Space Day in Your Neighborhood

2010 Space Day Family Day

National Air and Space Museum
Washington, D.C.

"Looking at Earth from Space"

Space Day Family Day, an annual event sponsored by Lockheed Martin was held at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) on May 8. Space Day welcomed 40,736 kids, parents and museum goers who enjoyed presentations and conversations with Astronaut Daniel Tani, retired astronauts Jay Apt and Lockheed Martin vice president of Strategic Planning Ken Reightler.... click for more

Space Day in the U.S. and Around the Globe

In the U.S. Student activities include: participation in a simulated mission to Mars - discussions about the Space Shuttle program - exploration of constellations – investigations on the life cycle of a star - learning how to protect planet Earth - exploring space career opportunities - aerodynamics and paper airplane contests - signing Signatures in Space posters - viewing lunar and meteorite samples... click for more