What is World Space Week?World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. These dates commemorate two events:

It's back up!Stop by and see the restored Pathfinder Shuttle! 

Celebrate 25 years of X-ray science with the Chandra X-ray Observatory! NASA’s flagship X-ray space telescope has transformed our understanding of high energy astrophysics over the last quarter of a century. Explore Chandra’s beautiful imagery and science highlights with Shuttle Commander Col. Eileen Collins, Dr. Jessica Gaskin and Dr. Steven Ehlert. 

Former American astronaut and veteran of three space flights, Dr. Jan Davis, will join the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Friday and Saturday, June 7th and 8th, to sign her book 'Air Born: Two Generations in Flight.'

Every Thursday, the museum will host an astronaut in the Main Atrium (Dare to Explore Exhibit) from noon to 1pm. The astronaut will be greeting guests and signing autographs! Come and say hello to these American heroes.