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Pawly Send message Joined: 13 Jan 07 Posts: 2694 Credit: 1,049,945 RAC: 0 |
Legendary Astronauts Offer Unforgettable Experiences in Online Auction Benefiting Students KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., May 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beginning tomorrow, explorers everywhere can bid on once-in-a-lifetime adventures with famed astronauts and vie for the chance to win sought-after space artifacts as part of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's (ASF) Fifth Annual Auction of Astronaut Experiences and Memorabilia at http://www.AstronautScholarship.org/auction.pl More than 50 astronauts have donated artifacts, autographs, and memorabilia to this auction. Some have even volunteered themselves, offering tours, sporting events and vacations with winning bidders. Auction highlights include: Experiences: -- Dive in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin -- Throw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros game with Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell -- View a Space Shuttle launch with first shuttle mission pilot Bob Crippen -- Take a VIP tour of Walt Disney World with Astronaut Winston Scott -- Host a private dinner party with Moonwalker Charlie Duke -- Become a member of Astronaut Hoot Gibson's pit crew as he competes in the Reno Air Races Memorabilia: -- An American flag that flew to the Moon aboard Apollo 14 -- An Apollo 11 Flight Plan used by astronauts during this celebrated moon mission -- A stunning Earth canvas signed by more than 20 Hall of Fame Astronauts In all, 30 lots will be auctioned online with all proceeds going directly to fund scholarships for exceptional science and engineering students nationwide. "The astronauts and I are honored to give our time and artifacts for this auction supporting America's next generation of explorers," said Apollo 15 Astronaut and ASF Chairman Al Worden, who is auctioning a chance to join him for a Denver Broncos game. "What a fun way to raise money for such a worthy cause." A catalog is now available at http://www.AstronautScholarship.org/auction.pl Internet bidding opens on May 31 and ends on June 9, 2007. For more information, call 321-269-6119. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by the six surviving members of America's original Mercury astronauts. Its goal is to aid the United States in retaining its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships for exceptional college students pursuing degrees in these fields. ASF funds nineteen $10,000 scholarships annually and has awarded $2.5 million to 226 students nationwide. http://www.astronautscholarship.org SOURCE The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Link to this page:LINK DONATE TO SETI |
Beethoven Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 15274 Credit: 8,546 RAC: 0 |
Good find! |
Knightmare Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0 |
That is just plain cool. Air Cold, the blade stops; from silent stone, Death is preordained Calm Chaos Forums : Everyone Welcome |
Pawly Send message Joined: 13 Jan 07 Posts: 2694 Credit: 1,049,945 RAC: 0 |
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MeltWreckage Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 293 Credit: 15,951 RAC: 0 |
That's exceptionally cool, Pawly! Now, if only I had the cash ... I'd love some space souvenir debris!! like a bottle full of Moon dust... awesome that would have worked if you hadn't stopped me |
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