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For Some, Sputnik 1 Was No Big Deal (Until it Was)
Historian James J. Hartford describes the initial reaction of Moscow leadership to the October 4, 1957 launch of the world’s
Guion “Guy” Bluford, Jr. – The First Black American in Space
On August 30, 1983, Guion “Guy” Bluford, Jr. became the first Black American to fly in space aboard the space
A Starry Past, A Bright Future Cosmosphere and Kansas State Fair
This year, Cosmosphere once again brings an exciting micro-burst of live science to the Kansas State Fair, September 8-17, 2023. Get your
Up Close with the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
Like a dazzling star, the OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional may seem nearly overwhelming in its beauty, at first glance.
OMEGA + NASA = A Match Made in Space
An enormous OMEGA watch displays the time to visitors from the southwest corner of the Cosmosphere lobby. But did you
Don’t Panic and Carry a Towel
Every year on May 25, fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy celebrate Towel Day.
Skylab at 50
Join us in the coming months to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the history and legacy of Skylab, America’s first
Top 10 Reasons Why Your Bus Tour Needs to Visit the Cosmosphere
The Cosmosphere is worth the bus ride from anywhere – take off for the day with a Bus Tour Group
