Free February Launch Pad Lecture New Space Update: More Than NASA

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

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. When: Friday, February 3, 2023, at 9:00 am. Where: New Mexico Museum of […]

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Astronomy League Meeting February 9

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. When: Thursday, February 9, 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 […]

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Free March Launch Pad Lecture Features the New Mexico Space Trail

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

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. When: Friday, March 3, 2023, at 9:00 am. Where: New Mexico Museum of Space […]

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Astronomy League Meeting Features “Angel of Darkness” Guest Speaker March 9

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. When: Thursday, March 9, at 7:00 pm. Who: 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 […]

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Space Break – Star Party, March 14

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm  Star 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 […]

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Museum Kicks Off Spring Break With Space Break – and a free Star Party!

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

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!   Tuesday, March 14  7:00 pm to 10:00 pm  Star Party – Spring Break Star Party supported by the Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the usual array of telescopes, […]

Space Break – Intro to Rocketry, March 16

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

10:00 am to 3:00 pm   Intro 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 […]

Space Break – Sun Day, March 20

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

10:00 am to 2:00 pm  SUN 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 […]

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Space Break – Rocket Blast, March 23

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

Buy a Gift Shop model rocket!   Build it: 11:00 am or 12:00 pm (Theater classroom 1)  Launch it: 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm (Museum Lower Parking lot)   Rocket 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 […]

Space Break – Star Party, March 23

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

Lower Parking Lot  Star 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 […]

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Space Break – NASA Day, March 29

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

10:00 am to 2:00 pm  NASA 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 […]

Space Break – Introduction to 3D Printing, March 30 RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 6

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 6: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm  Introduction 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 […]

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