Posted by Brent Bernasconi in Calendar on April 28, 2009
Sat, May 2, 2009
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location:
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (map)
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Celebrate the 2009 International Year of Astronomy at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s annual Astronomy Day! You can embark on their annual “Walk Through the Solar System,” take a walk on the moon with Mar Vista Middle School students and The Astronaut Teacher Alliance, take a 3-D tour of the latest images from NASA, sun gaze with the San Diego Astronomy Association on the Prado, enter a drawing to win prizes, join a simulated mission to Mars in the Nierman Challenger Learning Center, and much more.
Pre-registration required for the simulated mission to Mars, additional fees apply, click here for more information. Most activities will be available from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Call (619) 238-1233 or visit the Fleet Science Center website for more details.
Posted by Brent Bernasconi in Calendar, Events on April 21, 2009
Sat, May 2, 2009
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sun, May 3, 2009
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (map)
4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA
This popular event celebrates JPL’s accomplishments with exhibits and demonstrations about the Laboratory’s ongoing research and space exploration. Many of the Lab’s scientists and engineers are on hand to answer questions about how spacecraft are sent to other planets, how scientists utilize space technologies to explore Earth and how researchers are searching for planets beyond the solar system.
The Open House is a fun and educational experience for children too, with special hands-on activities designed for kids.
Admission and parking is free. Please be advised that they will not have buses to and from the parking lots. There are also no internal bus tours this year. JPL will provide special needs vans for guests with mobility challenges throughout the day.
The following items are not permitted at this NASA/JPL Event: weapons, explosives, incendiary devices, dangerous instruments, alcohol, illegal drugs, pets, all types of skates including skateboards, segways and bicycles. No bags, backpacks or ice chests are allowed, with the exception of small purses and diaper bags.
Your entry on NASA/JPL property constitutes your agreement that you, your vehicles and your personal belongings are subject to inspection.
For more information, please contact the Public Services Office at (818) 354-0112.
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 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.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar on March 5, 2009
Sat, May 23, 2009
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location:
DART Fiesta Island launch site (directions)
Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
The Diego Area Rocket Team (DART) is having a rocketry contest. The contest is open to DART members and all NAR members in the Southern California area. NAR membership is required.
More information is available at the DART blog entry. If you would like to know more about contest flying, please contact Chris Flanigan for more information. They’re always looking for new contestants and especially young contestants.
