The San Diego Space Society works toward creating a spacefaring civilization within our lifetimes by raising awareness and educating the general public to the benefits of space exploration and San Diego's role in it. More about us…
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 Emporium, News on December 18, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2011
Contact:
Jesse Clark
San Diego Space Society
(619) 512-3592
info@sdspace.com
The San Diego Space Society is proud to announce two new additions to the Space Travelers Emporium. Jess Sanders will be joining as Emporium Manager focusing on store operations and facilities management while Rick Nichols will be joining as Emporium Marketing Manager focusing on space travel related experiences and industry relations.
The new appointments follow a year and a half of storefront operations in the South Park area of San Diego. Seeing the increased interest in commercial space operations and the many opportunities developing in and around space travel, the Directors of SD Space agreed to bring additional management on-board dedicated to facilitating and expanding the offerings of the Space Travelers Emporium.
Jess brings a strong focus in science and education and an interest in telling the space story.
Jess enjoys learning about all areas of science. Presently, he is focused on exploring concepts in quantum physics and cosmology. An avid reader of science fiction, Jess believes in the inspirational value of writers dreaming up possible futures for humanity, especially those that involve space exploration. He hopes to share his passion for science fantasy and fact with the public as a volunteer with Space Travelers Emporium.
Rick brings many years of “big ticket” item sales and marketing as well as a strong enthusiasm for space travel and related experiences.
Rick came to San Diego through the U.S. Navy, and made his home here working in sales and marketing in both the wireless communications and recreational boating industries. His lifelong enthusiasm for space exploration (Rick grew up fifteen minutes away from the childhood home of Neil Armstrong) and SCUBA diving has led to a keen interest in neutral buoyancy for both training and recreational purposes.
Look for new and exciting changes to the Emporium coming in 2012, including new space travel related products as well as activities and programs hosted at the Emporium.
About the SD Space
The San Diego Space Society (“SD Space”) was founded in 2008 with the purpose of raising awareness and educating the general public to the benefits of human exploration of space and San Diego’s role in space development, as well as to the idea of creating a spacefaring civilization within our lifetimes.
SD Space is headquartered at the Space Travelers Emporium, a storefront and workshop in the South Park neighborhood.
Posted by Jesse Clark in News on November 26, 2011
NASA has successfully launched the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft, including the new SUV sized rover, Curiosity!
The MSL rover will assess whether Mars ever was, or is still today, an environment able to support microbial life. In other words, its mission is to determine the planet’s “habitability.”
After a 60 million mile flight, the spacecraft is due to arrive at Mars on Aug. 6, 2012.
For more information on MSL and it’s Mission, check out the JPL website.
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. 
