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Topic: ASF Space Rendezvous, November 2017 (FL)
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Mike_The_First
Member Posts: 436
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 09-07-2017 01:05 AM
   
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Originally posted by Dennis Beatty:
Gosh, not one moonwalker confirmed yet.
Keep in mind that only half of them are still alive, and, of those, half don't do autograph events (Aldrin, Schmitt, and Young). Schmitt and Young don't do many events in general these days.So if Bean, Duke and Scott are unavailable (and Aldrin, if you're talking about just making the appearance in general), then there's probably not going to be a moonwalker on the list. Of the 12 who went to the moon but didn't land, three quarters are still with us, but Borman, Anders and Mattingly never really did too many events like this, and Lovell is really cutting down. quote:
Originally posted by JasonB:
It'd be great if they could get some non-autograph guests like Crippen or Aldrin to do photos at the show in exchange for donations.
Why doesn't Crippen do the signings? If it's an aversion to charging, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad idea for the ASF to give him a free table — assuming he'd be willing, I'm sure they'd more than make up for the "loss" with increased admissions. quote:
Originally posted by BMacKinnon:
ASF will add more but we are moving in to an era of almost only shuttle astronauts attending.
While we are unfortunately heading in that direction, we're luckily doing so very slowly.Mercury's gone, Gemini and Apollo numbers are dropping, but there's still a good percentage of Skylab out and about. Granted, the number itself is low because there weren't that many of them to begin with, but, of the nine flown Skylab astronauts, seven are still alive, and Lousma, Gibson, Carr, and Bean are no stranger to appearances like this. I'm not sure about Weitz and Kerwin, but I feel like I've seen their name on lists now and then. The shuttle is going to make up the majority, since it makes up the strong majority of living (flown) NASA retirees in general, but we're not there yet. |
JasonB
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posted 09-07-2017 08:21 AM
Apparently Crippen has a problem with charging for autographs as he's never attended the autograph show but was at the Hall of Fame opening last year.I wish they would either try to convince him to sign for free at the show or simply donate all money raised to the ASF. I've never got to actually meet him. I'd certainly pay for a photo or an autograph. It'd be nice to just meet him. They should mix up the way they do things to try and draw in people who won't sign at a show but could still do photo ops. |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 09-07-2017 10:03 AM
If memory serves, Crippen did a mail in signing for ASF about seven years ago. Perhaps it's time for another one? quote:
Originally posted by Mike_The_First:
Schmitt and Young don't do many events in general these days.
Are you sure about Young? My understanding is that he does no public events at all now. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 09-07-2017 11:28 AM
Anyone know what the fees are?Also, if anyone is attending and willing to have a few autographs signed on my behalf please let me know. I won't make it to the event but would like to get a few signatures on two pieces. Happy to pay a fee! |
rlobinske
Member Posts: 148
From: Crawfordville, FL
Registered: Oct 2014
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posted 09-07-2017 02:45 PM
Bob Crippen did a signing at the 2015 ASF Astronaut Hall of Fame induction along with Al Worden. Both were free opportunities. |
Mike_The_First
Member Posts: 436
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 09-11-2017 09:41 AM
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Originally posted by David C:
Are you sure about Young? My understanding is that he does no public events at all now.
I was speaking very generally (Schmitt and Young have, for a few years now, been the least visible of the moonwalkers, if not Apollo astronauts in general), but, yes, my understanding is that Young's health precludes him from making any public appearances. Schmitt will do the rare lecture or book event, but, for the most part, his "astronaut-y" appearances are generally limited to the big gala reunion type events. Basically, as far as this particular event is concerned, the odds of either of them showing up are about equal (which is to say practically none). quote:
Originally posted by rlobinske:
Bob Crippen did a signing at the 2015 ASF Astronaut Hall of Fame induction along with Al Worden. Both were free opportunities.
HoF is a different ballgame. To my recollection, nobody charges, do they? |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 09-11-2017 11:57 AM
I had a brief encounter with Jack Schmitt once at an ASF event. He was staying at the Radisson by the Port hotel attending another non related function. I ran into him by the pool area and stopped to say hello. But he was not there for any official ASF events. |
SpaceSteve
Member Posts: 428
From: San Antonio TX, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 09-12-2017 04:58 PM
I'd be happy to just have Ken Mattingly there!  |
JasonB
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posted 09-25-2017 01:16 PM
Not sure what this means exactly, but the ASF just posted that this is the last Space Rendezvous at Cape Canaveral. |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
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posted 09-25-2017 01:47 PM
According to ASF, the event will be held in a new location next year (still to be decided/announced). |
JasonB
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posted 09-25-2017 04:23 PM
That's good. I know it's getting harder to get pre-shuttle astronauts to attend but it'd be a shame for it to end. |
MCroft04
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From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 09-25-2017 04:41 PM
What does new location mean? A different hotel or a different city? |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-25-2017 04:52 PM
According to ASF, they are looking at holding the event in a different state. |
Ken Havekotte
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From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-25-2017 05:53 PM
It means "on the road" in the future from 2018 onwards. |
SkyMan1958
Member Posts: 867
From: CA.
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 09-25-2017 06:31 PM
One would hope that wherever they hold it, there is a large aerospace museum or (publicly accesible) facility nearby. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 09-25-2017 09:03 PM
Houston, DC, Huntsville? Lots of great options. I like the change. |
SpaceSteve
Member Posts: 428
From: San Antonio TX, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 09-25-2017 09:37 PM
JSC-Houston would be great, since I live in San Antonio!
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fredtrav
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From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 09-26-2017 10:01 AM
Huntsville. |
MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 09-27-2017 10:01 AM
I hope very soon they post who is attending the autograph show and who is not. If I'm going I need to get my travel plans set before the prices start going up. I can't do that until I know if the astronauts I want to meet are going to be at the autograph show. |
SpaceSteve
Member Posts: 428
From: San Antonio TX, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 09-27-2017 06:51 PM
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Originally posted by MarkRP:
I hope very soon they post who is attending the autograph show...
+1
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MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 09-30-2017 07:47 AM
The autograph show price list is up. I'm disappointed that former launch director Michael Leinbach isn't attending the autograph show. |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 09-30-2017 08:00 PM
There are still two great ways to hear from him and get something autographed — I'm signed up with my son for his November KSC tour (Thursday before ASF), and you can get his autograph/personalization (with bonus co-author Jonathan Ward) on their new book for a bargain here. I'm ordering four or five copies this week. |
JasonB
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posted 09-30-2017 09:38 PM
Glynn Lunney, Tom Jones and one other I can't recall have been added to the show. Always great to meet Lunney! |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 874
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 10-01-2017 09:36 AM
Anyone who would like items autographed at the show please note, I will get any item signed with conditions: - Autograph fees must be paid in advance and return postage for your items must be provided. (Items will be returned in the same packaging you send them in.)
- A donation to the American Space Museum must be made in advance as last year several people did not make a donation even after there signed items were returned. (Donations should be based on the number of items you want signed and in an amount you feel fair.)
- You must provide a phone number that you will answer on the day of the show or return my call promptly in the case of any issues with getting your items signed.
Items can be sent to the: American Space Museum
Attention: Chuck
308 Pine Street
Titusville Florida 32796 I receive nothing from this service but the museum is always in need of funds and as I will be working the show it is my pleasure to help. |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 10-01-2017 08:08 PM
Hopefully since Rhea Seddon and Hoot Gibson appear on the ASF signing fee list they're also attending and will have pictures posted on the guest list — great couple!! |
JasonB
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posted 10-07-2017 05:13 PM
Glynn Lunney has been removed from the price list for some reason but is still listed as attending. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 10-07-2017 05:24 PM
As has Walt Cunningham. |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 10-10-2017 02:59 PM
Jim Wetherbee has now been added. |
JasonB
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posted 10-11-2017 09:37 AM
Lunney has now been completely removed. Very disappointing. |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-12-2017 12:13 PM
I will be arriving in Cocoa Beach on Monday, Oct. 30, to to enjoy a few days seeing the sights and relaxing before the show begins. If anyone else is arriving early or living in the area and would be interested in getting together or doing lunch/dinner let me know. |
GenXApollo
Member Posts: 19
From: DFW, Texas
Registered: May 2014
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posted 10-23-2017 07:44 PM
Yes, I am interested. I will be arriving on Oct. 31 in Cocoa Beach. But I am not so sure about the relaxing part. I will bring my 18-month old son with me. I do have plans for Nov. 1. Scott Kelly is having a book signing in Vero Beach and I got tickets for it. (We are from the DFW area as well.) |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 10-24-2017 07:45 AM
Does anyone know what Rusty will be charging at the event? With a week left to go I was hoping his fee would be listed by now. |
JasonB
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posted 10-24-2017 10:05 AM
Rusty was $90 at Spacefest 2016 so you should probably plan on $100. He was also charging about $30 extra for a completion. |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-24-2017 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by GenXApollo:
Yes, I am interested.
You do not have an email listed... feel free to email me and we can exchange numbers so we can try to get together in Cocoa Beach. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 874
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 10-25-2017 05:22 AM
With just over one week left till the event I am making one last call for anyone who wants items signed at the show.Please see my post above for specific information and I hope to see you all at the show. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
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posted 10-25-2017 05:37 AM
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Originally posted by JasonB:
Rusty was $90 at Spacefest 2016 so you should probably plan on $100.
Thanks Jason, that helps!
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capoetc
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From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-25-2017 05:27 PM
Does anyone know the Visitor Complex's policy on Falcon 9 launches from Pad 39A as far as selling launch tickets? Do they sell special launch tickets for viewing from the Saturn V Center, or do you just go on the day of the launch and catch the bus out to the Saturn V Center in time for the launch? Since I am getting in town on Oct. 30, I am going to try to catch the Koreasat 5A Falcon 9 launch. It is set to launch Oct. 30 from Pad 39A to a geostationary transfer orbit, with a launch window from 3:34 to 5:58 p.m. EST. |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 10-25-2017 06:20 PM
See: How to Watch a Rocket Launch at Kennedy Space Center — - Apollo/Saturn V Center - $20 in addition to daily admission
- NASA Causeway - $40 in addition to daily admission
- The main visitor complex, next to Space Shuttle Atlantis - included with daily admission
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cycleroadie
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From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 10-26-2017 07:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by capoetc:
Does anyone know the Visitor Complex's policy on Falcon 9 launches from Pad 39A as far as selling launch tickets?
Launch viewing opportunities from the visitor complex for Koreasat 5A are available at the following locations: - Apollo/Saturn V Center, approximately 3.9 miles/6.27 kilometers from launch pad – first come, first served
- The main visitor complex, approximately 7.5 miles/12 kilometers from launch pad
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Ironman One
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From: Ormond Beach, FL USA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 11-01-2017 09:43 AM
I was hoping Walt Cunningham to be there. |
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