What: 2009 Astronaut Glove Challenge, a NASA Centennial Challenges competition
When: Nov 18-19
Where: Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, FL
Astronaut Glove Challenge: Nov 18-19
November 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia Show: Nov 6-8
November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
What: Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show featuring over 30 astronauts, space icons, and science fiction legends
When: Nov 6-8, 2009
Where: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
How: tickets are $10 for the show, additional fees for other events.
All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
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Tagged: 2009, Astronaut autograph, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, KSC, memorabilia, Visitor Center
National Space Club November Luncheon
November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
National Space Club Florida Committee November Luncheon featuring the
Harry Kolcum Memorial News & Communication Award
Honoring:
Jessica Rye, Senior Manager of Regional Communications, ATK
and
Scott Harris, Anchor, Channel 13 NEWS
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Tagged: 2009, Cocoa Beach, Harry Kolcum, Jessica Rye, luncheon, National Space Club, Scott Harris
Starfighters Signs Space Act Agreement with NASA-KSC
October 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment
:: PRESS RELEASE FROM SPACE FLORIDA ::
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. (October 22, 2009) – Today, NASA and Starfighters, Inc. announced the signing of a formal Space Act Agreement enabling Starfighters, a private aerospace company that operates high performance fighter aircraft, to fully utilize the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) to conduct flight operations providing commercial space flight training, support research and development, test and engineering for the benefit of the emerging commercial space industry, and to otherwise advance aerospace and space-related technology in Florida.
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Tagged: F-104, Kennedy Space Center, KSC, NASA, Shuttle Landing Facility, Space Act Agreement, Space Florida, Starfighters, suborbital flight training
Omega Envoy to Hold Open House Meeting in Orlando on Oct 28
October 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Who: The Omega Envoy Project, a competitor in the Google Lunar X PRIZE competition
What: an “open house” style meeting, open to the public, to come learn about the project and find ways to get involved in helping the team reach the moon.
When: Oct. 28, 2009
- Meet & Greet starting at 8am
- Overview presentation at 10am
Where: the University of Central Florida, Student Union, Key West Room 218 ABCD
If you are interested in attending please RSVP to info@omegaenvoy.org
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Tagged: 2009, GLXP, Google Lunar X PRIZE, Omega Envoy, open house, UCF, University of Central Florida
Letter writing campaign asks officials to support space program
October 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Save Space is a movement started by people on the Space Coast of Florida to raise the awareness of the nation, the President, and other elected officials: Space needs to be a priority for America!
The goal of the effort is to have half a million letters (physical, paper letters–not just emails!) in the hands of government officials by October 31, 2009.
Check out the Save Space website to learn more and see ideas for letters you can send.
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Free Astronomy Lecture at BCC on Oct 9
October 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“What Lurks in the Hearts of Galaxies?”
What: FREE astronomy lecture followed by star party
When: October 9, 2009 starting at 7pm
Where: BCC Planetarium
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Tagged: 2009, BCC Planetarium, black holes, Eric Perlman, galaxies, Space & Astronomy Public Lecture Series, Star Party
Rocket Racers headed to Space Coast
October 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Rocket Racing League (RRL), a company working to combine the exhilaration of racing with the power of rockets, may be headed to Melbourne International Airport.
RRL purchased FL-based Velocity, Inc of Sebastian, FL to produce the rocket-powered “Rocket Racer” aircraft that will compete head-to head in aerial races. Now the company is looking to relocate to the space coast.
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Tagged: 2009, Florida, League, Melbourne International Airport, Rocket Racer, Rocket Racing, Space Coast, Velocity Aircraft
Frank DiBello named President of Space Florida
September 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. (September 17, 2009) – Today, during a one-topic Board of Director’s teleconference, Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp and the Space Florida Board of Directors unanimously voted to name Frank DiBello as the permanent President and CEO of Space Florida, the state’s agency for aerospace economic development.
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Space Ball 2009: Oct 17 in Cocoa Beach
September 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment
National Space Club Florida Committe presents:
The Space Ball
“An evening of dinner and dancing”
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009
DoubleTree Oceanfront Hotel & Conference Center in the Challenger Ballroom
Seating Is Limited – Reservations will be accepted on a First Come – First Served Basis
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