SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2017--The
Museum celebrates 50 years of the Estes Astron Alpha model rocket with a
special display by the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), plus a
meet and greet with Bill Simon, designer of the original Alpha. The
Museum will also screen the movie, October Skies, the inspiring
story of rocketeer-turned NASA engineer Homer Hickam. NAR will exhibit
models showcasing the evolution and descendants of the Alpha, including
the world's largest at 12-feet tall.
Visitors can also see the Museum's extensive model rocket collection, and the Gee Bee racing plane flown in the movie, The Rocketeer. The
exhibits will be on view from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October Skies screens
at 3 p.m. All programs are free with Museum admission.
Boeing Employees Model
Rocket Club members will be on hand to invite visitors to their special
Alpha Anniversary launch on Sunday, Sept. 24 at the club's Kent launch
site.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Ted Huetter/Senior Public Relations Manager
T: 206.768.7105 C: 206.455.5360 Email: thuetter@museumofflight.org