New Mexico Museum of Space History

Free October Launch Pad Lecture Topic: Systems Engineering for Space Missions
2023-10-06 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Speaker: Sara Kerner – Principal Software Engineer and Associate Fellow at Lockheed Martin
Topic: Systems Engineering for Space Missions
This topic will provide an overview of different space missions
and how we build systems for space-based observation and exploration.
Ms. Sara Kerner is a Principal Software Engineer and Associate Fellow at Lockheed Martin. She has 30 years’ experience developing software systems for satellites, surface ships, and submarine programs. Her expertise is focused in software architectures, software systems engineering, data processing and advanced algorithms.
Significant contributions to satellite systems specifically include end-to-end software system architectures,
space and ground data processing chain architectures, and advanced data processing algorithms and solutions.
Ms. Kerner has supported satellite launches and operational programs including serving as the
Satellite Operations Manager during Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) launch and early orbit testing. Ms. Kerner holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Software Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Stout and is a member of the Society of Women Engineers.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series are held on the first Friday of each month on the second floor of the Museum and is free to attend. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future.
Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame, and New Horizons Dome Theater.

Astronomy League Meeting — NM Museum of Space History
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. Special guest speaker for this meeting will be Carol McLean Wright who will be speaking about her and her father’s experiences with NASA during the Apollo era. Wright will be showing a LEM Operating Manual that was presented to her father in appreciation for his contributions to the Apollo Program.
When: Thursday, October 12, at 7:00 pm.
Where: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History, front classroom.
Why: The event is free and open to the public.
The next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday, November 9, 2023.
About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org

Free November Launch Pad Lecture Celebrates 25 Years on the Space Station
2023-11-03 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Director Michael Shinabery. His topic will be “ISS: 25th Anniversary”. He’ll give a brief history of the International Space Station and what it took to create and man it.
When: Friday, November 3, 2023, at 9:00 am.
Where: New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo, NM. Take the elevator up to the second floor!
Why: The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.
The next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday, December 1. The speaker will be Chris Orwoll, Museum Executive Director. His topic will “Spaceships and Ray Guns.”
About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org
The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame, and New Horizons Dome Theater.
3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310, (575) 437-2840 for more information or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

Rayguns, Robots, and Rocketships! Free December Launch Pad Lecture Friday
2023-12-01 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Executive Director Chris Orwoll. His topic will be “Rayguns, Robots, and Rocketships!” Orwoll will talk about pop culture and the museum’s upcoming exhibit “Sci Fi & Sci Fact.”
When: Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9:00 am.
Where: New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo, NM. Take the elevator up to the second floor!
Why: The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.
The next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday, January 5. The speaker will be Michael Shinabery, Museum Education Director. His topic will “Ranger and Mariner: All Aboard.”
About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org
The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame, and New Horizons Dome Theater.
3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310, (575) 437-2840 for more information or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

Astronomy League December Star Party
2023-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
What: The Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League has lots going on in December!
On Saturday, December 9th, bring the family up to the museum for a free public star party! It starts at 6:00 pm and will be held in the upper parking lot near the new observatory. Astronomy League members will point out Saturn, Jupiter, and other wonders of the early winter night sky. Selected objects will be shown live on large monitors to make viewing easier for children and the seeing impaired.
The following Thursday, December 14, League members will be assisting the rangers at White Sands National Park with a private star party.
Why: Because it’s fun to star gaze! Bring yourself and your family! If you have an interest in astronomy or are a telescope owner, consider joining the museum’s Astronomy League. New members are always welcome, membership forms will be available at the star party. League membership is free.
The next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday, January 11, 2024.
About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org
The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame and New Horizons Dome Theater.
3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310, (575) 437-2840 for more information or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

Launch Pad Lecture Topic: Ranger & Mariner: All Aboard!
2024-01-05 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Director Mike Shinabery. His topic will be “Ranger & Mariner: All Aboard!” Shinabery will discuss these early space probes and what they were designed to do. This is the last Launch Pad Lecture to be held on the second floor of the museum. Future lectures will be held in the New Horizons Theater.

When: Friday, January 5, at 9:00 am.

Where: New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo, NM. Take the elevator up to the second floor! This is the last Launch Pad Lecture to be held on the second floor of the museum. Future lectures will be held in the New Horizons Theater.

Why: The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.

The next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday, February 2. A special guest speaker will have a presentation on the Tuskegee Airmen.

About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame, and New Horizons Dome Theater.

3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310, (575) 437-2840 for more information or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

Museum of Space History Astronomy League Meeting
2024-01-11 19:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
The theme of this meeting will be show and tell. Bring in anything you might have of interest, it can be new or old, just as long as its astronomy related.
For more information, contact the Museum Outreach Department at 575-437-2840 ext 41135 or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org.

Launch Pad Lecture Topic: Tuskegee Airmen
2024-02-02 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Friday, February 2, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Launch Pad Lecture Topic: Tuskegee Airmen
GUEST SPEAKER: Carolyn Peeler
NEW LOCATION! Inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Tombaugh Education Center!
What: The Tuskegee Airmen, an historic group of World War II African American fighter and bomber pilots, will be the topic of the February Launch Pad Lecture. Ms. Carolyn A. Peeler will give the presentation. Ms. Peeler is the Chief of Manpower and Organization, 49th Force Support Squadron, 49th Mission Support Group, 49th Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. She serves as the lead management consultant where she provides manpower and organization support to all 49 Wing assets and over 20 tenant units. Ms. Peeler is also affiliated with several organizations within the community, including Desert Basin Toastmasters, Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated, and the Holloman AFB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, to name a few.
When: Friday, February 2, 2024, at 9:00 am. Free coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.
Where: New location! New Horizons Theater on the campus of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo.
Why: The heroism, determination, and dedication of the Tuskegee Airmen is a fascinating story of African American service men during World War II.
Ms. Peeler’s presentation will offer an inside look at the men who served as “Red Tails” and how they achieved their historic status.
About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org
The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame and New Horizons Dome Theater.
3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310, (575) 437-2840 for more information or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

NM Museum of Space History Astronomy League Meeting
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Thursday, February 8, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
NM Museum of Space History Astronomy League Meeting — The theme of this meeting will be show and tell. Bring in anything you might have of interest, it can be new or old, just as long as its astronomy related.
For more information, contact the Museum Outreach Department at 575-437-2840 ext 41135 or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org.

Launch Pad Lecture Topic: Project Gemini — Steppingstone to the Moon
2024-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | NM
Friday, March 1, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Launch Pad Lecture Topic: Project Gemini: Steppingstone to the Moon
Speaker: Museum Director Chris Orwoll
NEW LOCATION! Inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Tombaugh Education Center!
The NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. The program is free to attend. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future.
Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided.

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Meeting
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | NM
Thursday, March 14, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Meeting – The Astronomy League Meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures.
For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Launch Pad Lecture Topic: The Sun Eater: Total Eclipse Preview
2024-04-05 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Friday, April 5, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Launch Pad Lecture Topic: The Sun Eater: Total Eclipse Preview
Speaker: Museum Education Specialist Mike Shinabery
NEW LOCATION! Inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Tombaugh Education Center!
The NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. The program is free to attend. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future.
Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided.

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Meeting
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Thursday, April 11, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Meeting – The Astronomy League Meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures.
For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party
2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party
Saturday, April 13, 2024
7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Location: Museum Observatory Complex, Upper Parking Lot
This is a public star party supported by the Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the normal array of telescopes, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects as well as the usual visual observing. This event is free to the public and will be held at the museum’s observatory complex.
For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
2024-05-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-07-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-02 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
Location: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting – The Astronomy League meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party
2024-05-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-08 20:00 - 22:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party
Location: Museum Observatory Complex, Upper Parking Lot
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party — This is a public star party supported by the Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the normal array of telescopes, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects as well as the usual visual observing. This event is free to the public and will be held at the museum’s observatory complex. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture: History of the V-2
2024-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Topic: History of the V-2
Speaker: Museum Education Director Mike Shinabery
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture — From Project Y to the Present: Los Alamos at the Intersection of Science and Circumstance
2024-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Topic: From Project Y to the Present: Los Alamos at the Intersection of Science and Circumstance
Guest Speaker: Patrick Moore, Executive Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Bradbury Science Museum
Patrick Moore, Executive Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Bradbury Science Museum, will present From Project Y to the Present: Los Alamos at the Intersection of Science and Circumstance that expands on the history of Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project and highlights how the remarkable events behind the Trinity test near Alamogordo resulted in the creation of one of the nation’s premier global security and scientific research laboratories.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture: Sputnik 2 — Laika's Cosmic Journey
2024-11-01 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
TEMPORARY Location: Museum 2nd Floor
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Topic: Sputnik 2 — Laika’s Cosmic Journey
Speaker: Museum Education Specialist Marie DeLeon
Dive into the captivating story of Sputnik 2, the Soviet mission that sent Laika, a courageous canine, into orbit around the Earth. Discover the mission’s historical context, scientific breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas, and see how this pivotal event set the stage for future space exploration.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting -- CANCELED
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | NM
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting — CANCELED
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting — CANCELED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE BUILDING
Location: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting – The Astronomy League meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org
