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SUMMARY:NM Museum of Space History's Launch Pad Lecture: “Wings of Courage: The Untold Story of WASP and the Superfortress in New Mexico”
DESCRIPTION:New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture\nLecture Topic: “Wings of Courage: The Untold Story of WASP and the Superfortress in New Mexico”\nGuest Speaker: Jacquelyne Nichols\, NM Chapter of Women in Aviation\nLocation: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\nDate: Friday\, July 3\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM \n(Alamogordo\, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History invites the public to a powerful Launch Pad Lecture\, “Wings of Courage: The Untold Story of WASP and the Superfortress in New Mexico\,” on Friday\, July 3\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. \nGuest speaker Jacquelyne Nichols\, a veteran U.S. Marine Corps aviator and American Airlines A320 First Officer\, will spotlight the extraordinary bravery of the World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Nichols will share how these pioneering women flew everything from primary trainers to heavy bombers and helped change the course of aviation history. \nThe lecture will feature the gripping story of Dora Dougherty and Dorothea Moorman\, two WASP pilots who tamed the troubled B-29 Superfortress at Alamogordo Army Air Field. By confidently demonstrating the aircraft’s safety\, they helped restore trust in the bomber\, silenced skeptics\, and contributed to a pivotal shift in the war effort. \nNichols brings a wealth of real-world aviation and leadership experience to the presentation. She served 11 years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps\, flying helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft\, completing a combat deployment in Afghanistan where she earned a Strike Flight Air Medal\, and serving in Japan and Qatar before transitioning to the Marine Corps Reserves as an instructor pilot and Marine Liaison Officer. She continues to serve in the Reserves while attending Command and Staff College. \nNow an American Airlines A320 First Officer with a master’s degree in Public Leadership\, Nichols lives near her husband’s family ranch in La Luz\, New Mexico\, where she looks after a herd of horses\, goats\, and mini donkeys. She previously served as president of the New Mexico Chapter of Women in Aviation International and now acts as the Otero County Coordinator for the chapter. Nichols also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation and is a member of 100 Women Who Care Alamogordo\, reflecting her strong commitment to community and aviation outreach. \nThe 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 at the New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM. The program is free to attend\, and museum staff\, along with special guest speakers\, present topics spanning from space history to the future of space exploration. These Launch Pad Lectures are brought to you with the support of the International Space Hall of Fame.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/24043/
LOCATION:New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events
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SUMMARY:Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History
DESCRIPTION:Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History \nTwo one‑week sessions: July 6–10 and July 13–17\, 2026. \nPrograms: Explorers (grades 3–5) and Challengers (grades 6–8)\, limited to 25 cadets each. Hands‑on activities include rocket building and launches\, solar system exploration\, night‑sky navigation\, coding\, drones\, and robotics. Cadets also learn about the museum’s 50‑year history and the upcoming International Space Hall of Fame induction. \nField trip: Holloman AFB and the 704th Test Group. Limited parent spots available with ID requirement. \nCost: $275\, includes lunches\, t‑shirt\, and field trip. \nLocation: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo\, NM. \nHours: Mon–Thu 9–4\, Fri 9–12 with graduation and pizza party. \nRegister at SpaceHallofFame.org.
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SUMMARY:Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History
DESCRIPTION:Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History \nTwo one‑week sessions: July 6–10 and July 13–17\, 2026. \nPrograms: Explorers (grades 3–5) and Challengers (grades 6–8)\, limited to 25 cadets each. Hands‑on activities include rocket building and launches\, solar system exploration\, night‑sky navigation\, coding\, drones\, and robotics. Cadets also learn about the museum’s 50‑year history and the upcoming International Space Hall of Fame induction. \nField trip: Holloman AFB and the 704th Test Group. Limited parent spots available with ID requirement. \nCost: $275\, includes lunches\, t‑shirt\, and field trip. \nLocation: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo\, NM. \nHours: Mon–Thu 9–4\, Fri 9–12 with graduation and pizza party. \nRegister at SpaceHallofFame.org.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/rocketeer-academy-summer-camp-at-the-museum-of-space-history-2/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:International Space Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On October 3\, 2026\, the New Mexico Museum of Space History will host its 50th Anniversary Gala at the Tays Center in Alamogordo\, New Mexico. Titled “Golden Jubilee: 50 Years of Honoring Yesterday and Inspiring Tomorrow\,” this special evening will pay tribute to the museum’s legacy and give a glimpse into the future. The highlight of the gala will be the induction of a new class into the International Space Hall of Fame. \n\nChosen from a field of 45 distinguished nominees submitted nationwide\, this year’s inductees exemplify extraordinary achievements in space science and exploration. Honorees include the pioneering women of the Mercury 13\, Swiss astrophysicist Michel Mayor\, NASA astronauts Senator Mark Kelly and his twin brother Scott Kelly\, NASA mathematician Creola Katherine Johnson\, and Dolores “Dee” O’Hara\, the first nurse to care for America’s astronauts. \n\nThe museum first opened its doors in 1976 as the International Space Hall of Fame\, dedicated to recognizing the imagination\, achievements\, and determination of those who have advanced humanity’s understanding of the universe and expanded the boundaries of space exploration. Today\, the Hall of Fame includes 174 inductees\, including one team. \nFor more details about the 2026 Inductees\, visit this link to read the announcement from the International Space Hall of Fame.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/international-space-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-and-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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