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Topic: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Autograph & Memorabilia Show 2010
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-24-2010 06:26 PM
   
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation releaseAstronaut Scholarship Foundation's Third Annual Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia Show WeekendNovember 5-7, 2010, Kennedy Space Center, FL Blast off to Launch Headquarters, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), FL, for a weekend getaway at the World's Largest Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show! This family-friendly weekend offers autograph sessions, astronaut photo opportunities, lectures from Legends, a unique space auction and more! Visit the show's space-related Exhibitor Hall; enjoy all the incredible attractions the KSC Visitor Complex has to offer; and get ready to meet, mingle and dine with hero astronauts and space icons! Check out the Schedule of Events for more details about this cosmic experience! Nowhere else on Earth can you enjoy sun, surf and space with some of history's greatest astronauts! Don't delay in securing your SPACE today! Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, who aids the United States in retaining its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships to exceptional college students pursuing degrees in these fields. Cost of the ticket packages, over fair market value, should be considered a charitable donation. |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-24-2010 06:27 PM
Has anyone got their tickets for the AAMS yet? I picked up the Platinum ticket. |
Sam Que
Member Posts: 180
From: Chicago, IL, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 05-24-2010 06:44 PM
I purchased the platinum tickets also. I came very close to buying the platinum plus tickets but restrained myself. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-24-2010 07:20 PM
Got mine. Can't wait. |
paul prendergast
Member Posts: 429
From: crawley west sussex UK
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 05-25-2010 12:28 PM
I bet this show is going to be great, I would love to attend but at the moment time hard to get off work.The exchange rate is very poor at the moment so I hope you all have a great time. |
xlsteve
Member Posts: 391
From: Holbrook MA, USA
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 05-25-2010 01:22 PM
I've got my ticket. I'll be going solo. Hopefully I'll get a chance to meet some of you folks down there.
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liftoff
Member Posts: 45
From: Watt, Switzerland
Registered: Jun 2008
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posted 05-25-2010 03:05 PM
I got my platinum ticket too. Just can't wait! |
Sarahnaut
Member Posts: 15
From: Florida, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 05-25-2010 06:11 PM
Got my ticket!! Year 3, can't wait!! |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-27-2010 04:16 AM
Not so sure this year.Presumably someone is trying to get Leonov and Kubasov if this is to be a full ASTP reunion? |
MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 05-27-2010 09:17 AM
After having been to all but one Sims/Hankow show, both Spacefests and both ASF shows the only way I will go to this years ASF show is if they get astronauts to attend that I've never met. Right now it's the same ones that have been to pretty much every show in the last five years. With them also doing the Astronaut Hall of Fame event you would think they would be getting a lot more shuttle astronauts to attend the autograph show in November. Don't get me wrong, meeting any astronaut at any time is a thrill but to justify spending the amount of money it takes to go to this show they need to get more astronauts people have never seen at this type of show before. |
xlsteve
Member Posts: 391
From: Holbrook MA, USA
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 05-27-2010 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by MarkRP:
After having been to all but one Sims/Hankow show, both Spacefests and both ASF shows the only way I will go to this year's ASF show is if they get astronauts to attend that I've never met.
I've not be to any of the shows, so at this point I've not met any of the astronauts listed, and I'm looking forward to it. The precious few I have met I wouldn't mind seeing again. But I see your point. Having Leonov/Kubasov there would be awesome. |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-27-2010 01:07 PM
Fingers crossed something like that (Leonov and Kubasov) happens. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-27-2010 02:16 PM
This year also marks the 15th anniversary of STS-71, the first U.S.-Russian link up in space since ASTP. It would be nice if the show could recognize both anniversaries, seeing as the U.S. commander of that flight, Hoot Gibson, is already an announced attendee. It would be great to have a crew reunion (or at least as many as possible) with Gibson, Precourt, Harbaugh, Baker, Dunbar and the up and down crew members, Solovyev, Budarin, Thagard, Dezhurov and Strekalov. |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 05-27-2010 02:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
This year also marks the 15th anniversary of STS-71, the first U.S.-Russian link up in space since ASTP. It would be nice if the show could recognize both anniversaries
That's a good idea. While ASTP was mostly a mission of diplomacy, STS-71 was the start of a real working relationship in space between the two nations that has blossomed over the past 15 years. In general, it would be nice if some of these shows would begin to place a little more emphasis on shuttle missions and accomplishments. Even though the shuttle doesn't necessarily have the same drawing power as M-G-A does, many of the shuttle program's remarkable accomplishments go uncelebrated, while we regularly celebrate nearly every Apollo anniversary. There is room to celebrate both M-G-A *AND* the Space Shuttle at these shows. Perhaps a Hubble-themed event would be a good start, celebrating the crews that launched and serviced the Hubble. I imagine a lot of people would like to meet Story Musgrave at an autograph show. |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-27-2010 08:23 PM
I agree with the above statements. I think there is enough room for M.G.A and shuttle programs at these shows and would just like to add a few of the co-operative flights to Mir, and ISS aboard Soyuz to the wish list of guests as well. |
xlsteve
Member Posts: 391
From: Holbrook MA, USA
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 05-28-2010 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by mjanovec:
I imagine a lot of people would like to meet Story Musgrave at an autograph show.
Story is one of the astronauts I've met, but would be more than happy to see again. I know how folks feel about the repeat appearances, and how that affects someone's decision to attend. But at the same time, I think many of the astronauts are to be commended for their support of ASF. There are a lot of names that come up for every one of the events they sponsor, and not all of them live a convenient distance from KSC, so they have to take time out to travel to and from the event and then for the event itself. |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-28-2010 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by xlsteve:
But at the same time, I think many of the astronauts are to be commended for their support of ASF.
Again I could not agree more.
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MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-29-2010 07:30 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MarkRP:
Right now it's the same ones that have been to pretty much every show in the last five years.
Having the same astronauts attend these shows makes it even better in my opinion. Yes it's great to get an autograph and shake a hand, maybe talk for a minute or two. But after attending multiple events, you get to know them better, and you might even meet someone who knows an astronaut personally, which might lead to an extended conversation (for example, this happened to me with Alan Bean). I especially like it when I'm talking with an astronaut, and he/she eventually says "oh yeah, you're the guy who...". They do remember you after a while. You also tend to meet other space enthusiasts and get to know them better (Bill, John, Linda, Brenda, Tad, Paul, etc) and trust me, you can always learn something from them. And on a rare occasion, an astronaut passes you by and says "hey Mel, about our conversation last night..." For me it's the learning experience, and not the autograph. |
MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 05-29-2010 10:20 PM
I understand your point of view. When possible I enjoy hanging out with astronauts just as much as the next person, but I'm an autograph collector first. For me to travel a thousand miles from home and spend a large amount of money doing it there needs to be something new and fresh to do and see. And for me that means astronuats I've never met before. To put it another way, when you go on a family vacation do you go to the same place year after year? I know my family and I don't. We want to go somewhere we've never been, to see something we've never seen. It keeps it new, fresh and interesting. In the context of my autograph collecting hobby nothing gets me more excited than to have the opportunity to meet someone I've never met before. Someone I have the greatest respect and admiration for. The chance to interact with that person, even for a few minutes, and hopefully get an item signed is what has kept me thrilled to be in this hobby for 20 years and I hope many more years to come. |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 05-30-2010 06:51 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MarkRP:
The chance to interact with that person, even for a few minutes, and hopefully get an item signed is what has kept me thrilled to be in this hobby for 20 years and I hope many more years to come.
Well, keep in mind that if you would like for that person to be from the M-G-A era, there are not many years left for you to do that. Shuttle astronauts should be around for a long time, but the M-G-A guys won't be doing the show circuit for that many more years. |
Steve Procter
Member Posts: 1031
From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-30-2010 11:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
It would be great to have a crew reunion (or at least as many as possible) with Gibson, Precourt, Harbaugh, Baker, Dunbar and the up and down crew members, Solovyev, Budarin, Thagard, Dezhurov and Strekalov.
Robert, Strekalov passed away in 2004 so a 'full' reunion wouldn't be possible. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-30-2010 11:20 AM
Steve, indeed and I am embarrassed that I had forgotten (even though I wrote about his passing when it happened). |
Tad_N
Member Posts: 24
From: Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 05-30-2010 02:37 PM
I have also set up my Platinum Plus ticket. As Mel stated so well... you never know what surprises you will take away from this. Looking forward to seeing you all again. |
Fezman92
Member Posts: 1031
From: New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 05-30-2010 02:55 PM
One of these days, I will have to get down to one. Won't be for a few years though with college and everything |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-30-2010 04:29 PM
Dust off those books you want signed - I'll be there. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-31-2010 09:56 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MCroft04:
I especially like it when I'm talking with an astronaut, and he/she eventually says "oh yeah, you're the guy who...". They do remember you after a while. You also tend to meet other space enthusiasts and get to know them better (Bill, John, Linda, Brenda, Tad, Paul, etc) and trust me, you can always learn something from them.
I agree wholeheartedly, Mel. We had a great time last year - even before the show had started! Often the obtaining of the autographs can be a bit of a chore, but it's in the bar/by the pool/on a tour that you really get to know the astronauts and fellow collectors. 2009's show was awesome in all of these respects. |
Linda K
Member Posts: 62
From: Greensboro, NC 27455
Registered: Aug 2008
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posted 05-31-2010 11:11 AM
I've got my ticket, and I can't wait!! Looking forward to seeing everyone again this year! |
paul prendergast
Member Posts: 429
From: crawley west sussex UK
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 05-31-2010 11:58 AM
I have tried booking the hotel online. Has anybody else had problems? |
liftoff
Member Posts: 45
From: Watt, Switzerland
Registered: Jun 2008
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posted 05-31-2010 01:19 PM
Paul, I had the same problem. It didn't work. But then I wrote an email and could make the reservation. Hope it helps. |
xlsteve
Member Posts: 391
From: Holbrook MA, USA
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 06-01-2010 06:49 AM
I had an issue too, but if you enter the promotional code from the ASF website when you search for dates then you can see the availability and book rooms.Also, what are the chances that STS-134 will be rolling out to or on the pad? The launch window as it stands now is during the following week. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-01-2010 08:32 AM
At this point, there is probably a greater chance of STS-133 (Discovery) still being on the pad than there is STS-134 (Endeavour) standing ready. Many expect STS-134 to slip into February 2011, while STS-133 may face growing delays due to the time needed to prepare its payload. (Watch for further updates under the shuttle - station forum.) |
Leon Ford
Member Posts: 309
From: Shreveport, LA, United States
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-01-2010 10:05 AM
I made my hotel reservations yesterday. I tried to make them online, but the Radisson website said there were no rooms available for the dates I selected. I called for reservations instead and was able to make them with no problem. I told the reservation operator about the problem on the website and he said he would report it. He did ask if I was going to the hotel for a special event and I did get the autograph show discount.Looking forward to the show!!! |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 06-01-2010 11:04 AM
I made my reservation last week and had no problem. I checked again today because I am going to fly in one day earlier than I planned and needed another room night, and it was going to let me book at the ASF rate. Here is how I did it: - Click on the hotel on the ASF website. There should be a hotel instructions and details on the ASF link. There is a promotional code right under the hotel link.
- Copy the code down and click on the hotel link right above it
- Type in the dates on the hotel web and enter.
- It will likely tell you the hotel is sold out. BUT on the right hand side there is a space for the promotional code. If you type the promotional code in that space and click enter again, it will bring up the availability and you can book from there.
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xlsteve
Member Posts: 391
From: Holbrook MA, USA
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 06-01-2010 12:23 PM
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Originally posted by alanh_7:
If you type the promotional code in that space and click enter again, it will bring up the availability and you can book from there.
That's how I booked as well. |
dfox
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From: Scarsdale, NY, United States
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 06-13-2010 04:42 PM
I was hoping to attend but I have a conflicting obligation. Do the Astronaut Experiences & Memorabilia Auctions offer a similar experience in terms of lectures and meeting/signing opportunities or are they just auctions? |
Safecoat
Member Posts: 93
From: Austin, TX
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 06-18-2010 02:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mjanovec:
In general, it would be nice if some of these shows would begin to place a little more emphasis on shuttle missions and accomplishments.
Would enjoy meeting more of the Space Shuttle astronauts and the added plus is that their signing fees are a bit more reasonable! Like the Apollo and Skylab astronaut fees were back in 2007. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 06-18-2010 06:14 PM
I thought last year was a great improvement. In addition to a number of shuttle astronauts in attendance (some for the first time at an ASF show), the Astronaut Training Experience featured Hank Hartsfield, Tom Jones, Vance Brand, and Bob Springer as "leaders" of the 4 groups that we were assigned to. There was ample opportunity for one on one discussion (and yes it was great stuff). In addition, there was a great discussion in the bar one evening with Hank and Vance. I also had a great discussion with Rick Searfoss at the cocktail party. So hopefully ASF will continue to bring in new shuttle astro's and also get them to give presentations. |
xlsteve
Member Posts: 391
From: Holbrook MA, USA
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 06-21-2010 08:19 AM
Alan Bean, Ed Gibson, Mike Mullane, Bill Pogue, Rick Searfoss and Kathy Thornton have been added. |
Mark Zimmer
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posted 06-23-2010 02:54 PM
We (Julie & I) would have liked to have made this one, but as it turns out we're getting married on Nov. 6. If the show went longer we could consider honeymooning at it, but so it goes. Hope that there's a 2011 version to attend. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 06-23-2010 06:30 PM
You have a wonderful opportunity to make a memory that would allow you to post in the "you're a space geek if" post. Go for it! |
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