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 many cultural and historical artifacts in our collection. The interactive exhibits provide engaging experiences for our visitors to spark curiosity, educate and delight. If you’ve ever wanted to dock a spacecraft, relax inside a […]
Explorer 1 Satellite Launch
On January 31, 1958, the United States finally became a competitor in the Space Race.
NASA’s Day of Remembrance
On the final Thursday of each January, NASA pays homage to lives lost in the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia catastrophes.
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 first artificial satellite as “casual.”
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 order “To provide for research into problems of flight within and outside the Earth’s atmosphere, and for other purposes.”
Return to Panic: How Two Iconic NASA Astronauts Survived the 1970S and Beyond
“Songs are as sad as the listener,” author Jonathan Safran Foer wrote in the novel Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.
A Standout Among Standouts: Astronaut Ed White (1930-1967)
Ed White’s journey to becoming a space-walking astronaut began with military flight service. He graduated from West Point in 1952, after which came flight training, a Master’s degree in aeronautical engineering, and test pilot training.
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 Best Holiday Space Gifts in the Cosmosphere Gift Store.
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 the SR-71 Blackbird reached 80,100 feet.