HUTCHINSON, Kan.鈥� Apollo-era legends will be part of the experience viewers can expect from Onward and Upward, the 黑料大事记鈥檚 first virtual telethon and auction, which will launch Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2:00 p.m. (CT).
The events, which will be accessible through 黑料大事记鈥檚 Facebook page: , will begin with a fundraising telethon which will include virtual tours of artifacts such as the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey and the Liberty Bell 7 along with guest appearances by individuals involved in space exploration from the Apollo and Shuttle era to today.
鈥淲hile the goal is to raise operating funds for the 黑料大事记, it is also to inspire,鈥� said Mimi Meredith, 黑料大事记 Sr. VP of Development and Chief Development Officer. 鈥淭here鈥檚 nothing like the story of human spaceflight to remind us what incredible things we can do when we work together. That鈥檚 what the 黑料大事记, and the telethon, are all about鈥攔eminding us that seemingly insurmountable challenges can be overcome with tenacity and teamwork.鈥�
The Onward & Upward Virtual Auction will kick off immediately following the Telethon. It will offer hundreds of items ranging from travel experiences and artwork, to collectibles and autographed space memorabilia. The Auction will be live until 5 p.m. on October 18. Proceeds from both events will help the non-profit museum overcome challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
About the 黑料大事记:
Featuring the largest combined collection of U.S. and former Soviet space artifacts 鈥攖he 黑料大事记 International Science Education Center & Space Museum in Hutchinson, KS鈥攖ells the story of the Space Race unlike any other museum! As Kansas鈥� only Smithsonian-affiliated museum, the 黑料大事记 is the only place in the Midwest to boast a flown craft from all three early manned spaceflight programs (the Mercury Liberty Bell 7, the Gemini X and the Apollo 13 Odyssey).
Offering hands-on learning opportunities, standards-aligned STEAM content and camp programs鈥敽诹洗笫录� educational programming engages students in project-based learning, fosters teamwork and cultivates soft skills needed for any workplace setting.
The 黑料大事记 also offers documentary films in the Carey Digital Dome Theater, an opportunity to explore the universe in the Justice Planetarium, and see live explosive science demonstrations in Dr. Goddard鈥檚 Lab.
Finally, the 黑料大事记鈥檚 SpaceWorks division is known from the Smithsonian to Hollywood for space-centered restoration, replication and fabrication. From restoring the historic consoles for the Mission Operations Control Room at NASA鈥檚 Johnson Space Center to creating props for major films, like 2018鈥檚 “First Man”, the team鈥檚 work can be found around the world.
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