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 the way). First Moon Landing … of How Many? The first of six crewed Moon landings took place July 20, 1969. Did you know: The first two men on the Moon, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, […]
Liberty Bell 7 Fun Facts
Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of Liberty Bell 7 with these Fun Facts about the Mercury spacecraft.
60th Anniversary of Liberty Bell 7 Celebration!
Join us in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7—along with the celebration of Gemini X and Apollo XI!
The 100th Birthday of Cosmosphere Founder, Patty Carey
On June 9, 1921, Patricia Brooks was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. That baby girl was truly destined for the stars.
Cosmosphere Kicks Off Summer
Launch your summer at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson with activities for all ages every day.
Happy 70th Birthday to Sally Ride!
Happy birthday to Sally Ride (1951-2012) on what would have been her 70th birthday on May 26, 2021!
The Super Flower Blood Moon Eclipse
In the early morning Wednesday, May 26, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the only total lunar eclipse of 2021.
Liftoff of Apollo 10
10, 9, we have ignition sequence start, engines ON, 5, 4, 3, 2, all engines running, launch commit, liftoff.
The Final Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavor
The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifted off for the 25th and final time on May 16, 2011.
Cosmosphere Remembers Astronaut Michael Collins
Cosmosphere joins the Nation and the World in grieving the loss of an outstanding human–Astronaut Michael Collins.