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Topic: Spacefest VII, June 2016, Starr Pass (Tucson, AZ)
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albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-21-2015 08:33 PM
   
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Originally posted by moonnut:
Would love to see Novaspace get Lovell, Mattingly and Borman.
Borman has had some personal issues, and Mattingly does not like to sign for a fee. Alternatively, we've asked him to come as a speaker but his fee is pretty big. |
MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 05-22-2015 08:22 AM
I've been to three of the previous Spacefests and had a great time. But the reason I had a great time is because there were astronauts in attendance and signing autographs that I had never met before. If I attend any Spacefest in the future it's going to need to bring in more space shuttle astronauts that have not attended shows before. That is what gets me excited. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
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Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-22-2015 10:02 AM
Perhaps an arrangement could be made with Mattingly like the one he did in England. Charge for a separate lecture and he signs one autograph per person who attends. That would offset his fee and fit his preference. You could also have the lecture inside the show and require a show admission ticket along with the lecture ticket. Mattingly would be a big draw even at $150-200 a ticket if an autograph is involved along with the lecture. I know this may not be feasible on top of all the other planning that goes into Spacefest but it's a possible solution to your attendance issues while having the draw of getting all the money back through lecture and attendance ticket sales. Lastly while I prefer getting autographs I also would just love to meet Collins, Mattingly, Borman or Anders. If these astronauts are against signing see if they're agreeable to attending the show and simply posing for photos for a fee. I'd pay $50 for a photo with any of those guys. I don't want to change the free photo with an autograph policy that occurs now, but that is a way to maybe get different astronauts to attend. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-22-2015 12:28 PM
Agreed. We've approached Mattingly that way as well. Even Kittinger and Story. They both declined, even though we wanted Joe and Story to sell books and talk only, they didn't like the idea of being associated with an autograph show.It's tough, believe me. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 11-02-2015 12:35 PM
Spacefest tickets (June 9-12 2016) go on sale today, November 2 at 12 noon MST.Due to health issues, this will be Kim Poor's last Spacefest. |
Aztecdoug
Member Posts: 1405
From: Huntington Beach
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 11-02-2015 01:10 PM
I got mine... I am looking forward to it all. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 11-02-2015 01:13 PM
Literally. Can't. Wait. |
jtheoret
Member Posts: 344
From: Albuquerque, NM USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 11-04-2015 07:47 PM
Me too! Looking forward to seeing everyone! |
sobof62
Member Posts: 94
From: Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 11-09-2015 09:25 AM
Anybody know if Tom Stafford will attend this event? Thanks. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-09-2015 09:32 AM
The list of astronauts announced (to date) as attending can be found here (and on Sightings). Stafford is currently not among those listed. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 248
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 11-09-2015 07:33 PM
Any word on the golf? Or too early? I'd love to get out and hit a few balls. By the way, which astronaut is the best golfer? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-15-2015 04:13 PM
A new astronaut guest has been announced: We are pleased to announce Captain James Lovell has confirmed he will be at Spacefest VII. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-28-2015 01:38 PM
I see that Buzz Aldrin has been removed from the site. Does this mean he's definitely not attending? |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 12-28-2015 04:12 PM
We're sorry to say that Buzz Aldrin informed us recently that he will not be doing any more autograph shows, including the upcoming Spacefest, so we removed him from our site. We are trying to arrange a mail-in signing in the next few months. |
Lightyear69
Member Posts: 95
From: Germany
Registered: Oct 2013
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posted 12-28-2015 04:44 PM
What is the current status of Dave Scott? Has he confirmed? |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 12-28-2015 06:05 PM
Dave Scott, Gene Cernan, and Jim McDivitt have not confirmed yet, but all three have said they are planning to attend, but want to wait until closer to the show date to verify their schedules before confirming. |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 01-08-2016 10:56 PM
It would be really nice if Cernan's documentary "The Last Man on the Moon" would be released and available for purchase. I would love a copy of that signed by him.
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milkit1
Member Posts: 271
From: Springfield Illinois USA
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 01-09-2016 08:51 AM
Do the astronauts start signing on Thursday or is it better to just wait til Friday to go? |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 01-11-2016 02:22 PM
The astronauts will not be signing on Thursday, but will start on Friday. We are still finalizing the schedules, so there may be a few things added on Thursday, but they will not be signings. |
sobof62
Member Posts: 94
From: Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 01-15-2016 06:55 AM
Anybody know if Tom Stafford will attend this event? Thanks. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-15-2016 07:13 AM
You can see the current list of astronauts planning to attend here. Tom Stafford is not listed. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 01-15-2016 10:18 AM
I saw that Glynn Lunney and Gerry Griffin will be at Spacefest. |
SteveG
Member Posts: 48
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 01-17-2016 07:22 PM
It's a little early but I will be accepting mail orders again for folks who can not make the event. I have done this the past several years with Kim, Sally and Rob's recommendation and approval.Please email me at: stevegruber34@yahoo.com with your requests and we can discuss the details. The pricing is still 2-3 months away but you can look at past years guests and prices to start getting a jumping off point. I do charge a fee for my service and have many happy customers from this site over the years. Thanks.
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mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 01-17-2016 11:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveG:
It's a little early but I will be accepting mail orders again for folks who can not make the event. I have done this the past several years with Kim, Sally and Rob's recommendation and approval.
And having done this route with Steve 4 years ago, I can vouch for his integrity. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 01-22-2016 03:41 PM
Dave Scott has now confirmed that he will be at Spacefest. |
spacehiker
Member Posts: 386
From: London, UK
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 01-22-2016 04:07 PM
Any chance of getting Dave Scott to do a mail in signing this year for those of us who can't get to Spacefest? |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 01-22-2016 04:41 PM
We probably won't have a mail-in signing for Scott that soon after Spacefest, but Steve Gruber (SteveG) can help you get some things signed at Spacefest, per his above post. |
milkit1
Member Posts: 271
From: Springfield Illinois USA
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 02-11-2016 06:23 PM
Was wondering if the astronauts have the ability to accept debit cards? I'm going to be spending quite a bit of money and would prefer not to carry cash around. |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-11-2016 08:46 PM
The two Spacefests I have been to, the astronauts have a credit card machine at each of their tables. I don't think it will be a problem. Just be sure and notify your credit card company. They suspended my card temporarily the first time for multiple "suspicious" purchases.  It was cleared up quickly with just a phone call but it might save you time at Spacefest. |
Sam Que
Member Posts: 180
From: Chicago, IL, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 02-12-2016 07:25 AM
I have always used credit cards at SpaceFest without any problems. I'd rather use a credit card instead of carrying all that cash. Although I have never had a problem with the credit card company, not a bad idea to let them know if you are from outside the U.S. They will note it in your account. |
gareth89
Member Posts: 298
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 02-12-2016 08:08 AM
Would there be any view to having Milt Windler attend the show? |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 02-12-2016 11:34 AM
That's a great big YES PLEASE from me. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 02-12-2016 02:41 PM
All of the astronauts will have credit card machines (either ours or theirs), that should all accept debit cards. However, depending on the machine, it may charge the debit card as a credit card. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 248
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 02-12-2016 07:19 PM
No official word on the golfing? Looking to play a round. It wasn't answered before, but which astronaut is the best golfer of the bunch? |
Buel
Member Posts: 649
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 03-02-2016 03:05 PM
'Dutch' von Ehrenfried has now been announced as a guest!! That's an original STG member and Mercury Flight Controller right there!! |
MarylandSpace
Member Posts: 1337
From:
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 03-02-2016 04:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by moonnut:
It wasn't answered before, but which astronaut is the best golfer of the bunch?
Didn't one astronaut golfer no longer with us hit a golf ball "miles and miles"? |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 03-08-2016 09:57 AM
Is there a way to see exactly what days all the guests will be signing autographs? I plan on attending Friday and Saturday and wanted to find out so I can alter my plans if someone is only attending Saturday or Sunday. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 03-16-2016 03:37 PM
When we find out that a signer will not be attending all days, we will post it in the first paragraph of their bio, which will then show up on both the summary pages and the individual's bio page.We have heard exceptions from only two astronauts so far, Bruce McCandless (Friday only) and Eileen Collins (Friday and Saturday). We don't know of any who will be Sunday only, and even though some signers will still be around on Sunday, you should not rely on seeing them that day. If there is someone you definitely need, plan on being there Friday and Saturday. |
sobof62
Member Posts: 94
From: Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 03-27-2016 05:55 AM
Can anyone advise me if any of the Apollo 9 astronauts (McDivitt, Schweickart, Scott) have charged any completion fees in the past for an Apollo 9 crew photograph? Thanks. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 04-07-2016 09:09 PM
When can we expect requests for lunch and dinner seatings? |
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