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Apollo 16 40th Anniversary Draws Celebrities
Moonwalker and Apollo Flight Director to Make Special Appearances Gene Kranz (White Flight Director who is most notably remembered for being the Director fo. . .

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Mount Everest
Everest is an inspirational and spell-binding ascent with an international team of climbers who . . .

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Looking Out, Looking Back
Looking out, looking back. Before man could travel in space, satellites explored the unknown frontier, testing for possible fatal effects of space travel. Today satellites help to conserve and manage resourc. . .
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John P. Stapp Air & Space Park (Outdoor Exhibits)
Named after International Space Hall of Fame Inductee and aeromedical pioneer Dr. John P. Stapp, the Air and Space Park consists of large space-related artifacts documenting mankinds exploration of space. Example. . .
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The X-Prize/X-Cup
The X-Prize/X-Cup exhibit describes the competition that led "Space Ship One" to become the first manned commercial ship to journey into space and return safely. The X Prize Cup is an ongoing contest hosted . . .
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Daisy Track (Outdoor Exhibit) & X-37
In operation from 1955 to 1985, the Daisy Decelerator (named after the Daisy Air Rifle) was an air-powered sled-track used to study the effects of acceleration, deceleration, and impact on the human body and various equip. . .
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Space Science in New Mexico
Space Science in New Mexico. New Mexico, and specifically the Tularosa Basin, has been home to many space pioneers and developments that made space travel possible. This gallery features a fuel inje. . .
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Living and Working in Space
Living and Working in Space demonstrates how mankind has adapted to the extreme environmental challenges of space travel. See space suits and clothing, a space toilet, a bioinstrumentation pack, and American. . .
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Plan Your Visit

Open every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving
9am-5pm.

Admission:
Adults $6.00
Children (4-12) $4.00
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Located at the top of Highway 2001
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Voice: (575) 437-2840
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The Governors Commission is the group appointed by the Governor comprised of leaders in the scientific, education and political communities responsible for the oversight of the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo. In keeping with a desire to fulfill their duties as representatives of the public trust, this direct email link has been added to our site. All emails received will be directly forwarded, and distributed to the respective Commissioners. Please note your name and district of residence in your email. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

  • Lisa Thomassie - Member, At-Large
  • Jill Gutierrez - District 7
  • Matthew Alsleben - Member, At- Large
  • Daniel L. Sandoval - Member, At- Large
  • Dr. William Dettmer - Member, At-Large
  • Michael Kelley - District 7
  • Ed Brabson - District VI
  • Jamai Blivin - District II
  • Dr. Donald Elder, III - District IV
  • Jacqueline S. Fryer - District V

Contact the Commission at msh.commissioners@state.nm.us

February 4th in Space History

    • 1906: Clyde Tombaugh, the discoverer of Pluto, is born.