KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER

HUTCHINSON, KS

F-1 Injector Injector plate of an F-1 rocket engine.
F-1 Injector Credit: kasei

The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center is a non-profit museum located in Hutchinson, Kansas. It was founded in 1962 by Patricia Brooks Carey, and it has since grown to become one of the premier space museums in the world. The museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts related to space exploration, including spacecraft, spacesuits, and other equipment used by astronauts.

One of the highlights of the museum is the Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft, which was piloted by astronaut Gus Grissom on the second manned mission of the Mercury program. The museum also has a full-scale replica of the Apollo 13 command module, as well as a collection of artifacts from the Soviet space program.

In addition to its extensive collection of artifacts, the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center also offers a variety of educational programs for visitors of all ages. These programs include hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, and science demonstrations. The museum also offers classes and workshops for students and educators, as well as a summer camp for kids interested in space exploration.

Overall, the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in space exploration and the history of spaceflight. Its impressive collection of artifacts, educational programs, and engaging exhibits make it a unique and fascinating museum that is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HUTCHINSON KS. US MID #8402000513

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 3,305,324 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

F-1 Injector Injector plate of an F-1 rocket engine.
Apollo Mission Control Center Console Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Launch Pad White Room
16mm Maurer Data Acquisition Camera DAC Flown On Apollo Photo by Eric Friedebach
Günter Wendt Hard Hat From Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCnter_Wendt" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCnter_Wendt</a> Günter F. Wendt (also spelled Guenter Wendt; August 28, 1923 – May 3, 2010) was a German-born American mechanical engineer noted for his work in the U.S. human spaceflight program. An employee of McDonnell Aircraft and later North American Aviation, he was in charge of the spacecraft close-out crews at the launch pads for the entire Mercury and Gemini programs (1961–1966), and the manned phase of the Apollo program (1968–1975) at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). His official title was Pad Leader. In NASA documentary films, Wendt appears as the bespectacled, thin man in a bow-tie and white cap and coat, usually standing near the hatch, clipboard in hand; or bending over seated crew members, pulling their safety harnesses snug for launch. Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 11 Film Canister, Buzz Aldrin Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 12 Instrument Panel Keyboard Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Lunar Module Ascent Stage Control Panel Photo by Eric Friedebach
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird USAF Serial: 61-7961 From Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird</a> The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by the American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. It was operated by both the United States Air Force (USAF) and NASA. The SR-71 was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft during the 1960s by Lockheed's Skunk Works division. American aerospace engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the aircraft's innovative concepts. The shape of the SR-71 was based on that of the A-12, which was one of the first aircraft to be designed with a reduced radar cross-section. At one point, a bomber variant of the aircraft was under consideration, before the program was focused solely on reconnaissance. Mission equipment for the reconnaissance role included signals intelligence sensors, a side-looking airborne radar, and a photo camera; the SR-71 was both longer and heavier than the A-12, allowing it to hold more fuel as well as a two-seat cockpit. The SR-71 designation has been attributed to lobbying efforts by USAF Chief of Staff General Curtis LeMay, who preferred the SR (Strategic Reconnaissance) designation over simply RS (Reconnaissance, Strategic). The aircraft was introduced to operational service in January 1966. During aerial reconnaissance missions, the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes (Mach 3.2 and 85,000 feet, 25,900 meters) to allow it to outrace threats. If a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outfly the missile. On average, each SR-71 could fly once per week due to the extended turnaround required after mission recovery. A total of 32 aircraft were built; 12 were lost in accidents with none lost to enemy action. During 1988, the USAF retired the SR-71 largely for political reasons; several were briefly reactivated during the 1990s before their second retirement in 1998. NASA was the final operator of the type, retiring their examples in 1999. Since its retirement, the SR-71's role has been taken up by a combination of reconnaissance satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); a proposed UAV successor, the SR-72 is under development by Lockheed Martin, and scheduled to fly in 2025. The SR-71 has been given several nicknames, including "Blackbird" and "Habu". As of 2020 the SR-71 continues to hold the official world record it set in 1976 for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, previously held by the related Lockheed YF-12. Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 11 Moon Rock Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 13 Command Module Interior Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Launch Pad White Room Photo by Eric Friedebach

Contact KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER

THE KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER INC
1100 N PLUM ST
HUTCHINSON
KS
67501-1418

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KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER Information

MID # 8402000513
Name THE KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER INC
Alternate Name KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 486120520
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 3,585,926
REVENUE 3,305,324
LAT/LONG 38.065118, -97.922026
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 155
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 4010