Kennedy Space Center, FL – More than 25 legendary Astronauts and Space Icons will sign memorabilia, greet guests and pose for photos at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s (ASF) Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Visitor Complex on November 7 - 9, 2008. The show is the largest of its kind and features activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Astronauts, aerospace and aviation will be celebrated at this unique autograph show held in conjunction with KSC’s Space & Air Show featuring the Blue Angels. In addition, ASF’s special ticket packages offer guests the opportunity to view extraordinary space exhibits and exhibitor booths, acquire rare astronaut memorabilia through ASF's 6th Annual Auction, and tour behind-the-scenes of KSC with veteran astronaut guides. Packages also include admission into to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and an opportunity to dine with the astronauts at the Tropical Evening with the Astronauts on November 8 to benefit the ASF.
During the Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show, Astronauts and special guests will be on hand to personally meet and spend time with patrons, and will sign autographs for an additional fee. While memorabilia will be available on site for purchase, guests are invited to bring their own items to have autographed as well. This once in a lifetime gathering of space legends allows guests to touch space without leaving earth.
Astronauts and Special Guests to include:
Buzz Aldrin – Gemini 12, Apollo 11
Andy Allen – STS-46, STS-62, STS-75
Charlie Bolden – STS-61C, STS-31, STS-45, STS-60
Vance Brand – ASTP, STS-5, STS-41B, STS-35
Scott Carpenter – Mercury Aurora 7
Jerry Carr – Skylab 4
Gene Cernan – Gemini 9, Apollo 10, Apollo 17
Walt Cunningham – Apollo 7
Charlie Duke – Apollo 16
Robert “Hoot” Gibson – STS-41B, STS-61C, STS-27, STS-47, STS-71
Dick Gordon – Gemini 11, Apollo 12
Fred Haise – Apollo 13
Hank Hartsfield – STS-4, STS-41D, STS-61A
Tom Jones – STS-59, STS-68, STS-80, STS-98
Joe Kerwin – Skylab 2
Jack Lousma – Skylab 3, STS-3
Jim Lovell – Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, Apollo 13
Jon McBride – STS-41G
Edgar Mitchell – Apollo 14
Mike Mullane – STS-41D, STS-27, STS-36
Bill Pogue – Skylab 4
Dave Scott – Gemini 8, Apollo 9, Apollo 15
Bob Springer – STS-29, STS-38
Paul Weitz – Skylab 2, STS-6
Al Worden – Apollo 15
Bill Dana – famed Mercury astronaut comedian
Dee O’Hara – Mercury astronaut nurse
Guenter Wendt – Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Pad Leader
Ticket packages range from $100 to $350 and are now available by visiting www.astronautscholarship.org or calling 321-455-7014. SPACE is limited!Sampling of scheduled activities include:
Friday, November 7 – ASF’s Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show signing and exhibitor booths
Saturday, November 8 – KSC VIP tour with an Astronaut guide, KSC Space & Air Show featuring the Navy’s Blue Angels, Tropical Evening with the Astronauts reception and dinner
Sunday, November 9 - ASF’s Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show signing and exhibitor booths
All ticket proceeds benefit the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit organization which provides scholarships to college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the science or engineering field of their major. The Foundation funds nineteen $10,000 scholarships annually and has awarded over $2.6 million nationwide. For more information, log on to www.AstronautScholarship.org or call 321-455-7012.
