We have listed several hotels in the towns near Edwards/Dryden, all of which may have rooms available at government rates during the period from June 18 - July 14, but no room blocks have been made for the integration or download periods.
We suggest you call the hotel directly and ask specifically for the government rate. Using on-line reservation service may not provide the best rate.
Courtyard by Marriott
Ramada Inn
Holiday Inn
Best Western Antelope Valley Inn
Essex House
The BOQ at EAFB has rooms available to rent to Civil Servants and Federal Contractors. The rooms have refrigerators and microwaves but no internet access, dial up only. They rent for $37.50/night
Civil Servants may make their own reservations ( 661-277-3394). For contractors, the Billeting Office requires a letter from the Project Office defining the justification for use as a Federally sponsored exercise and listing all those who are participants. They also require a letter of Identification from each contractor.
If there are any contractors who wish to stay in the BOQ please call Sue Tolley to obtain the ID form.
Of course, when using military lodging, there is always the caveat that you can be displaced in an emergency DOD situation.
NOVICE: ESPO is supporting the NOVICE instrument development mission out of Ellington Field TX during September '08.
ARCTAS: The ESPO led ARCTAS mission (Spring and Summer, 2008) has completed very successfully. The NASA DC-8, P-3 and B-200 flew a combined total of 55 sorties and 538 flight hours including the California Air Resource Board CARB study from Palmdale, CA and Ames Research Center.
ESPO is looking forward to supporting the DFRC based NASA Global Hawk development and related UAS missions in 2009.