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Topic: Spacefest X, August 2019, Starr Pass (Tucson)
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NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 08-08-2018 11:13 PM
   
2019 is the 50th anniversary of four Apollo missions, including Apollo 11, the first manned landing on the moon.Spacefest X has been confirmed and scheduled for August 8-11, 2019 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Ticket details will be announced later! |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 08-08-2018 11:28 PM
We realize that these August dates may conflict with some school schedules, but with so many of our guests scheduled to attend other 50th anniversary events earlier in the year, especially leading up to July 20, these were the best dates we could find to avoid conflicts, while still having reasonable room rates at the Marriott. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 08-09-2018 05:43 AM
Great news! In my calendar... |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-14-2018 07:28 PM
Ticket sales open Jan. 4, 2019 at noon MST.The first astronaut guests have also been announced: - Karol "Bo" Bobko
- Vance Brand
- Michael Collins
- Walt Cunningham
- Charlie Duke
- Anna Fisher
- Robert "Hoot" Gibson
- Fred Haise
- Jack Lousma
- David Scott
- Charlie Walker
- Al Worden
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davidcwagner
Member Posts: 799
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 12-15-2018 11:55 AM
Great lineup! 2018 Spacefest was fantastic! |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 12-16-2018 10:15 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
The first astronaut guests have also been announced...
And stay tuned - MUCH more to come! |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 12-16-2018 04:31 PM
Will there eventually be a Galactic Package again when ticket sales start? |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1673
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 12-17-2018 02:33 PM
Has the hotel been reserved yet for the group rate? |
holcombeyates
Member Posts: 243
From: UK
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 12-18-2018 03:40 AM
Anyone travelling from the UK? Be good to understand most ecconomical way to get there! Thanks. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-18-2018 06:56 PM
Book flights early and you'll be fine, around the £500 area is a good price. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 12-20-2018 03:36 PM
Answering some previous questions: - No, there will not be a Galactic Package this year, only Universal and Stellar.
- Yes, the hotel is accepting reservations at the reduced rate ($109/night). More info and hotel link/phone number near bottom of Spacefest's ticket page.
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David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 01-10-2019 05:02 PM
I see that Jim Wetherbee, Brewster Shaw, Steve Hawley and Kathy Thornton have been added. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-10-2019 09:08 PM
Pinky Nelson, Rhea Seddon and Nicole Stott have been added. |
BMacKinnon
Member Posts: 230
From: Waterford, MI. USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 02-17-2019 08:15 PM
And Linda Godwin has been added also! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-20-2019 12:06 PM
Joe Engle has been announced as attending. |
Dooku1996
Member Posts: 69
From: Terre Haute, IN 47805
Registered: Jun 2013
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posted 06-09-2019 08:07 PM
This will be my first year attending Spacefest! I couldn't be more excited to be at this legendary event. I have a question I wanted to ask some of the veteran attendees. I plan on purchasing some autographs while I am there, but I am way more interested in photo ops. Do the astronauts charge for photos or how does that work? Thank you so very much!! |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 06-09-2019 10:49 PM
The astronauts are very gracious about allowing pictures. You will love this experience! |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 06-10-2019 07:59 AM
True, except perhaps for Dave Scott. While Dave can be very engaging he normally does not permit photos (at least during the autograph event) without the purchase of an autograph. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 06-13-2019 07:29 PM
ALERT: If anyone received today an email from us regarding seating assignments for the Spacefest Banquet, please completely DISREGARD that email. It was sent accidentally, and contains incorrect information.As most of you may know, Randy Clamons passed away suddenly last week, and while I was trying to figure out the programs he wrote to arrange the banquet seating, I must have accidentally clicked on an automated command that sent the email. We apologize for any confusion. We will send a corrected email in early July to request your seating and meal choices. |
SteveG
Member Posts: 48
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 06-19-2019 08:09 AM
As in past years, I will be accepting mail order requests for signatures at Spacefest. I have done this at nearly every Spacefest event thus far and have had many repeat customers.Please look at past Spacefest reports and reviews on this board for my credentials and positive feedback from customers. If you need assistance with your items, please email me directly at: stevegruber34@yahoo.com. Thank you! |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 06-20-2019 04:05 PM
Joe Engle just found out this morning that an important meeting that he will be part of has been moved up to the same weekend as Spacefest, so unfortunately he will not be attending Spacefest this year. We know that Joe and Jeanie were really looking forward to attending this year, and they send their regrets, but unfortunately this other meeting takes precedence.We're bummed, and we know many of you will be, too. |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3120
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-21-2019 08:16 PM
Very disappointing, but entirely understandable. Much as I would like to meet General Engle to talk about his past involvement in space exploration, I accept that it is more important for him to take part in a meeting about the FUTURE of space exploration. In fact, it's good to know that today's space agencies are still taking advice from astronauts who built the future we now live in. |
scrpien
Member Posts: 66
From: Arizona
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 06-23-2019 07:32 PM
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Originally posted by Dooku1996:
Do the astronauts charge for photos or how does that work?
Although it may be true that some of the astronauts may be gracious about photo only ops, some are not so gracious. Speaking from experience, Dave Scott is all about the cash, even when it comes to photo only requests. |
SteveG
Member Posts: 48
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 06-28-2019 09:00 PM
If anyone who can not attend Spacefest wants their items signed through my mail order service, the items are due no later than August 5th.If you plan on using PayPal to pay for the fees, that money is due by July 31st. Please email me directly with any and all questions. Thanks. |
Spaceflyer
Member Posts: 194
From: Nauheim, Germany
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 06-29-2019 02:49 AM
Florian and I are happy that we won our friend Gennady Padalka to participate in Spacefest X. Gennady is the record holder with 878 days in space over a period of 16 years. I think he's also the first cosmonaut at Spacefest. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-29-2019 04:23 AM
Gennady is a true gentleman: utterly charming and great company. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 06-29-2019 09:11 PM
Fantastic news about Gennady! I look forward to meeting him. |
jtheoret
Member Posts: 344
From: Albuquerque, NM USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 07-01-2019 12:46 PM
Outstanding! |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 07-01-2019 03:55 PM
Unfortunately, Milt Heflin has just notified us that he will be unable to attend Spacefest this year. We'll miss his smiling face, but we have other Mission Control and support personal still listed and attending. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 07-01-2019 07:52 PM
Because the question was raised earlier in this thread, we want to clarify Dave Scott's position on photo ops. He will allow his photo to be taken with the purchase of an autograph, but respectfully requests that no other photos be taken of him. Therefore, please do not make any photo-only requests to him. |
AuthenticItems
Member Posts: 184
From: USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 07-14-2019 09:27 AM
Any estimate ranges on Michael Collins and Dave Scott prices to sign photos, not signed by anyone else? Trying to budget this trip. |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 07-14-2019 10:31 AM
Mike Collins' base fee is $450 (but only $295 to sign one of his books, if that helps). Dave Scott's base fee is $400. Full details at SpaceFest Signing Fees.Looking forward to the show, and of course I'm bringing books (I already have all of Mike Collins' books signed, but still need Dave Scott's book autographed). |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 07-16-2019 04:28 AM
Signing fees are also listed at the end of each signer's biography page on the Spacefest website. |
SteveG
Member Posts: 48
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 07-16-2019 09:29 PM
Spacefest is rapidly approaching. If anyone can not attend and needs help getting anything signed please contact me directly. Items and payment will be due soon. Thanks! |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 07-18-2019 05:27 PM
Once again, let me recommend Steve handling your items. Doing mail in would be, obviously, impossible. Steve stepped up years ago and has done yeoman's work and a true service to those unable to make it. I trust Steve implicitly, having known him for years. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 08-01-2019 05:28 PM
ALERT: We just posted some last minute changes to Dave Scott's signing fees and policies on our Spacefest Signing Fees webpage.His base fee remains $400, but no baseballs, no inscriptions/dates/times, salutations and missions free, postal covers $450. As before, no posed photos without purchase of autograph, please. We apologize for this late notice. |
dwager
Member Posts: 59
From: Augusta, GA
Registered: Sep 2014
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posted 08-02-2019 05:40 PM
Rob, any reason given for the limitations on inscriptions? |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3120
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 08-03-2019 08:48 AM
Is anyone attending Spacefest planning to head back to Phoenix Airport on Sunday around noon? If so, do you have a spare seat? I'd be happy to contribute generously to the fuel costs. |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1673
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 08-03-2019 09:00 AM
And conversely, is anyone flying into Phoenix on Wednesday and driving to Spacefest? I too will contribute to the cause.
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Spaceflyer
Member Posts: 194
From: Nauheim, Germany
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-03-2019 11:34 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Blackarrow:
Is anyone attending Spacefest planning to head back to Phoenix Airport on Sunday around noon?
I can offer you a seat. |
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