2019 EVENT SUMMARY – APOLLO 50th GALA
7-9:30 PM Monday, July 15, 2019
SPONSOR DINNER @ Heroes & Legends Exhibition Space, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Intimate, informal gathering with astronauts, VIP guests and Diamond ticket holders only.
Dress code: Business casual
5-10 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2019
APOLLO 50TH GALA @ APOLLO SATURN V CENTER, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
Celebrating the Historic Launch of Apollo 11. Exactly 50 Years to the Day of Lift-Off. The main event with approximately 500 guests.
Dress Code: Golden Galactic (Black or white tie with an optional twist. Award is given to the best interpretation!)
Nearby venue 11 PM – 1 AM Tuesday, July 16, 2019
APOLLO 50TH AFTER-SHOW
Diamond and Platinum ticket holders unwind with special guests at a relaxed after-party.
Dress Code: Casual
8-10:30 AM Wednesday, July 17, 2019
APOLLO 50TH VIP BREAKFAST
Diamond and Platinum ticket holders enjoy a farewell breakfast with special guests and take the opportunity to follow up and solidify contacts made at the gala.
NOTABLE ATTENDEES
Apollo, shuttle and International Space Station astronauts, flight directors and space legends, Apollo families, NASA executives, celebrities and global movers & shakers, international media, space collectors and educators.
Attending astronauts will be announced throughout the year in the News Section although some of the bigger names will remain a surprise until the gala day itself!
EVENT FEATURES
• Apollo 50th Award Ceremony recognizes individuals who have pioneered space, educators who are inspiring our future STEAM workforce and innovators that are making giant leaps for humankind.
• Live and silent auctions with highly sought-after, collectable space memorabilia.
• Unheard on-stage stories from space legends.
• Global, business and social networking.