BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//SpacePolicyOnline.com - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:SpacePolicyOnline.com
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spacepolicyonline.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SpacePolicyOnline.com
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T230000
DTSTAMP:20260718T000635
CREATED:20190710T203702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T203702Z
UID:27370-1563613200-1563663600@spacepolicyonline.com
SUMMARY:PEOPLE'S MOON PROJECT AT TIMES SQUARE\, July 20\, 2019\, New York\, NY\, 9:00 am-11:00 pm ET
DESCRIPTION:The Aldrin Family Foundation will host a day-long\, free\, family-oriented celebration in Times Square\, New York City\, on July 20\, 2019\, the 50th anniversary of when Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first people to land on the Moon. \nThe emailed announcement describes the day-long event this way: \nTimes Square to transform into Tranquility Base\, the Moon landing site\, in honor of 50th anniversary of Apollo 11\nThe Aldrin Family Foundation to host day-long\, family educational celebration on July 20 \nNEW YORK –The Aldrin Family Foundation will host a day-long\, free family celebration in support of The People’s Moon project on July 20 in Times Square in honor of the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest achievements of all time – landing a human on the Moon. City\, state and national partners have come together to help transform the heart of New York City into Tranquility Base\, the Apollo 11 landing site. From fun-filled educational activities to iconic footage from 1969 on the infamous Times Square screens to a giant Apollo photo mosaic\, families will have the opportunity to spend nearly 14 hours celebrating this historic milestone.\n“On July 20\, 1969\, the world was united as one\, when humans achieved the ‘impossible’ dream of landing and walking on the moon\,” said Andrew Aldrin\, President of the Aldrin Family Foundation. “Our goal is to recapture that spirit and give thousands the opportunity to put themselves in the place where only 12 men have gone before and to share this historic moment\, just like people did 50 years ago. Through this celebration\, we hope to inspire today’s generation\, give them hope for the future like Apollo did for generations before\, and help them realize that their own ‘giant leap’ is right within their grasp.” \nStarting at 9 a.m. EDT and over the course of 14 hours\, families will have the opportunity to participate in numerous activities\, including but not limited to\, the following: \n\nWalk on the Moon – Guests will be able to walk on a giant\, floor-based mosaic of the iconic Moon boot print created by UK Artist Helen Marshall of The People’s Picture. The mosaic will be populated with photos from people around the world sharing their “giant leap” moments and dreams\, as well as memories from Apollo 11. Some of these photos will make their way to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex as a permanent digital display. Photos\, story and video submissions will be accepted through July 10\, 2019. Click here for info on how to submit.\nEducational Activities – The Aldrin Family Foundation will display its signature Giant Moon MapTM and Giant Mars MapTM. Plus\, there will be special robotic and educational activities on the maps hosted by the Aldrin Family Foundation to teach kids about the history of past lunar landings and future space exploration plans.\nHistorical Footage – The Discovery Channel will provide the video content to help guests relive key moments from the July 16\, 1969\, Saturn V rocket launch\, as well the July 20\, 1969\, Moon landing and first steps. Historical footage\, along with videos promoting future space missions\, will be broadcasted throughout the day over select digital screens in Times Square. Clear Channel Outdoor and Champ Sports have generously donated screen time in Times Square and Clear Channel Outdoor has also donated space in select locations on billboards across the country.\nIn London the historical moon landing footage will show simultaneously on London on the Lights in Piccadilly Circus. Screen generously donated by LandSec and in Singapore the moon landing content will show simultaneously at the Art Science Museum in Marina Bay.\nAstronaut meet and greet opportunities\, an augmented reality app provided by AstroReality teaches guests about the six Apollo lunar landings and much more. For a full list of activities and times\, click here.\n\n“As America celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo\, it’s critical that we inspire younger people to take their own ‘giant leap’ in science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and math\,” said Mike Kincaid\, associate administrator of NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement. “NASA’s Artemis program will put the first woman and next man on the Moon\, and send the first humans to Mars. We hope young people across the country – the Artemis generation – will come with us on this journey.” \nThe Times Square celebration would not be possible without the generous support of numerous partners\, including: the Aldrin Family Foundation\, The People’s Moon\, NASA\, the New York City Department of Education\, Clear Channel Outdoor\, the Times Square Alliance\, New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations\, Prolific Graphics\, The People’s Picture\, SpaceApps NYC\, AstroReality\, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex\, Delaware North\, Discovery\, Productions New York\, ZAZ10TS\, #moonhug and Champs Sports. \n“When our students shoot for the moon\, they always land among the stars. Thank you to the Aldrin Family Foundation and The People’s Moon for hosting this celebration\, which gives New York City students the chance to see firsthand the importance of science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and math.” – Hydra Mendoza\, Deputy Chancellor for Community Empowerment\, Partnerships\, and Communication for the New York City Department of Education. \n“Fifty years ago\, the entire world came together to experience and celebrate the first lunar landing\,” said Dan Levi\, EVP & CMO\, Clear Channel Outdoor. “We’re honored to use our digital screens in Times Square\, the Crossroads of the World\, to help people from all nations countdown to and relive this historic moment.” \nFor more information on the Times Square Apollo 50th Celebration hosted by The Aldrin Family Foundation and The People’s Moon\, visit https://thepeoplesmoon.com/events/.
URL:https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/peoples-moon-project-at-times-square-july-20-2019-new-york-ny-900-am-1100-pm-et/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR