Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Events on April 2, 2011
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Location:
Proud Bird Restaurant/LAX
Los Angeles, CA
An evening reception, dinner and program will feature Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 Moon walking astronaut, and Dennis Tito, the first private space traveler, as honored guests. Space Adventures, Ltd, Space X and many of the world’s leading pioneers in the space enterprise and tourism/experience industry will be attending and making presentations.
Today our growing industry is attracting extraordinary talents and resources while generating exciting new ideas and opportunities. The second decade of our industry will be truly amazing.
Space is limited to about 200 people, half from the space community and half from other industries and communities. Register here to attend.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Events on April 2, 2011
April 7, 2011 12:00 pm to April 9, 2011 6:00 pm
Location:
Grace Inn (details)
Phoenix, AZ
The Space Access Society (SAS) is hosting the annual Space Access Conference. The annual conference will once again be an intensive, informal event, focused closely on the business, technology, and politics of radically cheaper space transportation. This year’s conference has am impressive list of industry speakers and attendees.
For more information on the Space Access Society, link here.
San Diego Space Society members will attend this year’s conference. If you’d like to join us, register soon and email events@sdspace.org to let us know.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Chapter Updates, Events, movie on April 2, 2011
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location:
Space Travelers Emporium (map)
1947 30th St. San Diego, CA 92102
Join us for a fascinating look at visions of space travel from the early years. This month’s SD Space Movie Night we’ll show a Disney series on the BIG screen.
Before man ventured into space, Walt Disney took the nation there. This set of the Walt Disney Treasures consists of “Science Factual” shows that aired mostly in the 1950s. Ward Kimball, one of the company’s ace animators, directs three 50-minute segments on space travel dealing with space flight, going to the moon, and going to Mars. A combination of lecture (by the tops in the field, including lead rocket designer Dr. Werner von Braun), animation, live-action segments, and models, the three segments are still relevant as they effortlessly teach such elements as why rockets are in stages, what is gravitational force, orbiting, air pressure, and even the psychological effects on the mind. It is impressive how easily these Tomorrowland features entertain audiences of all ages. Of course, some of the details are wrong, but the wonder is not, and the final segment–a most poetic survey about what life might be like on Mars–illustrates Disney animated magic at its best.
1959 Rated G – 150 minutes
Popcorn provided. You’re welcome to bring any other snacks and [non-alcoholic] drinks to share.
Members and the public are welcome to attend. Email events@sdspace.org to RSVP.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Calendar, Events on April 2, 2011
Wed, Apr 6, 2011
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location:
Balboa Park (map)
El Prado & Village Pl, San Diego, CA
At dusk on the first Wednesday of each month, following the monthly “Sky Tonight” planetarium show in the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater, members of the SDAA set up telescopes west of the Fleet on The Prado, for free public sky viewing.
The Mars Society San Diego and the San Diego Space Society set up displays near the telescopes. Stop by and say hello, or contact events@sdspace.org if you’re interested in volunteering.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Events on April 2, 2011
May 18, 2011 to May 22, 2011
Location:
Von Braun Center and Embassy Suites Hotel (details)
Huntsville, AL
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.
San Diego Space Society members will attend this year’s conference. If you’d like to join us, register soon and email events@sdspace.org to let us know.
