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SUMMARY:Launch Pad Lecture with guest speaker Peter P. Nickolenko\, Director of Mission Operations for Virgin Galactic
DESCRIPTION: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! \nPeter P. (Pete) Nickolenko joined Virgin Galactic in January 2014 as Chief Engineer for Operations\, moved on to Director of Spaceline Engineering\, and now is Director of Mission Operations. Mission Operations includes integration of flight planning timelines and procedures\, and coordination with Maintenance\, Flight Operations\, Brand & Marketing\, Payloads\, Licensing\, and other support elements. \nPrior to joining Virgin Galactic\, Pete retired from NASA after nearly 24 years in support of Space Shuttle program and Ground Processing operations at Kennedy Space Center\, FL. He provided operations engineering and test leadership to 106 Space Shuttle missions\, including 3 missions as Launch Director. Following the end of the Space Shuttle program\, Pete provided leadership of a new directorate start-up for all aspects of new development program operations and engineering support in Florida and for Space Station logistics. Pete is a recipient of the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal\, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and multiple NASA and KSC Group Achievement \nThe event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. \n 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/launch-pad-lecture-with-guest-speaker-peter-p-nickolenko-director-of-mission-operations-for-virgin-galactic/
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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SUMMARY:Join Us at the Big Bang Festival!
DESCRIPTION: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 astronaut or Bernie\, our alien mascot? How about taking a spin on the Gyroextreme? Then the BIG BANG FESTIVAL is the place to be! \nThe BIG BANG FESTIVAL will have everything – live music\, great food\, education demonstrations\, rocket launches\, kite flying\, and a ton of exciting activities and exhibitors like the Museum of Space History\, Spaceport America\, and Sunspot! The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation supports the museum’s exhibits and education programs\, and this event will showcase what the Foundation does and how you can be a part of it. To find out more about the event\, visit www.spacehalloffame.org and become a member today!
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/join-us-at-the-big-bang-festival/
LOCATION:Otero County Fair Grounds\, 401 Fairgrounds Rd\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireworks\, Drive-In Style Viewing\, Open House\, and Free Star Shows on July 4!
DESCRIPTION: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 and free live star shows in the planetarium. \nGates to the museum grounds open at 6:00 pm to museum members AND to those who would like to register to become a member on the spot. The gates close at 8:00 pm or when the parking lots are full. Current members can reserve a parking spot on the Foundation website. Spots are limited to 200 vehicles. The museum open house and live star shows in the theater are from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. The fireworks show is scheduled for 9:15 pm\, weather permitting. Choreographed music will be live on KZZX 105.3 FM. \nSince 1976\, the Museum has hosted the City of Alamogordo’s annual fireworks show and opened the grounds for museum members to see it from the best location in the county. Watching the fireworks show from the grounds of the museum has been a favorite member benefit for more than 40 years. To find out more about the event\, visit www.spacehalloffame.org and become a member today! \n 
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/fireworks-drive-in-style-viewing-open-house-and-free-star-shows-on-july-4/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:Museum Astronomy League Meeting and Free Public Moon Gazing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Astronomy League meeting begins at 7:30 pm and the Public Moon Gazing activity begins at 8:00 pm\, weather permitting. \nThe Astronomy League meeting will be held in the Tombaugh Education Center. The Public Moon Gazing will be held in the large parking lot just above the Center. New Mexico Museum of Space History campus\, Alamogordo.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/museum-astronomy-league-meeting-and-free-public-moon-gazing/
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:20220709T100000
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SUMMARY:Science Saturday at Pizza 9 - Exploring the Universe: Star Formation
DESCRIPTION: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! \nScience Saturday is always free and open to the public. It’s geared towards kids in 2nd – 7th grades. \n  \nThe next Science Saturday will be held on Saturday\, August 22. The topic will be More than Hair-raising!
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/science-saturday-at-pizza-9-exploring-the-universe-star-formation/
LOCATION:Pizza9 at the White Sands Mall\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NM Museum of Space History":MAILTO:msh.info@state.nm.us
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SUMMARY:Museum of Space History Quarterly Governor’s Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Commission’s agenda will be posted to the NM Culture 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 please goto the NM Culture website.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/museum-of-space-history-quarterly-governors-commission-meeting/
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