luncheon Archives - National Space Club Florida Committee

January Luncheon

Luncheon Featuring: Mike Kincaid, President and Executive Director, Challenger Center

Title of presentation: Challenger 1986 - 2026: Launching the Next 40 years—Together

Date: January 13th, 2025 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

Luncheon Menu

Standard: Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Cheesy Creamy Polenta, Asparagus

Pescatarian: New England Baked Haddock with Cheesy Creamy Polenta, Asparagus

Vegan: Grilled Mushroom and Asparagus with Chickpeas and Creamy Polenta

February Luncheon

Featuring Guest Speaker: Capt. John Murray, CEO, Canaveral Port Authority Date: February 11th, 2024 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Pavillion

Luncheon Menu

Standard: Beef Pot Roast w/ Garlic Chive Mash Potatoes & Roasted Sweet Corn Fish: Mahi w/ Lemon Caper Sauce w/ Rice Pilaf & Roasted Sweet Corn Vegan: Mushroom trio “Stroganoff” w/ Garlic Chive Mash Potatoes & Roasted Sweet Corn (Gluten Free)

March Breakfast

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Featuring Guest Speaker: Jimmy Moffitt, VP of Spaceport Operations at Space Florida Date: March 18th, 2025 (THIRD TUESDAY) Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port – Convention Center

Luncheon Menu

Default: Chicken Piccata w/ Buttered Angel Hair Pasta & Roasted Vegetables Pescatarian: Herb-Crusted Baked Tilapia w/ Whole Grain Rice Pilaf & Roasted Vegetables Vegan: Marinated Grilled Cauliflower Steaks w/ Whole Grain Rice & Roasted Vegetables

May Luncheon

Luncheon Featuring: Lakiesha Hawkins, Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for the Moon to Mars (M2M) Program within the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD), NASA’s Headquarters in Washington, DC. Presenting: Moon to Mars Date: May 13th, 2025 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

Luncheon Menu

Standard: Orange Chicken w/ Fried Rice & Teriyaki Marinated Steam Broccoli Pescatarian: Baby Shrimp Stir Fry Vegan: Tofu Stir Fry (Veg)

June Breakfast

Luncheon Featuring: Operator Solutions Date: June 10th, 2025 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

Luncheon Menu

Standard: Chicken Enchilada Mexican Rice, Black Beans & Corn Salsa Pescatarian: Mahi with Cilantro Cream Sauce Mexican Rice, Black Beans & Corn Salsa Vegan: Vegetable Enchilada (Vegetarian/Gluten-Free) Mexican Rice, Black Beans & Corn Salsa

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August Luncheon

RSVP Closed

Limited Walk-In Seating Available on First Come - First Serve Basis

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Luncheon Featuring: Jim Thomas, Legacy of Launch Campaign Director, U.S. Space Force Historical Foundation Presentation Title: Legacy of Launch: Celebrating 75 Years of Cape Canaveral’s Space Heritage as We Look Towards the Next 75 Years Join Jim Thomas, Campaign Director of the Legacy of Launch initiative on behalf of the U.S. Space Force Historical Foundation, as we celebrate 75 years of Cape Canaveral’s pioneering launches, marked by the official anniversary on July 24, 2025, and envision the next 75 years of space exploration. With lead support from Jared Isaacman, this transformative effort will create an inspiring Cape experience, featuring the revitalization of the Sands Space History Center, an immersive tour of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and a reimagined Exploration Tower, all designed to serve our Space Coast community while welcoming visitors from across the nation and around the world. Discover how this initiative will ignite the next generation’s passion for space and learn how you can join this historic campaign to honor our space heritage and shape the Spaceport of the Future. Date: August 12th, 2025 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

Luncheon Menu

Standard: Red Wine Braised Beef Tips Served over mashed potatoes with vegetable medley Pescatarian: Grilled Swordfish Served over rice with vegetable medley, roasted pepper sauce and asparagus relish Vegan: Grilled Portobello Mushroom Served over mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, balsamic glaze and roasted red pepper relish

September Luncheon

RSVP CLOSED

LIMITED WALK-IN SEATS ARE AVAILABLE

Luncheon Featuring: Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, Director, IST/PRI UCF, Agere Chair, Department of Computer Science

Date: September 9th, 2025 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, 8701 Astronaut Blvd

Luncheon Menu

Standard: Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak Loaded sweet potato mash, fall spiced baby carrots & asparagus Pescatarian: Orange-Caper Beurre Shrimp Skewers Butternut squash succotash, roasted asparagus Vegan: Butternut Squash Ravioli Creamy hazelnut & sage sauce, fall spiced baby carrots & asparagus

November Luncheon

Luncheon Featuring: Thomas McCullough, Program & Operations Mgr., SpaceTEC Partners Inc. Date: November 11th, 2025 Time: (Tuesday) 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, PAVILION

Luncheon Menu

Standard: Fall Harvest Skillet Pasta Creamy pasta with ground turkey, Italian sausage, butternut squash, spinach & parmesan Pescatarian: Seared Wahoo & Mango Salsa Served with chickpea rice & asparagus Vegan: Stuffed Butternut Squash Wild rice, black beans, spinach & corn