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re: Huntsville AL's U.S. Space and Rocket Center facing permanent closure, Goal Exceeded!

Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:26 pm to
Posted by YouAre8Up
in a house
Member since Mar 2011
12792 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:26 pm to
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getting ready to throw another $1T at deadbeats


And that's the really sad and fricked up part of it all too.
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
46805 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:26 pm to
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I think people will do right by it. It's earned almost $110k in two hours.


Try $130k now.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76259 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:26 pm to
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It's earned almost $110k in two hours.



What Centinel said.
This post was edited on 7/28/20 at 2:28 pm
Posted by Tempratt
Member since Oct 2013
15343 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:31 pm to
I'll probably contribute. I went there in the 70's and it was cool. Bought a cool super 8 movie from the giftshop.

Problem is that our society hates science and couldn't care less about that place.

I was planning on taking my daughter there.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76259 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:32 pm to
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Problem is that our society hates science and couldn't care less about that place.

I was planning on taking my daughter there.

There's more interest than alot of people think. It is an international draw.
Posted by Ross
Member since Oct 2007
47827 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:34 pm to
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Problem is that our society hates science and couldn't care less about that place.



You'd be surprised how many people still grow up with a genuine love of science.

I think human exploration of other planets is something that can unify just about everyone because of what a monumental triumph it is. We were hunter gatherers, and now we are on the precipice of landing human beings on Mars. That'll excite a lot of people.
Posted by Ed Osteen
Member since Oct 2007
59355 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:36 pm to
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You would think Elon Musk would exploit this opportunity to be a hero



I would guess he has no clue about it
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
21088 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:37 pm to
fricking hell. My son has been dreaming of attending space camp since he was two. He literally said on his birthday last month “just one more year until I can go to space camp!”

frick coronavirus. frick the government. frick it all.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76259 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 2:38 pm to
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StringedInstruments

Donate, baw. They, and your son, will appreciate it, I'm sure.
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
46805 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 3:19 pm to
Damn. About to hit 150k.

Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139245 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 3:20 pm to
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I would guess he has no clue about it


Then the people in that organization are beyond incompetent for not reaching out to him
Posted by Dizz
Member since May 2008
16233 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 3:52 pm to
You could feel the emotion in the guy's voice in the video. I would bet behind the scenes someone is jumping to help. Its great to see all the individual $20-$100 donations.

Posted by volod
Leesville, LA
Member since Jun 2014
5392 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 3:52 pm to
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I would guess he has no clue about it


He's too busy dealing with the Heard-Depp case.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19320 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 4:01 pm to
If you donate don’t do it through go fund me! Space camp is a not for profit donate directly and many company’s HR dept will match your donation. Go fund me donations won’t get matched.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76259 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 4:04 pm to
I mean, where would Musk be without government subsidies to the tune of around 5 Billion dollars?
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76259 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 4:13 pm to
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If you donate don’t do it through go fund me! Space camp is a not for profit donate directly and many company’s HR dept will match your donation. Go fund me donations won’t get matched.

Interesting. Thanks for the note!
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76259 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 4:23 pm to
I edited the OP to add a link the the Foundation's website for those who may be interested in donating that way.
Posted by gthog61
Irving, TX
Member since Nov 2009
71001 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 4:25 pm to
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Actually, 2019 was a record breaking year in terms of visitors. Noteworthy visitors last year included Mike Pence and Buzz Aldrin.



and me!

first time I have been there or to Huntsville in about 40 years

It's a thing to do when in Huntsville. I hope it works out alright.
Posted by OMLandshark
Member since Apr 2009
120445 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 4:31 pm to
Donated a Benjamin to this. Great museum. Been multiple times. The two Saturn Vs there are incredible.
Posted by JodyPlauche
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
10064 posts
Posted on 7/28/20 at 4:33 pm to
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Space camp was the greatest camp ever.


My brother went to adult Space Camp and loved it
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