Blast Off On A Space Adventure!
July 25 – 31

It's all space, all the time! We're gearing up to bring you a week of space-themed events, programs and workshops!

Meet NASA Astronauts
Monday, July 25
2 pm
Auditorium

Meet two astronauts—Gregory H. Johnson and Michael Fincke—who flew on the STS-134 crew this past May!

They’ll share highlights from their STS-134 mission to the International Space Station. This 16-day mission was the final flight of the orbiter Endeavor and it was Pilot Johnson’s second flight. Mission Specialist Fincke performed three spacewalks during the mission, and he’s currently the US astronaut with the most time in space—382 days.

Be sure to stick around after the presentation for an informal meet and greet!

	Gregory H. Johnson (Colonel, USAF, Ret.)	Michael Fincke (Colonel, USAF)

Watch the OMNIMAX movie, Hubble
July 25 – 31 only
Daily at noon

Join astronauts as they launch and service the most iconic scientific instrument of our time: the Hubble Space Telescope. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio and filled with stellar images of the universe, Hubble is one film you won't want to miss! Get details. Regular OMNIMAX fees apply.

Join us for our BIG Space Sleepover!
Friday, July 29
7 pm
$39 per person ($35 members)

Ever spend the night at the Science Center? Here's your chance! Bring the whole family for a night of space-themed fun! Launch stomp rockets, fly your own Mars glider and check out our STARLAB portable planetarium. Travel to the Red Planet with the Facing Mars exhibition, explore the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, watch the OMNIMAX movie, Destiny in Space, and much more.

Then grab your sleeping bag and spend the night among the exhibits! Enjoy a late-night snack, breakfast the next morning and free admission to the Science Center the next day. Get details.

Pose with Eva
July 25 – 31
Daily

Eva, NASA’s larger-than-life astronaut, will be “spacewalking” at the Science Center. Take your picture with the inflatable astronaut—she loves to meet new people!

Picture Yourself in Space
July 25 – 31
Check daily schedule for times

Grab your family and friends and take a free souvenir digital picture in our space-themed photo booth!

Witness the Big Science Show
July 25 – 31
Check daily schedule for times

Watch a large-scale spectacle of science as our wild and wacky staff educators perform incredible space-themed experiments that defy gravity…and common sense!

Participate in Space-Themed Activities
July 25 – 31
Check daily schedule for times as these programs will not take place every day

• Space Shuttle Tile: GLSC staff demonstrates how an actual space shuttle thermal tile can protect the shuttle from several thousand degrees of heat.
• Gyroscope: Visitors can try out what it feels like to be controlled by a gyroscope, like a spaceship.
• NASA Exhibit: See 3D images from NASA’s orbiting Mars spacecraft, on loan from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
• Lunar & Mars Soil Simulant: Examine up close high-quality examples of lunar soil replicas as used by scientists at Glenn to learn about the moon.
• Vacuum of Space: See how a vacuum can affect everyday items and why a spacesuit is so critical.
• Amazing Airplanes: Experiment with different paper airplane designs to see if yours can go the furthest or be the most accurate!
• Capsule Chat: GLSC staff will be available to talk about the Skylab 3 capsule.

Meet NASA Scientists
Check daily schedule for times

Hear about the latest NASA lab developments from researchers, staff and engineers from the NASA Glenn Research Center.

Visit the NASA Glenn Visitor Center
July 25 – 31
Daily

Discover more than 50 space-themed exhibits. See the actual Skylab 3 Apollo Command Module, check out a real moon rock, maneuver a remote-controlled lunar rover and more!

Thursday, July 28th is the 38th anniversary of the launch of our Skylab 3 Apollo Command Module! Join us Thursday for extra opportunities to learn about this mission as we mark this milestone.

On Saturday, July 30th, we will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 15 moon mission, which collected our moon rock. Join us for special “moon rock” tours and rocket activities.

Experience the Facing Mars Exhibition
Now through September 5

Would you survive the journey to the Red Planet? Explore 28 entertaining and thought-provoking exhibits to ignite your imagination about the possibilities that exploring Mars may hold for the future of humankind. Get details.

Try Astronaut Ice Cream
July 25 – 31
Daily

Swing by the Science Store to enjoy Astronaut Ice Cream, a freeze-dried treat that astronauts eat on NASA space missions. The ice cream is available in six flavors—Ice Cream Sandwich, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cookies & Cream Sandwich, Bananas, Cinnamon Apple Wedges and Neapolitan. Buy one 7-oz. package for $4.49 or three packages for $10.

Daily programs are free with paid admission to the Science Center. This does not include the OMNIMAX Theater or Space Sleepover.

Space Adventure Week Daily Schedule

Monday, July 25

• 2 pm – Astronauts Greg H. Johnson and Mike Fincke will talk about their recent trip to space aboard STS-134. See actual space images and enjoy a Q&A session. Stay for the “meet & greet” afterwards!
• Interns from NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation office will exhibit and discuss their work. Check daily schedule for times.
• Happy Birthday, Paul Weitz! Check out his Skylab space suit in our NASA Glenn Visitor Center.

Tuesday, July 26

• NASA Science – Welcome NASA Glenn Research Center! Staff from NASA Glenn Research Center’s Science Project Office and the Radioisotope Power Systems Program will share and talk about their work in space power and instrumentation.
  
  10-4 pm – Stop by the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and see an exhibit, models and demonstrations at the NASA Glenn Research Center table.
  
  11 am talk – “Technologies for Science Missions” by John Dankanich. Enjoy a fascinating look at ion engines, aerocapture and ablative materials.
  
  2 pm talk – “Powering Planetary Spacecraft” by Tom Sutliff. Discover how NASA powers the spacecraft that explore the outer reaches of our solar system.


• Interns from NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation office will exhibit and discuss their work. Check daily schedule for times.
• July 26 marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 15, the first moon mission with a lunar rover and the mission that collected our moon rock!
• It’s also the 6th anniversary of the launch of STS-114, the “Return to Flight” mission following the Columbia disaster.

Wednesday, July 27

• The Future of Human Spaceflight – Presented by NASA Glenn Research Center. Staff from NASA Glenn Research Center’s Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Office will share and talk about their work in developing the Orion MPCV, NASA’s next piloted spacecraft.

10-4 pm – Stop by the NASA Glenn Research Center’s table in the NASA Glenn Visitor Gallery and check out their display.

Talk – “What’s Next? The Next Generation Human Spaceflight Program for NASA” Drawing from more than 50 years of space flight research and development, the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) is designed to meet the evolving needs of our nation's beyond low–Earth orbit space exploration program for decades to come.

Morning talk presented at 11 a.m. by Rex Delventhal, Propulsion Lead, GRC Launch and Crewed Systems Office.

Afternoon talk presented at 2 pm by Kathleen Schubert, Deputy Chief, Exploration Flight and Development Project Office.


• NASA interns from the Space Communications and Navigation office will exhibit and discuss their work

Thursday, July 28

• Interns from NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation office will exhibit and discuss their work from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• “Capsule Chats” – Check daily schedule for times.
• It’s 38th anniversary of the launch of the Skylab 3 mission! Check out the actual capsule in the NASA Glenn Visitor Center.
• Experiment with different paper airplane designs to see if yours can go the furthest or be the most accurate! Check daily schedule for times.

Friday, July 29

• Mysteries in Microgravity – Presented by NASA Glenn Research Center. Meet representatives from NASA Glenn Research Center’s Microgravity Science group.

10:30-4 pm - Stop by the NASA Glenn Research Center’s display table in the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and see an exhibit and demonstrations.

2 pm talk – Dennis Stocker, combustion scientist from the NASA Glenn Research Center, will discuss “Mysteries of Microgravity.” Discover why astronauts float and learn how NASA conducts microgravity research on Earth and in space.


• Interns from NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation office will exhibit and discuss their work. Check daily schedules for times.
• Experiment with different paper airplane designs to see if yours can go the furthest or be the most accurate! Check daily schedule for times.

Saturday, July 30

• Rocket fun! Make your own stomp rocket and experiment with alka-seltzer and other cool propellants! (Weather permitting.) Check daily schedule for time.
• “Moon Rock Chats” – Science Center staff will talk about our moon rock and Apollo 15. Check daily schedule for times.
• 40th anniversary of the landing of Apollo 15 in the Hadley Rille region of the moon!
• Get a sneak peek at some elements from our next Big Science Show on rockets!

Sunday, July 31

Rocket fun! Make your own stomp rocket and experiment with alka-seltzer and other cool propellants! (Weather permitting.) Check daily schedule for times.