Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Emporium, Events on April 6, 2012
May 18, 2012 6:30 pm to May 19, 2012 2:30 am
Location:
Space Travelers Emporium (map)
1947 30th St. San Diego, CA 92102
Historic launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket and first docking of the Dragon Spacecraft.
SD Space will host a launch party for 20-25 space enthusiasts at Space Travelers Emporium. Launch of the SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule has been rescheduled to May 19th at 4:55am EDT (1:55am PDT). When it launches, it will become the first commercial company in history to attempt to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Our Falcon Launch Party/Tweetup will begin at 6:30pm, May 18th as part of Bottles and Rockets and continue until the expected launch time of 1:55am. During that time, participants will:
- meet fellow space and social media enthusiasts
- view space movies and documentaries
- play SpaceX trivia and win prizes
- win a raffle prize that include Falcon 9 model rockets and mission posters
- meet SD Space’s social media crew
- create your own COTS 2/3 mission
- enjoy space snacks
- watch the launch live on our Mission Control screen
Participants will be invited to return for the Dragon docking party when the docking date/time is announced four to seven days into this historic mission. The party will include:
- a video recap of the mission events since launch
- live docking of Dragon to the ISS
- more space food and fun
We hope to arrange for an update directly from SpaceX regarding mission status.
SD Space members and the public are invited to participate in this free event. Seats are limited, so RSVP today. If you signed up for the previous Launch Party attempts, please sign up again for the current launch target dates.
Email events@sdspace.org with any questions.
* tentative
Posted by Jesse Clark in Education, Events, Science on May 15, 2012
Press Release
For Immediate Release:
NASA’s Driven to Explore Mobile Exhibit Parked at Air & Space Museum Through Wednesday
Free exhibit explores the significance of human space exploration and allows visitors to touch a 4-billion-year-old piece of moon rock
San Diego, CA – May 14, 2012 – San Diegans now have the rare chance to touch a nearly 4-billion-year-old piece of moon rock at NASA’s Driven to Explore traveling exhibit, a multimedia experience that immerses visitors in the story of NASA. The exhibit will be at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Monday, May 14, Tuesday, May 15, and Wednesday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The centerpiece of Driven to Explore is the opportunity to touch a lunar rock sample brought to Earth by the astronauts of Apollo 17 in 1972, America’s last human mission to the moon. The rock is one of only eight lunar samples made available for the public to touch.
Driven to Explore allows visitors to learn why we explore, discover the challenges of human space exploration and how NASA provides critical technological advances to improve life on Earth. The exhibit also details the accomplishments of the space shuttle and the International Space Station.
Since the retirement of the space shuttle, NASA is investing in the building blocks of a more capable approach to space exploration, including research and development to increase space travel capabilities. In support of these efforts, NASA is performing field tests, designing surface systems and conducting advanced human research to ensure that future missions are safe, sustainable and affordable.
For more information about NASA exploration, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/exploration
For more information about the San Diego Air & Space Museum please call (619) 234-8291 or visit www.sandiegoairandspace.org.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is California’s official air and space museum and education center. The Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and it was the first aero-themed Museum to be accredited by the American Association of Museums. Now on display, “How Things Fly,” a special exhibition that examines the wonder of flight through four fun and interactive zones. The Museum is located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101. The Museum and gift store are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with admissions until 4:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Contests, Emporium, Events, Fundraising, Projects on May 3, 2012
Email spacewalk@sandiegospace.org for submission guidelines and here for further details.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Chapter Updates, Newsletter on May 1, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2012
Contact:
Jesse Clark
San Diego Space Society
(619) 512-3592
info@sdspace.com
The San Diego Space Society is proud to announce the addition of Kyle Stock as the new Bussard Scoop Newsletter Editor. Kyle will be focusing on bringing the news of SD Space activities, events and programs to your email inbox each month.
Kyle brings his excitement for space and astronomy along with his passion for educating minds to SD Space. Look for more news updates on what’s coming as well as more in-depth articles covering our activities. We look forward to what Kyle will bring to the newsletter with more articles.
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” My hero and inspiration Carl Sagan spoke these words and I attempt to live that ethic and share it with my students. My name is Kyle Stock. I am a science teacher at a Solana Beach elementary school, passionate surfer, backyard scientist (astronomy, geology, botany etc), backpacker, runner, learner and educator.
I am consumed by the Cosmos! I devour all available media about the history and future of spaceflight. My favorite book is The Right Stuff. On any clear night, I can be found either in my Cardiff backyard or the dark skies of Anza-Borrego with my 12” dobsonian telescope (The Carl Sagan Telescope- all cool telescopes are named after dead astronomers).
We look forward to Kyle adding his enthusiasm for space to the Bussard Scoop monthly newsletter. Look for his first publication in June.
About the SD Space
The San Diego Space Society (“SD Space”) was founded in 2008 with the purpose of raising awareness and educating the general public to the benefits of human exploration of space and San Diego’s role in space development, as well as to the idea of creating a spacefaring civilization within our lifetimes.
SD Space is headquartered at the Space Travelers Emporium, a storefront and workshop in the South Park neighborhood.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Emporium, Events, movie on April 17, 2012
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location:
Space Travelers Emporium (map)
1947 30th St. San Diego, CA 92102
No plans for the evening and wondering what to do? Join us at the Space Travelers Emporium for one of our theme nights. Each week day it’s something new.
Tea Party on the Moon – Tuesday night come and enjoy a relaxing cup of tea while learning about 1 of the moons in our solar system. What is it this week? Stop by or email us for the moon of the week.
Fourth Rock Cafe – On Wednesday fill your belly while chatting with good friends about the newest developments in space travel.
Zero-G Cinema – Thursday night watch exciting new documentaries or thought provoking science fiction films.
Bottles and Rockets – quaff a tasty beer, a savor a nice glass of wine, and share your recommendations for fantastic space travel related books.
If you are interested or have questions, contact emporium@sandiegospace.org for more information.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Chapter Updates, Emporium on April 7, 2012
The Space Travelers Emporium is changing. The interior will undergo a complete renovation later this year. Everything will be improved – a dedicated library area, new computer workstations, new storage and display areas. The redesign is intended to showcase space travel and exploration and give us a more re-configurable space for our programs, workshops and educational offerings.
Please contribute to our renovation fund. We are raising money to pay for these renovations. All donations are tax deductible and will go directly toward the renovations.
You can make a donation online by clicking the button below or send a donation by mail to:
San Diego Space Society, 8690 Aero Drive Ste 115, #77, San Diego, CA 92123.
Make checks payable to San Diego Space Society.
Update: We have had an initial pledge of $1000 to kick off the campaign. Please consider donating as generously as you can.
We hope to arrange for an update directly from SpaceX regarding mission status.
