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SUMMARY:FREE STEM Classes for Kids at the BIG BANG!
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun at the Big Bang STEM Expo on Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Tays Special Event Center at NMSU‑Alamogordo. This free\, family‑friendly event brings together hands‑on science activities\, rocket building\, bubble experiments\, asteroid mining\, sound science\, VR demos\, model airplane building\, and more. \nKids can sign up for small-group STEM classes starting at 10:00 am and again at noon\, with options like building solid‑fuel rockets\, exploring bubbles\, learning how sound works\, or creating an “Eggstronaut.” Many classes include a follow‑up rocket launch on July 18 at Mesa Verde Rocket Park. Class sizes are limited to 25\, and registration is required. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll also find interactive exhibits from groups like STARBASE Holloman\, Sunspot\, White Sands National Park\, Women in Aviation\, Spaceport America\, NMSU‑A’s VR Lab\, and others. Food will be available from the Sugar Bears truck. \nSTEM exhibitors can participate for free by offering a hands-on activity or demonstration. \nPerfect for families\, educators\, and curious minds of all ages—come explore\, learn\, and have fun with science! \nRegistration is open for students here: https://www.spacehalloffame.org/big-bang-rocketeer-registration/?visitorSource=PressRelease
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/big-bang-stem-expo-2026/
LOCATION:NMSU-Alamogordo\, 2400 N Scenic Drive\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Space Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On October 3\, 2026\, the New Mexico Museum of Space History will host its 50th Anniversary Gala at the Tays Center in Alamogordo\, New Mexico. Titled “Golden Jubilee: 50 Years of Honoring Yesterday and Inspiring Tomorrow\,” this special evening will pay tribute to the museum’s legacy and give a glimpse into the future. The highlight of the gala will be the induction of a new class into the International Space Hall of Fame. \n\nChosen from a field of 45 distinguished nominees submitted nationwide\, this year’s inductees exemplify extraordinary achievements in space science and exploration. Honorees include the pioneering women of the Mercury 13\, Swiss astrophysicist Michel Mayor\, NASA astronauts Senator Mark Kelly and his twin brother Scott Kelly\, NASA mathematician Creola Katherine Johnson\, and Dolores “Dee” O’Hara\, the first nurse to care for America’s astronauts. \n\nThe museum first opened its doors in 1976 as the International Space Hall of Fame\, dedicated to recognizing the imagination\, achievements\, and determination of those who have advanced humanity’s understanding of the universe and expanded the boundaries of space exploration. Today\, the Hall of Fame includes 174 inductees\, including one team. \nFor more details about the 2026 Inductees\, visit this link to read the announcement from the International Space Hall of Fame.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/international-space-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-and-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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