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Experience the most unique Scout program on Earth.
From a day of adventure to weekend overnight stays, the Cosmosphere is popular with scouts of all ages because we
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Purchase the Holiday Bundle to Give the Gift of Cosmosphere Camp
A summer 2023 Cosmosphere Camp is the perfect experience for the science-minded or space-loving student on your list!
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2023 Top 13 Holiday Space Gifts
Looking for that unique gift for the space lover or STEM fan on your list? Check out our Top 13
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Eclipses Across America
By Mary Smith, Cosmosphere STEM Educator On October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024 the United States will be dazzled
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The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird’s Unforgettable Goodbyes
Typical cruising altitude for commercial planes is around 35,000 feet, give or take a few thousand. The last flight of
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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
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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
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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