11:00am

“Human Factors in Space Flight” presented by guest speaker and retired astronaut Robert L. Satcher, Jr., MD, PhD. (11:00 a.m. -  Tickets and more information at grpm.org)

10:00am to 5:00pm

• Learn from student-submitted projects designing solutions for the future of space exploration.
• Watch astronomy shows in the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium.
  • All shows include a "space news" preview of NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission!
• See museum artifacts related to space, space travel, and Roger B. Chaffee.
• Enjoy many other family-friendly activities related to space, including (subject to change): 
  • Enjoy many other family-friendly activities related to space, including (subject to change):   
    • Build Stations - Create at a variety of build and activity stations throughout the museum.
    • Astronaut Training Mission- Earn a prize for completing an Astronaut Training Mission as you engage in different training activities around the museum.
    • Underwater ROV with Mark Gleason -  use pvc pipes, foam noodles, and small submersible motors to create a underwater ROV that  can  be tested in a tank full of water.  Learn about underwater discovery and the important role that Remote Operated Vehicles play in underwater exploration.
    • Gerald R. Ford International Airport- Create airplanes and learn about the airport through fun games and activities. 
    • Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association View objects through telescopes and learn more about stargazing. 
    • NASA- Meet a NASA scientist and learn about the science that goes into space exploration. 
    • GVSU Physics Department showcase - students from the physics department will do hands-on activities.
    • Activity Stations and Displays- Engage in many more activities and demonstrations as you interact with some of our STEAM partners and organizations.