NSS Florida Space Coast Chapter

Apollo Monument Dedication on July 17 in Titusville, FL

July 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

What: dedication of the Apollo Monument by the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation

When: Friday, July 17, 2009 starting at 10am

Where: Space View Park in downtown Titusville.

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NASA Review Committee to Hold Public Meeting on July 30 in Cocoa Beach

July 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Human Spaceflight Panel  - Photo Credit: NASA/Dennis BonillaWhat: public meeting of the Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee

When: July 30, 2009 from 8am – 4pm

Where: Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront in Cocoa Beach, FL

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ISS 100+ Day Celebration on July 10

July 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

What: a celebration hosted by KSC Center Director Bob Cabana

When: Friday, July 10 starting at 4:30 pm

–>A special phone call from space is planned for 5-5:15 pm!

Where: Milliken’s Reef at Port Canaveral

Share a toast with Astronauts Mike Barratt and Koichi Wakata and Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka as they celebrate 100+ days on the International Space Station.  To celebrate the occasion, Mission Control will patch this crew down via phone call to Earth for a virtual mingling with guests between approximately 5:00 and 5:15.

This event is open to the public!

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STS-127 Launch set for July 11

July 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

NASA has rescheduled the launch of STS-127 for 7:39pm on Saturday, July 11.

NSS Florida recommends Space View Park in Titusville for anyone interested in watching the launch.

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July Space Club Luncheon

June 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

National Space Club Florida Committee logoNational Space Club Florida Committee July Luncheon featuring

Jeff Hanley, NASA Manager, Constellation Program

Speaking on “Constellation’s Progress”

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Space Week 2009 on the Science Channel

June 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Science Channel’s annual rite of summer, Space Week, returns Sunday, June 21 – Friday, June 26, 2009, with an unrivaled, in-depth survey of the boundless possibilities that lie ahead as mankind enters a new phase of space exploration.

Catch it at starting at 9 p.m. every night beginning Sunday, June 21.

Learn more at Science.Discovery.com

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ERAU offers CEUs for ISDC attendees

June 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

ERAU Worldwide Campus logo

Anyone that attended ISDC 2009 is eligible to apply for 1 CEU credit from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

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ISDC 2009 a huge success!

June 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

ISDC 2009 COTS Panel | Bryan Rapoza Avenfoto.comThanks to everyone in the NSS Florida Space Coast chapter and around the world for making the 2009 International Space Development Conference an overwhelming success!

Accolades have come from blogs, the press, and several personal “thank you” from our speakers and VIPs.  By all measures, this was one of the most successful conferences in NSS history!

None of this would have been possible without the tireless dedication of our amazing volunteers and the generous support of our sponsors.  Special thanks goes to our Local Organizing Committee for their long hours of work over many months to pull everything together.

Did you miss something at ISDC?  Check out SpaceVidcast.com to watch free online videos of some of the main sessions!

Get in on discounted rates for next year!  Be sure to register early for ISDC 2010 in Chicago.

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Hubble Space Telescope Event in Cocoa Beach on May 10

May 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

What: Hubble Space Telescope Event

Where: Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort in Cocoa Beach

When: Sunday, May 10th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The event will include family fun exhibits, a Hubble Space Telescope team and Hubble experts will be on hand to answer questions!  Bring your family and enjoy this one of a kind event, admission is FREE!

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KSC showing new Star Trek movie in IMAX

May 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

IMAX Star Trek header

The new Star Trek movie will open at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, home to a five-and-a-half story tall IMAX® Theater, on Thursday, May 7, 2009. 

Star Trek will be shown three times a day (4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m) at the Visitor Complex beginning Friday, May 8.  After May 25, the movie will be shown twice daily at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and is scheduled to run through September 7.

Tickets for the 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (after-hours) showings of the movie are $12 + tax and must be purchased in advance at www.KennedySpaceCenter.com (print-at-home tickets available) or by calling the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Reservation Center at 321-449-4400.

Note: After-hours movies do not require a separate admission ticket to KSC!

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