The Museum of Space History’s popular Launch Pad Lecture takes center stage again on Friday, December 3. The topic will be “SpaceX Starship: To Orbit and Beyond!” presented by Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola. It will be held on the second floor of the museum beginning at 9:00 am and is free to the public. … Continue reading Launch Pad Lecture – SpaceX Starship: To Orbit and Beyond

Exploring the incredible contributions of the boy who dreamed of being an engineer is the centerpiece of this month’s Launch Pad Lecture at the Museum of Space History. “Rocket Man: Max Faget, The Ultimate Spacecraft Designer,” presented by Museum Executive Director Christopher Orwoll, takes a look at the innovator who designed the Mercury Capsule and … Continue reading Launch Pad Lecture – Rocket Man: Max Faget, The Ultimate Spacecraft Designer

Apollo 14 was a mission of unusual things – from problems with the docking procedure that jeopardized the lunar landing, to the first round of golf on the surface of the moon – the third landing on the moon was a “wow” by any standard. Learn more on Friday, February 4th, when Museum Outreach Coordinator … Continue reading Launch Pad Lecture – Back in the Saddle Again: The Flight of Apollo 14