'Mission: 60s' event promises passport back to the Space Age
A three-day festival called Mission: 60s will celebrate Apollo, aviation, and 1960s space culture in New York from October 23 to 25, 2026. The event takes place at the TWA Hotel at John F.
A three-day festival called Mission: 60s will celebrate Apollo, aviation, and 1960s space culture in New York from October 23 to 25, 2026. The event takes place at the TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport and is organized by Luna Replicas and Space for Humanity. The weekend features panel discussions with astronauts, Apollo flight directors, Mission Control engineers, and Star Trek figures.
Scheduled speakers include former NASA astronauts Nicole Stott and Ron Garan, Apollo flight director Gerry Griffin, and actor Bob Picardo. Panel topics range from Apollo flight operations to the shift from Apollo to Artemis, alongside a vendor hall with NASA patch provider A-B Emblem. Friday’s opening day includes a guided tour of the 1964 World's Fair site in Flushing Meadows, featuring the New York Hall of Science's Rocket Park, which displays Gemini-Titan II and Mercury-Atlas D rockets.
Weekend activities also include a Saturday Spacefarer Soiree with live music, a Sunday NASA Artemis keynote, and a Sunday virtual reality experience hosted by Uplift Aerospace. Weekend passes cost $150 per person, while single-day tickets are available for $85. Separate fees apply for VIP access, galas, and the Friday World's Fair excursion.
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Original publication: 16 October 2026 21:30
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