Posted by Jesse Clark in Chapter Updates on January 23, 2012
It’s taken a while, but we’ve put together a Membership Welcome Packet worthy of SD Space. Since we operate solely on membership dues, gifts and donations, we felt we needed to show appreciation for our sustaining membership accordingly.
Basic and Supporting Members will soon receive their Welcome Letter and this year’s patch. Also included is a subscription to our monthly email newsletter, email updates and notice of events and field trips, and checkout access to the Member Library and Archives. Brand new is our Membership card and badge. It can be used for discounts at the Emporium and check-in capabilities at SD Space events. 
Participating in these activities allows members to earn points that accumulate throughout the year. High point earners will be rewarded at the Annual Members Night at the end of the year.
Supporting Level Members will also receive an SD Space t-shirt via a gift certificate and our heart-felt appreciation displayed on the Emporium wall.
If you haven’t already, consider joining SD Space, either at the Basic or Supporting Level. And get involved. Help make your space society even better. We all have something we can give.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Chapter Updates, Events on November 6, 2011
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location:
Abundant Sugar (map)
618A Moulton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90031
The LA Space Salon is a new and unique social event designed to be a reliable outlet within the space community for people to engage with one another, contribute their ideas, pose questions, hear from industry leaders, and coalesce efforts towards a cultural permeation of the values we share about space exploration. Our objective is simple: bring space professionals, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs together in an open discussion about our shared future beyond this world.
Each month, we will have a featured guest who will help us explore humanity’s path forward into space. These events are designed to be deeply engaging and leave time for plenty of mingling. Speakers start their presentations at 8:00 and will be followed up by a round of audience Q&A.
The speaker is followed by LA Space Salon’s open forum. All attendees are encouraged to participate in this months discussion question: “What is the single most important development in the next 5 years for moving the space industry forward? What can we begin to do now to make that a reality?” Come with your thoughts prepared and ready to share!
Please register here
Email events@sdspace.org if you’d like to join SD Space members planning to attend.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Chapter Updates on July 20, 2011
Remember July 20th, 1969? Many of you may not, as it’s been 42 years since the Apollo 11 astronauts walked on the Moon. Enjoy this NASA recap of the event.
Then take a moment to remember all of our amazing achievements in space, then and now, and envision our future!
Posted by Jesse Clark in Chapter Updates, Events on July 18, 2011
The Space Travelers Emporium opened it’s doors for the summer South Park Walkabout. We celebrated our first year by sharing a special anniversary cake with visitors. 
They also shook hands and took photos with our Mars Astronaut who strolled around the neighborhood sidewalk while other visitors took their turn driving one of the Rovers in the Mars Yard.
…what was probably the most amazing part of that night (aside from a group of dedicated people who share a common vision of our civilization and space), was just people… the normal people from all over, coming in to see this place! – Connor T.
We arranged a visit by author Dan Linehan who discussed his new book Burt Rutan’s Race to Space and signed a copy for those wanting one of their own. Didn’t get a copy? The Emporium has a few limited editions for sale, so stop by soon while supplies last.
More photos of the evening will be posted soon. (all photos courtesy of Jen Gilman)
Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Chapter Updates, Events on June 8, 2011
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location:
Sierra Nevada Corp – Space Systems
13855 Stowe Drive, Poway, CA 92064
It’s time again for the SD Space Summer Field Trips. We’ll start by touring the Sierra Nevada Corp (formerly SpaceDev) facility in Poway California.
Additional summer trips/tours are planned for SpaceX, NASA Dryden and a Mojave Spaceport (think XCOR, Masten Space Systems, Interorbital, etc) tour.
Ever heard of the DreamChaser? Or the hybrid rocket motors that powered SpaceShipOne and will power SpaceShipTwo? Then you’ve heard of the Sierra Nevada Corp – Space Systems division, nearby in Poway.
Formerly SpaceDev (founded in 1997 by Jim Benson), the Space Systems division is prominent for its spaceflight and microsatellite work. It designed and built the hybrid rocket motors for Paul Allen’s Tier One suborbital
SpaceShipOne space program operated by Scaled Composites. It is also developing micro- and nano-satellites, a small expendable launch vehicle, the SpaceDev Streaker, and has designed a piloted suborbital and orbital spaceship of its own, the SpaceDev Dream Chaser, in collaboration with NASA.
Please RSVP, as space is limited.
It’s taken a while, but we’ve put together a Membership Welcome Packet worthy of SD Space. Since we operate solely on membership dues, gifts and donations, we felt we needed to show appreciation for our sustaining membership accordingly. 
Participating in these activities allows members to earn points that accumulate throughout the year. High point earners will be rewarded at the Annual Members Night at the end of the year. 
