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SUMMARY:Free Launch Pad Lecture - “The NEW Road to the Moon”
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will be on Friday\, November 4\, 2022\, at 9:00 am.  \nThis months feature Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola. His topic will be “The NEW Road to the Moon” and will take a close look at NASA’s plans to go back to the moon and why it’s important as a steppingstone for getting humans to Mars. \nThe event will be held at the main museum on the second floor. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. \nThe next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday\, December 2. The topic will be “Apollo 17: 50 Years” presented by Museum Executive Director Chris Orwoll.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-launch-pad-lecture-the-new-road-to-the-moon/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Free Day at the Museum for Vets!
DESCRIPTION:Veterans\, Active-Duty Personnel\, National Guard\, First Responders\, and Families Invited \nWhat: Veterans\, active-duty service members\, National Guard personnel\, and first responders are invited to attend the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo free on Veterans Day. \nWhen: Friday\, November 11\, 2022 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm \nWhere: New Mexico Museum of Space History\, Alamogordo. \nWhy: In carrying on a tradition that began in 2016\, the museum includes law enforcement\, firefighters and first responders to the list of free attendees. Admission to the museum for those personnel\, their spouse and up to two dependent children will be free of charge on Friday\, November 11.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/veteransday/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Astronomy League Meeting\, November 17th
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 17\, at 7:00 pm. \nWhere: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History\, front classroom. \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. \nThe next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday\, Dec. 8\, 2022.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/astronomyleague/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221202T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20221122T174046Z
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SUMMARY:Free Launch Pad Lecture: Apollo 17: 50 Years!
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Executive Director\, Chris Orwoll. \nHis topic will be “Apollo 17: 50 Years”. \nThe Launch Pad Lecture Series is 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.  \nFree to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-launch-pad-lecture-apollo-17-50-years/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20221207T175940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T175940Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy League Meeting December 8
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. \nWhen: Thursday\, December 8\, at 7:00 pm. \nWhere: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History\, front classroom. \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. \nThe next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday\, January 12\, 2023.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/astronomy-league-meeting-december-8/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Holiday on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:A FREE day at the museum! Join us on December 17th\, from 10 AM – 3 PM!
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/holiday-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221226
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20221209T171210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T171210Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Space History will be closed on Christmas Day. \nOur normal operating hours are Monday\, Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\, Sunday noon to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Tuesdays. For more information\, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or call 575-437-2840. \nHappy Holidays!
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/closed-christmas-day/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221229T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T171021Z
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SUMMARY:NEW TELESCOPE USER CLINIC
DESCRIPTION:What: The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League is hosting a new telescope user clinic! League members will be on hand to help new telescope users learn best practices and handy tips for stargazing. \nWhen: Thursday\, Dec. 29\, at 7:00 pm. \nWhere: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History\, front classroom. \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. \nThe next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday\, January 12\, 2023. The Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/new-telescope-user-clinic/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20221209T175738Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED NEW YEAR'S DAY
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Space History will be closed on New Year’s Day. \nOur normal operating hours are Monday\, Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\, Sunday noon to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Tuesdays. For more information\, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or call 575-437-2840. \nHappy Holidays!
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/closed-new-years-day/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230106T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230106T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20221228T153755Z
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SUMMARY:Free January Launch Pad Lecture John Glenn: Godspeed to the Heavens
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Specialist Mike Shinabery. His topic will be “John Glenn: Godspeed to the Heavens” – a closer look at the man\, his missions\, and his legacy. \nTake the elevator up to the second floor! \nThe event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. \nThe next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday\, February 3. The topic will be “New Space Update: More than NASA” presented by Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-january-launch-pad-lecture-john-glenn-godspeed-to-the-heavens/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230110T221729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T221729Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy League Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. \nWhen: Thursday\, January 12\, at 7:00 pm. \nWhere: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History\, front classroom. \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. \nThe next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday\, January 12\, 2023.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/astronomy-league-meeting/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230127T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230113T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T202430Z
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SUMMARY:Governor’s Commission Meeting Scheduled
DESCRIPTION:(Alamogordo\, New Mexico\, January 13\, 2023) – The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday\, January 27\, 2023\, beginning at 1:00 pm in the Udall Building at 725 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe. \nThe Commission’s agenda will be posted to the museum website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event\, please contact Sharon Masters at least 48 hours before the meeting via email at sharon.masters@state.nm.us to discuss your accessibility needs. \nThe mission of the Governor’s Commission to the museum is to provide direction\, advice\, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and all of its activities. \nFor more information and to view the agenda\, click here.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/governors-commission-meeting-scheduled/
LOCATION:Stewart L. Udall Center for Museum Resources\, 725 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87505\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230203T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230130T153349Z
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SUMMARY:Free February Launch Pad Lecture  New Space Update: More Than NASA
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola. His topic will be “New Space Update: More Than NASA” and he will share insights into what organizations besides NASA are doing in space. \nWhen: Friday\, February 3\, 2023\, at 9:00 am. \nWhere: New Mexico Museum of Space History\, Alamogordo\, NM. Take the elevator up to the second floor! \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. \nThe next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday\, March 3. The topic will be “Why Can’t We Be Friends: US & Soviet Cooperation in Space During the Cold War” presented by Museum Executive Director Chris Orwoll.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-february-launch-pad-lecture-new-space-update-more-than-nasa/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230206T230929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T230929Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy League Meeting February 9
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. \nWhen: Thursday\, February 9\, at 7:00 pm. \nWhere: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History\, front classroom. \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. \nThe next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday\, March 9\, 2023.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/astronomy-league-meeting-february-9/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230303T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230228T163706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T163706Z
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SUMMARY:Free March Launch Pad Lecture Features the New Mexico Space Trail
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Educator Michael Shinabery. His topic will be “The New Mexico Space Trail” which highlights why New Mexico has such a rich heritage in space exploration and development. \nWhen: Friday\, March 3\, 2023\, at 9:00 am. \nWhere: New Mexico Museum of Space History\, Alamogordo\, NM. Take the elevator up to the second floor! \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. \nThe next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday\, April 7. The topic will be “Enos: the Chimp that Circled the World” presented by Museum Educator Michael Shinabery.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-march-launch-pad-lecture-features-the-new-mexico-space-trail/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Astronomy League Meeting Features “Angel of Darkness” Guest Speaker March 9
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. \nWhen: Thursday\, March 9\, at 7:00 pm. \nWho: William “Bill” Wren picked up the nickname “Angel of Darkness” during his tenure at the McDonald Observatory where he worked for more 30 years as an astronomy educator and tireless advocate for dark skies. Now retired\, Wren has moved to Cloudcroft\, NM\, where he plans to stay active with the dark skies community. Wren will be giving his presentation on the HETDEX – the Hobby-Eberly Dark Energy Experiment – at the University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory. Wren was the Commissioning TO for the Hobby-Eberly Telescope. \nWhere: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History\, front classroom. \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. \nThe next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday\, January 12\, 2023. \nBill Wren has retired after 32 years with McDonald Observatory\, most recently working on protecting the dark skies over the observatory and surrounding areas. (McDonald Observatory)\n  \nThe mirror of the 9.2-meter Hobby-Eberly Telescope is visible through the open louvers in this twilight view. In daylight\, the flagpoles on the right show the flags of the five HET partner institutions. Credit: Marty Harris/McDonald Obs./UT-Austin
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/astronomy-league-meeting-features-angel-of-darkness-guest-speaker-march-9/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Space Break - Star Party\, March 14
DESCRIPTION:7:00 pm to 10:00 pm  \nStar Party – Spring Break Star Party supported by the Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the usual array of telescopes\, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects along with a pass of the International Space Station. The ISS pass starts at 8:44 pm out of the southwest and ends at 8:55 pm\, almost overhead. Maximum altitude will be 50 degrees and the station will be visible for over 5 minutes. The event runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm\, weather permitting.  \n 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/space-break-star-party-march-14/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230315T160646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T160646Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Kicks Off Spring Break With Space Break – and a free Star Party!
DESCRIPTION:What: The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Rocketeer Academy is kicking spring break into high gear with three weeks worth of Space Break activities! \n  \nTuesday\, March 14  \n7:00 pm to 10:00 pm  \nStar Party – Spring Break Star Party supported by the Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the usual array of telescopes\, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects along with a pass of the International Space Station. The ISS pass starts at 8:44 pm out of the southwest and ends at 8:55 pm\, almost overhead. Maximum altitude will be 50 degrees and the station will be visible for over 5 minutes. The event runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the museum’s lower parking lot\, weather permitting.  \n\nThursday\, March 16  \n10:00 am to 3:00 pm   \nIntro to Rocketry – It’s all about rockets! Learn the ups and downs of how rockets work. Younger students\, 4th grade and lower\, will build and fly\, air powered paper rockets. More advanced students will take part in the water rocket challenge. These students\, working in teams\, will design a build a powerful water rocket and recovery system that carries an “eggstranaut” payload aloft\, can IT survive? It all happens on the museum’s second floor and is free with museum admission.  \n  \nMonday\, March 20  \n10:00 am to 2:00 pm  \nSUN DAY – Observe the Sun live using a number of different solar telescopes. Event supported by the Astronomy League and Education Department. The event will include live viewing of the sun along with various solar oriented demonstrations covering solar power generation\, cooking and a solar furnace capable of reaching temperatures of over 3000 degrees Fahrenheit!  \nThis event is free to the public and will be held on the museum patio.   \n\nThursday\, March 23  \nBuy a Gift Shop model rocket!   \nBuild it: 11:00 am or 12:00 pm (Theater classroom 1)  \nLaunch it: 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm (Museum Lower Parking lot)   \nRocket Blast! This is a standard rocket building class\, open to both students and adults. Buy a model rocket at the museum gift shop\, then build it and launch it! Rocket building classes are scheduled for 11:00 am or 12:00 pm. Rocket launching is at 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm. This program is first come\, first served\, or while supplies of rockets last. Classes and launching are free to the public.  \n\nThursday\, March 23  \nLower Parking Lot  \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nStar Party – 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 in the museum’s lower parking lot from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.   \n\nWednesday\, March 29  \n10:00 am to 2:00 pm  \nNASA Day – This is a day at the museum dedicated to all things NASA – from the Artemis project to science on the Space Station and citizen science programs. The day will include info and tables on the 2nd floor\, citizen science activities and other demos. The event is free with museum admission.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/museum-kicks-off-spring-break-with-space-break-and-a-free-star-party/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Space Break - Intro to Rocketry\, March 16
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am to 3:00 pm   \nIntro to Rocketry – It’s all about rockets! Learn the ups and downs of how rockets work. Younger students\, 4th grade and lower\, will build and fly\, air powered paper rockets. More advanced students will take part in the water rocket challenge. These students\, working in teams\, will design a build a powerful water rocket and recovery system that carries an “eggstranaut” payload aloft\, can IT survive? It all happens on the museum’s second floor and is free with museum admission. 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/space-break-intro-to-rocketry-march-16/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Space Break - Sun Day\, March 20
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am to 2:00 pm  \nSUN DAY – Observe the Sun live using a number of different solar telescopes. Event supported by the Astronomy League and Education. The event will include live viewing of the sun along with various solar oriented demonstrations covering solar power generation\, cooking and a solar furnace capable of reaching temperatures of over 3000 degrees Fahrenheit!  \nThis event is free to the public and will be held on the museum patio.  
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/space-break-sun-day-march-20/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230308T220146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T220146Z
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SUMMARY:Space Break - Rocket Blast\, March 23
DESCRIPTION:Buy a Gift Shop model rocket!   \nBuild it: 11:00 am or 12:00 pm (Theater classroom 1)  \nLaunch it: 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm (Museum Lower Parking lot)   \nRocket Blast! This is a standard Estes rocket building class\, open to both students and adults. Buy a model rocket at the museum gift shop\, then build it and launch it! Rocket building classes are scheduled for 11:00 am or 12:00 pm. Rocket launching is at 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm. This program is first come\, first served\, or while supplies of rockets last. Classes and launching are free to the public. 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/space-break-rocket-blast-march-23/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T220000
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SUMMARY:Space Break - Star Party\, March 23
DESCRIPTION:Lower Parking Lot  \nStar Party – This will 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 in the museum’s lower parking lot.  
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/space-break-star-party-march-23/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T140000
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SUMMARY:Space Break - NASA Day\, March 29
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am to 2:00 pm  \nNASA Day – This is a day at the museum dedicated to all things NASA – from the Artemis project to science on the Space Station and citizen science programs. The day will include info and tables on the 2nd floor\, citizen science activities and activities. The event will be held on the second floor of the museum and is free with museum admission. 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/space-break-nasa-day-march-29/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T173507Z
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SUMMARY:Space Break - Introduction to 3D Printing\, March 30 RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 6
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 6:\n \n\n\n6:30 pm to 8:30 pm  \nIntroduction to 3D printing – Limited to ages 14 and up with a total capacity limit of 10 individuals or teams. Students will learn how 3D printing works\, the rules of 3D design\, how to create objects in software\, and finally how to prepare a design for printing. Participants will then design their own 3D object using TinkerCAD. These objects will be printed out over the following week for pick up at the museum. The class will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Tombaugh Building Classroom 2 and is free to attend. Pre-registration required. To register\, email tony.gondola@dca.nm.gov. 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/space-break-introduction-to-3d-printing-march-30/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Rocket Park and Playground to Close During Landscaping Renovation Starting April 5
DESCRIPTION:What: On Wednesday\, April 5\, work will begin to replace the landscaping in the museum’s rocket park that was destroyed by flooding last July. Crews will be onsite to crane rocket park artifacts out of the way on Wednesday\, with concrete work and landscaping to take place over the next several weeks. During that time\, the rocket park and playground will be closed to the public. Access to the museum main entrance will be routed around the area. \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 5\, and continuing for several weeks until the work is finished. \nWhere: The John P. Stapp Air and Space Park and Rocketeer Playground will be closed to the public during landscaping renovation. Keep an eye on the museum’s Facebook page for photos and videos of the progress!
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/rocket-park-and-playground-to-close-during-landscaping-renovation-starting-april-5/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230406T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
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SUMMARY:Space Break - Introduction to 3D Printing\, April 6
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm to 8:30 pm  \nIntroduction to 3D printing – Limited to ages 14 and up with a total capacity limit of 10 individuals or teams. Students will learn how 3D printing works\, the rules of 3D design\, how to create objects in software\, and finally how to prepare a design for printing. Participants will then design their own 3D object using TinkerCAD. These objects will be printed out over the following week for pick up at the museum. The class will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Tombaugh Building Classroom 2 and is free to attend. Pre-registration required. To register\, email tony.gondola@dca.nm.gov. 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/space-break-introduction-to-3d-printing-april-6/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230407T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230330T162334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T162334Z
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SUMMARY:Free April Launch Pad Lecture is All About Enos: The Chimp that Circled the World
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Educator Michael Shinabery. His topic will be “Enos: The Chimp that Circled the World” and will highlight the less famous but equally as important contributions made by Enos to human spaceflight. \nWhen: Friday\, April 7\, 2023\, at 9:00 am. \nWhere: New Mexico Museum of Space History\, Alamogordo\, NM. Take the elevator up to the second floor! \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. \nThe next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday\, May 5. The topic will be “Mesoamerica and the Moon: An Archeoastronomy Trip” presented by Museum Educator Andrew Colwell.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-april-launch-pad-lecture-is-all-about-enos-the-chimp-that-circled-the-world/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231747
CREATED:20230411T220009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T220009Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy League Meeting April 13
DESCRIPTION:What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 13\, at 7:00 pm. \nWhere: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History\, front classroom. \nWhy: The event is free and open to the public. \nThe next meeting of the Astronomy League will be Thursday\, May 11\, 2023.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/astronomy-league-meeting-april-13/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230428T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230428T150000
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SUMMARY:Governor’s Commission Meeting Scheduled
DESCRIPTION:(Alamogordo\, New Mexico\, April 18\, 2023) – The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday\, April 28\, 2023\, beginning at 1:00 pm inside the Tombaugh Education Center on the campus of the museum in Alamogordo. \nThe Commission’s agenda will be posted to the museum website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event\, please contact Sharon Masters at least 48 hours before the meeting via email at sharon.masters@dca.nm.gov to discuss your accessibility needs. \nThe mission of the Governor’s Commission to the museum is to provide direction\, advice\, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and all of its activities.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/governors-commission-meeting-scheduled-2/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T210000
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SUMMARY:Free Star Party Saturday\, April 29
DESCRIPTION:What: The Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League is hosting a Free Star Party! A great opportunity to encourage that young or old stargazer! \nWhen: Saturday\, April 29\, 2023\, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. \nWhere: In the large parking lot above the Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum. \nWhy: Because it’s fun to star gaze! Bring yourself and your family\, we will bring the telescopes! 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.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-star-party-saturday-april-29/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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