Space in the Community

Inspire, Educate, and Empower STEM Learning in Your Community.

Space in the Community

Space in the Community is returning to Hartford, CT!  

Generously sponsored by The Petit Family Foundation.

Upcoming Events: 

  • January 13-17: School Visits across the Hartford, CT Area 
  • Avon, Cromwell, and Southington School Districts  
  • Interested in having your school participate in this program? LEARN MORE
  • January 18: Community Day — a FREE event filled with fun for the entire family hosted by the Connecticut Science Center!  
  • Featuring an Astronaut Presentation with a Meet and Greet. 
  • Invitation to all participating schools’ teachers and families.
Space in the Community

Select from a Variety of On-site
and Virtual Programs

Discover how space can bring your community together and inspire tomorrow's explorers:

  • Audience with an Astronaut™: Students hear from a former NASA astronaut* about what it takes to be an explorer and pursue the stars!
  • Hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math): 21st-century skill practice through STEM-based classroom activities for students.
  • Space Across the Curriculum: Professional development workshop for all educators (formal and informal).
  • Community Programs: Special events and appearances for your community featuring space-inspired and STEM-based programming.
  • International Programming: Space in the Community is available worldwide.
  • Marketing Assistance: Templates provided to assist with promotion of events

*Other STEM professionals available upon request

We've brought space down to Earth
for all to enjoy!

CALL FOR PROGRAM PRICING
(719) 576-8000 or (800) 691-4000

Space in the Community

DEVELOP Lifelong STEM Learners
GROW your Organic Workforce
STRENGTHEN Your Community

Through lasting community partnerships, Space Foundation's Space in the Community program is designed to help your community develop PreK through 12 students who become lifelong STEM learners, to grow a community's organic workforce, and to strengthen economic development. We do that by inspiring students with hands-on activities, enabling teachers through professional development, and propelling your community through special events.

Photo credit: Christian Murdock, Colorado Springs Gazette
Photo credit: Christian Murdock, Colorado Springs Gazette

Past Space in the Community Sponsors:

  • March 2024: Wahoo Public Schools, Nebraska, The Gorman Foundation
  • February 2024: Consolidated School District of New Britain, Petit Family Foundation
  • April 2023: Connecticut, Petit Foundation
  • November 2022: Charles County School District, James E. Richmond Science Center
  • October 2022: Wahoo Public Schools, Nebraska, The Gorman Foundation
  • January 2022: Virtual SITC, Northrop Grumman
  • November 2021: Virtual SITC, Lockheed Martin
  • November 2020: Virtual SITC, L3Harris
  • May 2020: Virtual SITC, Lockheed Martin
  • February 2020: Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tulsa Flight Night
  • January 2020: Prince Georges County, MD, L3Harris
  • December 2019: Colorado Springs, CO, L3Harris
  • May 2019: Huntsville, Alabama, Lockheed Martin

Start Today to Build a Brighter Future

For further information, call the Space Foundation at
719.576.8000 or 800.691.4000