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U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® Induction & Gala
Featuring Space Rendezvous

Join us for the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® Induction Weekend featuring Space Rendezvous.


Overview

The Mercury 7 astronauts envisioned a place where the accomplishments of astronauts could be celebrated and showcased to the public. This vision led to the creation of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® in 1990, with the members of the Mercury 7 inducted as the inaugural class. Every year, a new class of astronauts who have pushed the boundaries of space exploration take their place in the Hall and are honored at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® Induction Ceremony & Gala.

On Saturday, May 6, the 2023 Inductees, Roy Bridges and Mark Kelly, receive the ultimate honor of becoming the newest class to enter the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, with an induction ceremony taking place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and a gala held later that evening, at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Dining under a massive Saturn V rocket, guests will have a front row seat as we raise a glass to the astounding accomplishments of this year’s inductees.

In conjunction with the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Weekend, space enthusiasts of all kinds will come together for Space Rendezvous. As we honor the history of our American heroes, we also look to the future of the new age space race. Space Rendezvous truly depicts the evolution of our aerospace industry as we continue to accomplish the unthinkable. Space Rendezvous events will take place on May 4 and 5 and will include panel discussions, the Astronaut Cocktail Challenge, and opportunities to mix and mingle with America’s pioneering astronauts.

As a special addition this year, we will celebrate SMEAT & the 50th Anniversary of Skylab with a panel discussion and dinner reception on Friday, May 5. Guests will have the chance to hear first hand from astronaut panelists Rusty Schweickart, Joe Kerwin, Jack Lousma, Bob Crippen and Bo Bobko, and moderator Bob Sieck. This special event is a part of the Weekend Ticket, and is also available as an a la carte option.







Event Details
  • Date
    May 4-6, 2023

  • Schedule


    Thursday, May 4
      Afternoon: Registration at Hilton Cocoa Beach
      Evening: Cocktail Challenge at Zarrella’s Italian & Wood Fired Pizza

    Friday, May 5
      All Events hosted at Hilton Cocoa Beach

    Saturday, May 6
      Morning: Induction Ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
      Evening: Induction Gala at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
      Late Night: After Party at Hilton Cocoa Beach

  • Location
    Thursday, May 4: Astronaut Cocktail Challenge to be held at Zarrella’s Italian & Wood Fired Pizza.

    Friday, May 5: Events to be held at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront.

    Saturday, May 6: Induction Ceremony and Gala to be held at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

  • Host Hotel
    Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront (1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931)

  • ASF Room Block
    Enjoy a discounted room rate at our host hotel, the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, for this event.
    To book your room, visit the link below. Please note the discounted room rate ends on April 3, 2023.

    To Book via Phone: Call 1-866-580-7402 and provide the group code: USAHF.

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2023 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® Inductees



SMEAT & 50th Anniversary of Skylab Panel



Astronaut Cocktail Challenge Mixologists



Space Rendezvous Speakers
*Speakers are subject to change.



Weekend Ticket: $1,100.00

Weekend Ticket includes the following benefits:

• Friday, May 5
 - Breakfast and Lunch Buffets*
 - Exclusive Canvas by Space Artist Chris Calle
 - Astronaut Talks and Panels*
 - SMEAT/Skylab 50th Anniversary Panel & Dinner Reception with Open Bar*
 - Photo Op with the SMEAT/Skylab 50th Anniversary Panelists*
 - Commemorative SMEAT/Skylab 50th Anniversary Glass
 - Commemorative SMEAT/Skylab 50th Anniversary Event Badge

• Saturday, May 6
 - Signed U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Inductee Poster
 - Admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for Induction Ceremony^
 - Transportation between Hilton Cocoa Beach and Induction Ceremony *^
 - Reserved Seat the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony^
 - Lunch Buffet*
 - Transportation between Hilton Cocoa Beach and Induction Gala*^
 - U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Gala with Dinner Buffet and Open Bar^
 - Gala After Party with Hors Devours and Open Bar*



SMEAT & 50th Anniversary of Skylab Reception Ticket: $400.00

SMEAT & 50th Anniversary of Skylab Reception Ticket includes the following benefits:

• Friday, May 5
 - SMEAT/Skylab 50th Anniversary Panel & Dinner Reception with Open Bar*
 - Photo Op with the SMEAT/Skylab 50th Anniversary Panelists*
 - Commemorative SMEAT/Skylab 50th Anniversary Glass
 - Commemorative SMEAT/Skylab 50th Anniversary Event Badge



U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Gala Ticket: $450.00

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Gala Ticket includes the following benefits:

• Saturday, May 6
 - Signed U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Inductee Poster
 - Admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for Induction Ceremony^
 - Reserved Seat the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony^
 - Transportation between Hilton Cocoa Beach and Induction Gala*^
 - U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Gala with Dinner Buffet and Open Bar^
 - Gala After Party with Hors Devours and Open Bar*



Cocktail Challenge Ticket: $125.00
Note: This is an a la carte event! It is not included in any ticket packages.

Astronaut Cocktail Challenge Ticket includes:

• Thursday, May 4
 - Buffet dinner at Zarrella’s Italian & Wood Fired Pizza
 - Complimentary tasting of each astronaut’s signature cocktail
 - Complimentary beer, wine and soda
• Event at 7 PM
• Location: Zarrella’s Wood Fired Pizza (8801 Astronaut Blvd, #103, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920)






Key:
 * Events hosted at Hilton Cocoa Beach
 ^ Events hosted at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

No refunds or exchanges on event tickets. For more information, please contact
events@astronautscholarship.org

Become a Sponsor

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, please review the sponsor packet linked below. For any questions regarding sponsorship of this event, or other ASF events, please contact Danielle Getty at danielle@astronautscholarship.org.


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Rocket Sponsor




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For More Information

For more information about the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® Induction Ceremony and Gala, events@astronautscholarship.org.


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