Events

2013 Galaxy Ball

Held the first weekend of June, the Galaxy Ball is our annual celebration of the individuals and companies who make space exploration happen. Each year FoGE honors contributors to the fields of space education and leadership and recognizes our outstanding Explorers and Mission Team Leaders.

Previous honorees include Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. Michael B. Donley, Mr. Pat Rawlings (Space Artist), General James E. Cartwright, USMC (former Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), Bill Prady (co-creator of CBS’s The Big Bang Theory, Mr. Gary E. Payton (Former Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs), The Discovery Channel, Mr. Peter Wilhelm (Naval Research Laboratory), Mr. Miles O’Brien (Broadcast News Journalist), the Honorable Senator Barbara Mikulski, Mr. Bill Nye, “The Science Guy”, William Gerstenmaier (NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations), Dr. Louis Friedman (Co-Founder, The Planetary Society), Michael Griffin (Former NASA Administrator), Dr. Ronald M. Sega (USECAF – Space), the Honorable Robert S. Walker (former Member of Congress), and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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Antares Target Launch Time at WFF

We will be there, with front row seats, to view the following launch:

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WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. — Orbital Sciences Corp. completed roll-out of the first fully-integrated Antares rocket to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Saturday, April 6. Orbital has confirmed an April 17 target launch date for the rocket test flight with a planned liftoff of 5 p.m. EDT. Orbital is testing the Antares rocket under NASA’s Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. NASA initiatives like COTS are helping develop a robust U.S. commercial space transportation industry with the goal of achieving safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation to and from the space station and low-Earth orbit. For more information on the launch, Wallops, and NASA initiatives like COTS, see:http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/missions/antares.html.

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Yuri's Night World Space Party

FoGE is partners with Yuri’s Night. We would like to promote the creating of your own Yuri’s Night Events.

To learn more about Yuri’s Night, see http://yurisnight.net/#/about

To reserve your own party, see: Star Party Reservations

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Battle of the Rockets!

The Battle of the Rockets is sponsored by AIAA, Praxis and The Federation of Galaxy Explorers to bring challenge, excitement and applied science to the world of model rocketry competitions.

Planetary Rover Event

Design a rocket and mars rover to launch to at least 1000 feet and deploy the mars rover. The mars rover must be fully contained in the rocket before being deployed. Once deployed, the mars rover must return to the ground safely. Once landed, the mars rover shall release a bright colored marker that can be easily found. The marker must be placed at the point of landing. It cannot be tossed, shot, or projected beyond its landing location. Once released, the rover must then travel 10 feet and release a second marker. The rover then must turn 90 degrees in either direction and travel 10 feet. Travel must be completed within ten minutes. Time starts at the time of landing. Method of travel is up to the team.

 

Astro-Egg Lander

Design and build a rocket and a lander to be launched to 1200 feet and deploy the lander. The lander must contain one large grade A hen egg and return to earth safely without damaging the egg. The method of descent control shall not use parachutes or para-foils. The descent rate must remain under 30 feet/second.

 

Target Altitude

Design and build a rocket to reach as close to 1700 feet as possible using a G motor. Two successful flights must be made out of three attempts. The score is the absolute difference of the altitude reading and 1700 feet. Qualifying altitudes must be between 1300 and 2100 feet. Both successful flight results are added together for the final score. The lowest score wins.

 

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FoGE Exhibit at National Girl Scouts Day

Come visit us at National Air & Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center while we present at the National Girls Scouts Day!  This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

We will be among the presenters from the museum, Federal Aviation Administration, National Capital Astronomers and many more… See you there!

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Galaxy Ball

Please join us in celebrating our Space Leadership Awardee, Mr. Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, and our Space Education Inspiration Awardee, space artist Mr. Pat Rawlings! Held the first weekend of June, the Galaxy Ball is our annual celebration of the individuals and companies who make space exploration happen. Each year FoGE honors contributors to the fields of space education and leadership and recognizes our outstanding Explorers and Mission Team Leaders.

Our generous sponsors include:
Analytical Graphics, Inc. | Integrity Applications Incorporated | Northrop Grumman | TASC |R2AD
    

Previous honorees include General James E. Cartwright, USMC (former Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), Bill Prady (co-creator of CBS’s The Big Bang Theory, Mr. Gary E. Payton (Former Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs), The Discovery Channel, Mr. Peter Wilhelm (Naval Research Laboratory), Mr. Miles O’Brien (Broadcast News Journalist), the Honorable Senator Barbara Mikulski, Mr. Bill Nye, “The Science Guy”, William Gerstenmaier (NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations), Dr. Louis Friedman (Co-Founder, The Planetary Society), Michael Griffin (Former NASA Administrator), Dr. Ronald M. Sega (USECAF – Space), the Honorable Robert S. Walker (former Member of Congress), and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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Battle of the Rockets

The Battle of the Rockets Competition is designed to get students interested in engineering and science with an exciting hands-on competition. The competition has multiple levels providing a continuous challenge for students as their skill levels grow. Each year a new more complex event will be included in the competition.

Engineering Challenges:

To see the competition challenges, guidelines, and registration, please visit http://rocketbattle.org/Main.html

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USA Science & Engineering Festival

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/

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Space Shuttle Discovery arrival at the National Air & Space Musem Udvar-Hazy Center

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Out & About

Come explore with us! We will be at the USA Science & Engineering Festival in April of 2012, NASA’s Explore@Goddard, and a variety of Summer Camp Expos starting in January. Check back for more information!

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Star Parties

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Star parties are gatherings of amateur astronomers who view the night sky with a variety of telescopes. FoGE hosts these in conjunction with local astronomy societies. Stay tuned for a list of star parties.

Interested in working with us, or throwing your own star party?

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