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He’s back at it—two years after graduating from the Mach I Aviation Challenge at Space Camp, Raith Monroe made a triumphant return to Hunstville, AL, to take on Mach II! While Coronavirus kept Raith away from Huntsville last summer, he was determined to earn his next set of wings in 2021!
The fast-paced Mach II program put campers to the test in their knowledge of aviation and teamwork. Raith got to fly in a UAV drone simulator (his favorite!), experience the one-of-a-kind centrifuge, master aerial combat, and embark on an exciting search and rescue mission! During his adventure at Space Camp, which operated at 50% capacity, Raith and his fellow campers stayed COVID safe by wearing masks and staying in distanced bunk quarters.
This summer’s Space Camp programs were particularly special, as the U.S. Space and Rocket Center was hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic and experienced financial difficulties. Just one week after launching the “Save Space Camp” campaign, a large private donation pushed the initiative beyond its fundraising goal.
Raith was thrilled to get back into action and has many exciting stories to tell!
