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 […]
The New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium will be closed on Monday, August 4 through Sunday, August 24 for upgrades to the projector system.
The New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium will be closed for upgrades in all our systems. Please check our website and social media for updates on the progress.
NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Black Holes: Visualizing the Inconceivable
Join us on August 1 for an engaging dive into black holes. In this captivating Launch Pad Lecture, Dr. Brinkmann will discuss the evolution of our understanding of black holes—from Ole Rømer’s groundbreaking 1676 discovery about the speed of light to the latest breakthroughs in astrophysics and photography. Click image for details.
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 […]
Welcoming Olga Valanos, Public Relations and Marketing Director
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is pleased to introduce Olga Valanos as our new Public Relations and Marketing Director. Olga joined our team in April 2025, bringing over […]
Skywired: The Story of Radio-Controlled Flight
Soar into excitement on Saturday, July 26, 2025, 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 captivating world of radio-controlled aviation! Click image for details.
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
The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 1:00 pm in the front classroom of the Tombaugh Education Center on the campus of the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, NM. Click the image for details.