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ASF Board of Trustees Member McGlynn in the News
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IN THE NEWS: Larry McGlynn, trustee and long-time friend and supporter of ASF, was featured in a terrific article about collecting space artifacts. Read it now on the Boston Globe! You can add to your collection by bidding in ASF’s upcoming online auction that starts September 19.
ASF to Host Bi-Annual Online Auction of Space Memorabilia
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – From unique collectibles and signed memorabilia to one-of-a-kind flown artifacts, the public will have its chance to bid on some of the hottest space keepsakes when the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) hosts its fall 2015 online auction beginning Sept. 19. Money raised from the auction will play a key role in funding college scholarships for outstanding science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students across the United States. “The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is very fortunate to have such strong relationships with so many astronauts who are willing to donate their personal space memorabilia in support of our mission,” …
ASF Board of Trustees Chairman Laura Shepard Churchley Hosts Meet & Greet
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Many thanks to Fred and Laura (Shepard) Churchley for hosting an ASF Meet & Greet inside their beautiful home just outside of Denver, Colorado. The evening – filled with incredible vistas, terrific food, and great conversation – resulted in many new friends and supporters of the mission. Among those featured were astronauts Jeff Ashby, Bruce McCandless, Gary Payton, Dick Truly and Steve Lindsey, Astronaut Scholars Emily Boster, Bill Kalinowski, and Craig Schwartz and ASF Trustees Ann Brown, Patty Carpenter and Dirk Raemdonck. Check out photos of the event on Flickr! As part of the ongoing effort to raise awareness of …
Astronaut Scholar Jillian Yuricich Enters #StudentAstronaut Contest
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Please take a moment to watch Astronaut Scholar Jillian Yuricich’s video submission to the #StudentAstronaut contest. If Jillian wins, she will get to participate in mock astronaut training and be on the show Xploration Station! Click this link to watch, like, and share Jillian’s video on Facebook. Good luck, Jillian!
Astronaut Scholar Christina Hammock Completes Training
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Congratulations to Astronaut Scholar Christina Hammock who has completed two years of intensive training and now moves from being an astronaut candidate into the astronaut corps! She was chosen as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 2013 from 6,300 applications, the second largest group of applications ever received by NASA. Read NASA’s latest news release!
Building Friendships through Meet & Greets
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As part of the ongoing effort to raise awareness of ASF’s mission, we are always delighted to share our mission through Meet & Greet events throughout the nation. These events are hosted by ASF’s family of directors, trustees and donors who graciously open their homes or business to introduce ASF to their local communities. Through the personal stories and life experiences from Astronaut and Astronaut Scholars, guests gain a better understanding of the impact the Astronaut Scholarship program has, not only on the recipients, but also on the nation’s workforce in fields such as aerospace, energy, and defense and homeland …
ASF Photos Now Available on Flickr
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The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is now on Flickr! Hi-res photos from our most recent events are now available to download from our online photo albums. Follow us for updates! Click here to browse the photos. How to save a photo from Flickr: From https://www.flickr.com/photos/132650573@N05/albums, choose the album you wish to browse. Once you have found the photo you wish to download, click on that photo. From photo view, click the download button (white downward-pointing arrow, located on the right-hand side of the page underneath the photo). Select the photo size you wish to download. For printing purposes, the larger the …
2015 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Recap
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2015 marked the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF). This year’s induction celebrations took place on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30. Space legends from the past 50 years united to celebrate the newest inductees and their contributions to manned space exploration. Four Space Shuttle astronauts entered into this prestigious group: John Grunsfeld, Steve Lindsey, Kent Rominger, and Rhea Seddon. The night before the official induction ceremony, more than 450 guests gathered at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s (KSCVC) Apollo/Saturn V Center to dine with some of America’s greatest space legends at the annual black-tie …
2015 Astronaut Scholar Technical Conference
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Astronaut Scholars hail from a large variety of STEM disciplines, and there’s no greater opportunity to see how they’ve put their knowledge to use than the Foundation’s yearly Scholar Technical Conference. On May 30, ASF hosted its 2015 Scholar Technical Conference in the breezeway at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. More than two dozen Astronaut Scholar alumni presented their latest research projects and fielded questions from a captivated audience, including distinguished veteran astronauts. If you missed this year’s conference, you can still view the 2015 Scholar Abstract Booklet to read about all the fascinating projects our scholars have been …
2015 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Gala Scholar Keynote
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2011 Astronaut Scholar Zoe Hesp addressed more than 450 guests as the keynote speaker of the 2015 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Gala, held May 29 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Apollo/Saturn V Center. View Zoe’s speech on YouTube or read her address in full below: My name is Zoe Hesp, and I am a very, very proud alumnus of the Astronaut Scholarship program. I received my award in 2011 while I was an undergraduate at Miami University of Ohio where I studied Zoology & French. Currently, I am working towards my Ph.D. in Neuroscience at The …
ASF Welcomes New Board Members
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The ASF Board elected new members at the most recent ASF board meeting in May. Astronauts Charles Precourt and Curt Brown joined the Board of Directors, and Rick Armstrong, Ann Brown, Vinny Cimino, astronaut Walt Cunningham, scholar Jarret Lafleur, Larry McGlynn, Dirk Raemdonck, James Wood, and Nancy Conrad joined the Board of Trustees. Welcome to all new Board members – your support is greatly appreciated!
Astronaut Scholar Class of 2015 Announced
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ASF is proud to announce its 2015 class of Astronaut Scholars! 38 students from universities across the United States will receive the prestigious award when they resume their studies this fall. Click here to see the detailed list. Congratulations to all who were selected! Austin Baldwin, Louisiana State University Ceili Burdhimo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bradley Caponigro, University of Texas Robert Cass, University of Kentucky Lia Cattaneo, University of Virginia Stanley Chan, Pennsylvania State University Samuel Clarke, Georgia Institute of Technology Brandon Curd, University of Oklahoma Mithi De Los Reyes, North Carolina State University Bridget Eklund, North Dakota State University …
RR Auction to Hold Charity Fundraiser in the Memory of the Late Leon Ford
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As a great friend to the Foundation and space community, Leon Ford’s loss is still felt today. ASF continues to be touched by his generosity and friendship. Please consider joining ASF, RR Auction, and the friends of Leon on June 24, 2015 in Boston, MA for a charity fundraiser in his memory. Help Leon’s dream of an Astronaut Scholarship at Louisiana State University come true! “Before the NASA Collection of Leon Ford hits the block on June 25th, RR Auction will be hosting a private fundraiser and charity auction to continue Leon’s legacy of giving. Meet and greet special guests …
Space Rendezvous 2015 Tickets Now Online!
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ASF’s yearly Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia show is BACK with a new name and even more exciting programs! ASF is proud to introduce Space Rendezvous 2015. The weekend, which will take place November 5-7, 2015, will include anniversary celebrations, panel discussions, educational opportunities, and of course, ASF’s signature Autograph & Memorabilia Show. Tickets are now on sale – get yours today! Tickets packages and a la carte add-ons are available. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a memorable weekend!
ASF Celebrates Apollo 13’s 45th Anniversary
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The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) was the site of a recent celebration of the space program’s greatest heroes. On Saturday, April 11, 2015, supporters of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) gathered in the company of the astronauts, flight directors, and support crew who ensured the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew. Presented by AirScan, Inc. and Embraer, the gala took place under the Saturn V rocket suspended in KSCVC’s remarkable Apollo/Saturn V Center. A candid panel discussion was the highlight of the evening and featured Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell and Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise, backup …
“Night Under the Stars” with Al Worden Recap
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Take a look at Space Coast Daily’s recap of the “A Night Under the Stars” event at Exploration Tower! Astronaut and former ASF Chairman Al Worden attended the event as guest speaker. The article includes a video of the event which features an interview with Worden as well as “Voice of NASA” Hugh Harris. Thanks to all who attended for joining us at this great event!