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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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Neil Armstrong: the First Human to Walk on the Moon
Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
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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
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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
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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
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Enter to win a FREE Cosmosphere Camp experience!
CALLING ALL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, OR PARENTS: Do you know a student entering 7th grade for the 2024-2025 school year? Citizens
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Indirect Viewing Methods for Safely Viewing the Eclipse
No eclipse glasses? No worries! Remember to look down during Monday’s eclipse! Check for small solar crescents in the shadows
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Help Us Secure a $20,000 Match on Match Day, May 1
Match Day on Wednesday, May 1, holds incredible opportunity for the Cosmosphere. On that day, Hutchinson Community Foundation will match
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March: Women’s History Month
Celebrate the amazing women who impacted the history of space and STEM fields throughout the month of March for Women’s