posted 10-22-2019 02:41 PM               

Ever wondered what it's like to live and work in space? Participate in a live downlink with astronauts on the International Space Station!

Want to know what it takes to become an astronaut? Ask during a live Q&A with astronauts from around the world!

Curious about how the reality of Apollo 11 compares to science fiction? We'll have a conversation with Sci-Fi writers and engineers to discuss this topic!

Want to discover how students and citizen scientists are actively engaged in learning about space and participating in space-related projects? Experience demonstrations of exciting hands-on experiments from around the world!

Ever see a rocket engine up close? Dreamed about what a trip to space would feel like? Experience and explore over 200,000 square feet of displays and interactive exhibits to learn more about where we're headed in space!

posted 10-24-2019 09:44 AM               

Stop by Dynetics booth 654 for exclusive collectable trading cards that feature each of Astrobotic's fleet of landers and rovers! Each day a different trading card while supplies last!

posted 10-25-2019 08:06 AM               

The exhibit hall will open at 9:00 AM.

In Grand Ballroom ABC on the 3rd Level

• 9:40 AM – the NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, will provide an overview of NASA's Artemis program to return American astronauts to the Moon by 2024.
  
• 10:50 AM – 7 astronauts from around the world will host an interactive discussion with the audience – bring your questions!
  
• 1:30 PM - A group of engineers and historians will discuss how science and art converge to drive technology advancement

• 10:20 AM - Female space role models will introduce themselves and tell their stories and answer questions.
  
• 12:30 PM – Hear from the companies that are building the rockets and spacecrafts that will take astronauts back to the Moon.
  
• 2:00 PM - Filmmakers bring to life their interpretation of NASA's work to send humans to the vicinity of the Moon and onward to Mars through breathtaking cinematography, amazing animations and state-of-the-art special effects.

• A 1/4 model of Orion – the next generation spacecraft being built to take humans farther than they've ever gone before in the University Zone
  
• The Lockheed Martin Lunar Ascent Element in the Grand Lobby of the Convention Center
  
• A "Race on Mars" VR treadmill experience in the Lockheed Martin booth 301
  
• A mockup of the Blue Origin Blue Moon Lunar Lander on the L Street Bridge
  
• An opportunity to try your hand at docking a spacecraft to the International Space Station at Boeing's booth 463
  
• A Space Shuttle Main Engine – next to booth 348
  
• A life size replica of Neil Armstrong's spacesuit in the Lunar Lounge
  
• Touchable Moon and Mars rocks at the NASA Driven to Explore Experience in booth 2003 and NASA booth 348
  
• The Spacebuzz – A VR spaceflight experience in booth 1137