I wanted to share with everyone a photo my friend and fellow counselor this summer Stasia took of the ever popular rocket launch! I for one think they need this photo (or one just like it) in the 2006 brochure (hint, hint). Regardless, it sure is fun to look at!
It would appear that Aviation Challenge 8-day Christmas camp is going to be/has been cancelled due to attendance being below desired numbers. It’s a shame, to be sure. Hopefully, those who were signed up will elect/be able to go to 8-day Advanced Academy or the regular Mach III session instead.
Twice in one week?! Well, what can I say, I’ve made some recent additions to my collection of Space Camp memorabilia and I wanted to share. I’m nice like that! This is another Space Camp News from Spring of 1988. It’s almost solely dedicated to the opening of the now… Continue reading
When Space Camp was just a little over one year old, People Magazine ran, in their August 8, 1983 edition, a small article on Space Camp! I’ve posted it here for all to enjoy! Pictures of rocket launch and the 5DF chair, as well as the old “Zero ‘G’ Machine”… Continue reading
The Endeavor shuttle simulator Academy kids have come to know and love is leaving the TCF. But the TCF will not be devoid of an Endeavor orbiter as the current Intrepid simulator will be renamed. Still, it’s a shame. I spent more time than anyone else there this past summer…. Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! And, speaking of which, Space Camp Turkey is looking for employees for the 2005 season. You can find the advert for the job here and a full job description here. So think about applying for the job. I’m sure they’d love to have you as a member of… Continue reading
The 15th annual International Space Camp program kicks off today! Teachers and young adults from all over the world will be in Huntsville this week to train at Space Camp. Other activities unique to ISC are planned as well. ISC is always and exciting time at Space Camp and this… Continue reading
On June 19th, the US Space & Rocket Center will be having a gathering to help raise funds to restore their mighty Saturn V. Buzz Aldrin will be in attendance as well food and entertainment! Tickets are only $25 and include a CD and T-Shirt to commemorate the event So… Continue reading
In what has surely been a long time coming, Space Camp now has an astronaut to truly call its own! Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger who is one of the new batch of astronauts also attended Space Camp! To be more specific, I believe she attended Space Academy for Educators in 1990…the details… Continue reading
The USSRC will be featured on TLC’s show, While You Were Out. The program will also feature astronaut Robert Springer. This episode airs tonight and is entitled, “Skylab.” Check your local listings for program time. Enjoy!
