25 Years STS-99 SRTM
A quarter of a century of altitude measurements from orbit
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the Speyer Technology Museum will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the STS-99 / Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) with a high-profile event as part of the space exhibition "Apollo and Beyond." Four members of the six-person STS-99 crew will be on hand to report on the scientific significance and progress of this extraordinary NASA mission. Three NASA astronauts will be present: Mission Commander Kevin Kregel, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialist Dr. Janet Kavandi. The panel will be rounded out by the German Dr. Gerhard Thiele of the European Space Agency (ESA), who was also part of the STS-99 crew as a mission specialist on board the space shuttle Endeavour.
The English-language anniversary event will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the FORUM of the Speyer Technology Museum. Visitors can expect an exciting look back at the eleven-day mission, during which 181 orbits of the Earth were completed and a large part of our planet's land surface was mapped with high precision. A special highlight for young space fans: children up to 14 years of age will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with the astronauts present after the event – a unique opportunity to capture a personal moment with the astronauts.
Information for Visitors
The English-language lecture will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Forum of the Speyer Technology Museum. The €30 admission price includes a full-day visit to the Technik Museum Speyer (€20 for children up to 14 years old). Since the number of available seats is limited, we recommend purchasing tickets through our online shop:
Information for Members of Our Supporters' Association
Special conditions apply to members of our supporters' association. Please note the information in our members' newsletter, which we will send out in the coming days.
