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Topic: ASF Space Rendezvous, Nov. 2015, KSC (Fla.)
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opns93
Member Posts: 41
From: Butler, NJ
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 05-24-2015 06:59 AM
  
As per the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation: Space Rendezvous 2015Save the date for November 5-7, 2015! After seven successful years, the Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia show has evolved into so much more! ASF is proud to introduce the newly-renamed Space Rendezvous 2015 which truly depicts the evolution and focus of this spacetacular annual affair. This year's event weekend caters to space enthusiasts, tech- and engineer-minded individuals, and even families who want a little bit of everything that that the Space Coast has to offer. Featuring: - Orion: Future of Deep Space
- 25th Anniversary of Hubble
- Apollo/Soyuz to Today: 40 Years of International Collaboration
- Autograph & Memorabilia Show
- Breakout Sessions with Astronauts & Astronaut Scholars
Tickets on sale June 15. More details to come! Looking forward to the event and attendees. |
alextompkins
Member Posts: 17
From: Orlando, FL USA
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 06-04-2015 09:02 AM
Thanks for posting! I have been waiting for info on the 2015 show. I moved to Orlando last year and had no idea this event was happening. Imagine my dismay when I found out about the 2014 show exactly one month after it was over!I do have one question about this event, and I'm hoping a veteran can help me out. It seems that astronauts who don't otherwise charge a fee to sign charge at these events. Did every astronaut charge a fee at last year's events? I don't mind if they charge, I just want to know if I should go ahead and learn how to file for bankruptcy.  Any insight on this event would be super helpful. I wont miss this one for anything, autograph fees or not, I just didn't know if anyone could help me out? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-04-2015 09:16 AM
All guests signing autographs at the show charge a fee. |
alextompkins
Member Posts: 17
From: Orlando, FL USA
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 06-04-2015 09:23 AM
Thank you for the info, and for the quick reply. I'll have to sit tight and wait for the fees and guest list to be posted. The waiting is driving me crazy! Thanks again for your help! |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-04-2015 10:02 AM
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Originally posted by alextompkins:
I don't mind if they charge, I just want to know if I should go ahead and learn how to file for bankruptcy.
Heh! I was like a kid in a candy store, looking at my money, looking at my list, looking at my money again, trying to maximize my spending and trying to guess who would be at a future show or who makes regular appearances elsewhere...That said, if there's someone you want, get their autograph sooner than later. Even the shuttle astronauts are getting up there in age. At least one who signed at AAMS (the previous autograph show name) has since retired, and apparently has retired from signing by mail, too. Also remember that in addition to the show there's usually an astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter who will sign one of your item for free, and will sign a photo which they (the gift shop) provides for the 9.95 cost of the picture. |
alextompkins
Member Posts: 17
From: Orlando, FL USA
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 06-04-2015 03:37 PM
That's a good point! Thanks for sharing. I usually try and go check out the Astronaut Encounter at KSC whenever I can. The signings are a great bonus, but they typically give a talk about their specific mission which is always really fascinating. I can't wait for more information about this year's show, and who will be there. I love getting autographs, but having the opportunity to meet some of the folks is equally as exciting. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 06-05-2015 06:42 PM
Does anyone have access to the list of fees charged by all of the attendees at last year's ASF show? I know the fees always change, but a list from last year would at least give me ballpark figures so that I could come up with a plan of attack. Thanks to anyone who might be able to help. |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 452
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 06-06-2015 06:28 AM
Since the list of who is coming has yet to be announced, how would you come up with a plan of attack? 
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jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 06-06-2015 06:40 AM
It would just be a bit of guess work, based on who showed up last year. But it's better than nothing. |
gareth89
Member Posts: 298
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 06-15-2015 01:02 PM
Is there a mail-in service provided at this event? I'm from Ireland, I won't be able to make it over I'm afraid! |
opns93
Member Posts: 41
From: Butler, NJ
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 06-15-2015 01:17 PM
Not that I am aware of. Last year, it was an onsite ticketed event. Last November, Saturday and Sunday was the autograph show at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 06-15-2015 01:29 PM
They've had some nice surprises the three years I've attended. I'm hoping for some sort of miracle and an unusual autograph guest this year. |
alextompkins
Member Posts: 17
From: Orlando, FL USA
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 06-15-2015 03:41 PM
So it looks like they posted the details of the Apollo Tickets for $1,600. Hopefully they will start posting more information related to other ticket levels and guests very soon.Also, fingers crossed for some sort of Hubble Space Telescope related signing. I wouldn't mind completing my STS-31 crew photo. |
alextompkins
Member Posts: 17
From: Orlando, FL USA
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 06-16-2015 08:24 AM
It looks like all of the ticket options are up.This should be an exciting event. Will there be a get together of all the cS folks who are attending? I think we should try to make that happen. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-16-2015 08:35 AM
The first guests have also been announced: - Participating in the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope dinner: Tom Akers, Steve Hawley, Bruce McCandless and Kathy Thornton.
- Participating in the Apollo-Soyuz to Today gala: Vance Brand and Norm Thagard.
The astronauts participating in the autograph show (if some or all of the above) is "coming soon." |
alextompkins
Member Posts: 17
From: Orlando, FL USA
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 06-16-2015 09:05 AM
So exciting! I wonder if that means they will be participating in the autograph sessions as well? I would love to meet Bruce McCandless, but don't think I can make it to the gala. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-16-2015 09:16 AM
Given his participation in past shows and the upcoming Autographica, I suspect McCandless will be among the astronauts taking part in the autograph show, too. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 06-16-2015 12:21 PM
Just noticed that the autograph show has been shortened to one day. That should make for a busy Saturday! |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
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Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 07-13-2015 02:48 PM
I'm anxiously awaiting the autograph show attendee list!Also my attempted emails to the ASF asking about it came back as undeliverable. Don't know if it's an issue on their end or mine but I've tried a couple times. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 07-20-2015 10:37 PM
The ASF has begun listing autograph show attendees on their site. |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 07-26-2015 08:33 PM
The "Apollo" level tickets are listed on the ASF website now as SOLD OUT. Definitely good news for the ASF! All other ticket levels remain available for now. |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-29-2015 04:17 PM
I see that astronauts Tom Akers, Steve Hawley, Charlie Precourt and Kent Rominger have been added to the guest list. Keep them coming ASF! |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 07-29-2015 09:18 PM
I agree; get more of those shuttle astronauts to turn out. And G-A-Skylab too! |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
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Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 08-05-2015 01:55 PM
They just added Jim Lovell to the autograph show!Just when I thought ASF was making it possible for me to skip this year they go and complicate things. Nice addition to the show. He had a big line last year. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
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Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 08-17-2015 03:04 PM
They haven't added many people lately but they did add Charlie Duke to the autograph show.Also I emailed Glynn Lunney and he said he will be bringing both hard and soft cover versions of his book to sell at the show. If you're attending the show I can't recommend too strongly that you should buy it. It's a great read and he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
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Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 08-24-2015 07:01 PM
They added a few more people to the autograph show including Tom Stafford, Dick Gordon, Al Worden and Chris Ferguson. |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 08-26-2015 04:17 PM
They added William Readdy to the guest list. Please keep them coming ASF!! |
Lightyear69
Member Posts: 95
From: Germany
Registered: Oct 2013
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posted 08-27-2015 04:29 AM
Does anybody from Germany fly to the Space Rendezvous 2015?
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MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 08-31-2015 11:27 AM
Astronaut William Readdy has been removed from the website. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 09-18-2015 09:13 AM
Eileen Collins and Bruce Melnick have been added to the autograph show. |
MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 09-23-2015 03:11 PM
Eileen Collins and Bruce Melnick have been removed from the autograph show list and are now near the top of the page with TBA next to their names. To Be Announced I assume? This reminds me of ASF shows in the past where astronauts' names would be added and deleted from the autograph show list constantly. The ASF should not put names on the list unless they have a rock solid commitment from the astronaut. It's very disappointing to see an astronaut be added to the list that you are very excited to get to meet then see their name removed a week later. |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 09-23-2015 05:11 PM
I hope that's just a typo or placeholder - at least they're still both in the guest list. quote:
Originally posted by MarkRP:
The ASF should not put names on the list unless they have a rock solid commitment from the astronaut.
I'm afraid that's unavoidable, given commercial airline vagaries (no more easy access to T-38s) and advancing age (I recall one show where a moonwalker had to cancel last minute). The ASF people really work hard to try to make everyone happy - in any case, I'll be at the Rendezvous again this year with the expectation than if half of them appear it's worth it... |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 452
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 09-23-2015 06:33 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MarkRP:
Eileen Collins and Bruce Melnick have been removed from the autograph show list and are now near the top of the page with TBA next to their names.
It looks like a typo in there webpage code to me. THE TBA's would be for their fees columns.
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MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 09-23-2015 08:56 PM
I've been going to autograph shows of all kinds for 25 years. When a guest commits to attending a show and then something in their personal life comes up and they have to cancel that is understandable. But if the ASF is only getting a "maybe I can come, let me get back with you" they should not be posting them as attending until they get the "yes I will be there" call. That's all I'm saying. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 09-24-2015 10:47 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MarkRP:
The ASF should not put names on the list unless they have a rock solid commitment from the astronaut.
Easier said than done. Believe me when I tell you we've had some rock solid commitments at another unnamed show I work with, cancel. This is the nature of the beast. And the ASF folks are just as disappointed, even more so, than attendees. |
ASF1984
Member Posts: 167
From: Titusville, Florida USA
Registered: Sep 2009
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posted 09-25-2015 11:38 AM
To clarify, we do only post astronauts' names once we have a solid confirmation from them. Sadly, things do happen and sometimes guests find that they are unable to attend.The issue with Collins and Melnick was an error with our CMS. We noticed the error today and corrected it. Somehow the table coding got twisted around. We apologize for any inconvenience and confusion this has caused. Thanks very much for your interest and patience as we post details. |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 10-02-2015 12:25 PM
Is Mark Lee still attending? I see that he has been removed from the participants list but remains on the autograph pricing list. |
Dooku1996
Member Posts: 69
From: Terre Haute, IN 47805
Registered: Jun 2013
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posted 10-04-2015 04:40 PM
Bruce McCandless has been taken off as well. |
Silver
Member Posts: 62
From: Washington, DC
Registered: Jul 2015
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posted 10-05-2015 02:47 PM
I was hoping to come down to the ASF Rendezvous next month, but personal matters might unfortunately be interfering with my ability to do so...Is there anyone in the cS community that might be willing to help me get a personal item signed by Col. Stafford in event this is the case? Thank you all! |
edgeofspace
Member Posts: 15
From: United States
Registered: Nov 2011
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posted 10-06-2015 03:39 AM
I'm anybody else is going and wants to split a hotel room at the host hotel or a rental car let me know. You can contact me here. Also, if anybody wants me to get them autographs or anything like that I can. |
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