To celebrate Space Day 2010, the Space Generation PieGise in the city of Juazeiro do Norte, Ceara, Brazil, available to the public two reflector telescopes and refractor telescope for observing the planet Saturn and its rings and moons, the planets Venus and Mars, and the observations of deep sky objects. Before the observations, the public on the place receive information about celestial objects to be observed and the Space Day 2010 celebration. The observations will be held from 18:30 to 21:30 on May 7 on the sidewalk School José Bezerra, in front of the Estação Astronômica PieGise.
Organization Type: Estação Astronômica PieGise
We expect 150 student participants for this event.

Jul. 5th, 2010

Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará

Brazil

Estação Astronômica PieGise
valmirmmorais@yahoo.com.br

We are planning a space day with tons of space facts!
Organization Type: non profit
We expect 20 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

Ontario

Canada

Participation House
krista@phwaterloo.org

So 29.11.2009 16:00 - 20:00 Uhr: 2th Full Open Moon Science Day Simuliere mit dem Official GLXP Team c-base Open Moon! Techniksimulation mit Thomas Fischer von Rigs of Rods Projekterfolgssimulation mit dem Modeler-Forum Berlin-Brandenburg Modellbau von Teilen des c-rove mit Lego Mindstorms Eintritt frei c-base, Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin, Tel. 030 69 20 40 01
Organization Type: german science network
We expect 50 student participants for this event.

Germany

c base
clemens@c-base.org

General community and the students in particular from the city of Shillong and its suburbs will be invited to visit the University for Night Sky Watch. We intend to do some hands on activities and use Star Lab (inflatable planetarium) to discover the constellations of the Zodiac belt and also the constellation tonight. If the sky will be clear, We may enable the participants to enjoy an exciting view of the Milky way.
Organization Type: Centre for Science Eduction at North Eastern Hill University
We expect 150 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

India

India

Centre for Science Education
mmsprofcse@hotmail.com

PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING STUDENTS WILL BE GUIDED FROM LECTURE AT STARTING THE EVENT,FOLLOWED BY MULTIMEDIA,WATCHING SKY AT RADIO OPTICAL WAVELENGTH WITH HELP OF RADIO JOVE OF NASA
Organization Type: OBSERVATORY
We expect 500 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

India

GURUDEV OBSERVATORY
divyadarshan63@gmail.com

Discover space science research.
Organization Type: Surya Science Centre
We expect 10 student participants for this event.

Mar. 29th, 2010-
Apr. 29th, 2010

Tamil nadu

India

Suryasciencecentre
Sur3rvel@yahoo.in

We have a variety of activities planned to celebrate Space Day. Students will learn about space, space technologies and amateur radio.  Amateur Radio volunteers will try to contact a space station and let students ask questions about space, among other activities planned, including star gazing and educational competitions.
Organization Type: Scientific Center
We expect 100 student participants for this event.

May. 21st, 2010

Kuwait

The Scientific Center
pr@tsck.org.kw

SMART Day (Science, Math, Aerospace, Research and Technology Day) – Maxwell Elementary school has scheduled a day-long math and science day on Friday May 7 to correlate with National Space Day 2010. The day emphasizes the importance of math, science and technology in 21st Century Learning. The students will participate in more than 24 events such as: Mars Training Center Obstacle Course, moonwalk, centrifuge spin, LEGO robotics, and a paper air plane problem solving activity. NASA Space and Rocket Center will team with Maxwell AFB Elementary once again this year. Mr. Bob Kirkbride, from NASA Space Camp, will intrigue students with a special presentation on living in space. Another team of NASA representatives will make and launch “Stomp Rockets” with the students. Civil Air Patrol and STARBASE from Maxwell AFB will also participate. Parent volunteers and others from throughout the base are needed to help make the day successful and memorable for all of the students.
Organization Type: Elementary School
We expect 325 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

AL

United States

Maxwell AFB Elementary
rebecca.hill@am.dodea.edu

(Science, Math, Aerospace, Research and Technology Day) – Maxwell Elementary school has scheduled a day-long math and science day on Friday May 7 to correlate with National Space Day. The day emphasizes the importance of math, science and technology in 21st Century Learning. The students will participate in more than 24 events such as: Mars Training Center Obstacle Course, moonwalk, centrifuge spin, LEGO robotics, and a paper air plane problem solving activity. A team from the NASA Space and Rocket Center will be at Maxwell AFB Elementary once again this year with special presentations. Civil Air Patrol and STARBASE from Maxwell AFB will also participate. Parent volunteers and others from throughout the base are needed to help make the day successful and memorable for all of the students. This is a huge “field day” type event with an emphasis on math, science, and technology! Purpose of the day: To create an excitement and knowledge base about aerospace and space exploration for 21st century scientists and engineers!
Organization Type: Elementary School
We expect 300 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

AL

United States

Maxwell Elementary School
rebecca.hill@am.dodea.edu

We will be reading Dr. Seuss' There's No Place Like Space at 11:00 and doing a space releated color sheet or craft.
Organization Type: Bookstore
We expect 20 student participants for this event.

May. 8th, 2010

AL

United States

Barnes and Noble Tuscaloosa
ulyssesshakedown@bellsouth.net

Seventh grade students from Lauffer Middle School are coming to the Pima Air
Organization Type: museum
We expect 60 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

AZ

United States

Pima Air
mstafford@pimaair.org

This is a family friendly event that will feature demonstrations, giveaways, and hands-on activities with local and national space experts. Families are able to walk around and ask questions as they learn about space from the presenters.
Organization Type: museum
We expect 300 student participants for this event.

May. 8th, 2010

CA

United States

San Diego Air
sbaxter@sdasm.org

Saturday space related activities.
Organization Type: Sciene Center
We expect 300 student participants for this event.

May. 1st, 2010-
May. 2nd, 2010

CA

United States

Discovery Museum Science
bethc@thediscovery.org

Since we meet once a week we are discussing the parts of the rockets , how and what makes our the rocket go. Next week we will explain the building process and begin to decorate and assemble rockets. On the third week we will have a launch party .
Organization Type: Cub / Boy Scouts and Venture Crew Unit 551
We expect 25 student participants for this event.

Apr. 27th, 2010-
May. 11th, 2010

CA

United States

BSA Unit 551
tmlopez4692@sbcglobal.net

Discuss rocket propulsion with 3rd grade students and demonstrate with soda cans/water. Vary water outlets and see affect on propulsion.
Organization Type: School
We expect 30 student participants for this event.

May. 21st, 2010

CA

United States

LMSSC-Sunnyvale
laurie.l.christian-neff@lmco.com

Discuss phases of the moon, space shuttle parts and how they function and rocket propulsion with water rockets.
Organization Type: School
We expect 27 student participants for this event.

May. 28th, 2010

CA

United States

LMSSC-Sunnyvale
laurie.l.christian-neff@lmco.com

Over 40 activity stations will educate and entertain students about space, science, math, engineering and technology, with a emphasis on exploring and protecting planet Earth.
Organization Type: Lockheed Martin
We expect 1300 student participants for this event.

May. 14th, 2010

CA

United States

Lockheed Martin
darrykay@aol.com

Educate the children on the importance of math and science.
Organization Type: School classroom
We expect 20 student participants for this event.

May. 12th, 2010

CA

United States

Space Systems
charles.a.phillips@lmco.com

We will discuss the history of the space shuttle and the future of travel to and beyond Low Earth Orbit.
Organization Type: K-12 School
We expect 100 student participants for this event.

Apr. 22nd, 2010

CO

United States

Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies
rick.e.breeden@lmco.com

Space Day May 8 Join us for a celebration of space science and astronomy in Space Odyssey. This all day event features presentations by DMNS Curators and a special presentation by NASA Astronaut Bruce McCandless. McCandless helped design and fly the Manned Maneuvering Unit and was on the mission which placed the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit. Visitors will have the opportunity to hold informal conversations with our DMNS Space Science Curators, view the sun through solar telescopes (weather permitting) and explore space science with our Museum Galaxy Guides. The event begins at 10:00 am and will conclude at 4:00.
Organization Type: Denver Museum of Nature and Sciene
We expect 2500 student participants for this event.

May. 8th, 2010

CO

United States

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
david.cuomo@dmns.org

Space Day May 8 Join us for a celebration of space science and astronomy in Space Odyssey. This all day event features presentations by DMNS Curators and a special presentation by NASA Astronaut Bruce McCandless. McCandless helped design and fly the Manned Maneuvering Unit and was on the mission which placed the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit. Visitors will have the opportunity to hold informal conversations with our DMNS Space Science Curators, view the sun through solar telescopes (weather permitting) and explore space science with our Museum Galaxy Guides. The event begins at 10:00 am and will conclude at 4:00.
Organization Type: Denver Museum of Nature and Sciene
We expect 2500 student participants for this event.

May. 8th, 2010

CO

United States

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
david.cuomo@dmns.org

The day starts with a recorded message from Astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger. In the morning there is an all school assembly with the theme "Celebrating the Space Shuttle" by Mark Yoss from Lockheed Martin combined with "The International Space Station" by Peggy Carruthers from NASA. In the afternoon, the students rotate through hands on activities of Mission Patches, Edible Spacecraft, Rocket Sled, Hovercraft, 1000 Years of Exploration, Tilt-n-Whirl, Water Rocket Launch, Egg Lander and Video Spacewalk.
Organization Type: Elementary School
We expect 450 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

CO

United States

Lockheed Martin
mark.yoss@lmco.com

Our School would like the opportunity to participate in the Space Day program on May 7th. Our student at our capmus need some exposure to field trips and science enrichment activities! The participants will include grade 3, 4 and 5.
Organization Type: Charter School
We expect 65 student participants for this event.

Mar. 11th, 2010-
May. 7th, 2010

DC

United States

Charter School- Community Academy Public Charter School (Rand Campus)
MaggieGrove@capcs.org

We would like to have the girls (grades Kindergarten through 5th grade) participate in the Space Day activities as described on this website. The girls will also be fulfilling patch requirments.
Organization Type: Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
We expect 140 student participants for this event.

May. 2nd, 2010

FL

United States

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
lorianne38@msn.com

Bay Point Elementary *Magnet, Young Astronauts Club. End of the year, rocket launch. Grades 1-5 end of the year celebration. Each student built their own flyable rocket! Awards, pictures, and parents. All enjoy this great farewell for the school year event. All friends, and alumni are invited. We celebrate space exploration withour high flying salute to science. 2:55-4:30 pm
Organization Type: After school Club
We expect 62 student participants for this event.

May. 25th, 2010

FL

United States

Bay Point elementary *Magnet YAC Coordinator
Firebeach1@aol.com

Lockheed engineers speaking to the AVID group at New Smyrna Beach Middle School about STEM education.
Organization Type: Volusia County School District
We expect 95 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

FL

United States

LMCO IS
michael.j.eagney@lmco.com

We will discuss the various topics of space exploration and will participate in the Signatures in Space posters. Every student and teacher will have an opportunity to have their signatures digitized and flown to space in the July 2010 Space Shuttle launch. Organization Type: K-5 School We expect about 300 student participants for this event.
Organization Type: Lockheed Martin - EBS
We expect 300 student participants for this event.

May. 3rd, 2010-
May. 14th, 2010

FL

United States

Lockheed Martin - EBS
jaymes.t.tran@lmco.com

We will discuss the various topics of space exploration and will participate in the Signatures in Space posters. Every student and teacher will have an opportunity to have their signatures digitized and flown to space in the July 2010 Space Shuttle launch. Organization Type: K-5 School We expect about 635 student participants for this event.
Organization Type: Lockheed Martin - EBS
We expect 635 student participants for this event.

May. 3rd, 2010-
May. 14th, 2010

FL

United States

Lockheed Martin - EBS
jaymes.t.tran@lmco.com

LM Space Systems speaker Herb Yamada will discuss space and STEM education.
Organization Type: Elementary School
We expect 500 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

FL

United States

LMCO ISGS
michael.j.eagney@lmco.com

Interactive demonstrations and discussions with the third grade students of Emma Love Hardee Elementary School in Fernandina Beach, FL
Organization Type: Lockheed Martin
We expect 200 student participants for this event.

May. 21st, 2010

FL

United States

Lockheed Martin
dave.plews@lmco.com

We will discuss the various topics of space exploration. Organization Type: K-5 School. We expect about 25 student participants for this event.
Organization Type: Lockheed Martin - EBS
We expect 25 student participants for this event.

May. 13th, 2010

FL

United States

Lockheed Martin - EBS
jaymes.t.tran@lmco.com

The students of New River Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, FL will spend the day celebrating space exploration by watching a science fiction movie (space-based!) and uncovering the science behind the science fiction. We will be focusing on the topics like: light speed, intergalactic travel, light sabers, force fields, black holes, invisibility cloaks, cloning, androids, and more!
Organization Type: Public Middle School
We expect 100 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

FL

United States

New River Middle School
shellytygielski@gmail.com

The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia is proud to provide Space Day events for all 3rd-5th Grade students in Pike County, Georgia. During this three-day event students will engage in a hands on exploration of Newton's Laws, Aerodynamics, Principles of Rocketry, and experience going inside the cockpit of and F-15.
Organization Type: Museum
We expect 250 student participants for this event.

May. 5th, 2010-
May. 7th, 2010

GA

United States

Museum of Aviation - North Georgia Education Outreach
afigueras@museumofaviation.com

We will have the poster available at Abbotts Hill Elementary in the atrium to be signed during student's lunches.
Organization Type: Elementary School
We expect 750 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

GA

United States

Abbotts Hill Elementary School
jonesls@fultonschools.org

The Museum of Aviation Education Department is excited to announce that the annual Georgia Young Astronauts’ Day (YAD) will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Young Astronauts’ Day is an exciting day of hands-on workshops that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math.
Organization Type: Museum
We expect 500 student participants for this event.

May. 15th, 2010

GA

United States

Director of Education, Museum of Aviation
mspalding@museumofaviation.org

Students participating include middle and high school age. Girls will learn about the space shuttle program; have an opportunity to hear and speak to a female engineer from a local aerospace company affilitated with the NASA space program. Girls will also do fun hands on science experiments on topics such as physical science, material science, astronomy, and engineering. They will also be able to have their picture taken as an astronaut, and also be able to send their name to Mars/space via computer/internet access. Girls will learn that the earth is a valuable resource and what we need to do to preserve it and find ways to go green.
Organization Type: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
We expect 30 student participants for this event.

May. 8th, 2010

IL

United States

Girl Scouts of Norhtern Illinois
mnunez@girlscoutsni.org

Space Day at Space Port Indiana is a way for students and parents to learn about opportunities in the commercial space industry, and what educational opportunities exist for public, private and homes school students. Participants can experience a balloon launch, rocket launches and other activities that help them understand the importance of the space program in the United States.
Organization Type: Space Port
We expect 200 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

IN

United States

Space Port Indiana, INc.
btanner@spaceportindiana.com

Space Port Indiana and Indiana University Purdue University Columbus, Indaina (IUPUC) will host Space Day in Indiana at the combined sites of Space Port Indiana and IUPUC. The event will include activities, experiments and counceling opportunities for those who have an interest in space and a space career. It will also focus on important subjects like preservation of space, commercial space industry and space vehicles of the future.
Organization Type: Space Port
We expect 300 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

IN

United States

Space Port Indiana, Inc.
btanner@spaceportindiana.com

At our 7th annual Space Day event, homeschool and private school students will learn about comets, asteroids, meteors, and man-made space debris. The event will include lectures and hands-on activities, and will culminate with sleuthing teams working together to each solve a mystery.
Organization Type: private school
We expect 80 student participants for this event.

May. 28th, 2010

IN

United States

Heritage Mission
deanna.mains@heritagemission.org

Working for credit toward a Space Exploration merit badge, scouts of Troop 229 will view and discuss videos and live presentations on the history of NASA, the future of NASA, the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, military uses of space, and commercial uses of space. They will enjoy a tour of planets and galaxies through images provided by the Hubble Space Telescope and hear from astronauts (via videos) including, but not limited to, Pam Melroy, Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, and Charles Bolden.
Organization Type: Boy Scout Troop 229
We expect 30 student participants for this event.

May. 3rd, 2010

IN

United States

Boy Scout Troop 229
rickconn7@msn.com

3- and 4-year-old children who attend the Guidance Nursery School at the First Christian Church will be treated to a special class on space exploration. Images from the Hubble Space Telescope will be featured.
Organization Type: church nursery school
We expect 25 student participants for this event.

May. 4th, 2010

IN

United States

First Christian Church
rickconn7@msn.com

The Challenger Learning Center at Paducah will hold Space Day for local fourth grade students. After a morning program with a live Skype interview with Kentucky's astronaut, Terry Wilcutt, students will rotate to different activity stations. Thanks to our local sponsors USEC, US Bank and McDonald's.
Organization Type: Science Center
We expect 330 student participants for this event.

May. 13th, 2010

KY

United States

Challenger Learning Center at Paducah
mellisa.duncan@kctcs.edu

Space Week at Crofton Meadows Elementary School will be open to over 450 students and parents as well as the greater Crofton Community. During the week, students will visit activity stations that will educate and entertain students on topics relating to science, math, engineering and technology.
Organization Type: CMES Science Club
We expect 350 student participants for this event.

May. 3rd, 2010-
May. 7th, 2010

MD

United States

CMES Science Club
cmes_scienceclub@hotmail.com

Join the Maryland Science Center for a Space-tacular adventure as we explore all things outer space. Learn about rockets, our Solar System and beyond through fun hands-on activities and give always! Find out your weight on other planets, create your own space helmet, launch Stomp Rockets outside, and much more. Chat with space scientists and special guests from Goddard Space Flight Center, Space Telescope Institute, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, and model rocket clubs!
Organization Type: Science Center
We expect 2500 student participants for this event.

May. 8th, 2010

MD

United States

Maryland Science Center
awood@marylandsciencecenter.org

This would be the guest speaker part of our meeting.
Organization Type: youth-group
We expect 20 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

MD

United States

4-H Clarksburg Helping Hands
dale.j.ryan@lmco.com

Our school will celebrate "Grandparent's Day" on 05/07/2010, along with Space Day. Students and their visiting grandparents will work in teams to design "Spud Rovers" for travel on mars and drawing pictures of outer space.
Organization Type: School (Pre-K-8)
We expect 125 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

MD

United States

St. John Regional Catholic School
lcutchin@sjrcs.org

An astronaut will visit and talk to our students in grades K-5. We will group students into upper grades 3-5 and primary grades K-2.
Organization Type: Kemptown Elementary School
We expect 500 student participants for this event.

May. 19th, 2010

MD

United States

Kemptown Elementary School
steve.parsons@fcps.org

Space Day Maine is sponsored by Lockheed Martin and the Maine Space Grant Consortium and will be celebrated throughout Maine in at least 10 schools (Grades K-12) as well as the Challenger Learning Center of Maine. Over 2600 students and staff will be involved. Activities currently in planning include a trip to Maine's Capitol to witness Governor Baldacci sign the Proclamation declaring May 7th at Space Day in the State of Maine. Students will then have a photo op with the Gov. During the week, students will see, hear and participate in presentations by expert speakers in the fields of astrobiology, astronomy, aerospace , as well as speakers from the Civil Air Patrol, the Maine National Guard, and the U.S. Navy. Activities to include rocket launches, paper airplane contests, signing the Signatures in Space Posters, viewing lunar/meteorite samples, and Astronaut Food and Astronaut Patch Displays, plus much more. Maine cities and towns participating in our Space Day activities include West Bath, Bath, Phippsburg, Woolwich, Bethel, Waterville, and Bangor (K-12).
Organization Type: Regional School Unit 1 (K-12)
We expect 2300 student participants for this event.

May. 3rd, 2010-
May. 7th, 2010

ME

United States

Lockheed Martin/Maine Space Grant Consortium
bseggs@gwi.net

Learn about space science, astronomy, robotics, and NASA projects that are happening here in Maine. Come learn how you benefit from NASA technology every day! Learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to become invovled at CLC! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GIVE-AWAYS EXHIBITS, DISPLAYS REFRESHMENTS MAKE
Organization Type: Challenger Learning Center
We expect 75 student participants for this event.

May. 7th, 2010

ME

United States

Challenger Learning Center of Maine
jtherrien@clcofme.org

Girls ages 7 to 18 years of age will participate in Space Day where they will explore constellations, aerodynamics, life cycle of a star, rockerty, geology and participate in a modified version of the Imagine Mars program.
Organization Type: Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
We expect 200 student participants for this event.

May. 14th, 2010-
May. 16th, 2010

MI

United States

Girl Scouts
xenots@aol.com