Though it had to be moved indoors from its planned Shuttle Park location, the press conference held today at Space Camp otherwise went off without a hitch. U.S. Space & Rocket Center CEO Deborah Barnhart, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission Chair Col. Roosevelt Lewis (Ret.), Space Camp Alumni Advisory Board… Continue reading
The US Space & Rocket Center turns 44 today! To commemorate this event, and to make some important announcements regarding the Shuttle Training Aircraft Indiegogo campaign, there will be a press conference at 10am in Shuttle Park at the Space & Rocket Center today. You’re absolutely invited to come out and… Continue reading
Space Camp has launched a new crowd-funding initiative! Hosted on indiegogo, Space Camp is attempting to secure funds to bring NASA’s Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II airplane, to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The USSRC has set a funding goal of $70,000, and they’re offering various incentives depending… Continue reading
The Brooks running shoe company also has a contest going. In a recent blog post, epically titled This One Time at Space Camp…, To be eligible to receive a trip for two to Space Camp, “All you have to do is snap a picture of the Transcends and share it… Continue reading
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is set to receive nearly a million dollars from NASA! Over four years, the Space Center will receive $998,000 as part of a grant to help get more kids to pursue STEM careers. From the article: Deborah Barnhart, chief executive officer of the U.S…. Continue reading
There’s quite a bit of great conversation going on in the HabForum right now about the early days of Space Camp. And some great photos have been posted as well! I would be remiss if I did not point you to them specifically. A great series of early Pathfinder photos… Continue reading
There’s a new contest to win a trip to Space Camp! Little Debbie, in promotion of their new “Cosmic Cupcakes” Standard contest rules apply (you must be over 18 and a resident of the United States). On the upside, you can enter the contest once per day through its closing… Continue reading
If you can stay awake long enough after the annual dose of Tryptophan, Space Camp has a deal for you! As in recent past years, they will be offering discounts on Space Camp programs. New this year, adult programs will be given a discount as well! Beginning at 12:01… Continue reading
Today the Los Angeles Times posted a review in their travel section on the adult weekend program at Space Camp. Better still, popular technology website Slashdot featured the article today on its front page.
AL.com has a few photos from last night’s SCIVIS 2013 graduation. Check them out here! Amongst the highlights from last night, acclaimed Rocket Boys author and newly appointed Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission member, Homer Hickam was on hand to speak at the graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all of the SCIVIS… Continue reading
