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

Neil Armstrong: the First Human to Walk on the Moon
Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio.

NASA was Founded on this Day, 66 Years Ago!
On July 29th, 1958, President Dwight D Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 into law, in

What Do the First Moon Landing, the Liberty Bell 7 Spacecraft, and Pioneering Space-Woman Wally Funk All Have in Common?
There IS something special tying all these things—and Mars (!)—together! But first, a quick review (with some little-known facts along

Thank You to Our Volunteers!
We are so grateful for each and every one of our volunteers. Whether they’ve been with us for six months

Enter to win a FREE Cosmosphere Camp experience!
CALLING ALL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, OR PARENTS: Do you know a student entering 7th grade for the 2024-2025 school year? Citizens

Indirect Viewing Methods for Safely Viewing the Eclipse
No eclipse glasses? No worries! Remember to look down during Monday’s eclipse! Check for small solar crescents in the shadows

Help Us Secure a $20,000 Match on Match Day, May 1
Match Day on Wednesday, May 1, holds incredible opportunity for the Cosmosphere. On that day, Hutchinson Community Foundation will match

March: Women’s History Month
Celebrate the amazing women who impacted the history of space and STEM fields throughout the month of March for Women’s