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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
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
Happy Birthday to Gus Grissom!
We would like to wish Virgil I “Gus” Grissom a happy birthday on what would be his 97th birthday!
Spring Break Happenings
Spring Break Splashdown is a week of free activities for education and fun coinciding with most school districts’ spring break dates,
Coffee at The Cosmo: Apollo’s Amazing Folding Rover: Stories of the Sturdy LRV
This informative community gathering over coffee features guest speakers offering insight into STEM and space topics. Coffee at the Cosmo
March: Women’s History Month
The Cosmosphere will highlight amazing women who impacted the history of space and STEM fields throughout the month of March
Get a Free Experiment Kit with Very Special Basil Seeds
We recently sent a payload attached to a balloon to the edge of space above the Armstrong limit.
Inquiry-Based Science Activities to Launch in Your Classroom
TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS: Join Cosmosphere’s Education Team for CosmoCon: Titan Teacher Training — inquiry-based science activities to launch in your
Ed Dwight, NASA’s First African American Astronaut Candidate
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting the Kansas-born man NASA selected as its first African American astronaut candidate.
