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U. S. Space & Rocket Center Not-for-profit agency of the State of Alabama
Governed by 18-member Commission appointed by the Governor
432 acres deeded by Redstone Arsenal; presently use about 80 acres
#1 paid tourist attraction in the State
Has hosted 12 million visitors since opening in 1970
Home of U.S. SPACE CAMP operations, domestic and worldwide
World leader in immersive simulation and interactive training
Is not part of NASA, but serves as the Visitor’s Center for MSFC
and houses the MSFC Educator Resource Center
Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution
2006 Visitors:
2006 Visitors Museum Attendance 452,000
Camp
Programs
36,398
Teacher Programs 2,124
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MISSION STATEMENT
To use the excitement of the U.S. Space Program to stimulate young people’s interests in the study of math, science and technology.
Programs for 4th Grade – High School 2-3 day programs and weeklong programs correlated to National Standards SPACE CAMP® AVIATION CHALLENGE® MISSION STATEMENT
To use the excitement of military aviation to motivate young people to pursue math and science studies in preparation for aerospace and other high-technology careers. Programs for 4th Grade – High School 2-3 day programs and weeklong programs
265 Honeywell International (2003) 97 University of Alabama in Huntsville (1988) (Alabama Commission on Higher Education) 87 The Boeing Company (1990) 77 International SPACE CAMP (1989) Teachers of the Year and International Teachers 27 Appalachian Regional Commission (2007) :
2007 Sponsors of Space Academy for Educators 265 Honeywell International (2003) 97 University of Alabama in Huntsville (1988) (Alabama Commission on Higher Education) 87 The Boeing Company (1990) 77 International SPACE CAMP (1989) Teachers of the Year and International Teachers 27 Appalachian Regional Commission (2007)
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USSRC Educator Programs 3 hour workshops on Saturdays/ weeknights
2-3 day programs for PD organizations, school districts, grants
6-7 day program for individual teachers and sponsors
CEU credit for 2- 55 hrs
Themes include:
Shuttle Mission Simulations
New Horizons Mission
Engineering Design Challenges
Rocketry
Robotics
Astronomy
History
Moon
Mars
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The Ultimate Classroom: The USSRC Museum Davidson
Saturn V Center
Showcase for Apollo and Constellation Programs
68,200 square feet
Open January 2008 Existing Museum
60,000 square feet filled with space artifacts
Rocket Park
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“Shaping the Future” U.S. Space & Rocket Center