The Astronauts Memorial Foundation honors the past and inspires the future. Our astronauts are national treasures. Each year at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, AMF recognizes their sacrifice on a Day of Remembrance at the Space Mirror Memorial, a 42-foot high by 50-foot wide polished granite monument that glows with the astronauts' names.
In addition to paying tribute to our fallen astronauts, AMF also inspires future generations of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians through its Center for Space Education, where students, teachers and mentors experience building rockets, robotic competitions and other hands-on learning activities. They also see and experience America's space program first hand. When children see how to apply what they're learning to something as exciting as space exploration, their minds get fired up and their future gets brighter.
As the birthplace of American human spaceflight, Kennedy Space Center is a major central Florida tourist destination. Its stellar history begins with space pioneers circling the Earth in capsules smaller than a VW Bug to launches of monumental space shuttle expeditions. Astronauts have floated in open space, delivered satellites, conducted laboratory experiments, repaired space telescopes and built a space station. The Space Mirror Memorial is located on the grounds of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
In addition to paying tribute to our fallen astronauts, AMF also inspires future generations of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians through its Center for Space Education, where students, teachers and mentors experience building rockets, robotic competitions and other hands-on learning activities. They also see and experience America's space program first hand. When children see how to apply what they're learning to something as exciting as space exploration, their minds get fired up and their future gets brighter.
As the birthplace of American human spaceflight, Kennedy Space Center is a major central Florida tourist destination. Its stellar history begins with space pioneers circling the Earth in capsules smaller than a VW Bug to launches of monumental space shuttle expeditions. Astronauts have floated in open space, delivered satellites, conducted laboratory experiments, repaired space telescopes and built a space station. The Space Mirror Memorial is located on the grounds of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members: David M. Brown, Laurel Clark, Michael P. Anderson, Ilan Ramon, Rick D. Husband, Kalpana Chawla, William C. McCool
During the launch of STS-107, Columbia's 28th mission, a piece of foam insulation broke off from the Space Shuttle external tank and struck the left wing of the orbiter. When Columbia re-entered the atmosphere of Earth, the damage allowed hot atmospheric gases to penetrate and destroy the internal wing structure, which caused the spacecraft to become unstable and break apart.
During the launch of STS-107, Columbia's 28th mission, a piece of foam insulation broke off from the Space Shuttle external tank and struck the left wing of the orbiter. When Columbia re-entered the atmosphere of Earth, the damage allowed hot atmospheric gases to penetrate and destroy the internal wing structure, which caused the spacecraft to become unstable and break apart.
On January 28, 1986, the NASA shuttle orbiter mission STS-51-L and the tenth flight of Space Shuttle Challenger (OV-99) broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members, which consisted of five NASA astronauts and two payload specialists: Francis "Dick" Scobee, Michael J. Smith, Judith A. Resnik, Ellison S. Onizuka, Ronald E. McNair, Gregory B. Jarvis, S. Christa McAuliffe
The spacecraft disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 11:39 EST (16:39 UTC).
On January 28, 1986, the NASA shuttle orbiter mission STS-51-L and the tenth flight of Space Shuttle Challenger (OV-99) broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members, which consisted of five NASA astronauts and two payload specialists: Francis "Dick" Scobee, Michael J. Smith, Judith A. Resnik, Ellison S. Onizuka, Ronald E. McNair, Gregory B. Jarvis, S. Christa McAuliffe
The spacecraft disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 11:39 EST (16:39 UTC).
Apollo 1, initially designated AS-204, was the first manned mission of the United States Apollo program, which had as its ultimate goal a manned lunar landing. The low Earth orbital test of the Apollo Command/Service Module never made its target launch date of February 21, 1967. A cabin fire during a launch rehearsal test on January 27 at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station Launch Complex 34 killed all three crew members—Command Pilot Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Senior Pilot Ed White, and Pilot Roger B. Chaffee—and destroyed the Command Module (CM). The name Apollo 1, chosen by the crew, was officially retired by NASA in commemoration of them on April 24, 1967.
2018 NASA Day of Remembrance
The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, in partnership with NASA and Delaware North of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, will host the annual Day of Remembrance on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 10:00 am.
This ceremony pays homage to all of the astronauts who sacrificed their lives for our nation and the space program. A portion of the tribute will be dedicated to astronauts who perished over 50 years ago in the line of duty - Charles Bassett, II; Elliot See, Jr.; Clifton C. Williams, Jr. and Michael Adams. Remembrances of the crew of the space Shuttle Columbia will be shared as well to mark the 15th anniversary of the tragic accident.
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50th Year Memorial Tribute honoring our nation's first African-American astronaut -- Major Robert H. Lawrence, Jr. -- December 8th at 10:00am at Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex.
Born October 2, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr. was the first African-American astronaut. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bradley University at only 20 years of age and a Ph.D in physical chemistry from Ohio State University. Lawrence and his wife, Barbara Cress Lawrence, have one son, Tracey.
Registration is now open!
SPACE: Space Port Area Conference for Educators
July 11-‐13, 2018
Kennedy Space Center, FL
The Astronauts Memorial Foundation is launching the first certified educator conference at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, July 11-13, 2018. SPACE is the place to be - summer of 2018!
Registration is now open: https://space2018.eventbrite.com
Dates: July 11-13, 2018
Attendance is limited to 350 participants
Attendees MUST:
Registration includes:
Registration through June 22, 2018 (or until sold out): $279
Conference registration must be paid by credit card, or by check within 14 days of receiving invoice.
For an additional cost, attendees may choose to participate in an Astronaut Training Experience. Tickets to this special opportunity are limited, and must be purchased at the time of registration. These tickets cannot be added later.
The Lunar and Meteorite Certification class will be offered on Thursday afternoon to the first 50 educators who are not currently certified. If interested, select this option on the Conference Registration page while space is available.
Questions? Contact: space@amfcse.org
Registration is now open: https://space2018.eventbrite.com
Dates: July 11-13, 2018
Attendance is limited to 350 participants
Attendees MUST:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be an active, certified K-12 educator or informal educator
- Provide contact information for his or her current school employer
Registration includes:
- Conference registration for all three days
- Lunch tickets for Wednesday and Thursday
- Access to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex all three days
- Special bus tours for attendees
- A ticket to the Big Bang Ball on Thursday night under Space Shuttle Atlantis
Registration through June 22, 2018 (or until sold out): $279
Conference registration must be paid by credit card, or by check within 14 days of receiving invoice.
For an additional cost, attendees may choose to participate in an Astronaut Training Experience. Tickets to this special opportunity are limited, and must be purchased at the time of registration. These tickets cannot be added later.
The Lunar and Meteorite Certification class will be offered on Thursday afternoon to the first 50 educators who are not currently certified. If interested, select this option on the Conference Registration page while space is available.
Questions? Contact: space@amfcse.org
Science Teacher Diego Martinez is 2018 Recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
02/28/2018 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 28, 2018) - Oregon science teacher Diego Martinez has been selected by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation as recipient of the 2018 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. The award is given annually in recognition of creative and innovative use of technology by K-12 educators, or district-level education personnel. The award, named for Mercury and Apollo astronaut Alan Shepard, will be presented during the 34th Space Symposium opening ceremony on April 16 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. The opening ceremony is co-sponsored by Northrop Grumman, and the award presentation will be followed with a by-invitation reception honoring Martinez, co-hosted by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation. The Space Foundation's annual Space Symposium is the premier gathering of all sectors of global space leadership, attracting thousands of participants from dozens of countries. Visit www.spacesymposium.org for complete conference information. To learn more about Space Foundation STEM education programs, please visit www.discoverspace.org. About Diego Santana Martinez Martinez started his career as a Colorado Public School STEM teacher in 2007 and worked primarily in the San Luis Valley until 2016. He then moved to Oregon and now works as a Science Mastery Specialist for Delphian School, which he calls the SpaceX of education. Among his achievements: [CLICK HERE FOR FULL PRESS RELEASE] |
March 6 Falcon 9 • Hispasat 30W-6
Launch window: 0533-0733 GMT (12:33-2:33 a.m. EST) Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Hispasat 30W-6 communications satellite, formerly known as Hispasat 1F, for Madrid-based Hispasat. Hispasat 30W-6 will provide television, broadband, corporate networks and other communications services over Europe, North Africa and the Americas. The Hispasat 30W-6 satellite was built by Space Systems/Loral. Delayed from December, Feb. 14 and Feb. 22. Delayed from Feb. 25 to conduct testing on payload fairing pressurization system. [March 2] ___________________________________ March 29 Falcon 9 • Iridium Next 41-50 Launch time: 1419:49 GMT (10:19:49 a.m. EDT; 7:19:49 a.m. PDT) Launch site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 10 satellites for the Iridium next mobile communications fleet. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch with a previously-flown first stage. Delayed from December and March 18. Delayed from March 20 as ripple effect from Paz launch delays. [Feb. 27] ___________________________________ April 2 Falcon 9 • SpaceX CRS 14 Launch time: Approx. 2030 GMT (4:30 p.m. EDT) Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the 16th Dragon spacecraft mission on its 14th operational cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station. The flight is being conducted under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Delayed from Feb. 9 and March 13. [Feb. 27] ___________________________________ NET April 5 Falcon 9 • Bangabandhu 1 Launch window: TBD Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Bangabandhu 1 communications satellite for the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission. The spacecraft will provide broadcasting and telecommunication services to rural areas and introduce direct-to-home television programming across Bangladesh and neighboring countries. The Bangabandhu 1 satellite was built by Thales Alenia Space. Delayed from December and February. [Feb. 27] |
