Massachusetts Space Week Kickoff at the Museum of Science

Join The Space Consortium and the Center for Space Sciences at the Museum of Science for the kickoff of the 7th Edition of Massachusetts Space Week.

Throughout the week, visit various locations to see engaging exhibits like the Apollo space capsule at the Museum of Science, hands-on workshops, and signature events such as the Space Ethics Workshop, Meet a Scientist presentations, Planetarium shows, the MA Space Film Festival, including two special screenings in the Mugar Omni Theater, and more.

Space Week events at the Museum

• 1:30pm: MA Space Week Welcome - Blast off with us and discover the wonders of MA Space Week. Join Alissa J. Haddaji as she reveals all the exciting space events happening across Massachusetts during MA Space Week. Then, the Museum’s own Talia Sepersky will show you the coolest space adventures happening right here. Have burning questions about space? We’ll have a Q&A session where you can ask away. Get ready to explore the cosmos!
• 2:00pm: Who Owns the Night - Join us for a vital conversation. “Who Owns the Night? Protecting the Night Sky Ecosystem” invites you to explore the impact of light pollution and the importance of preserving our night sky. Hear from experts, learn about the Massachusetts Dark Sky Bill, and participate in an open Q&A. Your voice matters in this crucial discussion about our shared environment.
• 3:00pm: Meet a Scientist: Dr. Christopher E. Mason - Explore the future of human life beyond Earth with Dr. Christopher E. Mason. His pioneering work with NASA delves into the very fabric of our DNA, revealing how we might adapt and thrive in the vast expanse of the universe. Discover how his research is paving the way for long-term space travel and the search for life elsewhere. Dr. Mason will sign copies of his book, The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds, which will be available for purchase.
• 4:30pm: Undiscovered Worlds with Dr. Sara Seager - Join us for a special presentation in the Planetarium from astronomer and planetary scientist, Dr. Sara Seager, who will share how new achievements like the Kepler Telescope and rapidly improving technology put us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. Hear how this will change how we view our place in the universe. Dr. Sara Seager will be available afterwards to sign copies of her memoir The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir. Copies will be available for purchase.
• 6:00pm - 9:15pm: Space Week Film Festival Night #2 Expert Panel and Free Screening of The Martian (2015) - Join us for an immersive journey into the challenges and triumphs of human life in space. First, delve into the cutting-edge science with “Life in Space: Exploring Space Medicine & Genetics,” a 45-minute panel featuring experts Bhavya Lal (RAND), Dr. Christopher E. Mason (Cornell), Nahum Melamed (Aerospace), and Kyle Hornn (AstroAccess). Discover how their groundbreaking work is unraveling the mysteries of human adaptation in space, from the molecular level to the strategic planning of future missions.

Then, experience the ultimate test of human resilience with a free screening of The Martian. Reserve tickets here.

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