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Explorer 1 Satellite Launch
On January 31, 1958, the United States finally became a competitor in the Space Race.
Cosmosphere Remembers Astronaut Michael Collins
Cosmosphere joins the Nation and the World in grieving the loss of an outstanding human–Astronaut Michael Collins.
60th Anniversary of Freedom 7
On May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American to go into space.
April 12 in Space History
On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to enter space and the first to orbit Earth.
Spring Break Fun for All Ages at the Cosmosphere
Spring break 2021 may prove to be one of the most welcome spring breaks in recent history!
Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative is encouraging everyone to share about the inspirational and
Mars 2020 Perseverance Landing and Q&A
Join the Cosmosphere on Thursday, February 18 at 2:20 pm CST as Michael Staab, Cosmosphere Camp alumnus and current Fault
To the Stars Kansas: A Kansas Day Celebration
Kansas Day is Friday, January 29, but we can’t fit everything we love about this Ad Astra Per Aspera State
