The National Space Club Florida Committee is one of three regional committees of the National Space Club in Washington, D.C. We provide information on space activities through monthly luncheons, promoting space leadership, stimulating advancement of space applications, sponsoring educational activities, and providing recognition for contributions to advancements in aerospace science, operations, research, and education.

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March 9, 2010 Luncheon:  Speaker is Astrotech Space Operations Chief Executive Officer General Lance Lord (Ret)
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Welcome to The National Space Club Florida Committee

March 9 Public Forum on Space Exploration Funding

A panel discussion open to the public and targeting the Space Coast region. The event is designed to discuss the Administration’s recently announced NASA budget and their plans for future space exploration. Topics to be covered in the discussion may include (but are not limited to) – “How will this impact the Space Coast / Florida?” “How will the policies embraced by this budget impact our future as a spacefaring nation / our reputation as a leader in space?” “Are there security implications in this budget?” “Has robotics won over human spaceflight as a result of this budget?”

March 9 from 7 – 8:30 PM at Simpkins Fine Arts Auditorium, BCC Cocoa campus.

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The Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner

The annual Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner is the major event of the Washington Space Club calendar, first celebrated in 1958. Held each year in late March or early April, near the anniversary of the first successful flight by Dr. Goddard of a liquid-fueled rocket, this black tie event brings together 2,000 members of the government, industry and educational space community.

The National Space Club will allow NSCFL opportunity to purchase tables at the member price.

Friday, March 12, 2010
6:30 PM Reception
7:30 PM Dinner
International Ballroom
Hilton Washington
1919 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009

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NASA Alumni League Monthly Luncheon

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Radisson-Resort at the Port
Social: 11:00 a.m.
Buffet Luncheon: 11:45 a.m.
Cost is $15.00 per person

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Falcons & Dragons: A SpaceX Strategic Update

Click here to see a presentation about SpaceX and the future of Falcon and Dragon.

National Space Club Florida Committee Debus Award

On behalf of our National Space Club Florida Committee Chairman, Mike Maier, please join us in congratulating our National Space Club Florida Committee's 2010 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award recipient, Space Gateway Support's Roy Tharpe.

Please click here to read the 'Save the Date'

Space Spinoffs

Have you ever wondered how space exploration impacts your daily life? Click this link to see NASA's interactive 'Trace space back to you!'

Brock, Catanese, Hoyman to be Inducted at 24th Annual Space Coast Business Hall Of Fame

Junior Achievement of the Space Coast will recognize Brevard’s outstanding business leaders on February 27, 2010

Melbourne, FL- David Brock, President, Community Credit Union of Florida; Dr. Anthony Catanese, President, Florida Institute of Technology; and Charles Hoyman, Jr., Managing Director of Hoyman Dobson will be formally inducted into the Junior Achievement Space Coast Business Hall of Fame at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral on Saturday, February 27th.

The black-tie gala is expected to draw over 400 guests to honor three of Brevard’s most notable community leaders. Since 1987, the Junior Achievement Space Coast Business Hall of Fame has recognized Brevard’s most distinguished businessmen and women for their outstanding contributions to free enterprise and the promise of a better, stronger society. Outstanding Student Ambassadors from area high schools will be presenting the laureates.

These three honorees join a distinguished group of 60 men and women who have been inducted into the Junior Achievement Space Coast Business Hall of Fame since its founding. The selection committee is comprised of past laureates. Past Space Coast Business Hall of Fame inductees include Dr. Maxwell King, former President of Brevard Community College, Al Neuharth, Founder of FLORIDA TODAY &USA TODAY, and Howard Lance, President, CEO &Chairman of Harris Corporation.

This year’s Presenting Sponsor is Craig Technologies. Premier Sponsors are Harris Corporation and Sorensen Office Solutions. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to bid on two art shuttles that originated from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s Shuttles Orbiting the Space Coast 2009 Final Destination Auction. Seats for the event are available for $175 each. Call 321.751.4024 for more information about the Junior Achievement Space Coast Business Hall of Fame, shuttle auction and event sponsorships.

Canaveral Council Of Technical Societies (CCTS) Meet and Greet (informal)

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Milliken’s Reef at the Port located at 683 Dave Nisbet Dr., Cape Canaveral Fl.

Social: 5:00 pm to 7:00p.m.
Short Address: 6:00 p.m.
Cost is Free (finger food and soft drinks)

Invitees: Guest interested in CCTS Activities CCTS member Societies Presidents/Chairperson CCTS Past Chairman/Guest Come and meet other societies members

For reservations please reply to CCTS Secretary, Christopher Han c.han@ieee.org or 321-385-1138 by Tuesday, March 2, 2010 (need head count)

See the CCTS Website for the latest CCTS updates at: http://www.cctsonline.org Canaveral Council of Technical Societies; 1980 N. Atlantic Ave Suite; Cocoa Beach, FL 32920-0245

Letter Campaign for Space Exploration Support

Last week, Boeing started a letter campaign to enable the groundswell of grass roots support for space exploration that we know exists. This campaign includes a web link that people can use to send a letter to their elected representatives.

After just one day, over 500 letters have been sent. Boeing is trying to spread the word in hopes of making a large impact on Congress prior to recess.

If you are interested please visit the website for your support. http://www.capitolconnect.com/boeingspace/

Call for Prestigious Debus Award Nominations

The National Space Club (NSC) is requesting nominations for its premier honor, the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award. It will be presented at the NSC’s annual Debus Dinner scheduled for April 17, 2010, at the Debus Conference Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

The award, which is presented annually in recognition for significant contributions to the advancement, awareness and improvement of aerospace in Florida, is named for KSC’s first Director, Dr. Kurt H. Debus. “I encourage both Space Club members and friends of the aerospace program to submit nominations for the 2010 Debus Award,” said NSC Chairman Michael Maier.

Nominations must be made in writing and mailed to the NSC at Post Office Box 21243, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32815-0243, Attention: Debus Award Selection Committee. The deadline for submitting nominations is January 22, 2010.

Selection criteria for the award, a full history of past award winners and additional NSC information is available on the Awards page.  

Horace Lamberth Memorial Service

The Lamberth family held a memorial service for Horace at the Suntree Methodist Church on August 4.  Contributions can be made to The National Space Club Horace Lamberth Space Week Memorial Fund.  Please click here to contribute.