Space Week Texas 2011
Image above: Children and educators converge at the State Capitol for informational and inspiring activities. Credit: NASA
Space Week Texas 2011March 24 – 31
Save the date! Space Week 2011 is just around the corner and this year’s theme is “Space Matters. Destination: Station…and Beyond.” In November 2010, NASA celebrated 10 years of human habitation on the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA will be landing in Austin and the State Capitol on Thursday, March 31. Activities will include educational and interactive exhibits and inspiring speaker presentations highlighting ISS achievements, honoring the Space Shuttle Program and celebrating the future of space exploration.
Texas schools can now register to attend Space Day 2011. Visit https://events.jsc.nasa.gov/registration/SpaceDayAustin2011.
Space Week Texas Event Information
Wednesday, March 23 – Bryan
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Driven to Explore exhibit open to the public
Thursday, March 24 – College Station
Mission X Final Event: Fit Explorer Hometown Hullabaloo at College Station ISD Tigerland Stadium
9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Driven to Explore exhibit open to the public with Cosmo
Friday, March 25 – College Station
George Bush Presidential Library
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Driven to Explore exhibit open to the public
Saturday, March 26 – College Station
George Bush Presidential Library
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Driven to Explore exhibit open to the public with Cosmo
Sunday, March 27 – College Station
George Bush Presidential Library
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Driven to Explore exhibit open to the public
Thursday, March 31 – Austin
Space Day at the Capitol
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibits open to the public – Driven to Explore exhibit will be on Colorado Street and all other exhibits in Capitol Ground Floor Rotunda
9:00 a.m. Educational activities on the Capitol lawn start for pre-registered public school students
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More Information
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Texas schools can now register to attend Space Day 2011.