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Onward & Upward: A Virtual Telethon

Date: Sunday, October 04, 2020 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location:Online

Join us, as we move onward and upward!

Two great events will unfold as we celebrate the history of space exploration and the lessons it teaches, which are especially relevant today.

Launch: 2 p.m. CT, October 4—Sputnik Day!

Mission Objective: Onward and Upward Fundraising Telethon to raise $150,000 for the Cosmosphere

Space Legends participating include:

• Fred Haise, NASA astronaut
• Jim Lovell, NASA astronaut
• Michael Collins, NASA astronaut
• Gene Kranz, NASA flight director
• Gerry Griffin, NASA flight director
• Charlie Duke, NASA astronaut and Moonwalker
• Dr. Harrison Schmitt, NASA astronaut and Moonwalker
• Dr. Steven Hawley, NASA astronaut from Kansas 
• Cosmosphere Camp Alumni working in space industry

Enjoy appearances by space legends and get a sneak peek at incredible items available in our Onward and Upward Virtual Auction, which will follow the Telethon and run until October 18.

Stay tuned for details! And thanks for loving the Cosmosphere!

Virtual Telethon will be available here and on YouTube, link coming soon. 

Plus, don't miss the Virtual Auction that begins immediately following the Virtual Telethon on Sunday, October 4. Virtual Auction is available here. 

Thank you to these Cosmosphere Corporate Partners:
Airshare, Evergy, The Clayworks of Disability Supports, Dillons, KU School of Engineering and RCB Bank

Onward & Upward: A Virtual Auction

Date: Sunday, October 04, 2020
Location:https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Cosmosphere-13948

Join us, as we move onward and upward!

Two great events will unfold as we celebrate the history of space exploration and the lessons it teaches, which are especially relevant today.

Launch: 5 p.m. CT (approximate), October 4—Sputnik Day!

Mission Concludes: 5 p.m. CT, October 18

Mission Objective: Onward and Upward Virtual Auction to raise $50,000 for the Cosmosphere

Bid on three blocks of incredible auction items from one-of-a-kind pieces of art and jewelry to autographed space collectibles, from October 4 to October 18.

That’s right! Two whole weeks of opportunities to bid on experiences, space memorabilia, and more, all of which will support the Cosmosphere.

Stay tuned for details! And thanks for loving the Cosmosphere!

Virtual Auction is available here. 

Plus, don't miss the Virtual Telethon, Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 pm CT here.

Thank you to these Cosmosphere Corporate Partners: Airshare, Evergy, The Clayworks of Disability Supports, Dillons, KU School of Engineering and RCB Bank

Virtual Coffee at the Cosmo: Celebrating the SR-71

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:www.cosmomeeting.org

Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 9:00 am CT, for this virtual presentation! Join us live on our Facebook page on the day of the event or on Zoom at cosmomeeting.org.

Grab your mug of Joe, sit back in the comfort of your own home and enjoy this free presentation on "Celebrating the SR-71," with SR-71 pilot, Buz Carpenter. 

Hear first-hand stories from the pilot of the SR-71 displayed in the Cosmosphere Lobby

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

Thank you to our corporate partners:
Airshare, Evergy, The Clayworks of Disability Supports, Dillons, KU School of Engineering and RCB Bank