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CALENDAR OF EVENTS



  July 2008 Public Programs:
Saturday July 5
1 pm Model Rocket Launch
Saturday July 12
1 pm TBA
Saturday July 19
1 pm Model Rocket Launch
Saturday July 26
1 pm TBA


  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 or 1344 for more information.


MONTHLY PUBLIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

+ Model Rocket Launch - July 5 & 19
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.


+ Program To Be Announced - July 12

+Program To Be Announced - July 26



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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