 collectSPACE was nominated for "The Houston Chronicle"'s best blog in its Ultimate Houston Readers Pick for 2005.In 2006, collectSPACE was the first to reveal the name of NASA's next planned manned spacecraft, Orion, and publish its logo; as well as the name Altair for the next planned lunar lander.In the wake of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, collectSPACE organized "Heroes Helping Heroes", an online auction benefiting the American Red Cross.