Cobb Air & Space Center

08/02/2023

What an unexpected surprise!

NASA+ will be a free streaming service that will grant viewers access to original video series and live coverage of missions. It will be available for download on most streaming boxes, as well as iOS and Android.

07/20/2023

Today, we celebrate the arguably greatest achievement in human history. 54 years ago today, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the surface of Earth’s nearest astronomical neighbor, the first humans to ever reach another planet.

The landing site for Apollo 11 was designated by Elk City, Oklahoma native, University of Oklahoma graduate, and American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow Mareta West, the world’s first female Astrogeologist.

The CASC is proud of the achievements of all those responsible for this incredible achievement and can’t wait to highlight the importance of the contributions of incredible women like Mareta West that made it possible in our new institution!

54 years ago today, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on another world. As Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the moon's surface, Michael Collins orbited 69 miles above them becoming the "loneliest man in history."

06/17/2023

"I got letters from girls from all over the world, and many of them said things like "I didn't know that girls could do this." I really felt a lot of gratification from that."

Apollo return-to-Earth specialist Poppy Northcutt reflects on working on the Apollo program: https://s.si.edu/3p1NYMl

06/01/2023

The CASC will be comprised multiple facilities including: a main exhibit hall for both artifacts and static displays covering approximately 250,000 square feet, an approximately 10,000 square foot publicly accessible STEM Center & library (outside the ticketed area of the museum), a state-of-the-art artifact preservation facility, a secondary & post-secondary museum institute for the training of the next generation of air & space museum professionals, and a permanent outdoor national memorial to the remarkable women of Mercury 13

Additionally, multiple internal & external aerospace history, STEM, educational programs!

Stay tuned for more details as planning continues to move forward!

05/31/2023

Today, the Board of Trustees officially filed the incorporation paperwork with the State of Oklahoma to found the Geraldyn Cobb Air & Space Center (CASC) Foundation, the first step to creating a world class air & space center in Norman, Oklahoma!

This foundation was organized to support and promote public interest, knowledge, and education in aerospace history through honoring the memory, accomplishments, and impact of women in aerospace history including Norman native and Mercury 13 pioneer, Geraldyn M. Cobb, by creating a world class air & space museum in Cobb’s hometown.

Though there is still much work ahead, the Board is thrilled to officially make May 31st, 2023 Founder's Day for the CASC!

05/31/2023

Founder's Day!