{"id":3194,"date":"2013-07-04T23:35:55","date_gmt":"2013-07-04T23:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=3194"},"modified":"2013-07-04T23:35:55","modified_gmt":"2013-07-04T23:35:55","slug":"name-the-shuttle-contest-opens-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=3194","title":{"rendered":"“Name the Shuttle” contest opens in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

The official announcement about the nametheshuttle contest<\/a> mentioned here recently:<\/p>\n

Space Center Houston launches \u201cName the Shuttle\u201d contest throughout Texas<\/strong>
\n Texas residents have the unique opportunity to name the Shuttle replica that will rest atop the massive 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at JSC\u2019s Official Visitors Center <\/em><\/p>\n

HOUSTON \u2013 Officials with Space Center Houston<\/a>, the visitors center for NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center (NASA-JSC), today launched a free, statewide contest that gives one lucky Texan the opportunity to personally name the full-scale Space Shuttle replica that will sit atop the massive 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) as part of a new $12 million, six-story attraction currently under development. The \u201cName the Shuttle<\/a>\u201d contest will run through Labor Day. It will give Texans the chance to show their support of America\u2019s space program and to honor the men and women who worked on the Space Shuttle Program during its 30-year history.<\/p>\n

\u201cA year ago, the nation watched in excitement as the Space Shuttle replica made its historic arrival via barge<\/a> from the Kennedy Space Center to the banks of Clear Lake,\u201d said NASA-JSC Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa. \u201cI\u2019m very pleased that Space Center Houston will be the home of not only this high-fidelity Shuttle replica, but also the NASA 747 as its base. Houston will be the only place on our planet where you can climb onboard the huge SCA and Shuttle and experience the iconic Space Shuttle program in the most dynamic, hands-on environment imaginable.\u201d<\/p>\n

To enter the contest, residents can visit nametheshuttle.com<\/a> and submit an original name that symbolizes the spirit of Texas and its unique characteristics of independence, optimism and can-do attitude. \u00a0All entrants will receive an email verification of submission and a thank-you coupon for discounted admission to Space Center Houston. A panel of judges will select one winner, who will be announced in mid-September.<\/p>\n

The selected name will be painted onto the side of the Space Shuttle replica, and the winner will have his\/her name and hometown incorporated onto a placard at the new attraction. Plus, the winner will receive a three-day trip for four to Space Center Houston, which includes a VIP tour of the facility, a behind-the-scenes experience at NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center, hotel accommodations, meals and travel compensation. The winner will also be invited to attend and participate in the grand opening ceremony in 2015.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur new addition<\/a> will undoubtedly become Texas\u2019 newest \u2018must-see\u2019 attraction and will provide a truly unique classroom to inspire students in engineering and science,\u201d said Richard Allen, president of Space Center Houston. \u201cIt would only be fitting for a Texan to name this iconic piece of history.\u201d<\/p>\n

A prominent group of Texas-based companies are serving as Space Center Houston\u2019s contest partners. They include Corner Store<\/a>, Discount Tire<\/a>, Kroger<\/a> and Mrs. Baird\u2019s Bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Full contest details are available at www.nametheshuttle.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Space Center Houston<\/strong>
\nSpace Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA\u2019s 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 and science. 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The official announcement about the nametheshuttle contest mentioned here recently: Space Center Houston launches \u201cName the Shuttle\u201d contest throughout Texas Texas residents have the unique opportunity to name the Shuttle replica that will rest atop the massive 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at JSC\u2019s Official Visitors Center HOUSTON \u2013 Officials with Space Center Houston, the visitors … Continue reading “Name the Shuttle” contest opens in Texas<\/span> 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