Space Foundation Discovery Center Announces Events for a Magnificent May

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Space Foundation Discovery Center Announces Events for a Magnificent May

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 27, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Foundation Discovery Center will host a series of events for May. The events will provide an opportunity for the whole family to engage and learn more about the wonders of space in a fun and safe learning environment.

Event: Small Steps, Giant Leap: Aliens (for ages 2-5 years)
Date: Tuesday, May 2
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee
Activities: 
• Reading of Welcome to Alien School by Carol Hart and Ed Eaves
• Guided Science On a Sphere® presentation
• Handprint Alien Activity
Details: discoverspace.org/small-steps-giant-leap-aliens

Event: Homeschool Day: The Science of Star Wars® & Science Fiction (For K-12)
Date: Wednesday, May 3
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General admission plus $5 activity fee. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities: 
• Learn how science fiction can inspire and predict facts
• Science On a Sphere® presentations
• Morning and afternoon workshops
• Self-guided activities include Origami Starships and Fact or Fiction
Details: discoverspace.org/homeschool-day-the-science-of-star-wars-science-fiction

Event: May the Fourth Be with You: A Celebration of Star Wars® Popular Culture
Date: Saturday, May 6
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General admission plus $5 activity fee. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities: 
• Star Wars® Science On a Sphere® presentation
• Dress as your favorite Star Wars® character
• Workshops include building a miniature lightsaber and creating an R2D2 craft
Details: discoverspace.org/may-the-fourth-be-with-you

Event: Tesla’s Toolbox: Medieval Mechanics (for ages 7-14)
Date: Saturday, May 13
Time: Workshops at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General admission plus $5 activity fee. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities: 
• Learn how humans mastered the science of launching objects with catapults and trebuchets, then build your own to take home
Details: discoverspace.org/teslas-toolbox-medieval-mechanics

Event: Teacher Appreciation Day
Date: Saturday, May 13
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General admission. Teachers receive complimentary admission with school identification.
Activities: 
• Participate in teaching activities and professional development sessions
• Learn about Space Foundation’s Teacher Liaison program and how to apply
Details: discoverspace.org/teacher-appreciation-day

Event: Discovery Center Astronomy Club (for ages 15-18 years)
Date: Friday, May 19
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee
Activities: 
• Learn about the college application process, scholarships, and other ways to prepare for a future STEAM career
• Featured guest speaker Charity Peak, Educational Consultant, Class 101 Colorado Springs
Details: discoverspace.org/discovery-center-astronomy-club

Event: Family Star Party: Deep Sky Objects
Date: Friday, May 19
Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: Free outdoor telescope viewing; half price admission for Discovery Center indoor activities. Passport Members receive complimentary admission.
Activities: 
• Possible views of the Beehive Cluster, Mars and Venus
• Self-guided Science On a Sphere® presentations
• Mobile Earth + Space Observatory’s scientific demos and exhibits
• Look through multiple telescopes and learn about the objects in our night sky from Colorado Springs Astronomical Society astronomy outreach guides and Discovery Center educators.
Details: discoverspace.org/family-star-party-deep-sky-objects

Event: Cool Science: Fun with Mirrors
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center. Colorado Springs
Admission: Regular admission
Activities:
• Learn about the science behind mirrors
• Toast marshmallows using parabolic mirrors
Details: discoverspace.org/cool-science-fun-with-mirrors

Event: Science Riot (for ages 18+)
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center
Admission: $20 for ticket plus $2 fee
Activities:
• Get ready for a night of laughter and learning as scientists and other professionals from science-related and STEM fields take the stage to showcase their comedy skills.
Details: scienceriot.ticketleap.com/science-riot-at-the-space-foundation

About Space Foundation Discovery Center

Space Foundation Discovery Center is a hands-on, interactive space and science center focused on inspiring, educating, and preparing the next generation of explorers and innovators in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Partnerships with government and commercial enterprises support exhibits like the El Pomar Space Gallery; Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®; and Lockheed Martin Space Education Center, including the Mars Robotics Lab, the Education Activities Center, and the AGI Space Missions Simulation Lab. To learn more about Space Foundation Discovery Center, visit https://www.discoverspace.org.

About Space Foundation

Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem. Driven by partnerships, Space Foundation unites the entire spectrum of stakeholders — business, government, education and local communities — through support from corporate members, sponsors, fundraising and grants. Visit Space Foundation at www.SpaceFoundation.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Media Contacts:

Zakary Watson
Sr. Manager, Media & Public Affairs
(719) 362-8152
zwatson@spacefoundation.org