FYI.
And talk to Perry W3PK about Space Day on May 5. -N8PK
From: GSFC-Communications
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:07 AM
To: GSFC-DL-ALL
Subject: Space Shuttle Discovery to Land in Virginia
Space Shuttle Discovery to Land in Virginia
In April, NASA's acclaimed Space Shuttle Discovery will take its final flight aboard a modified Boeing 747 en route to its new home at the National Air and Space Museum's Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. In celebration of Discovery's arrival, the Smithsonian Institute, in collaboration with NASA, plans to host a series of inspirational and educational events, exhibits, and activities from Tuesday, April 17 through Sunday, April 22 at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
The historic transfer of Discovery to the Smithsonian Institute is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 17. The Boeing 747 and its cargo will depart from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida the morning of April 17, weather permitting, flying over parts of the Washington, D.C. area before landing - at Washington-Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The exact path of Discovery on its way to Dulles will not be publicized, but as Discovery approaches, the National Air and Space Museum will update its Web site (http://discovery.si.edu) with Discovery's current location and will provide that information to local radio stations.
Smithsonian Activities at the Udvar-Hazy Center, April 17-22
Preparations to demate Discovery from the modified Boeing 747 will begin immediately upon its arrival at Dulles on Tuesday, April 17. There will be no public access to the shuttle on the day of its landing or on Wednesday, April 18, as it will undergo immediate preparations for its induction ceremony two days later at the Udvar-Hazy Center on Thursday, April 19.
On Thursday, April 19, the Udvar-Hazy Center will open to the public at 8:00 a.m. for the free "Welcome Discovery" event sponsored by Boeing and Lockheed Martin. The event will take place in an outside area of the Center. Visit the Museum's event Web site for details of the ceremony and subsequent activities. Also access the Web site for information on the additional activities that continue through Sunday, April 22.
After the week's activities, Discovery, NASA's longest-serving orbiter that has flown more missions than any other shuttle, will continue to be on permanent display at the Udvar-Hazy Center. Space Shuttle Enterprise, currently on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, is scheduled to be transferred to the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum in New York City on Monday, April 23, weather permitting.
Additional Information
The primary resource for Discovery arrival activity information is at the National Air and Space Museum's special Web site: http://discovery.si.edu.
For information on Space Shuttle Discovery, go to: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/orbitersdis.….
For information on the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center, check out: http://www.nasm.si.edu/udvarhazy.
The AMSAT booth will be in the Cow Palace.
We will have Dave Taylor, W8AAS, and Ken
Perko, WA3WHE, staffing the booth with me!
Do drop in! See details below.
And see Bob WB4APR's message way below too.
73 de Pat Kilroy, N8PK
AMSAT Area Coordinator (one of 'em)
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Greater Baltimore Hamboree and Computerfest
Saturday, March 31, 2012 (Now one day only!)
Location:
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Road
Timonium, Maryland 21093
Served by MD 45 (York Rd), Interstate 83
(I-83), and the Timonium Light Rail stop.
Admission $9 per person.
The Baltimore Amateur Radio Club (BARC),
sponsor of The GBH&C, targets Amateur Radio
and electronics enthusiasts of all ages and
backgrounds.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located in
the heart of the Mid-Atlantic Region and
adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay attracting
civilian, government, and military attendees
from Maine to Florida every year.
The show has one building with Commercial
and Flea Market style vendors. It is Saturday
ONLY from 7am to 3pm for attendees. No need
to worry about rain or inclement weather, the
entire show will be indoors, the building
will also be heated if necessary. Food will
be available for purchase.
There is free parking available in the Midway
of the Fairgrounds and limited handicapped
parking. HANDICAPPED PARKING IS FIRST COME
FIRST SERVED! No additional spaces will be
reserved.
Door prizes will be given throughout the day
and you must be present to win. DXCC, WAS
and VUCC card checking will be available from
9 am to 12 pm and VE Exams will be held at
the nearby Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Talk-in on 146.670 MHz- (PL 107.2)
The show will be held rain or shine and is one
of the largest shows on the East Coast.
Even more info at: http://www.gbhc.org
Do not miss this event.
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Copyright (c) 2012 Baltimore Amateur Radio Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 10:33 AM
To: Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680)
Subject: Timonium Hamfest Tomorrow and Info on a Balloon Launch
* Greater Baltimore Hamboree and Computerfest
* Trackers needed for balloon launch
===> Tomorrow from 7am to 3pm is the Greater Baltimore Hamboree and
Computerfest. Card checking will be available for DXCC, WAS, and VUCC
from 9am - 12pm. There will a Laurel Amateur Radio Club VE Test Session
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, Md beginning
at 9am.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Greater Baltimore Hamboree & Computerfest
Location: Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Road
Timonium, MD
Website: www.gbhc.org
Sponsor: Baltimore Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.67 (Pl 107.2)
Public Contact: Bill Dobson, N3WD
PO Box 120
Reisterstown, MD 21136
Phone: 443-590-1444
Email: w3ft67(a)yahoo.com
Note: The Maryland Emergency Phone Net, MEPN, will
hold it's meeting at this hamfest. The precise
location and time is to be announced. Listen at
6:00 PM EST daily on 3820 kHz for details.
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===> Here's a request from TC Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, for folks to
track a balloon launch . . .
We are launching a balloon from US Naval Academy tonight Thursday 29
March about 6:30 PM which will have only a CW beacon on 28.223 MHz
(Dial USB). We will depend on DF bearings and signal strength to track
it. It will only be at about 16,000 feet, no where near the normal
height of balloons. But it could last 10 days.
See details on http://aprs.org/balloons.html
WB4APR, Bob
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