Saturn V lighting marks ‘Save Space Camp’ fundraiser progress

Posted: Jul 31, 2020 / 02:25 PM EDT

Updated: Jul 31, 2020 / 10:18 AM EDT

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Saturn V Rocket was partially lit Thursday night to mark the progress of the ‘Save Space Camp’ fundraising campaign.

Friday afternoon, Boeing made a $500,000 donation to the campaign.

Our effort to #SaveSpaceCamp just took one giant leap forwards thanks to @Boeing.

This generous gift, paired with your incredible grassroots support, brings us past $1.1 million. Help us as we soar to $1.5 million and beyond to Save Space Camp! pic.twitter.com/WhENdUoEbG
— Space & Rocket Ctr (@RocketCenterUSA) July 31, 2020

As the campaign progresses, more of the rocket will be lit. Space and Rocket Center officials announced earlier this week it may permanently close at the end of October if it can’t raise enough money.

As of 9 a.m. Friday, close to $600,000 was raised with a goal of $1.5 million.

Donors from all 50 states including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have reportedly contributed to keep Alabama’s top attraction open for business.

To contribute to the fundraiser, click here.