Christa McAuliffe Center: Sally’s Night Celebration, June 16

Events

The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University will host Sally’s Night Celebration at FSU’s McCarthy Center Forum on June 16, 7PM-9:30PM, in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. See flyer. It’s an evening of free fun for attendees of all ages to mark the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride’s historic STS-7 mission and becoming the first American woman in space. Registration is required.

  • 7:30-8:15: Keynote presentation by Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, Curator and Department Chair, Space History Department, National Air and Space Museum
  • 7:00-8:30: Hands-on activities led by NASA Solar System Ambassadors and giveaways

  • 8:30-9:30: Stargazing with McAuliffe Center staff or interactive Solar System Explorers program