SEATTLE — The Space Needle is returning to "Astronaut White" after it was painted its original "Galaxy Gold" for its 60th-anniversary celebration last year.
The Space Needle was originally painted "Astronaut White," “Orbital Olive,” and “Re-entry Red,” topped with “Galaxy Gold" when it opened to the public on April 21, 1962.
The Space Needle was painted "Galaxy Gold" in April 2022 to kick off its 60th anniversary celebration. According to the Space Needle, the final paint colors were in line with the 21st Century theme of the World’s Fair, including "Galaxy Gold" for the sunburst and pagoda roof. John Minasian, the Space Needle’s chief engineer, also designed rocket gantries for NASA.
According to a press release Thursday, people can expect the fresh coat of paint to be applied beginning in May. As a special honor for the top fundraisers from the Base 2 Space charity stair climb, they will help lay the first coat of paint.
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