Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Preemadonna's Ed-Tech Nailbot Ignites Girls' Interest in STEM

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preemadonna - the inventor of Nailbot, the patented nail art printing system and creativity platform - is publicly debuting an educational kit version of Nailbot. The DIY Nailbot STEM Kit is a unique ed-tech STEM experience where users, primarily ages 10 and up, learn engineering principles and gain technical building skills to construct their own Nailbot nail art printer. This STEM Kit accelerates Preemadonna's mission to build connected creativity experiences to makers that are both fun and educational. 

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  • The DIY Nailbot STEM Kit is a unique ed-tech STEM experience where users, primarily ages 10 and up, learn engineering principles and gain technical building skills to construct their own Nailbot nail art printer.
  • Over the past six months, the DIY Nailbot STEM Kit has been piloted with STEM educators and pre-teen and teen ambassadors with rave reviews highlighting enhanced curiosity in STEM subjects among participants.
  • The DIY Nailbot STEM Kit is now available on Preemadonna's website for promotional early access pricing while supplies last.
  • Additional DIY Nailbot STEM Kits with new levels and engineering challenges are in development for a variety of skill and age levels.

NASA Unveils 3D Display for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex In Collaboration with Blunt Action

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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This project is to date, by far, one of the longest animations produced for an anamorphic 3D display coming in at over 6 minutes. This one-of-a-kind experience not only offers a captivating visual journey with seamless transitions, but also provides visitors with accurate and educational insights into NASA's history and future aspirations. Lastly, thanks to the great work by SNA Displays this display is one of the largest for viewers to experience at eye level -- thereby maximizing the impact of the immersive experience.

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  • For the worldwide unveiling of the Kennedy Entryway Experience 3D display, Blunt Action collaborated with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to craft this incredible immersive experience.
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blunt Action, a cutting-edge 3D animation studio headquartered in New York City, is proud to announce the official grand opening of its groundbreaking 3D display project for NASA's renowned Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
  • This remarkable addition welcomes visitors with a towering 30-foot 3D display that showcases NASA's rich history, ongoing endeavors, and future aspirations.
  • Serving as a bridge between technology, immersive art, and educational storytelling, Blunt Action played pivotal roles in bringing this unparalleled form of visual storytelling to life.

SNA Displays Builds Entry Experience for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SNA Displays built a ground-level LED spectacular for the entrance to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex .

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SNA Displays built a ground-level LED spectacular for the entrance to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex .
  • Blunt Action , a 3D animation studio, created a short film depicting the story of NASA now on display at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
  • “The astronomical new Kennedy Entry Experience is one of the largest LED displays set at ground level,” said Jason Helton, executive vice president for SNA Displays.
  • We’re incredibly proud to work with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.”
    In addition to building the LED spectacular, SNA Displays is the exclusive sponsor of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Entry Experience.

The Franklin Institute Set to Launch $8.5 Million "Wondrous Space" Exhibit on November 4

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Franklin Institute today announced its newest core exhibit, Wondrous Space, an immersive, awe-inspiring journey through the marvels of space exploration, will open on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The $8.5M exhibit aims to feed curiosity about what lies beyond and inspire excitement for future advancements and the endeavors that await—from a return to the moon to groundbreaking travel to Mars.

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  • Exhibit themes include space, the human body, earth systems, the built environment, advanced machines and robotics, and computer science.
  • "The Franklin Institute is a world-renowned science museum that has been inspiring curiosity and creativity for 200 years," said Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of The Franklin Institute.
  • Wondrous Space marks the first time an external design team led the creative development of a core Franklin Institute exhibit.
  • Abby Bysshe, Chief Experience and Strategy Officer at The Franklin Institute, emphasized the importance of collaboration in creating the exhibit.

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® Earns LEED Silver Certification

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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MELBOURNE, Fla., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex recently earned LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The 50,000-square-foot attraction, which opened in June 2022, immerses guests in the present and future of collaborative space exploration via a thrilling two-story motion theater ride and a showcase of priceless NASA and commercial space hardware and displays.

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  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Partners with BRPH, Ivey's Construction and Spinnaker Group to Create Environmentally Sustainable Attraction
    MELBOURNE, Fla., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex recently earned LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • This is the third structure at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to earn LEED Silver Certification: the 90,000-square-foot Space Shuttle Atlantis® attraction earned certification in 2014 and the 9,600-square-foot commissary warehouse in 2005.
  • "Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex is about educating our guests about what's happening now in space exploration, and what's next," said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
  • LEED certification consulting was provided by the Spinnaker Group in West Palm Beach, Fla. Amy Ford, Sustainability Advisor for Spinnaker Group, a Division of SOCOTEC, said, "I am thrilled that Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex has achieved LEED Silver certification.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Provides RL10 Upper-Stage Rocket Engine to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Cox Science Center

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two Florida attractions now have RL10 upper-stage rocket engines on display, thanks to Aerojet Rocketdyne: the new Gateway ™ : The Deep Space Launch Complex ® at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, and the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) in West Palm Beach where the RL10 is produced.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two Florida attractions now have RL10 upper-stage rocket engines on display, thanks to Aerojet Rocketdyne: the new Gateway ™ : The Deep Space Launch Complex ® at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, and the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) in West Palm Beach where the RL10 is produced.
  • “The RL10 has been the nation’s premier, high-performance launch vehicle upper-stage rocket engine for nearly 60 years,” said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tells the story of the RL10 program, which has flown more than 500 engines in space since its first successful launch in 1963.
  • “Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, which opened in the summer of 2022, focuses on the present and future of collaborative space exploration,” said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

23 things to do in 2023 on Florida's Space Coast

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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Florida's Space Coast is the ultimate destination for one-of-a-kind experiences for the whole family in 2023.

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  • Florida's Space Coast is the ultimate destination for one-of-a-kind experiences for the whole family in 2023.
  • Learn what the space Coast has to offer at the brand-new Visitor Information Center.
  • See a rocket launch; this year more than 80 rockets are projected to launch from Florida's Space Coast.
  • For more trip ideas, head to VisitSpaceCoast.com to get started on an out-of-this-world vacation in 2023.

U.S. HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE LEADER, GENH2, SPONSORS KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX 3K SPACE RACE

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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TITUSVILLE, Fla., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GenH2, an industry leader in hydrogen infrastructure solutions, announced today it is a sponsor of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's 3K Space Race, an annual event benefiting United Way of Brevard, taking place today, January 20, 2023. The event will take place at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Kennedy Space Center, FL, and take participants through a tour of a historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis®, and Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®. This is the second year that GenH2 will be a sponsor of the race.

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  • TITUSVILLE, Fla., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GenH2, an industry leader in hydrogen infrastructure solutions , announced today it is a sponsor of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's 3K Space Race , an annual event benefiting United Way of Brevard, taking place today, January 20, 2023.
  • The event will take place at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Kennedy Space Center, FL, and take participants through a tour of a historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis®, and Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.
  • Following its successful launch last month, GenH2's ground-breaking LS20 mobile, end-to-end hydrogen liquefication and storage system will be on display at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex during the race.
  • "We are proud to sponsor Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Space Race and help support the United Way of Brevard," said Greg Gosnell, CEO and President of GenH2.

Sierra Space Successfully Completes Series of Major Development Milestones for First Commercial Space Station

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Following the success of its first UBP test in July of this year, this second test further establishes Sierra Space as the leader in commercial space station development and the only active commercial space company to meet multiple successful UBP trials.

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  • Following the success of its first UBP test in July of this year, this second test further establishes Sierra Space as the leader in commercial space station development and the only active commercial space company to meet multiple successful UBP trials.
  • LIFE, or Large Integrated Flexible Environment, is an inflatable habitation module developed by Sierra Space for use on Orbital Reef, the worlds first commercial space station.
  • The test exceeded NASA certification requirements for inflatable habitation modules and further establishes Sierra Space as the leader in commercial space station development.
  • Sierra Space is the only active commercial space company to meet multiple successful UBP trials.

Sierra Space Bolsters Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy Team

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Sierra Space , a leading space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today announced Thomas H. Marshburn, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer for the companys Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy .

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  • Sierra Space , a leading space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today announced Thomas H. Marshburn, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer for the companys Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy .
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    Sierra Space announces Thomas H. Marshburn, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer for the companys Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy.
  • With the development of the Sierra Space Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy, we are changing the landscape of the commercial space economy.
  • The companys new Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy will recruit, train and prepare the future astronaut corps required for the developing commercial space economy.