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COSMOSPHERE MUSEUM TO BEGIN RENOVATIONS

September 11, 2019
Beginning Sept. 16, the Cosmosphere, a Smithsonian-affiliated space museum and science center in Hutchinson, KS will undergo a series of renovations and updates.
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Liberty Bell 7 Mercury Spacecraft Set To Land At Museum At Prairiefire

August 30, 2019
On Friday, Aug. 30th, visitors to the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, KS, will have the opportunity to see an amazing piece of space history when the Mercury spacecraft Liberty Bell 7 is unveiled in a new exhibit called: “Liberty Bell 7: The Peril and Promise of Space Exploration.”
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Cosmosphere Visitors Can Visit the Lunar Landing Site and More!

August 6, 2019
Thanks to a new 3D interactive display, visitors to the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, KS, can visit the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, take a close look at an Apollo spacesuit or explore planet Earth.
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Mission Operations Control Room Console Final News Stories

June 28, 2019
See the latest news stories featuring the completion of the Mission Operations Control Room at NASA Johnson Space Center.
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COSMOSPHERE SET TO CELEBRATE LUNAR ANNIVERSARY THIS SUMMER

June 6, 2019
The Cosmosphere, a Smithsonian-affiliated science education center and space museum in Hutchinson, KS, is planning a full line-up of new exhibits and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing this summer.
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Coffee at the Cosmo: Space Debris: Do you know what is hanging over our heads?

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2019 Everything Under the Stars

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Coffee at the Cosmo: Space Debris: Do you know what is hanging over our heads?

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:Cosmosphere

Offered every Third Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 am, this enriching continuing education program for life-long learners features entertaining, insightful presentations by Cosmosphere staff and visiting professionals who are experts in a variety of topics related to science and space. Free to the public, coffee and pastries are provided. Watch cosmo.org for topics.

Enjoy this free presentation on "Space Debris: Do you know what is hanging over our heads?," by guest speaker, Ron Lopez, President and Managing Director, Astroscale U.S. Inc.

Society relies on satellites for all aspects of daily life – from communications, navigation, to monitoring the planet for environmental efforts. However, millions of pieces of debris of all shapes and sizes are orbiting the Earth and posing a threat to active satellites on which humankind depends. Astroscale is developing the technology and working with international partners to encourage the responsible use of space. For more infomation about Astroscale, visit astroscale.com.

*Coffee at the Cosmo topics and speakers are subject to change.

Early Closing of the Lobby at 5 pm

Date: Friday, October 18, 2019 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Location:Cosmosphere Lobby

The Cosmosphere's main entrance, naviGATOR simulator and lobby will be closing early to the General Public on Friday, October 18 at 5:00 pm for a private event. The Carey Digital Dome Theater shows afer 5:00 pm will play as scheduled. The Hall of Space Museum and Gift Store are open normal hours until 7:00 pm.

Please use the alternate entrance to the North of the main entrance, by the Richard E. Smith Science Center.

Cosmosphere Closed

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location:Cosmosphere

On Saturday, October 26, the Cosmosphere will be closed to prepare for our biennial fundraiser, Everything Under the Stars.

For more information, see cosmo.org/EUTS.