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The Museum of Space History's Launch Pad Lecture Series

From Space to White Sands: U.S. Army Astronaut to Speak at NM Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture on May 1st

April 22, 2026

ALAMOGORDO, NM – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s next Launch Pad Lecture will feature distinguished astronaut Col. Andrew R. Morgan, M.D. (U.S. Army), the Senior Commander of White Sands Missile Range. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026. Morgan will present “A Soldier’s Journey to Space,” offering insights into his leadership career

NM Museum of Space History's Science Saturday

Celebrate Earth Week with Water Rockets at Science Saturday

April 22, 2026

(Alamogordo, NM) – This month’s Science Saturday at the New Mexico Museum of Space History invites families to mark Earth Week with hands-on water rocket building and launching. The program takes place on Saturday, April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in and around the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium and is designed for

The NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting Scheduled for April 24, 2026

April 10, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORYGOVERNOR’S COMMISSION (Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting) The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a Strategic Planning Session and their Regular Quarterly Meeting as follows on Friday, April 24, 2026: The NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting are open

Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes: Museum of Space History and Jornada Research Institute Present Free Archaeoastronomy Program on Creekside Village Great Kiva

April 6, 2026

(ALAMOGORDO, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History, in collaboration with Jornada Research Institute, will host a special free public presentation, “ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATIONS OF THE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE GREAT KIVA AND THE AGRICULTURAL CYCLE,” on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater as part of the museum’s annual

Kites & Tails at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

“Kites & Tails” event lands at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

April 1, 2026

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s “Kites & Tails” EventLocation: 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Kites & Tails at the New Mexico Museum of Space History brings together hands-on kite building and flying activities with adoptable cats from Kitty City NM on Sunday, April

NM Museum of Space History Astronomy League Star Party — Public Event

Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party on Saturday, April 11, 2026

April 1, 2026

Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star PartyLocation: NMMSH Outdoor Observatory, Upper Parking LotDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (ALAMOGORDO, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History invites the public to the next Astronomy League Star Party, an evening dedicated to exploring the wonders of the night sky. The Star Party begins

New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture

Eye in space: Launch Pad Lecture looks at the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy at New Mexico Museum of Space History on April 3

March 18, 2026

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad LectureGuest Speaker: Mackette Kark, NMMSH Museum EducatorLecture Topic: Hubble Space TelescopeLocation: New Horizons Dome Theater and PlanetariumDate: April 3, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Alamogordo, NM) — The Hubble Space Telescope is brought into focus in an upcoming Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum

Lift Off with Aerodynamics and Kites at the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Science Saturday

March 18, 2026

(Alamogordo, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Science Saturday invites families to explore the science of flight through aerodynamics and kite building. Held on the last Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium, this hands-on program is geared toward students in grades

Honoring the Legacy of the “Red Tails” at New Mexico Museum of Space History on March 26

March 17, 2026

History takes flight this month as New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts a tribute to the legendary “Red Tail Angels,” the Tuskegee Airmen who broke racial barriers in World War II. The “Red Tails,” fighter pilots escorted American bombers in missions over Europe with skill and perseverance that saved lives and paved the way

New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture: Listen to the Stars: How a Blind Astronomer “Hears” the Cosmos

February 24, 2026

New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad LectureSpeaker: Brianna Buller, Museum CuratorLecture Topic: “Listen to the Stars: How a Blind Astronomer “Hears” the Cosmos”Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and PlanetariumDate: March 6, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Alamogordo, NM – The groundbreaking work of blind astronomer Wanda Díaz-Merced will be brought into focus at the New

Celebrate John Glenn’s historic trip around the Earth with an egg drop at New Mexico Museum of Space History on Feb. 28

February 24, 2026

What: Astronaut John Glenn orbited the Earth in February of 1962. Celebrate that event with the John Glenn Egg Drop at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. When: Saturday, February 28, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Why: After orbiting the planet, John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule plummeted back to Earth, but it was engineered to protect him from the life-threatening

Celebrate Women in Space at the NM Museum of Space History

Celebrate Women in Space and their Contributions to Space Exploration, Travel, and Science

February 23, 2026

This exciting event at the NM Museum of Space History will celebrate the accomplishments of Women in Space for International Women’s Day.

The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 1:00 pm.

New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting (Special) Feb 17th

February 17, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a special meeting on: Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: 1:00pm PM MST Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & PlanetariumFront Classroom (First)3198 State Road 2001Alamogordo, NM 88310 The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of

New Mexico Museum of Space History's special event "Rockets and Rosé"

Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with Rockets and Rosé at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

February 4, 2026

New Mexico Museum of Space History Special Evening Event: “Rockets and Rosé”Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History, Main Building, 2nd FloorDate: Thursday, February 12, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with Rockets and Rosé at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. This explosive event on February 12th

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