Dec 4, 2024 · Department of Cultural Affairs

Advisory: Pedal to the metal with "The Fastest Man on Earth" on Friday, Dec. 6

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Hi Everyone,

Why: What’s it like to fly without wings? Join us for our upcoming monthly Launch Pad Lecture, “0 to 632 x 10 in 5 Seconds."

What: Commemorate the 70th anniversary of Dr. John Stapp's record-setting rocket sled ride at Holloman Air Force Base on December 10, 1954. Dr. Stapp, known as "The Fastest Man on Earth," achieved a land speed record of 632 mph in just five seconds, subjecting himself to forces up to 46.2 Gs.

When: Friday, December 6, 2024, 9:00 a.m. on the second floor of the Main Museum.

Where: New Mexico Space History Museum, 3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo, NM. (575) 437-2840 www.nmspacemuseum.org

If you would like more information or an interview, please contact:

April James AprilD.james@dca.nm.gov (575) 437-2840 X41132

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