Mercury Spacecraft Construction
Posted November 6, 2007

We have decided on a new plan for the construction of the Mercury capsule. A consortium of universities across the country will work together to build the capsule. This will greatly enhance the educational aspect of the project. Currently, access to space for universities is extremely limited. The adaptor section aft of the capsule will be able to take up to 16,000 lb. of small satellites or other space science experiments.

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Advisory Board - New Member
Posted August 6, 2007

Konrad K. Dannenberg is now a member of the Advisory Board.

  • Deputy Manager of the Saturn program
  • Helped develop and produce the Redstone and Jupiter missile  systems
  • Original member of German rocket team

Welcome aboard!

 

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Advisory Board-New Member
Posted June 12, 2007

William Coleman, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) is now a member of the Advisory Board.

  • Chief of Public Affairs, DOD Manager, Manned Spaceflight
  • Chief of Public Affairs, National Ranges Division
  • Chief of Public Affairs, Eastern Test Range
  • Chief of Public Affairs, United States Air Force
  • Chief of Project Blue Book
  • Motion Picture Producer, Mark VII Productions

As you can see, Mr. Coleman brings a great deal of valuable experience to us.

Welcome Aboard!


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Advisory Board-New Member
Posted June 6,2007

Mr. Larry R. Capps is now a member of the Advisory Board. Mr. Capps is the Chief Executive Officer of the U. S. Space and Rocket Center.

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Advisory Board-New Member
Posted May 18,2007

We are pleased to announce Mr. Charles Arthur "Chuck" Biggs,Sr. is now a member of the Advisory Board. Mr. Biggs brings 30 years of experience as a former NASA professional to the board. He also has a great deal of experience in Space Education. He was formerly Vice President and Secretary of the Manned Space Flight Education Foundation,Inc.(1986-1992) His technical knowledge and Public Affairs experience will be a tremendous asset.

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MAY 5th 2007 PRESS RELEASE--DELAYED
Posted April 9,2007

The press release/news conference scheduled for May 5,2007 has been delayed until later this year. I hope to have additional updates soon.

 

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Advisory Board

Posted January 31, 2007

We are currently in the process of forming an Advisory Board. Members of this board are chosen for their knowledge, experience, and ability. I am delighted to announce that Mr. T.J. O'Malley is the first member of the Advisory Board. Mr. O'Malley was the Test Conductor of the original Friendship-7 mission! We hope to announce other members in the near future.

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Press Release-News Conference

Posted January 23, 2007

A press release-news conference will be held in Cape Canaveral, FL on May 5, 2007. The time and exact location of this event will be posted at a later date.

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23 March 2006: Received 501(c)(3) organization non-profit status.

13 October 2005: Americans In Orbit-50 Years, Inc. was incorporated in Huntsville, Alabama