The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo will host its next Launch Pad Lecture, titled “Preservation Moon,” on Friday, December 5, 2025. The event will focus on Tranquility Base, the site where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon in 1969.
Karen Kincaid Brady, who was recently appointed as the museum’s executive director and is the first woman to hold this position, will present the lecture. According to the museum, "Preservation Moon offers a compelling reflection on one of humanity’s most remarkable achievements. On July 20, 1969, at 4:17 PM EDT, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history by landing at Tranquility Base. Just hours later, at 10:56 PM EDT, a command center in Houston received Armstrong’s iconic words as he stepped onto the lunar surface, marking a pivotal moment in exploration and in the annals of human history. The program revisits this historic event through captivating communications from the Houston command center, along with archival images, videos, and satellite data. Moreover, Preservation Moon delves into Tranquility Base as a cultural landmark, emphasizing the importance of preserving this extraordinary site for future generations."
Brady brings more than ten years of experience in museum management and historic preservation to her new role. She previously worked as business and programming director at Neill-Cochran House Museum in Austin and as project manager at R&K Solutions Inc., where she managed preservation projects and exhibitions. Her academic background includes master’s degrees in historic preservation and history from universities in Texas.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series occurs monthly on the first Friday. Museum staff or guest speakers discuss topics related to space history or its future developments. Admission to this event is free; attendees can enjoy coffee and donuts during the lecture.
For additional details about upcoming events or lectures at the New Mexico Museum of Space History visit www.nmspacemuseum.org
