute has an on-scene report on their event page. |
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