Student Discovery Day
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Free, Parking $15
Please note: The building is open from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Student activities end at 3:00 pm.
Students are specially invited to take part in the second day of the Welcome Discovery festival on Student Discovery Day. Along with the other activities planned throughout the weekend, the student day will feature astronauts and NASA scientists presenting educational talks designed for young people. Several offerings, such as Learn to Train like an Astronaut, will engage younger visitors. The Museum's educational efforts support the STEM initiative, focusing on Science, Technology, Education, and Math.
Activities are planned throughout the day. For more details see the full schedule.
Discovery Members-Only Preview: The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will open early exclusively for National Air and Space Society members to be some of the first to see Discovery inside its new home. Details
Space Shuttle Discovery soars away from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, beginning its maiden voyage and a storied spaceflight career that spanned more than 26 years. The on-time liftoff occurred at 8:42 am EDT on Aug. 30, 1984.
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