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ACE FT 4 | Inside NASA Space Center Houston

AAPG Astrogeology Committee and Energy Minerals Division (EMD)

Saturday, 6 June 2020, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Houston, Texas

Who Should Attend

All who are interested in space exploration and AAPG’s role in astrogeology.

Objectives

To gain an understanding of fluvial and deltaic systems along the Texas Coast; discuss preservation potentials of different systems; and to use the modern deposits as reservoir analogs.

Course Content

This all-day field trip to NASA Space Center Houston is a unique opportunity to see firsthand the history of U.S. Space exploration with Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison Schmitt and Shuttle Astronaut Jim Reilly. Be prepared for a full day of exciting and interesting space adventures, including a morning tour of a full-scale model of the Space Shuttle atop a Boeing 747, the Apollo 17 Capsule and diorama, and the Lunar sample vault. In addition, there will be a catered luncheon and presentations from Harrison Schmitt, Jim Reilly and other experts in space science and exploration.

In the afternoon, participants will board the NASA TRAM and visit the JSC Mars Rock Yard, where we will see a full-scale, working model of a next-generation Mars rover, followed by a tour of the immense, full-scale model of the “Apollo 18” Saturn V rocket, the most powerful ever built.

Fee:: $350 Professionals; $175 Students (Limited to 15)
Limit:: 80 People
Includes:: Ground Transportation to and from NASA Space Center Houston; Entry Fee; Guided tour by astronauts; Lunch, with presentations; Autographed Book; Guided Tram Tour
Notes:: Transportation is included in the cost of this trip. As we will be outside in the afternoon on a Tram tour, light clothing, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended for the June Houston weather. Be sure to bring your camera as there will be numerous photo opportunities during the day.

Itinerary Roster

8:30 AM Leave by bus from the George R. Brown Convention Center and travel to Space Center Houston.
9:15 AM Arrive at NASA Space Center Houston. Tour inside exhibits.
12:00 PM Catered lunch and presentations.
2:00 PM TRAM tour of outside exhibits.
5:00 PM Board buses for return to the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Venue

ACE FT 4 | Inside NASA Space Center Houston

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida De Las Americas

Houston, Texas 77010

United States

(713) 853-8000

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Instructor

Instructors

Harrison H. (Jack) Schmitt

Apollo 17 Astronaut Geologist

James Reilly

Mach 25 Management

William Ambrose

Bureau of Economic Geology, UT Austin

Bruce Cutright

Thermal EP

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Important notes regarding Field Trips and Short Courses

Before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets, confirm that the Field trip and/or Short course will take place as they may be cancelled if undersubscribed.
Please register before 22 April 2020. Field trips and/or Short courses cancellations, due to low enrollment, will be considered at this time. No refunds will be allowed after 22 April 2020.
Field trips and Short courses are limited in size and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by full payment.
If you do not plan on attending the convention, a U.S. $30 enrollment fee will be added to your Field trips and Short courses fee. This fee may be applied towards your registration should you decide to attend the convention at a later date.
A wait list is automatically created if a Field trip or Short course sells out. The AAPG Global Convention Department will notify you if space becomes available.
AAPG will continue to take registrations for Field trips and Short courses that are not cancelled until they are either sold out or closed.
It is important that you note your gender when registering for hotel room assignments.
For Field Trips, you will receive an itinerary with details of meeting points, transportation with the trip phone numbers and email addresses of hotels and trip leaders prior to the event date.
Proper clothing and supplies are needed for the outdoors (hat, windbreaker, sturdy footwear and backpack).
Depending on location, temperatures can range from 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with or without rain. Participants are advised to check local weather forecasts for latest updates.
Insect repellent and sun protection (sunscreen and hats) are recommended.
AAPG, the sponsoring organizations nor Field Trip leaders and their employers maintain insurance covering illness or injury for individuals.

Students

There are a limited number of discounted registrations available for students on a first-come, first-served basis. If a discounted space is still available, it will show up during the online registration process. If discounted spots are no longer available, you may register at the full fee; if we are able to add additional discounted spots, we will refund the difference at that time.

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