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Moon Mission Fun at the Great Lakes Science Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USAWednesday, April 1, 2026
The Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland is gearing up to welcome NASA’s Artemis II launch. On April 1, visitors can watch the pre‑launch live from the Discovery Stage, following the countdown and witnessing every moment as the mission prepares to leave Earth.
Event Highlights
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| April 1, 1:30 p.m. | Big Science Show – A brief pause in the live feed to discuss key points of the launch. |
| April 1–30 | Continuous live feed from the launch, available all day. |
| April 1–5 p.m. | Apollo Capsule Gallery – STEM teachers explain the spacecraft, crew, and significance of the lunar flyby. |
| Sundays (April 5, 12, 19) | “Go for Launch! Design A Rocket” workshop – families build rubber‑band rockets and test their flight distance. Cost: $5 for materials. |
| April 18–19 | “Over the Moon” event – live math show “Liftoff: Math in Space,” lunar scavenger hunt, expert talks, augmented reality demos with NASA Glenn Research Center, astronaut food and vacuum experiments. |
About Artemis II
- Crew: Four astronauts
- Mission Duration: Ten days around the moon
- Significance: First human mission beyond low‑Earth orbit since Apollo (1972)
Why It Matters
The center aims to make space science accessible and engaging for all ages. Through hands‑on projects, expert talks, and interactive exhibits, visitors will learn about physics, engineering, and the history of space exploration while sparking curiosity for future missions and lunar mysteries.
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