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El Paso Space Festival 2022-Space and Lunar Extravaganza

September 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Main Event – Space and Lunar Extravaganza

Saturday, September 17th, 10:00 AM – 4:00PM (times subject to change)
Sunland Park Mall

EPSF2022 kicks off with what is becoming a popular event of the week-long festival geared for the entire family. Returning will be interactive Experience Zones where you can learn about the different aspects of lunar and space exploration. This year we welcome representatives from NASA Goddard, Blue Origin, and more special guests alongside local organizations to share their excitement about upcoming missions and orbiting space stations. Test your knowledge, get inspired, feed your curiosity about all things Earth and Space exploration through:

The Lunar Imaginations Zone: Where living and working on the Moon, once imagined, is becoming reality.
What would it be like to live and work on the Moon? To take a vacation there? How would we get there and what would we do while there?  Explore these questions and more in this Zone from representatives from NASA Goddard who work with the Artemis mission.  Learn more about what it might be like to physically train as an astronaut or take part in an analog moon mission and be part of a discussion of what a lunar community might look like!  There is so much out there to learn, are you ready?
Primary audience: All ages

The “Its IS about Rocket Science!” Zone: Where traveling to space opens horizons.
Walk away with your own rocket that you’ve built in preparation for the Rocket Launch on 9/24!! Did you know the rocket used to help us get the first picture of the Earth’s curve from space was launched from Whites Sands Missile Range? Now, rockets are used to transport humans to space and the many satellites that help us learn more about the Earth as home. Soon the science behind rockets will help get more people to space and even to Mars!  Learn from others who are actively learning and researching rockets through demonstrations and hands on activities.
Primary audience: k-8, open to anyone

The “Exploring Space through Mixed Realities” Zone: Where access to space is through imagination.
Exploring space is not just for astronauts! Through diverse artistic expressions anyone can “explore” imaginations of going to, living, and working in space or another planet.  Unleash your own creative spirit and imaginations in this Zone through augmented and virtual “tours “of our Solar system, and plans for a brand-new orbiting space station. Learn about career options to create these types of virtual experiences. Be prepared to experience the awe and wonder of space up close!
Primary audience: 8th grade to adult.

The “I AM a Space Explorer!” Zone: Where dreams imagined can become real.
Have you ever dreamed of going to space as an astronaut?  What are the different ways to be part of the space exploration journey? Being an astronaut, yes, but there are so many more opportunities! You don’t have to “go” to space to be a space explorer, sometimes it takes a bit of imagination to figure out how. No matter your cultural membership or physical ability, there can be a place for you. Practice “seeing yourself” in the space narrative by creating a Vision Board of possibilities. Learn about being an Analog Astronaut, match your interests and skills to a growing network of career paths, and walk away knowing you can be a space explorer wherever you are! It all starts with a dream!
Primary audience: middle school – adults

The “Stories of Space Zone: Where stories inspire imaginations of exploring and living in space. Sponsored by the El Paso Library
What stories – movies, tv shows, books – about space have inspired or created excitement for you? Was it a TV show, a book, or perhaps an Astronaut sharing their experiences.  Take a break in the “Stories of Space” Zone to relax and listen to space stories read out loud, then use your imagination to write your own space story about what life could be like living or traveling among the stars, exploring Earth from space, and different ways you might define Earth and space as “home”. Use objects from other Zones to help you create your own story! Walk away with the beginning of your own story of your place in space! Head on over to the “I am a Space Explorer!” to make your story into an art collage.
Primary audience: k-8, open to anyone

The “Astronomy Sciences” Zone: Where you learn about the role of astronomy in everyday life. Sponsored by the Sun City Astronomers.
When was the last time you looked up to see the night sky? Astronomy sciences help us see and learn about the many wonders of our universe. Practice your own amateur astronomy skills in this Zone by learning about different types of telescopes used by astronomers, how to identify different craters on the Moon, basic celestial navigation skills, introduction to various star map apps, and how the night sky inspires stories about future space travel. Walk away ready to put your skills to work at the Star Party on 9/22!
Primary Audience: all ages

Details

Date:
September 17, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

The Shoppes at Solana
750 Sunland Park Drive
El Paso, TX 79912 United States
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