ASTRONAUTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL
The Astronauts Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization located at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States. It was established in 1984 to honor the memory of astronauts who lost their lives in the line of duty during space exploration. The foundation's mission is to inspire future generations of space explorers through education and outreach programs.
The Foundation's main attraction is the Space Mirror Memorial, which is a 42-foot tall granite structure that reflects the sky and bears the names of the 24 astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters. The Space Mirror Memorial is surrounded by a serene reflecting pool, and visitors can pay their respects to the fallen astronauts and their families in a peaceful setting.
The Foundation also operates the Center for Space Education, which offers educational programs for students and teachers from kindergarten through college. The center provides hands-on experiences and unique learning opportunities for students, including simulated space missions and interactive exhibits.
Overall, the Astronauts Memorial Foundation serves as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the astronauts who have given their lives in the pursuit of space exploration. Through its various programs, the foundation works to inspire future generations to continue the exploration of space and to honor the memory of those who have gone before us.
ASTRONAUTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KENNEDY SPACE CENTER FL. US MID #8401200833
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 951,122 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).
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THE ASTRONAUTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
MAIL CODE AMF
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
FL
32899-0001
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ASTRONAUTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Information
| MID # | 8401200833 |
| Name | THE ASTRONAUTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC |
| Alternate Name | ASTRONAUTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 592637266 |
| NTEECC | A80 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201206 |
| INCOME | 3,702,349 |
| REVENUE | 951,122 |
| LAT/LONG | 28.523862, -80.657892 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 12 FIPS County Code: 009 US Census Tract: 069901 US Census Block: 3198 |