The U.S. Space & Rocket CenterThe U.S. Space & Rocket Center Huntsville, AlabamaHuntsville, Alabama

The U.S. Space & Rocket CenterThe U.S. Space & Rocket Center Huntsville, AlabamaHuntsville, Alabama

Mission StatementMission Statement

The U.S. Space & The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is Rocket Center is

the premier the premier provider of provider of

authentic, inspiring, authentic, inspiring, and entertaining and entertaining

educational educational experiences in experiences in

space science and space science and aviation.aviation.

U. S. Space & Rocket CenterU. S. Space & Rocket Center

• Not-for-profit agency of the State of Alabama• Governed by 18-member Commission appointed by the Governor• 432 acres deeded by Redstone Arsenal; presently use about 80 acres• #1 paid tourist attraction in the State• Has hosted 12 million visitors since opening in 1970• Home of U.S. SPACE CAMP operations, domestic and worldwide• World leader in immersive simulation and interactive training• Is not part of NASA, but serves as the Visitor’s Center for MSFC

and houses the MSFC Educator Resource Center• Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution

2006 VisitorsMuseum

Attendance452,000

Camp

Programs

36,398

Teacher Programs

2,124

MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT

To use the excitement of the U.S. Space Program to stimulate young To use the excitement of the U.S. Space Program to stimulate young people’s interests in the study of math, science and technology.people’s interests in the study of math, science and technology.

Programs for 4Programs for 4thth Grade – High School 2-3 day programs and Grade – High School 2-3 day programs and weeklong programs correlated to National Standardsweeklong programs correlated to National Standards

SPACE CAMPSPACE CAMP®®

AVIATION CHALLENGEAVIATION CHALLENGE®®

MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT

To use the excitement of military aviation to motivate young people To use the excitement of military aviation to motivate young people to pursue math and science studies in preparation for aerospace to pursue math and science studies in preparation for aerospace and other high-technology careers.and other high-technology careers.

Programs for 4th Grade – High School 2-3 day programs and weeklong programsPrograms for 4th Grade – High School 2-3 day programs and weeklong programs

2007 Sponsors of Space Academy for Educators

265 Honeywell International (2003) 97 University of Alabama in Huntsville (1988) (Alabama Commission on Higher Education)

87 The Boeing Company (1990) 77 International SPACE CAMP (1989) Teachers of the Year and International Teachers

27 Appalachian Regional Commission (2007)

USSRC Educator USSRC Educator ProgramsPrograms

• 3 hour workshops on Saturdays/ weeknights

• 2-3 day programs for PD organizations, school districts, grants

• 6-7 day program for individual teachers and sponsors

• CEU credit for 2- 55 hrs

Themes include: • Shuttle Mission Simulations• New Horizons Mission• Engineering Design

Challenges• Rocketry• Robotics• Astronomy• History• Moon • Mars

The Ultimate Classroom: The Ultimate Classroom: The USSRC MuseumThe USSRC Museum

Davidson Davidson

Saturn V CenterSaturn V Center• Showcase for Apollo and Showcase for Apollo and

Constellation ProgramsConstellation Programs

• 68,200 square feet68,200 square feet

• Open January 2008Open January 2008

Existing Museum Existing Museum • 60,000 square feet filled 60,000 square feet filled

with space artifactswith space artifacts

• Rocket ParkRocket Park

““Shaping the Future”Shaping the Future”

U.S. Space & Rocket CenterU.S. Space & Rocket Center