With the successful launch of STS-131 this fine morning, Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger became the first Space Camp alumnus to reach orbit! Despite a minor setback with the mission plan, the crew of STS-131 is sure to have a successful mission. And then there will only be three. Several of Space Camp’s… Continue reading
Any shuttle launch is a very exciting and special event. But STS-131, scheduled to lift-off from Launch Complex 39-A tomorrow at 6:21am EST, is particularly special for Space Camp. Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, Space Camp’s first alumnus astronaut and Space Camp Hall of Fame inductee, will make her very first space-shot! Representatives… Continue reading
Some very lucky Space Campers were able to go to Marshall Space Flight Center today to see members of the STS-130 crew! Commander George Zamka, rookie Pilot Terry Virts, MS2 Steve Robinson, and MS3 Nicholas Patrick brought along a highlight reel of their mission and took questions from both Space… Continue reading
On November 7th, 2009, the Salmon Library at the University of Alabama Huntsville will host a tribute to Konrad Dannenberg. The program will run from 10am to 4pm. The $20 registration fee (payable at the door, but an RSVP in advance is required) will include lunch as well as German… Continue reading
Call 1-800-63-SPACE quick, folks! This past Summer’s 2009 Mach III AC 12 day sold out very fast in 2008 when registration opened. Better call and get registered soon! Obviously, you have to be an AC alumnus to register. Update: SOLD OUT!
Well, the 2009 session of International Space Camp has come to a close. I’m sure students and teachers alike had a wonderful time and are on their way back to their home countries with some great memories and new friends. Continuing with footage from the opening ceremony, Austrian teacher Philipp… Continue reading
Alabama’s current governor, Bob Riley, is currently soliciting applications and recommendations for those that want to serve on or recommend someone to serve on a number of state agency boards, the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission amongst them. The Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission is the state owned organization that… Continue reading
Another of my favorites from this year’s International Space Camp opening ceremony was Norway. In this video, Teacher Lodve Brastad and students Karn Kjerstad and Andreas Rosholt of Norway display their fine dancing, instrumental, and acrobatic skills in this very entertaining introduction.
The International Space Camp participants all performed wonderfully at the Opening Ceremonies for International Space Camp 2009 that was held yesterday evening. Over the course of the next week, while the kids and teachers enjoy their week at Space Camp, I’ll be posting some of my favorite performances from the… Continue reading
International Space Camp 2009 started off with a bang last night as twenty countries from around the world introduced themselves in the Davidson Center 3D Theater. Noticeably absent from this year’s festivities were several teams. Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, South Korea, and England have all had delegations in prior years…. Continue reading
