Early call for Speakers for
“BCC Space&Astronomy Lecture Series”
Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
The “BCC Space & Astronomy Lecture Series” is looking for speakers for the next set of events. Keep reading →
Early Call for Speakers – 2010/11 BCC Space and Astronomy Lecture Series
December 1, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Tagged: 2010, BCC, Brevard Community College, Florida, Lecture Series, Space and Astronomy, Speakers
Space Club / Launching Leaders Social Event on Dec 3
November 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The National Space Club Florida Committee and KSC Launching Leaders are joining together to bring you our first Networking Event
Thursday, December 3, 2009 4:00 to 7:00 pm EST
$5 cover charge gets you food, drinks, and surprises!
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Tagged: Fishlips, KSC, Launching Leaders, National Space Club, Networking, Port Canaveral
STS-129 Tweetup Dinner at Dixie Crossroads – Sun Nov 15 5pm
November 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Where: Dixie Crossroads in Titusville
When: Sunday, Nov 15 at 5pm
Why: meet other space enthusiasts
Join space enthusiasts from across the nation at World Famous Dixie Crossroads seafood restaurant in Titusville! Everyone that arrives between 4:30-5pm will be seated in a special room to facilitate socializing and networking.
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Tagged: dinner, Dixie Crossroads, NASA, November 15, STS-129, Titusville, Tweetup, twitter
Atlas 5 launch early morning of Sat Nov 14
November 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
An Atlas 5 launch vehicle carrying the Intelsat 14 is scheduled to launch in the early morning hours of Saturday November 14. The launch window is open from 12:48 to 2:18 a.m. EST (0548-0718 GMT). The Atlas 5 will launch from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral.
See live launch updates at SpaceFlightNow.com
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Tagged: 14, Atlas 5, Atlas V, Cape Canaveral, Intelsat, launch, SLC-41
Astronaut Glove Challenge: Nov 18-19
November 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
What: 2009 Astronaut Glove Challenge, a NASA Centennial Challenges competition
When: Nov 18-19
Where: Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, FL
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Tagged: 2009, Astronaut Glove Challenge, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Centennial Challenges, NASA, Spaceflight America, Titusville, Volanz Aerospace
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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Tagged: campaign, letter, Save Space
