Restore Historic Mission Control
A project in Houston, TX by Space Center Houston000days
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Accept the Webster Challenge! Help restore this Apollo-era landmark.
Backers: 4251
Average Pledge Per Backer: $119
Funded: $506,905 of $250,000
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 19th (30 days)
Project By: Space Center Houston
Backers: 4251
Average Pledge Per Backer: $119
Funded: $506,905 of $250,000
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 19th (30 days)
Project By: Space Center Houston
$506,905
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 19 @ 08:30 -0400 GMT
202%
of goal
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Latest News
Restoration begins at NASA for historic mission control
January 27th - via: fox9.com
The restoration will be complete just in time for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing (Read More)
Liftoff: Kickstarter-Backed Overhaul of NASA Mission Control Is A Go
August 21st - via: xconomy.com
[Houston] - NASA (Read More)
Beyond the moon! 
August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are beyond the moon with gratitude to each and every one of you! Thanks to you, we have achieved something extraordinary. We more than doubled our initial goal of $250,000 and rocketed past the Webster Challenge matching funds to more than... (Read More)
Last chance to be a part of space history!
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Our team of Apollo Flight Directors and Controllers are thrilled with your support of our Kickstarter mission to restore Historic Mission Control. Keep sharing...we have 40 hours left to honor their legacy! Thumbs Up Kickstarter Backers! (Read More)
T-Shirt Update
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We are pleased to announce that the Commemorative Mission Control Restoration T-Shirts will be available in Black or Grey in sizes S through 5XL. The shirts are Gildan 6.1oz 100% preshrunk Ultra Cotton. They are sized like a standard shirt and are... (Read More)
Who says we can't go higher?
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Enjoy this infographic about the amazing height of the Saturn V rocket. No matter how many milestones we achieve, we keep setting our sights on a higher one. Your enthusiastic support of the Webster Challenge has enabled us to first surpass the... (Read More)
Apollo Flight Director Glynn Lunney stopped by...
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Apollo Flight Director Glynn Lunney stopped by Space Center Houston yesterday to check on the progress of our campaign and to add his autograph to the book Go Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control, 1965-1992. The Lunney Family also made a... (Read More)
By Popular Demand!
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
In response to your requests, we've introduced a double package that includes two t-shirts, 2 mission patches and 2 NASA logo stickers. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support for the Webster Challenge to Restore Mission Control! (Read More)
Commemorative restoration t-shirt
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday Mission Control Backers! Thank you for continuing to spread the word about our project! We are pleased to display the commemorative t-shirt that celebrates the Webster Challenge to Restore Historic Mission Control! This shirt... (Read More)
A few words from Michael Okuda about the mission patch...
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Why should Historic Mission Control be restored? We asked Michael Okuda to share his thoughts and explain his approach to designing the mission patch for this project. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound... (Read More)
NASA soars past goal for Kickstarter to restore Mission Control
July 28th - via: abc13.com
The internet has come out in full force to support NASA's mission to restore Mission Control at Johnson Space Center to its former glory, raising $285,000 and counting. (Read More)
With you, failure was never an option!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
"It isn't equipment that wins the battles; it is the quality and the determination of the people fighting for a cause in which they believe." -- Gene Kranz Let's pause for a moment to celebrate before we continue in our efforts to preserve this... (Read More)
Almost there!
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, With 23 days left in our campaign, we are within striking distance of $250,000! You are making the restoration of Historic Mission Control a reality, and much quicker than anyone anticipated. What an amazing start, with people... (Read More)
July 24, 2017 -- Getting Close!
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We are thrilled with the enthusiastic response from backers since we launched the campaign on Thursday, July 20, 2017. As we write this update, we are 73% toward our funding goal of $250,000! What an amazing outpouring of respect and affection for... (Read More)
NASA Turns to Kickstarter to Restore Johnson Space Center's Historic Mission Control
July 21st - via: houstonpress.com
NASA is looking to Kickstarter to restore the storied Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center. (Read More)
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