International Space Camp is just around the corner! In one short week, teachers and students from all over the planet will descend upon the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to attend International Space Camp. I’ve long said that International Space Camp is one of the very best things Space Camp… Continue reading
First July 19 was the date. Then it was up in the air. Then it was on for certain for July 19th. Now, the 2013 Space Camp Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been officially cancelled. The current plan is to carry 2013 inductees over to a 2014 ceremony.
Despite previously noted concerns about pinning down the date for the Space Camp Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, it appears to be on for July 19 after all! Tickets are now for sale at the Space Camp Store at a cost of $45.00 each. Retired astronaut Charles Precourt will be… Continue reading
The 2013 Space Camp Hall of Fame inductees have been chosen, but their induction date might be up in the air. While the 2013 Space Camp Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony had been scheduled for July 19, that date might have slipped to an as yet unknown future date. There… Continue reading
If you’ve been on the right Space Camp mailing list, you’ve probably seen several emails recently offering some great discounts on Space Camp. With extra capacity in some programs, Space Camp has been offering certain camps at the barn-burner price of $579 ($400 off) for the week when you book… Continue reading
Space Camp really seems serious about their new “Naked Man” logo. So much so that the big red gate at Space Camp is seeing the change. Newly posted to the USSRC Facebook page is a photo showing a changing of the guard.
Space Warriors is out on DVD and Blu-Ray today, on sale exclusively at Wal-Mart. If you weren’t able to make it to the theater, here’s your chance to see it! But it’s not your only opportunity. The Hallmark Channel will show Space Warriors this Friday, May 31 at 8pm Eastern… Continue reading
European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut and Space Academy Level II alumnus Samantha Cristoforetti (@AstroSamantha) paid a visit to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center yesterday. Samantha was on her way from Europe to the Johnson Space Center to continue training for her very first space shot, currently slated for the… Continue reading
Last week, as part of the 20th annual Great Moonbuggy Race, six Moonbuggy engineers were kind enough to sit down and discuss their histories, development of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), and answer questions from the Great Moonbuggy Race teams in attendance as well as folks in for a NASA… Continue reading
Last night saw the Huntsville premiere of Space Warriors! And it was a tremendously enjoyable premiere! After drinks and hors d’oeuvres underneath the Saturn V, audience members were whisked into the Davidson 3D Theatre for opening remarks and introductions of cast and crew who were able to make the premiere! After the movie,… Continue reading
