Some very lucky Space Camp trainees were able to go to Marshall Space Flight Center today to sit in on the STS-131 crew visit! Commander Alan Poindexter, Pilot James Dutton, Mission Specialist 1 Richard Mastracchio, and Mission Specialist 3 Stephanie Wilson were kind enough to spend some time with some… Continue reading
As the August 20, 2010 date for the 2010 Space Camp Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony continues to close in, it’s worth mentioning that nominations are currently being solicited. The nominations are due in by May 6, 2010 so as to give Space Camp enough time to sort though all… Continue reading
It seems Dottie will be getting an extra day in orbit as STS-131 has had their mission extended a day to allow for extra time to inspect Discovery’s heat shield. From SpaceFlightNow: When the Ku-band system is working, they will actually do that late inspection after they have undocked and… Continue reading
Al Whitaker, Media Relations Director at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, saw my post from yesterday critiquing the Space Center for mixing politics into its social media efforts and has swiftly taken action to rectify the situation! As requested, here is his response, reposted here in full: Vince, Touché!… Continue reading
If you haven’t noticed, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center has been getting into Social Media in a much bigger way than in years past. I dare say they’re beginning to embrace it. I might even go out on a limb and state that the powers-that-be might have figured out… Continue reading
With the conclusion of the opening ceremonies, tomorrow begins the NASA Great Moonbuggy Race of 2010! Once again, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will be host to teams of high school and college students from all around the country and the world! As usual, the high school teams will… Continue reading
With the successful launch of STS-131 this fine morning, Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger became the first Space Camp alumnus to reach orbit! Despite a minor setback with the mission plan, the crew of STS-131 is sure to have a successful mission. And then there will only be three. Several of Space Camp’s… Continue reading
Any shuttle launch is a very exciting and special event. But STS-131, scheduled to lift-off from Launch Complex 39-A tomorrow at 6:21am EST, is particularly special for Space Camp. Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, Space Camp’s first alumnus astronaut and Space Camp Hall of Fame inductee, will make her very first space-shot! Representatives… Continue reading
Some very lucky Space Campers were able to go to Marshall Space Flight Center today to see members of the STS-130 crew! Commander George Zamka, rookie Pilot Terry Virts, MS2 Steve Robinson, and MS3 Nicholas Patrick brought along a highlight reel of their mission and took questions from both Space… Continue reading
On November 7th, 2009, the Salmon Library at the University of Alabama Huntsville will host a tribute to Konrad Dannenberg. The program will run from 10am to 4pm. The $20 registration fee (payable at the door, but an RSVP in advance is required) will include lunch as well as German… Continue reading
