Free admission to the Science Center on Saturdays prior to Artemis launch
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Just a few hours left to witness the history of the universe. The Great Lakes Science Center invites you to mark this milestone for free at the NASA Glen Visitor Center.
NASA’s Artemis I, “the world’s most powerful rocket,” is the first step to bring astronauts back to the moon. Scientists expect this unmanned flight test to fly farther than any spacecraft made for humans, according to a press release from the Great Lakes Science Center.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Science Center has launched a special weekend dedicated to space missions.
Artemis I Free Day:
The Science Center is free to all guests on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm.
See a 30-foot tall inflatable SLS rocket display, Kinect Mars Lander, lunar robot activity, and more.
Get your free ticket here.
Live Artemis I Launch Broadcast Dates:
On Monday, the Science Center will live stream a NASA TV broadcast of the launch at 6:30 a.m., with the launch scheduled for 8:33 a.m. (subject to change).
Registration on Mondays is free but mandatory and includes pastries, coffee, and admission to the science center for the day.
You can register here.
This historic mission has its roots here in Ohio. More than 60 companies and his 3,000 NASA Glenn staff contribute to Ohio’s space economy, from pre-flight spacecraft testing to developing power and propulsion systems for long-term human exploration. does, says the release.
Space missions aren’t your thing? This weekend’s guests can also check out the special exhibition, The Science of Rock N’ Roll.