Moon Day 2015 Brings Space Exploration to Dallas in July

For those who love everything about space, Moon Day 2015 is one of the most exciting days that North Texas has to offer. Taking place on July 18^th, the event gives participants the opportunity to explore a variety of space-related artifacts and equipment while also getting the chance to talk live to members of the Expedition 43 Crew on the International Space Station.

Exploring Space with Moon Day 2015

At Moon Day 2015, interested space enthusiasts can join three dozen exhibitors as they explore science and engineering. Among the attractions planned for the event are inflatable planetariums, Solar telescopes and robots. The event will also offer family-friendly Moon Academy classes, teacher workshops and adult-oriented Lunar University lectures.

In all, 22 different classes will be made available while visitors will also have the opportunity to build and launch their own rockets and to create space art. Those who come to join in the fun of Moon Day 2015 will also have the opportunity to meet Anousheh Ansari.

For kids who love space, there are plenty of special opportunities for fun to be had at Moon Day 2015. The first 200 kids to come to the museum on the special day will receive a Lunar Sample Bag containing five pounds of space-related materials. Ten children will also be selected to speak with the Expedition 43 Crew on the International Space Station. Boy and Girls Scouts will also have the opportunity to earn badges and one-of-a-kind Moon Day patches at the event.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum

The largest annual space-themed STEM event in Texas, Moon Day 2015 is sponsored by the Frontiers of Flight Museum and the National Space Society of North Texas. Located on the southeast side of Dallas Love Field Airport, the Frontiers of Flight Museum is a 10,000 square foot facility that explores the history and progress of aviation. The museum features over 30 aircraft and space vehicles, many of which were built in North Texas. Among the vehicles on display are a full-size model of the 1903 Wright Flyer as well as rare artifacts from the Hindenburg. Unique artifacts and scale models of historic military aircraft are also on display, as is a full-size reproduction of the Soviet Union’s Sputnik I.

In addition to hosting Moon Day 2015, the museum offers a variety of educational opportunities for adults and children throughout the year. Among these are five-day Aviation & Space Camps and a two-day Flight School at Dallas Executive Airport.

Moon Day 2015 takes place on July 18^th from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Frontiers of Flight Museum located at 6911 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas. Admission is $7 to $10.

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