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CALENDAR OF EVENTS



November 2009 Public Programs:
Saturday Nov 7
1 pm Model Rocket Launch
Saturday Nov 14
1 pm Planet Trek
Saturday Nov 21
1 pm Light Storms
Saturday Nov 28
1 pm NASA Behind the Scenes

December 2009: No Public Programs

  Weekly Programs


Saturdays and Sundays 11 am Puppets in Space
Sundays 1 pm Humans in Space
Daily 10 am - 4 pm Space Ace


* The Gift Shop hours are the same as the Visitor Center.
* Schedule is subject to change.  Please call 757-824-2298 for more information.


MONTHLY PUBLIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS


+ Model Rocket Launch (All Ages) - November 7
A model rocket launch will be held at 1pm on the Visitor Center grounds.  Models of various rockets will be launched.  Model rocketeers are invited to bring their own rockets to launch.  The launch will be canceled if it is raining or winds exceed 18 mph.

+ Planet Trek (Childrens Program) - November 14
Take a guided trip through our solar system with our Science on a Sphere exhibit.  The sun and planets will seem almost within your reach!  During th eprogram, participants will make their own solar system necklace to remember their journey.

+ Light Storms (Childrens Program) - November 21
It's not magic, it's auroras!  The mysteries of auroras's are revealed in this 30 minute program.  Chilren will participate in a flipbook activity following the presentation.  The program begins at 1pm.

+ NASA Behind the Scenes (Childrens Program) - November 28
Learn about astronaut training, shuttle preparations, and all of the steps that make it possible to have a launch.  Kids will make their own rocket craft following the presentation.  The program begins at 1pm and lasts 30 minutes.



WEEKLY PUBLIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
+ Puppets in Space
"Puppets in Space," a 10-minute puppet show, will be presented at 11 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.  Puppet astronauts and Sam the monkey will explore space flight, including the space suit.  An 8-minute version of the film "Astrosmiles" follows the puppet show.

+ Humans in Space
"Humans in Space" is the subject of a 1 PM Sunday program for children of all ages.  The 30-minute program looks at living and working in space, including a review of the astronauts' culinary delights and their wardrobe.

+ Space Ace
Young explorers can earn a NASA lithograph and "Space Ace" certificate by completing an activity sheet during their visit.  Ask at the Front Desk for an activity sheet.


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