Released
06/23/2017
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation (INTUITIVE) has announced a partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation to create a state-of-the-art planetarium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
With INTUITIVE’s help, the Rocket Center plans to renovate its SpaceDome IMAX® Theater to include planetary and advanced digital theater technology with a target opening date of 2019, in time for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. With this partnership, INTUITIVE will also be the lead sponsor of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
“As a scientific community, Huntsville deserves a fine planetarium capability, and we look forward to extending our relationship with the Von Braun Astronomical Society to optimize this gift from Intuitive for our community,” Dr. Deborah Barnhart, CEO and Executive Director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, said.
“We are excited about this collaboration with the foundation and USSRC and look forward to working with them over the next few years,” stated Harold Brewer, president of INTUITIVE. “The new planetarium will be a one-of-a-kind asset to our community, as well as a spark to ignite a sense of space exploration adventure in our young people.” In addition to funding, INTUITIVE will provide design and engineering expertise throughout the renovation process.
“The foundation is deeply grateful for transformative gifts and hands-on partnerships. Intuitive Research and Technology has made a thoughtful commitment to elevate and support learning through visually ‘Wow!’ environments,” said Holly Ralston, executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation. The U.S. Space & Rocket Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization raising funds and awareness to support events, programs, exhibits, facilities and overall growth of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp.
Caption for attached photo: Harold Brewer, president of INTUITIVE with Deborah Barnhart, chief executive officer of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
USSRC Media contact: Pat Ammons, pat.ammons@spacecamp.com; 256-721-5429
About U.S. Space & Rocket Center
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is home to Space Camp® and Aviation Challenge®, the Apollo 16 capsule, the National Historic Landmark Saturn V rocket and world-class traveling exhibits. USSRC is the Official Visitor Center for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and a showcase for national defense technologies developed at the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal.
To learn more about the exciting programs and activities at the USSRC, go to www.rocketcenter.com.
ABOUT INTUITIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION:
INTUITIVE® is an aerospace engineering and analysis firm headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama that provides production support, systems engineering, programmatic support, product development, rapid prototyping, and technology management to the Department of Defense, other State and Federal Government agencies, and commercial companies. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise, analytical proficiency, and keen managerial oversight. From design through production to sustainment, we proudly provide management and technical solutions throughout all phases of the systems lifecycle.
For More Information:
Donna Meadows
(256) 922-9300 ext. 1120
donna.meadows@irtc-hq.com
www.irtc-hq.com