Space History Outreach Brings Pluto Discovery Story to Alamogordo Rotary Club

On September 4, 2025, Dr. Becca Michaels, Senior Instructional Coordinator at the museum, shared an inspiring story with the Alamogordo Rotary Club. Her presentation highlighted Clyde Tombaugh, the Kansas farm […]
Climb the Cube: A 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Honoring Fallen Heroes

Alamogordo, NM – Be part of a commemorative celebration at the New Mexico Museum of Space History as we honor the bravery of 9/11 first responders with the invigorating Climb the Cube event […]
Launch Pad Lecture: Trailblazing Women of Space

On September 5, 2025, Carolyn Peeler will highlight the remarkable achievements of women identified by NASA as key trailblazers in the space program. She will explore their diverse backgrounds, their […]
NM Museum of Space History Welcomes Congressional Broadband Tour

On August 13, we had the honor of hosting the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Congressional Broadband Tour in New Mexico. This memorable event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and local […]
Jim Lovell, Legendary Apollo Astronaut and Hero, Dies at 97

James A. Lovell Jr., famed astronaut who flew on Apollo 8—the first mission to orbit the Moon—and commanded the dramatic Apollo 13 mission, passed away yesterday, August 7, 2025, in […]
NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Black Holes: Visualizing the Inconceivable

Guest Speaker: Guest Speaker Jon Brinkmann—retired affiliate professor at New Mexico State University and a veteran of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). When: Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM […]
New Talent Joins the New Mexico Museum of Space History

The New Mexico Museum of Space History welcomes two new employees, Brigette Smith and Levi Heisinger. Brigette is the museum’s new Front Desk Customer Service representative, and Levi joined as […]
Skywired: The Story of Radio-Controlled Flight

Soar into excitement on Saturday, July 26, as we launch Skywired with an opening day celebration on the second floor of the New Mexico Museum of Space History—a thrilling journey through the […]
New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting

New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission MeetingDate: Friday, July 25, 2025Time: 1:00 PM MDT Location: New Mexico Museum of Space HistoryClyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium – Front […]
Sound That Moves You at the New Horizons Dome Theater

Did you feel that? It’s the pulse of an all-encompassing sound system hitting you at once at the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of […]