No, that isn’t a typo. Yes, I was surprised, too! I was flipping through the channels and I thought I saw some rockets out a window on the screen. Not just any rockets though, but USSRC rockets! Sure enough, TLC’s show, “A Dating Story” was at the USSRC! It’s on… Continue reading
Well, kinda. Posted at a local Illinois news station, WAND TV, an article states: This year, 65,000 brand new Endeavor sport utility vehicles will hit the road throughout the U.S.and every one of them will be made in Central Illinois. Friday, January 17th, the very first Endeavor rolled off the… Continue reading
It would appear as if one can now get a US Space & Rocket Center Master Card now! Along with MBNA, they seem to be offering a Platinum Master Card. If you apply now, you even get a free USSRC T-Shirt! Using this credit card will benefit the U.S. Space… Continue reading
The USSRC’s SpaceDome IMAX Theater has just received an equipment upgrade to allow it to run films in excess of 2 hours. This is a large upgrade from the previous limit of 55 minutes. This comes at a wonderful time, as IMAX has just mastered Star Wars Episode II: Attack… Continue reading
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is beginning a project to refurbish the Saturn V which, after 30 years of being outside in Rocket Park, has corroded both inside and out. Plans are underway to refurbish the Saturn V and move it inside, away from the elements. However, like almost… Continue reading
