Space Center Houston to unveil name selected for Space Shuttle replica

An announcement from with Space Center Houston:

Space Center Houston to unveil official name of Space Shuttle replica
Winning submission selected from more than 10,000 entries in Texas-wide naming contest

WHAT:
Officials with Space Center Houston, the visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center (NASA-JSC), will hold a public ceremony to announce the winning entry in the “Name the Shuttle” contest, a recent statewide challenge that gave Texans the chance to show their support for America’s space program. During the ceremony, the winner will help unveil the freshly-painted moniker on the full-scale Space Shuttle replica that will eventually sit atop the massive 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) as part of a new $12 million, six-story attraction currently under development. Additionally, the winner will have his/her name and hometown incorporated onto a placard at the new exhibit.

As part of the winner’s prize package, he/she will embark on a multi-day trip for four to Space Center Houston, which includes a VIP tour of the facility, a behind-the-scenes experience at NASA-JSC, hotel accommodations, meals and travel compensation.

Note: A b-roll package will be available to media by request. Footage of the winner’s tour of Space Center Houston and NASA-JSC will be included, along with material from the winner’s “Lunch with an Astronaut.”

 WHEN:
Saturday, Oct. 5

  • 9:30 a.m. – Presentation
  • 10:00 a.m. – Name reveal
  • 10:15 a.m. – Photo and interview opportunities

WHERE:
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Pkwy
Houston, Texas 77058

WHO:
Speakers include:

  • Richard Allen, president & CEO, Space Center Houston (master of ceremonies)
  • Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 Shuttle Commander
  • Dr. Melanie Johnson, director of education, Space Center Houston

 

PROJECT

BACKGROUND:
The state-of-the-art Space Shuttle attraction is slated to open in 2015 and will be unique to Space Center Houston. It will be the only place in the world where guests can climb aboard the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and the Shuttle replica to experience the 30-year Space Shuttle program in the most dynamic, hands-on environment imaginable. The attraction will also expand Space Center Houston’s current educational programs, which aim to inspire students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

OTHER:
Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center and is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) education foundation with award-winning educational programs designed to inspire and encourage students to consider a career in math, science, engineering or technology. Space Center Houston features a multitude of permanent exhibits, attractions and theatres and is open every day with the exception of Christmas Day. Space Center Houston is located at 1601 NASA Parkway; Houston, TX 77058. Please visit www.spacecenter.org.