Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar on April 16, 2009
May 28, 2009 to May 31, 2009
Location:
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Orlando, FL (details at the ISDC09 site)
The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is the annual conference for the National Space Society and has grown into the largest public space conference of the year. It is a national gathering for space-interested leaders and citizens to connect, re-energize and make plans for the future.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar on April 15, 2009
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location:
Adobe Chapel Museum (map)
3963 Conde Street, San Diego, CA
Join coauthors Katrina Pescador and Mark Aldrich as they present a photographic history of Consolidated Aircraft Corporation.
Founded by Reuben H. Fleet in 1923, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (later Convair) became one of the most significant aircraft manufacturers in American history. For roughly 60 years, this prolific company was synonymous with San Diego. In fact, whole sections of the city were designed to provide homes for the Convair workers and their families. These men and women were responsible for building some of the most significant aircraft in aviation history, including the PBY Catalina, B-24 Liberator, F-102 Delta Dagger, as well as the reliable Atlas missile, which was vital in launching America into space. To this day, more than a decade after the company passed from the San Diego scene, tens of thousands of San Diegans still celebrate a seminal connection with Reuben Fleet, his company, and his popular slogan, “Nothing short of right is right.” (more…)
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar on April 7, 2009
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location:
Wyle Labs (map)
1550 Hotel Circle North, Suite 425, San Diego
Join the AIAA San Diego Section for a dinner meeting featuring a presentation by Gene Austin, NASA, retired, on Future Space Transportation: The Challenge.
For more information, see the official event flyer. A Chinese buffet dinner will be served prior to the presentation so come hungry. Non-members are welcome, but the event is limited to the first 50 reservations.
The cost is $10.00 for AIAA Members, $5.00 for AIAA Students, and $15.00 for Non-Members. Free for new AIAA members (joined in the last 6 months).
RSVP by 14 April to Cody Krzton-Presson at cody.kp@gmail.com.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Events on April 7, 2009
Whew! We had an amazing time at the San Diego Science Festival Expo. If you missed it, start planning now for 2010!
We’re still collecting up photos, thoughts, and things to share, but I’ll keep updating this post as more becomes available. If you went to the Expo and would like more information about something you saw there, leave a comment on this post and we’ll make sure you get what you’re looking for.
Specifically, if you’re looking for the water rocket launcher instructions or the rocket simulator, keep checking this page.
For now, there are a few photos of the Mars Society and SD Space booths at the Expo. You can also read a nice North County Times article about the Expo that mentions both the Mars Society and water rockets. Much more to come!
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar on April 7, 2009
Sat, May 9, 2009
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location:
San Diego Air & Space Museum (map)
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
On Saturday, May 9, 2009, the San Diego Air & Space Museum will host its 6th Annual Space Day celebration. Space Day will feature demonstrations, giveaways, and hands-on activities with local and national space experts.
Invited Presenters include the San Diego Space Society, The Mars Society – San Diego, NASA, Virgin Galactic, SDAA (San Diego Astronomy Association), DSN (Deep Space Network), JPL, SETI, UCSD EarthKAM, The Planetary Society, and many others.
As an extra bonus, the Museum will be offering a FREE screening of the new space documentary “Orphans of Apollo,” followed by a Q+A session with the director, Michael Potter!
The Museum’s Space Galleries are open for viewing throughout the event, including a flown Apollo spacecraft, moon rocks and space suits. The Museum is offering a discount coupon for reduced admission on Space Day.
