Itinerary

Lodging

Directions

Launch FAQ

Links

RSVP

Activities Schedule
Transportation Tips
Registration
Items to Bring to Spaceport America
Information for Citizens of Other Countries
Memorabilia

Welcome all who are attending the events of the Celestis Goddard Memorial Spaceflight. We are pleased that you are traveling to New Mexico to be a part of this mission.

Here you will find details on all of the events and activities sponsored by Celestis, Inc. as well as information you will need to navigate to and from the various venues and locations we are using. Please review all of the information carefully – your launch experience will be optimal if you do.

Important Notes:

• This agenda is subject to change: Please check this Web page often for the latest news. Also, get breaking launch news by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
• Celestis will provide van transport only for the events held at Spaceport America: You must have a ticket to board each van. Click here to buy your van tickets: The deadline to purchase is May 4. Tickets may be available after that date, but we cannot guarantee that. After May 4, contact us before you buy your tickets to confirm ticket availability. Note that private vehicles are not allowed at Spaceport America. You are responsible for all other travel needs using your own vehicle. See van boarding times below, and the links to driving directions. We will board our vans to Spaceport America at the hotel -- the Elephant Butte Inn.
  

* NOTE: Launch delays, or even a last minute cancellation due to wind, or some other conditions, are possible. We could be at Spaceport America well into the late morning or even early afternoon on launch day. Food vendors, water, and portable restrooms will be available. Once you are transported to the Spaceport there will be no transportation back to the Inn until after the event.

Limited Goddard Flight Commemorative Collection

Click here to view the Goddard Flight Collection

Transportation Tips – No private vehicles are allowed at Spaceport America: You will need to board our vans for the launch pad tour May 19 and the launch May 20. You will need your own personal vehicle for all other transportation needs, such as travel to and from the airport, other travel around Elephant Butte, sightseeing, etc. Be advised that there are US Immigration and Naturalization Service checkpoints on the major roads and sometimes traffic can back up.

Registration – All Celestis Goddard Flight events require a company issued participant’s badge for entry. The RSVP deadline is May 4. Your badge will be issued only by a Celestis representative when you register. At registration, any unpaid transportation fees must be remitted before a badge may be issued. Please retain and display this badge for all activities. Registration will be at the Elephant Butte Inn the evening of Wednesday, May 18.

You will receive a complete package of information at registration, including maps and guides to restaurants and attractions in Southern New Mexico. We love New Mexico and encourage you, if you are able, to discover the Land of Enchantment.

Items to bring to Spaceport America – Water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, closed-toe shoes with socks (NO SANDALS of any type), and pants (NO SHORTS). There will be minimal facilities onsite, but cash food vendors will be located at the viewing area on launch day (but not for the launch pad tour). Cameras and video cameras are allowed, however cell phone use onsite will be reserved for critical launch operations staff only, due to low cell network capacity in the area.

Please remember that we are guests of Spaceport America and pay attention to instructions provided by local police and state officials. Please do not litter or otherwise disturb the natural area.

Family members who wish not to speak to the media or who might otherwise wish to have a more secluded experience should identify themselves at Registration to Celestis staff. We will do our best to honor your wishes.

Information for Citizens of Other Countries -- If you are not a US citizen, you are advised to carry your passport with you at all times. You may be asked to present your passport at the entrance to Spaceport America, and at US Immigration and Naturalization Service checkpoints.

Memorabilia -- Goddard Flight mission patches, lapel pins and commemorative displays will be available for purchase at our launch headquarters, at Spaceport America, and also online.