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Hubble
Experience the gripping story- full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, braver. . .
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Looking Out, Looking Back
Looking out, looking back. Before man could travel in space, satellites explored the unknown frontier, testing for possible fatal effects of space travel. Today satellites help to conserve and manage resourc. . .
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Space Science in New Mexico
Space Science in New Mexico. New Mexico, and specifically the Tularosa Basin, has been home to many space pioneers and developments that made space travel possible.
This gallery features a fuel inje. . .
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Icons of Exploration
Icons of Exploration showcases some of the Museum's most celebrated objects including a real "moon rock," rare replicas of the first man-made satellites, Sputnik and Explorer, and the Gargoyle, an early guid. . .
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The Basin Overlook
The Basin Overlook exhibit answers the question "Why the New Mexico Museum of Space History?" by highlighting events in the Tularosa Basin and greater New Mexico that advanced our exploration and knowledge o. . .
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Living and Working in Space
Living and Working in Space demonstrates how mankind has adapted to the extreme environmental challenges of space travel. See space suits and clothing, a space toilet, a bioinstrumentation pack, and American. . .
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The Governors Commission is the group appointed by the Governor comprised of leaders in the scientific, education and
political communities responsible for the oversight of the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo. In keeping
with a desire to fulfill their duties as representatives of the public trust, this direct email link has been added to
our site. All emails received will be directly forwarded, and distributed to the respective Commissioners. Please note
your name and district of residence in your email. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
- Lisa Thomassie - Member, At-Large
- Jill Gutierrez - District 7
- Matthew Alsleben - Member, At- Large
- Daniel L. Sandoval - Member, At- Large
- Dr. William Dettmer - Member, At-Large
- Michael Kelley - District 7
- Ed Brabson - District VI
- Jamai Blivin - District II
- Dr. Donald Elder, III - District IV
- Jacqueline S. Fryer - District V
Contact the Commission at msh.commissioners@state.nm.us |
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May 16th in Space History
- 1969: The Soviet's Venera 5 spacecraft lands on the planet Venus.
- 2011: STS-134, the 25th, and final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour; the shuttle takes five astronauts and an Italian cosmonaut to the International Space Station in a mission lasting 15.75 days.
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