We’re just north of a week now since the 2nd annual Space Camp Hall of Fame happened. Whew! Time moves fast! Before we get too far away from that momentous evening, I want to make sure I cover a few things: First, thanks again to everyone at the Space &… Continue reading
ISC kicked off this morning for America’s Teachers of the Year as well as the international teachers with a presentation by Christa McAuliffe’s mother, Grace Corrigan. Grace is an absolutely wonderful lady who continually does her daughter’s memory proud by speaking to groups around the country about her daughter and… Continue reading
After last weekend’s events, there’s no rest of the possibly weary staff of the Space Center. They worked really hard to make sure last weekend’s festivities were fantastic and they’re no doubt working just as hard to make sure that the 2008 International Space Camp opening ceremony goes off without… Continue reading
Some very lucky Space Academy trainees were able to go to Marshall Space Flight Center today to see a few Expedition 15 and Expedition 16 crew members. Flight Engineer Clayton Anderson, Flight Engineer Daniel Tani, and Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson were kind enough to spend some time with some… Continue reading
I just got back from the 5th Annual Saturn/Apollo Reunion and Larry Capps, CEO of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, mentioned briefly that, unbeknownst to me, the Second Annual Space Camp Hall of Fame Ceremony will be broadcast over the internet from Space Camp’s website. According to the announcement… Continue reading
The new Space Camp Barbie dolls have finally been released! To get a glimpse of how the new dolls look (complete with their U.S. Space & Rocket Center T-Shirts), go visit the Space Camp Barbie Page on Space Camp’s website. Also on that page are links to video clips from… Continue reading
You may have noticed the Space Camp Barbie countdown on Space Camp’s website. Space Camp has once again partnered with Mattel to produce a Space Camp Barbie doll. Though the new Barbie was supposed to be launched at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on July 4, as it turns… Continue reading
The US Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are featured on this week’s episode of Penn & Teller’s show, Bull…something! Now, if you’ve ever seen the show, you’ll know that they mercilessly attack whatever the topic of the week is. This week the show is about NASA. But, being… Continue reading
If you’re in the Huntsville, AL area and are thinking of sending your child to Space Camp (specifically Space Camp as non of the other programs are eligible, it would seem), you might be able to get the trip for your kid at a cheaper rate than the standard $999.00…. Continue reading
I was looking through some old Space Camp memorabilia today and came across a photo in the 1988 of the recently-arrived Pathfinder. No boosters, no External Tank. There it sat. As you can see from the fresh paint job in this photo and the lack of paint and material in… Continue reading
