Starship SN9 sitting on the launch pad with the build site in the background ahead of its test flight. Credit: Jared Krahn
Starship SN9 sitting on the launch pad with the build site in the background ahead of its test flight. Credit: Jared Krahn

Launch Pad Lecture Slated for Friday, December 3

(Alamogordo, New Mexico, November 30, 2021) – The Museum of Space History’s popular Launch Pad Lecture takes center stage again on Friday, December 3. The topic will be “SpaceX Starship: To Orbit and Beyond!” presented by Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola. It will be held on the second floor of the museum beginning at 9:00 am and is free to the public.

“SpaceX Starship: To Orbit and Beyond” will explore SpaceX’s ground-breaking approach to spaceflight and their efforts to eventually make our species multiplanetary. SpaceX’s first orbital attempt with Starship is expected in early 2022.

The Launch Pad Lecture begins at 9:00 am on the museum’s first floor and is free to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.  The next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday, January 7 and the topic will be “Rocket Man: Max Faget, The Ultimate Spacecraft Designer” with Museum Executive Director Chris Orwoll.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is a division of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information, call 575-437-2840 or toll free 1-877-333-6589 or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/