2005 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction
Gala guests were greeted by illuminated tables at the ASVC
Hall of Fame Astronauts in KSCVC's Rocket Garden
LeVar Burton hosts the induction ceremony
Walt and Dot Cunningham make the red carpet entrance into the Gala
Charlie Duke enters the gala
Dan and Jane Brandenstein make the Gala red carpet entrance
Al Worden's entrance
Fullerton receives his medal from Garriott at the ceremony
Bernice & Bruce McCandless watch a Titan launch during the Gala
Raffle winner Leonard Hicks (right) claims his Omega Speedmaster watch from CPA Jim Ulrich (left, who verified the drawing) and Jim Lovell (middle)
"Blue Skies" was the evening's specialty drink
ASF's 2005 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Gala was the trendiest place to be on the Space Coast April 29th, 2005. The setting was perfect — a VIP reception at the Hall with lavish food, specialty "blue" drinks, and astronauts galore, followed by a remarkable dinner at the Apollo Saturn V Center. The Gala preceded the Induction Ceremony on Saturday and raised a record $90,000 for the scholarship program, as it honored three very deserving astronauts — Joe Allen, Gordon Fullerton, and Bruce McCandless.