When Did NASA Start?
NASA officially began operation on October 1, 1958.
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 shuttle Challenger during STS-8.
Up Close with the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
Like a dazzling star, the OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional may seem nearly overwhelming in its beauty, at first glance.
OMEGA + NASA = A Match Made in Space
An enormous OMEGA watch displays the time to visitors from the southwest corner of the Cosmosphere lobby. But did you know that the same display houses some rather notable artifacts—including a watch worn on the Moon by the first U.S. Astronaut.
Don’t Panic and Carry a Towel
Every year on May 25, fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy celebrate Towel Day.
Skylab at 50
Join us in the coming months to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the history and legacy of Skylab, America’s first space station.
Top 10 Reasons Why Your Bus Tour Needs to Visit the Cosmosphere
The Cosmosphere is worth the bus ride from anywhere – take off for the day with a Bus Tour Group to Hutchinson, Kansas!
Sally’s Night
Join us to celebrate Sally’s Night, the 40th Anniversary of astronaut Dr. Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space.
Sunflower Summer Means Free Cosmosphere Admission for Kansas Kids
Sunflower Summer provides school-aged kids and up to two accompanying adults access to Cosmosphere’s Hall of Space Museum at no charge.
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 or more than 40 years, our passion and dedication to the Cosmosphere is what makes everything we do possible.