On this very special two-part episode celebrating four years of Talking Space, we continue our talk with PGAV Destinations, the company behind the design and building of the space shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. We go into the story behind the shuttle reveal, and the simple theater tricks used to make a lasting impression. We also discuss the interactive exhibits and learning tools from simulators to tires to slides. Also mentioned is some of the last-minute additions to the exhibit, including the first model of the space shuttle designed by Max Faget. We also focus on the people of the shuttle program and how they were highlighted in the exhibit. Lastly, we look into all of the hooray moments and all of the "oops" moments of the build, plus much more!
For more info on PGAV Destinations, visit http://www.pgavdestinations.com/
For more info on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and to buy tickets, visit http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/
A set of tires from STS-135 are on display in front of Atlantis. Credit: Sawyer Rosenstein To view all of the images, visit http://talkingspaceonline.com
Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman Special Guests FromPGAV Destinations: Vice President and Project Manager Emily Howard, Exhibit Designer Doug Nickrent, Graphic Designer Amanda Yates, Architect Dave Myers
Show Recorded 08/21/2013
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Episode 705: From Soyuz to Solar Satellites
Episode 704: A Lack of Progress
Episode 703: Don't Shoot the MESSENGER
Episode 702: Much Ado About the Moon
Episode 701: Return to Flight
Episode 621: The Dawn of Orion
Episode 620: Catching a Comet
Episode 619: Preparations and Evaluations
Episode 618: The Future Belongs to the Brave
Episode 617: The Loss of Antares
Episode 616: Here Comes the Judge
Episode 615: Hashtags for Space Outreach
Episode 614: NASA's Flying Saucer
Episode 613: All the SpaceFest-ivities Part 2
Episode 612: All the SpaceFest-ivities Part 1
Episode 611: That's My Shuttle
Episode 610: This, That and the Other
Episode 609: Mars Madness
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