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Explorer 1 Satellite Launch
On January 31, 1958, the United States finally became a competitor in the Space Race.

Liberty Bell 7 Fun Facts
Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of Liberty Bell 7 with these Fun Facts about the Mercury spacecraft.

60th Anniversary of Liberty Bell 7 Celebration!
Join us in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7—along with the celebration of Gemini X and

The 100th Birthday of Cosmosphere Founder, Patty Carey
On June 9, 1921, Patricia Brooks was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. That baby girl was truly destined for the

Cosmosphere Kicks Off Summer
Launch your summer at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson with activities for all ages every day.

Happy 70th Birthday to Sally Ride!
Happy birthday to Sally Ride (1951-2012) on what would have been her 70th birthday on May 26, 2021!

The Super Flower Blood Moon Eclipse
In the early morning Wednesday, May 26, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the only total lunar

Liftoff of Apollo 10
10, 9, we have ignition sequence start, engines ON, 5, 4, 3, 2, all engines running, launch commit, liftoff.

The Final Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavor
The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifted off for the 25th and final time on May 16, 2011.