Two New Starships and a Space Station Will Open in August 2026 at the Lion's Gate Space Center. Lindsey Hatch has Wed. The StageWorks Young Imagineers at Work. The Imaginairum Theater.

The Lion's Gate Space Center at Lakeview Academy Announces the Construction of Two New Starship Simulators and the First Space Station Simulator in the Space EdVentures System

     This is exciting news: two new starship simulators and the first space station in the Space EdVentures network of starships.  The Lion's Gate Center is expanding, and I can't wait to see the results.

     Lion's Gate Space Center is located at Lakeview Academy in Saratoga Springs. They serve the entire school's population and operate private group missions after school.  LGSC has two starships in operation, the Apollo and Artemis.  With the new simulators, they will be able to fly 104 people all at once!  The Troubadour will keep you updated on developments.  Please take a moment to read more about these new simulators.  I've taken the text and photos from the Lions Gate website.  

 

Lindsey Hatch has Married.

     Lindsey Hatch is now Lindsey Matus.  The couple married on March 22.  Congratulations to one of the Space Center's favorite personalities and flight directors.  On that occasion, Lindsey wrote on Facebook, "One of my favorite things about Juan is that he is the ultimate adventure buddy. Being MARRIED TO JUAN is starting out as our biggest adventure yet. Our elopement featured some of our favorite people, a backdrop fashioned from hammock straps and climbing ropes, approximately 200 high schoolers taking prom photos, and the park where it all started. I feel so incredibly grateful for family (old and new!) that banded together to make our day so special. Te amo Juan Matus!! I love doing life with you. And I love being Mrs. Matus (even if my students have a hard time pronouncing my name now hehe). Even though we’ve had a small change of plans, we are trusting in God’s plan right now. Please still come join us for all of our partying and festivities next month!! I promise the Kahoot alone will be worth the hype"

Lindsey had more good news recently. She was hired to teach at Renaissance Academy in Lehi next school year. That's the school I'm at (6th grade) and the home of The Space Place. She is excited to join us at RA and to help with the Voyager and Young Astronauts Club at The Space Place. Great things are happening to the great people at the Space Center.

The Space Center's Young Imagineers and Their New Props

     I did a short story on the Space Center's Young Imagineers recently. Here is an update.  Matt Long is their teacher, and he sent the photo above to me yesterday showing the latest creations from the young apprentices.  The junior and senior high students have been learning CAD over the last few months. Using the software, they designed their first props and are in the process of 3D printing them.  The CAD class will end soon. The next class will teach them basic electronics so they can add lights and sounds to their props. 

     The Space Center offers excellent opportunities to learn and serve through the Center's Voyager Club program. Thank you to our superb instructors for their dedicated time and effort in passing their expertise on to the next generation of Space Center enthusiasts. 

The Imaginarium Theater 

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