{"id":4174,"date":"2013-08-27T14:36:37","date_gmt":"2013-08-27T14:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=4174"},"modified":"2013-08-27T14:36:37","modified_gmt":"2013-08-27T14:36:37","slug":"a-week-left-to-enter-contest-to-name-space-shuttle-replica-at-nasa-jsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=4174","title":{"rendered":"A week left to enter contest to name Space Shuttle replica at NASA JSC"},"content":{"rendered":"

The deadline nears for the Name the Shuttle contest<\/a> sponsored by the NASA JSC visitor center:<\/p>\n

One week remaining to submit entry for Space Center Houston\u2019s<\/strong>
\n\u201cName the Shuttle\u201d contest\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Texas residents have the unique opportunity to name the Shuttle replica
\nthat will rest atop the massive 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
\nat JSC\u2019s Official Visitor Center<\/em><\/p>\n

WHAT<\/strong>: Space Center Houston<\/a>, the official visitor center for NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center (JSC), recently launched a free, statewide contest that gives one lucky Texan the opportunity to name the high-fidelity 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. Residents can visit www.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. The contest closes at noon CST, Labor Day, Sept. 2.<\/p>\n

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

WHEN<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 at noon CST \u2013 contest closes
\nMid-September \u2013 winner to be announced<\/p>\n

WHO\/<\/b>WHERE<\/strong>:\u00a0 \u00a0Richard Allen, president of Space Center Houston, is available for media interviews to discuss the contest in more detail. Interviews can be scheduled by contacting Jack Moore at 281-244-2137 or jmoore@spacecenter.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

OTHER<\/strong>: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The state-of-the-art Space Shuttle attraction is slated to open in 2015 and will provide a one-of-a-kind visitor experience exclusive to Space Center Houston. It will be the only place in the world where guests can climb aboard the huge 747 SCA and the Shuttle replica and experience the 30-year Space Shuttle program in the most dynamic, hands-on environment imaginable. The attraction will also expand Space Center Houston\u2019s current educational programs, which aim to inspire students to consider careers in math and science.<\/p>\n

Space 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 deadline nears for the Name the Shuttle contest sponsored by the NASA JSC visitor center: One week remaining to submit entry for Space Center Houston\u2019s \u201cName the Shuttle\u201d contest\u00a0 \u00a0Texas residents have the unique opportunity to name the Shuttle replica that will rest atop the massive 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at JSC\u2019s Official Visitor … Continue reading A week left to enter contest to name Space Shuttle replica at NASA JSC<\/span> 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