Living and Working in Space Day

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Written By Kelly Thompson
Event flyer for "Living & Working in Space Day" at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center happening on Thursday, September 24th, 2026
 

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center - Special event including

Thursday, September 24th, 2026, 10:30am - 4pm

Join us at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center for Living and Working in Space Day! Discover what it takes to live and work beyond Earth through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and engaging experiences for all ages. Learn how astronauts eat, sleep, exercise, and conduct research aboard the International Space Station while exploring the technologies that make human spaceflight possible.

The day also features a NASA International Space Station Downlink Watch Party, where you'll watch astronauts aboard the ISS answer questions from Discovery Center program students live from orbit. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to experience the wonder of human spaceflight and connect with space exploration in real time!

Cost: Standard general admission and planetarium show ticket rates apply.

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