The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature guest speaker Peter P. Nickolenko, Director of Mission Operations for Virgin Galactic. His topic will be “Space Tourism” from the perspective of someone who knows the business from the ground up! Peter P. (Pete) Nickolenko joined Virgin Galactic in January […]

The Museum of Space History staff and education department will be out in force supporting the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation’s Inaugural BIG BANG FESTIVAL with rocket building, trash can launches, space suit exhibits, spaceships, our travelling astronaut, and more! Ever see a whoosh rocket or an air cannon? Want your picture with our […]

The Museum of Space History is proud to host the City of Alamogordo’s Annual fireworks show and welcomes the Space Hall of Fame July 4th Extravaganza Drive-In! As a museum/foundation member benefit, members get to watch the show from the grounds of the museum. There will also be a special museum open house that evening […]

The Museum of Space History Astronomy League will be hosting an in-person meeting followed by a free public moon gazing event on July 7. The Astronomy League meeting begins at 7:30 pm and the Public Moon Gazing activity begins at 8:00 pm, weather permitting. The Astronomy League meeting will be held in the Tombaugh Education […]

Rocketeer Academy’s monthly Science Saturday event will take place this Saturday. The topic is Exploring the Universe: Star Formation.  See how you can use a hairdryer to “clump” space gas and dust (ping pong balls) and imitate the formation of stars and planets! Science Saturday is always free and open to the public. It’s geared […]

The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday, July 29, 2022, beginning at 1:00 pm inside the Tombaugh Education Center on the campus of the museum. The Commission’s agenda will be posted to the NM Culture website at least 72 hours prior to […]

The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Specialist Mike Shinabery. His topic will be “Joe Kittinger – the Longest Leap” and will highlight Kittinger’s life and connections to the local area. The next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday, September 2. The topic […]

The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Director Dave Dooling. His topic will be “Destination Moon and the Films that Made Us Ask “What if?” and will highlight the connection between science fiction films and science fact.   The next Launch Pad Lecture will be […]

Rocketeer Academy’s monthly Science Saturday event will take place Saturday, Sept. 10. The topic is PUNCH the Sun. Why does the Moon block the Sun from view? And what causes the beautiful light show during an eclipse? Get ready for the Great American Eclipse of 2023, and discover how New Mexico natives may have recorded […]

The Museum of Space History is pleased to host the annual 9.11 Stair Climb Relay, sponsored by the Alamogordo Fire Department. Teams of up to four participants climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center in tribute to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11. Registration begins at 7:30 am on the […]

Smithsonian Magazine has designated Saturday, September 17, 2022 as the 18th annual Museum Day. The theme of this year’s Museum Day is The American Experience with the goal of highlighting the exciting world of art, culture, science, innovation, and history on display at museums nationwide. Participating museums across the United States offer free admission to […]

The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the Museum of Space History will feature Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola. His topic will be “Exoplanets: We are Not Alone,” and will highlight the amazing variety of worlds discovered beyond our solar system. From giant hot planets to Earth-like worlds in abundance, discover what's really out there, and […]