NASA, the organization responsible for putting a man on the moon, is turning sixty! The achievements made in just six decades are just the begin of the exploration possible in space. One of NASA’s most famous moments stands out from the rest, when Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the moon. “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.
Celebrations already are under way. Some are complete, some are scheduled in the coming months, and some are still being planned. The celebrations continued June 1-2 with “Space, the Next Frontier,” a tribute to NASA by the National Symphony Orchestra Pops at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. The center is named for President John F. Kennedy, who had not only a vision for cultural advancement, but also a vision for technological advancement in the form of landing Americans on the Moon. Kennedy’s legacy to the space program was highlighted along with six decades of NASA achievements in an exhibition at the Kennedy Center’s Hall of Nations.
Over the next two weeks, the Kennedy Space Center is hosting the second flight series testing NASA’s SonicBAT, an experimental technology designed to reduce the sound from sonic booms. While many residents of the Space Coast may not hear the booms, residents along the coast from Scottsmoor to Cape Canaveral will likely hear the rumbling and booms or thumps produced during testing. The experiment will continue until September 1st.
For more information, visit the official Kennedy Space Center information page. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at [email protected]!
This summer, explore Mars at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! The Summer of Mars event began on June 5th and will continue through September 4th with special programs and exhibits showcasing the history and future of exploring the Red Planet. Among the special exhibits is the new Mars Rover concept vehicle, which will be present until mid-July. All students entering the 5th grade in the fall will enjoy complimentary admission as the “Mars generation”. Be sure to check the weather forecast-we frequently have afternoon storms during the summer here on the Space Coast!
For more information, visit the official event webpage. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at [email protected]!
