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Interactive Exhibits Open
HUTCHINSON, KS–The Cosmosphere is excited to announce the installation of several new interactive additions to the space museum, rounding out

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

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