Galaxy Ball
Galaxy Ball continues to be paused...
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Before the pandemic, our Galaxy Ball was a highly anticipated event. The money we raise at the Galaxy Ball supports our Mission Teams, summer camps, and the year-round access we provide children to space education. It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and network with the most influential players in the aerospace industry. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, it has been canceled since 2020.
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It is with great regret that the 2023 Galaxy Explorers will remain paused while we continue to rebuild the volunteer workforce for the Federation of Galaxy Explorers' outreach programs. If you would like to volunteer your time to the Galaxy Ball, please send inquiries to the following people.
Over the last few years, your support and enthusiasm have been appreciated.
Please send Inquiries to Lon Rains at lon@galaxyexplorers.org
Specific gala questions can be sent to: steph@galaxyexplorers.org
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It is with the hope that we can reboot this beloved Gala in 2024. In 2019 the Galaxy Ball was a huge success, raising almost $80,000 and showing our appreciation to the volunteers who continue to invest in future generations of space explorers.
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Previous Award Winners Include
Space Leadership Award
Lt. Gen. David D. Thompson, USAF
Dr. Larry Gershwin
Representative Jim Bridenstine
Dr. George C. Nield
Gen John E. Hyten, USAF
Lt Gen Susan Helms, USAF
Mr. Robert Cardillo
Ms. Betty Sapp
Charles Bolden (MAJ GEN, USMC, Ret.)
Honorable Michael B. Donley
General James Cartwright, USMC
Dr. Michael Griffin
Mr. William Gerstenmaier
Represenative Robert Walker
Senator Barbara Mikulski
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Space Education & Inspiration Award
Mr. Bob Jacobs
Dr. Jeffrey Foust
Mr. Pat Rawlings
Mr. Elliot Pulham
Mr. Bill Prady
Mr. Miles O'Brien
The Discovery Channel
Bill Nye "The Science Guy"
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
Dr. Louis Friedman
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Lifetime Acheivement Award
Astronaut Dr. Buzz Aldrin
Mr. Gil Klinger
Mr. Douglas Loverro