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The Astronauts are Coming
The Astronauts are Coming
The life of Astronaut and Grand Rapidian, Roger Chaffee will the celebrated this Saturday at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Former Astronaut, Guion “Guy” Bluford will be there, as well.
Pioneering NASA Astronaut Jack Lousma Coming to Grand Rapids
Pioneering NASA Astronaut Jack Lousma Coming to Grand Rapids
Marine Colonel (ret) Jack Lousma, legendary pioneering NASA astronaut from the 1970s and early 1980s is coming back to Grand Rapids for a very special occasion. He will be here, May 3 and 4, to honor the memory of Roger B. Chaffee 50 years after the tragic Apollo 1 fire.
50th Anniversary of the Apollo 1 Spacecraft Commemorated With Vatican Observatory Director Coming to Grand Rapids
50th Anniversary of the Apollo 1 Spacecraft Commemorated With Vatican Observatory Director Coming to Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) just announced some exciting news. The Director of the Vatican Observatory, Brother Guy Consolmagno is coming to Grand Rapids for a  presentation of “Discarded Worlds, Astronomical Ideas that were Almost Correct" on Saturday, February 11 at 11 a.m. Tickets are on sale now!