Higher Orbits
Michelle Lucas
(281)451-5343
michelle@higherorbits.org
HIGHER ORBITS TO HOST
GALACTIC GOLF TOURNAMENT IN GLENVIEW
Participants Get the Opportunity to Golf With Astronauts
Funds Raised Support Space Exploration Focused STEAM Program for High School Students
Glenview, IL — September 5, 2024 – Higher Orbits is set to tee off at The Glen Club on Tuesday, September 24, for the annual Galactic Golf Tournament fundraiser to bring the Go For Launch! Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math (STEAM) program to more students. The event will feature two former NASA Astronauts, Tony Antonelli and Steve Swanson. Antonelli flew to space as Space Shuttle Pilot on STS-119 and STS-132. Swanson flew as a Mission Specialist on Space Shuttle Missions STS-117 and STS-119 and was Flight Engineer for the International Space Station on Expedition 29 and Commander for Expedition 40.
“Go For Launch! is a unique multi-day program utilizing space exploration as a platform to launch student involvement in STEAM at the high school level,” said Astronaut Tony Antonelli, member of the Higher Orbits Astronaut Corps, a team of astronauts working with Higher Orbits students on their research studies to compete for spaceflight opportunities at the Go For Launch! events each year. “I’m excited to play in this tournament and look forward to helping raise funds to get more students involved.”
Individual golfers, corporate teams, and space enthusiasts who register will get to play alongside some out-of-this-world astronauts, will also get galactic snacks, space swag, a silent auction, and more. To join in on the fun, please register at https://higherorbits.org/galactic-golf/
The tentative event schedule is as follows:
8-9:30 am - Registration
9:30 am - GO Fore Golf!
2:30-4:30 pm - Awards Event
“We have seen an increased demand for our Go For Launch! programs at communities and schools across the country,” said Michelle Lucas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Higher Orbits. “These efforts are not possible without sponsors who recognize the importance of bringing programs like this to underserved and underrepresented students.
”This year’s event is made possible by generous sponsorship from Scot Forge and Tech-Max. Also supporting this event are sponsors Decon Seven, Base Metals Group, GPM Mfg, and Premier Technology Solutions. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and details can be found at https://higherorbits.org/galactic-golf/
Higher Orbits is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math by bringing young people together with astronauts and industry professionals to explore the exciting possibilities offered by space and space exploration.
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Contact
Michelle Lucas - Michelle@HigherOrbits.org
281-451-5343
