CINCINNATI, OH (WLIO) - The University of Cincinnati renamed a program focused on fostering space research after a Wapakoneta native.
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A retired NASA astronaut talks about going back to the moon to follow in Neil Armstrong's footsteps.
The museum was buzzing with visitors in April for the eclipse, drawing space fans from all over. And they're gearing up for another busy weekend as they celebrate the 55th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's legendary moonwalk. The Summer Moon Fest kicked off earlier this week, with events at the museum and downtown running through Sunday. Free activities and guided tours will allow visitors to experience the Apollo 11 mission up close, giving a glimpse into the life and achievements of Neil Armstrong.
July 11, 2024, Press Release from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum: WAPAKONETA, OH —The Armstrong Air & Space Museum will be hosting former NASA astronaut Carl Walz as part of the 2024 Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival on Saturday, July 20th. Walz, an Ohio-native, will make several public and private appearances throughout the day at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum and in downtown Wapakoneta. Walz, who grew up in the Cleveland area, is a well-experienced astronaut, with a total of over 230 days in space. Selected in 1990 as part of NASA’s 13th group of astronauts, Walz flew on four space flights and logged an impressive 3,620 orbits and traveled over 94,500,000 miles in space.
May 9, 2024, Press Release from American 250-Ohio: TROY, OH (May 9, 2024) – America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio's commemorations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, announced today the Ohio Air and Space Trail, the first of six planned experiential trails linking historic sites across the state. The Ohio Air and Space Trail is a thematic collection of more than 30 sites in Ohio that celebrate the Ohio people and places that have become synonymous with air and space exploration over the past century. Participating locations align with one or more trail themes, including Innovation, Birthplace of Aviation, Service to Country, Space Exploration, Training, Preservation & Flying Experiences, and Aviation Feats & Spectacles.
Families, couples, and solo pilots from all over the country gathered at Auglaize County's Neil Armstrong Airport to watch today's eclipse. After landing, there was also a shuttle available to take them to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta. The crowd gathered on the tarmac was a good mix of first-time eclipse viewers, eclipse chasers, and astronomers.
Neil Armstrong's home church holds eclipse themed service and events and remember his trips to space.
April 3, 2024 Press Release from the City of Wapakoneta: Wapakoneta, Ohio – The City of Wapakoneta, famously known as the hometown of Neil Armstrong, is thrilled to announce a celestial event like no other – a Total Solar Eclipse that will envelop the city in darkness for an awe-inspiring four minutes. Wapakoneta invites people from near and far to join in a weekend-long celebration filled with unique events, activities, and festivities suitable for all ages.
First American woman to walk in space comes to Findlay's Mazza Museum to sign books and inspire kids
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Families came out to the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum on Sunday to learn all about space, the eclipse, and meet …
April 8th solar eclipse to be a great time for scientific experiments. The moon will be extra close to Earth, providing a long and intense period of darkness, and the sun should be more active with the potential for dramatic bursts of plasma.