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Cosmosphere Set to Celebrate Lunar Anniversary This Summer

New Documentary: Apollo 11: First Steps EditionCelebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing with newly-discovered, never-before-seen 70mm footage and audio recordings. This documentary joins Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, the Mission Control team and millions of spectators around the world, during those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future.

For documentary showtimes, visit cosmo.org or call the Cosmosphere Box Office at 620.665.9312.

Summer HoursUntil Aug. 4, the Cosmosphere will offer extended summer hours. The summer hours are:

Monday–Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Additionally, second-run feature films will show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m.. Watch cosmo.org for a current list of films showing.

New NASA Interactive Exhibit: Sun, Earth, UniverseThe Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition is an engaging exhibition about Earth and space science geared specifically for families with young children (ages 4 and up). Exhibit visitors will have the chance to design, build, and test their own model spacecraft to complete a mission to space and use real science tools to reveal information which is invisible to human eyes!

The Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition is located on both levels of the Hall of Space museum entrance and will be available throughout the summer.

Liquid GalaxyComing in July! Visitors can surround themselves in an interactive experience that takes them through the world and the Galaxy. The new Liquid Galaxy enables visitors to land on the Moon—virtually, of course!—as well as to discover more places on their home planet. The exhibit is in the Apollo Gallery by the Lunar Module exhibit.

The Cosmosphere, a Smithsonian- affiliated science education center and space museum in Hutchinson, KS, is planning a full line-up of new exhibits and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing this summer. See cosmo.org/Apollo50 for more details!

New Interactive Exhibit: Apollo ReduxExperience this interactive traveling exhibit featuring an authentic Apollo-era Mission Control back-room console, which is on display in the Our Universe Gallery. Designed and built by the Cosmosphere, this exhibit was funded by a NASA TEAM II Grant. Visitors can sit at an actual Mission Control console and learn about the jobs and roles of both historic and modern-day mission control personnel.

Apollo 11 Selfie StationVisitors can take a selfie “on the Moon” with a life-sized photo opportunity in the Cosmosphere’s Lobby.

New Museum Rotunda Exhibit: We Choose to Go to the MoonLearn about what the Moon is made of, why we wanted to go there and more! See the exhibit celebrating the Moon in the museum rotunda area, near the Cosmosphere Café.

Apollo 11 Scavenger HuntThe Cosmosphere is home to several authentic artifacts from the Apollo 11 mission. From a training suit worn by astronaut Michael Collins to a Moon rock and components of the F-1 Saturn V engines. Visitors are encouraged to find all of the Cosmosphere artifacts related to the Apollo-era.

Apollo 11 Celebration WallIn the lobby, guests will find activity sheets for children to write their first quote from the Moon and adults to share memories of the Moon landing. Fill out a sheet and drop it at the Box Office for display on the Apollo 11 Celebration Wall.

We are the Midwest destination for celebrating the Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary!

Apollo 11 astronaut, Buzz Aldrin planted his boot in the lunar soil for the boot penetration (soil mechanics) task and recorded the result a few metres in front of the lunar module. The impression demonstrated the fineness and cohesiveness of the lunar soil. Image credit: NASA

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Apollo 11 Anniversary Week Activities:July 15-20, 2019 Events Are Subject To Change.

MON, JULY 15 / 6:00-8:45 PMJUSTICE PLANETARIUM / $5.00 +taxPresentation and booksigning by author, Rick Houston, along with a special screening of “Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo”Meet co-author of the book, “Go, Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control,” Rick Houston. Along with his writing duties, Rick also served as an associate producer and consultant to the documentary film “Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo” and as a technical advisor and extra in the hit movie “First Man” about legendary Apollo 11 moonwalker, Neil Armstrong. A screening of the film and book signing will follow the book discussion.

Purchase a copy of Houston’s book: “Go Flight, The Unsung Heroes of Apollo” in the Cosmosphere Gift Store or at shop.cosmo.org and receive a coupon for FREE popcorn and soda to enjoy during the event.

Seating is limited! Tickets to this event are $5 plus tax and can be purchased beginning July 1, by calling the Cosmosphere Box Office at 620.665.9312.

TUES, JULY 16 / 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMGRAND LOBBY / FREE TO THE PUBLICU.S. Space and Rocket Center – Global Launch World Record AttemptHelp the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, attempt a world-record for most rockets launched in a day! Visitors can help set the record by making and launching paper stomp rockets in the Cosmosphere lobby. Don’t forget to sign the tally sheet so we can keep track! Find out more at rocketcenter.com/apollo50/GlobalLaunch

TUES, JULY 16 / 6:30 PMDISCOVERY CLASSROOM / FREE TO THE PUBLICYou Are There...Man on the Moon PresentationOn July 20, 1969, 600 million people huddled around remote-less television sets across the world to catch a glimpse of “Mankind’s Greatest Adventure”—landing humans on the Moon! Transport yourself to that historic moment with this presentation. It will feature authentic video clips from the CBS news coverage with Walter Cronkite and Wally Schirra, grainy black and white images transmitted from the Moon’s surface and animated simulations of the Apollo 11 mission. Presented by Paul Lytle, a Building Systems Engineer at Wichita State University, a lifelong space and history enthusiast, and longtime Cosmosphere volunteer and member.

WED, JULY 17 / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMPLEASE NOTE LOCATION: HUTCH REC SENIOR CENTER AT ELMDALE PARK, 400 E. AVE. E, HUTCHINSON, KS 67501Hutch Rec's Coffee and Conversation: We Choose to Go to the Moon For adults ages 60 and older. Cost is $4.00 for non-members of Hutch Rec Senior Center. Enjoy this special presentation, We Choose to Go to the Moon, by Cosmosphere curator, Shannon Whetzel. Lunch is served at noon after the presentation.

THURS, JULY 18 / 9:00 - 10:00 AMDISCOVERY CLASSROOM / FREE TO THE PUBLICCoffee at the Cosmo: We Choose to Go to the Moon Enjoy this free presentation, We Choose to Go to the Moon: Why Did We Go to the Moon and What Did We Learn From It? by Cosmosphere Curator, Shannon Whetzel. View it LIVE on the Cosmosphere’s Facebook page! Coffee and pastries provided. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION REQUEST: Wear your favorite attire from 1969!

THURS, JULY 18 / 10:30 - 11:00 AMGRAND LOBBY / FREE TO THE PUBLICOpera Kansas Enjoy a special performance of Moon-themed popular songs from Opera Kansas in our Grand Lobby.

SAT, JULY 20 / 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMGRAND LOBBY / FREE TO THE PUBLIC*Space Out Saturday: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11Young explorers will learn more about the history of the Apollo 11 mission and astronaut training. Then they’ll construct a space suit from common household items and share their own “first words” from the Moon.

Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly (from little tikes to grade school), fun and educational Space Out Saturday!

SAT, JULY 20 / 12:00 PM & 2:00 PMJUSTICE PLANETARIUM / FREE TO THE PUBLICSmithsonian Channel Documentary Screening: “The Day We Walked on the Moon”The public is invited to attend a free screening of the new Smithsonian Channel documentary, “The Day We Walked On The Moon.” This documentary, exclusively available for screening to Smithsonian-affiliated museums, tells the mission’s story through interviews with key figures in Mission Control, contemporary astronauts and the families of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong.

Seating for this free documentary screening is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SAT, JULY 20ON THE HOUR EVERY HOUR FROM 11 AM - 4 PMMEET AT HALL OF SPACE ENTRANCEGuided Docent Tours Through Hall of Space Museum*12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 pm will be regular guided tours. 11:00 am, 1:00 and 3:00 pm tours will be Apollo 11 and Apollo-era focused.

SAT, JULY 20 / 6:00-11:30 PMHUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAWNFREE TO THE PUBLICLanding on the LawnSee ad on next page!

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*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents get in FREE to the Hall of Space Museum.

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Location: Hutchinson Community College Lawn on Plum Streetbetween 12th Ave and 13th Ave.

L A N D I N GO N T H E L A W N50TH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLLO 11FREE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

SAT, JULY 206:00-11:30 PM

• Live science demonstrations

• Hands-on, Moon and space-themed activities

• Musical performances

• Children’s storytime

• Inflatables

• Puppet Show

• Giant lawn Games

• Corvette Show

• Food and adult beverage vendors

• Moon and planet observing

• CBS footage of the 1969 Moon landing, plus a special Smithsonian Channel screening of “The Day We Walked on the Moon”

• And more!

Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of Man’s first stepson the Moon with this FREE public, family-focused event!

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For more info: cosmo.org/LOTL or cosmo.org/Apollo50 for all Apollo 11 Anniversary Week activities!

*In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place at the Cosmosphere.

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Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray andwear your favorite attire from 1969!

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APOLLO 11 SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these Apollo 11 and Apollo Mission-related artifacts in the Hall of Space Museum. Can you find them all?

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APOLLO 11 ARTIFACTSLOCATED IN THE APOLLO GALLERYAstronaut Michael Collins’ Training Suit

Apollo 11 Moon Rock

Camera Magazine, signed by Buzz Aldrin (Flown)

American Flag from Mission Control • Located above the Mission Control Console in Apollo Gallery

Apollo 11 Saturn V F-1 engine components (Flown) • Turbopump and LOX Dome, located in the Apollo Gallery • Thrust Chamber, located on the main level

APOLLO MISSIONS ARTIFACTSLOCATED IN THE APOLLO GALLERYApollo Lunar Module Ascent Stage (Engineering Model)

Apollo White Room • One of the three Apollo White Rooms used for the launch of Apollo Missions. Other two at Johnson Space Center and Kennedy Space Center.

Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Rover Vehicle (LRV) (Replicas)

Saturn V (1/10th Scale Model) • LOOK UP! Located on the ceiling of Apollo Gallery.

Docking Mechanism (Real Hardware)

Crawler-Transporter Shoe

Saturn V F-1 Engine • Located outside the building on the south side.

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American Flag from Mission Control Apollo Saturn V F- engine components Apollo Lunar Module Ascent Stage

Apollo White Room LM and LRV Saturn V Model

Docking Mechanism Crawler-Transporter Shoe Saturn V F- Engine