Space Camp needs $1.5 million dollars within the next three months or it might cease to exist. That’s the message that was delivered by Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission chairman John Nerger this past Tuesday in a press conference to kick off the launch of SaveSpaceCamp.com, Space Camp’s GoFundMe campaign…. Continue reading
What was supposed to be a ceremonious 30th anniversary year at Aviation Challenge has instead turned to one of sorrow. All Aviation Challenge Sessions have been cancelled for 2020. This will be the first summer since 1989 not to see any Aviation Challenge sessions.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center opened to members this morning for the first time in nearly three months. Despite the dreary weather and light showers, a number of people were in line at 10am sharp! There was quite a bit of cleaning going on. Employees were all wearing masks… Continue reading
It has been some time since I have updated the HabFiles section of this website. I haven’t stopped collecting artifacts from Space Camp’s past, but I’ve been woefully inept at sharing them! That is a trend I hope to reverse starting today! I recently got hold of a 1983 Space… Continue reading
As The U.S. Space & Rocket Center prepares to open its doors at the end of the week, they have sent out an email and updated their website to provide additional information about the reopening process. Highlights: Admission has been reduced by 50% to $13 The simulators are closed to… Continue reading
COVID-19 has hit every individual, business, and charity hard, and even Space Camp has not been spared. In order to anything and everything possible, The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is launching their “Failure is Not an Option” campaign. If you are able, please consider donating at https://www.gospaceeducation.org/alumni
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has announced that they will open their doors to members this Friday, May 29th and to the general public starting Saturday, May 30th. Like many businesses, The U.S. Space & Rocket Center will be requesting that its visitors wear masks and practice social distancing…. Continue reading
If you’re reading this, you’ve been delivered this site from the new server! This server is now the fourth incarnation of the site on its fourth home! Every time I move it, it gets a fresh coat of paint! I hope you like it. The server and software hosting Hab1… Continue reading
Having been closed since March 14, the Space & Rocket Center has not had any visitors or the revenue they bring for over two months. As a result, the Center is preparing to lay off more than one-third of its entire staff. Permanently. AL.com has the story The only good… Continue reading
Fifty years ago today, the Alabama Space & Rocket Center opened its doors and welcomed visitors for the very first time! It is truly sad that they cannot do the same today. Here’s hoping everyone stays safe and we all get through this! And here’s to fifty more years and… Continue reading