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To All the Craft We've Known Before
400,000 Visitors to Mars…and Counting Liftoff! A Fly’s-Eye View “Spacers”Are Doing it for Themselves September/October/November 2003 $4.95 to all the craft we’ve known before... 23rd International Space Development Conference ISDC 2004 “Settling the Space Frontier” Presented by the National Space Society May 27-31, 2004 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Location: Clarion Meridian Hotel & Convention Center 737 S. Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 942-8511 Room rate: $65 + tax, 1-4 people Planned Programming Tracks Include: Spaceport Issues Symposium • Space Education Symposium • “Space 101” Advanced Propulsion & Technology • Space Health & Biology • Commercial Space/Financing Space Space & National Defense • Frontier America & the Space Frontier • Solar System Resources Space Advocacy & Chapter Projects • Space Law and Policy Planned Tours include: Cosmosphere Space Museum, Hutchinson, KS (all day Thursday, May 27), with Max Ary Oklahoma Spaceport, courtesy of Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority Oklahoma City National Memorial (Murrah Building bombing memorial) Omniplex Museum Complex (includes planetarium, space & science museums) Look for updates on line at www.nss.org or www.nsschapters.org starting in the fall of 2003. detach here ISDC 2004 Advance Registration Form Return this form with your payment to: National Space Society-ISDC 2004, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E., Suite 201, Washington DC 20003 Adults: #______ x $______.___ Seniors/Students: #______ x $______.___ Voluntary contribution to help fund 2004 awards $______.___ Adult rates (one banquet included): $90 by 12/31/03; $125 by 5/1/04; $150 at the door. Seniors(65+)/Students (one banquet included): $80 by 12/31/03; $100 by 5/1/04; $125 at the door. -
Visit Smithsonianeducation.Org
Looking for Something? WELCOME For directions and assistance during the event, to Smithsonian Teachers’ Night please ask a volunteer wearing a white National Portrait Gallery Smithsonian Teachers’ Night cap. Smithsonian American Art Museum Listen Friday, September 28, 2012 Enjoy performances throughout the evening by: 7:00–9:30 pm Graham Road Percussion Ensemble Kogod Courtyard, First Floor Refreshments Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Trio Kogod Courtyard, First Floor Luce Center, Third Floor Great Hall and Luce Center, Third Floor Please note that food and drinks are not Smile! permitted in the exhibition galleries. Check flickr.com/smithsonianeducation for photos taken at this and past events. Please note that attendees may be filmed, photographed, or recorded for educational Door Prizes and promotional uses, which may include posting on the Smithsonian’s and other public Kogod Courtyard, First Floor websites and social media channels. Check your totebag for a certificate to see if you are a winner. Prizes must be claimed by 9:00 pm. Prizes donated by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies, Connect the Smithsonian’s education offices, Smithsonian Enterprises, and Target. Join Smithsonian Education on Totebag Distribution Visit SmithsonianEducation.org Kogod Courtyard, First Floor Enrich your classroom throughout the year by Turn in your coupon for your Smithsonian Teachers’ visiting smithsonianeducation.org. You will find Night totebag. Totebags are available for the first more than 2,000 classroom resources, aligned to 3,000 attendees. state and Common Core standards. Museum Stores Thank you First Floor Smithsonian Teachers’ Night is sponsored by Visit the museum store to receive a 10% discount on purchases of $50 or more. -
The Smithsonian Comprehensive Campaign
1002435_Smithsonian.qxp:Layout 1 6/29/10 10:03 AM Page 1 JUNE 2010 briefing paper for the smithsonian comprehensive campaign Smithsonian Institution 1002435_Smithsonian.qxp:Layout 1 6/29/10 10:03 AM Page 2 SMITHSONIAN CAMPAIGN BRIEFING PAPER Smithsonian Institution at a Glance MUSEUMS Anacostia Community Museum Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden National Air and Space Museum and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center National Museum of African American History and Culture National Museum of African Art National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center National Museum of the American Indian and the George Gustav Heye Center National Museum of Natural History National Portrait Gallery National Postal Museum National Zoological Park Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery RESEARCH CENTERS Archives of American Art Museum Conservation Institute Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Smithsonian Institution Archives Smithsonian Institution Libraries Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Panama) EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage National Science Resources Center Office of Fellowships Smithsonian Affiliations Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Smithsonian Latino Center The Smithsonian Associates 1002435_Smithsonian.qxp:Layout 1 6/29/10 10:03 AM Page 1 SMITHSONIAN CAMPAIGN BRIEFING PAPER The Smithsonian Stands in Singular Space WE ARE KEEPERS OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT and stewards of our sacred objects. We speak with voices that reflect our diversity and tell the stories that define our common experience. -
Smithsonian Academic Appointment Coordinators (As of 6/2/14)
Smithsonian Academic Appointment Coordinators (As of 6/2/14) Last Name First NameJob Title Unit Email Phone # Appointment Types Technical Information Aiello Rosemary Specialist NASM - National Air & Space [email protected] 202-633-2480 CEPS Fellows only Program Assistant APAP - Asian Pacific Aniel Krista (Outreach) American Program [email protected] 202-633-2690 Interns and Fellows OGC - Office of General Arce Fernando Paralegal Specialist Counsel [email protected] 202-633-5103 NMNH - American Indian Archambault JoAllyn Director Program [email protected] 202-633-1936 Fellows Arya Anita Fellowship Program NMAAHC - National Museum [email protected] 202-633-4519 Fellows Senior Historic OFEO - Office of Facilities, Ballard Amy Preservation Specialist Engineering & Operations [email protected] 202-633-6535 Education Program NASM - National Air & Space [email protected] Banks-Scott Myra Specialist Museum u 202-633-2542 Interns NMNH - Arctic Studies Biddison Dawn Museum Specialist Center Internship Program [email protected] 907-929-9208 Interns, Fellows Academic Programs STRI - Smithsonian Tropical Interns, Fellows, Visiting Scientists and Bilgray Adriana Manager Research Institute [email protected] 507-212-8031 Research Associates OFI - Office of Fellowships Blair Dora Administrative Officer and Internships [email protected] 202-633-7063 Interns and Fellows AAA - Archives of American Bourgoin Marisa Archives Specialist Art [email protected] 202-633-7986 Interns Education Program NPG - National Portrait Buff Leni Manager Gallery [email protected] 202-633-5357 Interns -
May 2004.FY04 Semiannual.Qxd
Exhibit in the new Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals at the National Museum of Natural History Semi-AAnnual Report to the Board of Regents for Fiscal Year 2004 May 2004 INTRODUCTION This report presents Smithsonian Institution highlights and data for the first half of fiscal year 2004 (October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004). PUBLIC IMPACT VISITS TO THE SMITHSONIAN The Smithsonian had a total of 8.9 million visits during the first half of fiscal year 2004: 6.6 mil- lion visits to its museums in Washington, DC and New York, 0.5 million visits to the National Zoo, and 1.8 million visits to traveling exhibitions organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and National Portrait Gallery. Visits to Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo during the first half of fiscal year 2004 were down from the same six month period of the previous two fiscal years. While the first half of fiscal year 2003 saw a 9% increase over the first half of fiscal year 2002, visitation in the first half of fis- cal year 2004 is down by 16% from the low levels experienced in fiscal year 2002. While decreased attendance at the most highly visited museums on the Mall brought down the over- all average attendance figures, many of the smaller museums improved their visit numbers over the first six months of fiscal year 2003. Visits to the National Museum of African Art and the Freer and Sackler Galleries were up 7.5% had 12%, respectively. The Anacostia Museum and the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum each had over 17% more visits and the National Postal Museum rose by 19%. -
2019 LB7 Salessheet.Ai
The Exhibit Includes • The historic Liberty Bell 7 Spacecraft • Display with flown artifacts pulled from Liberty Bell 7 during restoration • A display case containing an authentic Mercury spacesuit, helmet, and gloves • Interpretation panels and images Requirements • Must have a minimum 8’ x 9’ opening into building and exhibit space; Liberty 1000 sq feet needed for optimal viewing. • Two 120v/20-amp standard circuits; power cords for each of the two powered cases are each 10 feet long. • Forklift for loading and unloading; rigging for placement other than ground level. Bell • Path to installation destination must be 8’ wide and free of stairs. • Two SpaceWorks technicians will provide onsite installation of Liberty Bell 7 Exhibition. The Peril • All costs associated with lease are the responsibility of the receiving institution, including transportation costs and installation costs. & Promise • Must provide proof of insurance. of Space • Must provide a storage space for crates and packing materials. Exploration Pricing • $15,000 per month Duration of Lease • Minimum: three months; maximum: 12 months • Available August 2019 “...The conquest of space Environmental Guidelines • Indoor exhibition with climate control • Temperature 68°, +/-5°; Relative Humidity 40%, +/-5% is worth the risk of life.” –Gus Grissom; NASA astronaut, Sponsorship Benefits • Website link in digital materials Liberty Bell 7, Gemini 3 and Apollo 1 • Tagged in all Liberty Bell 7 traveling exhibit social media posts • Lead in news releases and media relations activities The Space Race and the ultimate United States’ • Prominent logo placement in display victory in reaching the Moon began with spacecraft • Participation at installation events wherever feasible designed for one human. -
NASA Symbols and Flags in the US Manned Space Program
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2007 #230 THE FLAG BULLETIN THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEXILLOLOGY www.flagresearchcenter.com 225 [email protected] THE FLAG BULLETIN THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEXILLOLOGY September-December 2007 No. 230 Volume XLVI, Nos. 5-6 FLAGS IN SPACE: NASA SYMBOLS AND FLAGS IN THE U.S. MANNED SPACE PROGRAM Anne M. Platoff 143-221 COVER PICTURES 222 INDEX 223-224 The Flag Bulletin is officially recognized by the International Federation of Vexillological Associations for the publication of scholarly articles relating to vexillology Art layout for this issue by Terri Malgieri Funding for addition of color pages and binding of this combined issue was provided by the University of California, Santa Barbara Library and by the University of California Research Grants for Librarians Program. The Flag Bulletin at the time of publication was behind schedule and therefore the references in the article to dates after December 2007 reflect events that occurred after that date but before the publication of this issue in 2010. © Copyright 2007 by the Flag Research Center; all rights reserved. Postmaster: Send address changes to THE FLAG BULLETIN, 3 Edgehill Rd., Winchester, Mass. 01890 U.S.A. THE FLAG BULLETIN (ISSN 0015-3370) is published bimonthly; the annual subscription rate is $68.00. Periodicals postage paid at Winchester. www.flagresearchcenter.com www.flagresearchcenter.com 141 [email protected] ANNE M. PLATOFF (Annie) is a librarian at the University of Cali- fornia, Santa Barbara Library. From 1989-1996 she was a contrac- tor employee at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. During this time she worked as an Information Specialist for the New Initiatives Of- fice and the Exploration Programs Office, and later as a Policy Ana- lyst for the Public Affairs Office. -
Gaston-Sheehan Space Auction Item Description of Ary.Pages
Space Auction Item Descriptions 1. Apollo 17 Beta Cloth Mission Patch, Autographed by Crew - Flown, Apollo 17: This Apollo 17 Beta-cloth mission patch was signed by all three members of the Apollo 17 crew – the last group of humans to travel to the moon. (Flown – Personally given to Ary by Ron Evans in 1985; COA can be provided by Ary). 2. Apollo 10 Beta Cloth Mission Patch, Autographed by Crew - Flown, Apollo 10: This Apollo 10 Beta-cloth mission patch was signed by all three members of the Apollo 10 crew, and flew to the moon on the final dress rehearsal for the lunar landing in May, 1969. (Flown – Personally given to Ary by Tom Staford in the early 1990’s; COA can be provided by Ary & Staford). 3. Apollo 12 Beta Cloth Mission Patch, Autographed by CMP Gordon: This Apollo 12 Beta-cloth mission patch was personally signed by the mission’s Command Module Pilot, Dick Gordon. 4. Skylab II Beta Cloth Mission Patch, Autographed by Crew (Flown, Skylab II: This Skylab II Beta-cloth mission patch was personally carried by mission commander Alan Bean aboard the second manned mission to Skylab – America’s first space station. The patch was in space nearly 60 days, and made 858 orbits of the Earth between July – September, 1973. The patch has been signed by all three Skylab II crew members – Alan Bean, Jack Lousma and Owen Garriott. (Flown – Given to Ary by Bean just months after the mission; COA can be provided by Ary). 5. Flown Apollo-Soyuz Beta Cloth Mission Patch, Autographed by U.S. -
Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Missing Fender Extension Saga
Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Missing Fender Extension Saga Retractable Fender Extensions Required For Folding of LRV Wheels 3D LUROVA Image by Don McMillan [email protected] 4-16-05 Extracts From Apollo Mission Flight Evaluation Reports Loss of LRV Left Front Fender Extension on Apollo 15 Loss of LRV Right Rear Fender Extension on Apollo 16 Loss of LRV Right Rear Fender Extension on Apollo 17 [email protected] 4-16-05 [email protected] 4/16/05 Post Apollo 17 – Astronauts With LRV Team Astronauts Were Presented With Fender Extension From LRV Qualification Unit Autographed By MSFC Support Team (This fender extension had been used to examine potential repair during the Apollo 17 mission. Crew did not indicate any status of fender extensions from LRV left on the moon at the conclusion of Apollo 17) [email protected] 4-16-05 Apollo 17 LRV Fender Extensions Found to Be Missing and in Kansas In the process of preparing “Back to the Future” retrospective LRV thermal control experiences presentation, discovered picture of Apollo 17 in it’s last parked position that shows missing left front and left rear fender extensions, and missing right rear fender extension and fender map fix LRV Parked For Lunar Module Ascent Observation Fender extensions claimed to be: “Actual fender from the Lunar Rover used on Apollo 17” discovered on display at Kansas Cosmosphere museum. Could possibly be used for future “dust mitigation” studies and testing for the “Moon, Mars, and Beyond” Space Exploration Initiative [email protected] 4-16-05 -
Smithsonian Intern Handbook
Smithsonian Institution Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Intern Handbook • Welcome to the Smithsonian ... page 3 • Brief History … page 4 • Mission … page 6 • Structure … page 7 • Organization … page 8 • Internship Resources … page 15 • Web Resources … page 15 • Get There … page 17 • Pre-arrival … page 19 • Arrival … page 20 • Departure … page 21 • International … page 21 • General Information … page 22 • Safety and Health … page 23 • Policies … page 24 Smithsonian Intern Orientation Guide (May 2013) Page 2 Welcome to the Smithsonian Institution! As the world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian spans 19 museums, the National Zoo, 9 cutting edge research facilities, and 140 extensive education and outreach programs across the world. At any given time, the Smithsonian employs 6,300 staff members, thousands of researchers, volunteers, and hosts 1,300 interns yearly. The Smithsonian is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and operates museums and facilities in New York, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Panama. This is an exciting time to be at the Smithsonian, and we hope you will make the most of it. Smithsonian interns learn by doing. By helping us to produce our world class programs, exhibits, and research, you will have an opportunity to make a real impact, develop personally and professionally, and learn from people who are experts in their fields. The Office of Fellowships and Internships (OFI) has gathered the following information to guide you through your internship. If you have any questions, please contact: 202-633-7070 or [email protected]. On behalf of the Office of Fellowships and Internships, best wishes for a rewarding internship! Sincerely, Eric Woodard Director Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Intern Orientation Guide (May 2013) Page 3 The Smithsonian Institution owes its origin to a British scientist named James Smithson, the illegitimate son of the Duke of Northumberland, who died in 1829. -
Lives Change Here!
SUMMER 2017 FOR MEMBERS + FRIENDS OF THE COSMOSPHERE Lives Change Here! Two Great Examples of How Cosmosphere Camps Make a Difference If you’re familiar with the During the months of June, July Cosmosphere, you’ve likely and August, the Cosmosphere heard about the summer camps hosts a number of groups of available to students who which you may be unaware. just can’t get enough space. From local foster care children These students often go on to to groups of students that travel accomplish amazing things in across state lines, camp at the their careers and you will, in fact, Cosmosphere introduces the meet a few of them later in this love of science, flight, history and issue. But Cosmosphere camp more to those who attend. isn’t just for those with a passion for space. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 One-on-One INSIDE THIS With Dr. Steven Hawley SPECIAL EDITION HAWLEY OPENS UP ABOUT SCRUBS, SPACE JUNK AND HUBBLE MEMBERS » Astronaut Steve Hawley (from Salina, Kansas) has flown on five U.S. Space Shuttle Cosmo Camp Alumni: Part 2 Flights. After a recent visit to the Cosmosphere to discuss his experiences launching » the Hubble Space Telescope, we had the chance for a little Q&A. Enjoy! Dr. Steven Hawley » Coffee at the Cosmo You mentioned having the the record. That also only counts Q“worst” track record for on- the times when we actually went and Space Out Saturday time launches. Could you explain to the pad and got strapped a bit more on the scrubbed in and then didn’t launch. -
Best of Both Worlds: Museums, Libraries, and Archives in a Digital
Best of Both Worlds Museums, Libraries, and Archives in a Digital Age By G. Wayne Clough, Secretary Published by Smithsonian Institution P.O. Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 www.si.edu Copyright © 2013 by Smithsonian Institution All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. Cover: Benjamin Franklin, by Hiram Powers, 1862 Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase in memory of Ralph Cross Johnson The Smithsonian has taken all possible steps to ensure that the information presented is accurate. Any errors or admissions are inadvertent. ISBN: 978-0-9819500-1-3 (epub) ISBN: 978-0-9819500-2-0 (print) Printed in the United States The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of the American National Standard for Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials Z39.48–1992. Best of Both Worlds Museums, Libraries, and Archives in a Digital Age By G. Wayne Clough Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution WASHINGTON, D.C. Best of Both Worlds: Today’s digital revolution is providing a dizzying array of tools that offer opportunities for learning Executive Summary institutions all over the world to become more vibrant and accessible. This revolution provides the means to share vital information, enabling people to learn more, shape informed opinions, and make decisions in their daily lives. Suddenly, everybody can have access to infor - mation that previously was only available to the experts. Everybody can take part in the creative processes of insti - tutions that once were not even in public view.