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Space Day at the Air & Space Museum

Sat, May 9, 2009

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location:
San Diego Air & Space Museum (map)
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA

Space Day May 2009On Saturday, May 9, 2009, the San Diego Air & Space Museum will host its 6th Annual Space Day celebration. Space Day will feature demonstrations, giveaways, and hands-on activities with local and national space experts.

Invited Presenters include the San Diego Space Society, The Mars Society – San Diego, NASA, Virgin Galactic, SDAA (San Diego Astronomy Association), DSN (Deep Space Network), JPL, SETI, UCSD EarthKAM, The Planetary Society, and many others.

As an extra bonus, the Museum will be offering a FREE screening of the new space documentary “Orphans of Apollo,” followed by a Q+A session with the director, Michael Potter!

The Museum’s Space Galleries are open for viewing throughout the event, including a flown Apollo spacecraft, moon rocks and space suits. The Museum is offering a discount coupon for reduced admission on Space Day.

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