Kopernik Observatory & Science Center
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Join us in-person at Kopernik Observatory starting at 6PM to watch the Artemis II Lunar Flyby! Today, April 6, astronauts aboard Artemis II return humanity to the Moon for a lunar flyby—the first mission of its kind since 1972. During this flyby, boundaries will be pushed, records will be set, and a new generation of Read More …
After 54 years, NASA is returning astronauts to the Moon with Artemis II. In 2022, NASA launched Artemis I—an uncrewed mission designed to test the Space Launch System rocket and Orion Spacecraft. Now, the Artemis II test flight will send astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, & Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day mission out Read More …
The Southern Tier has a long history of support for the space program. Engineers at Owego’s Lockheed Martin are contributing to the Artemis 2 mission to the moon. Come learn about NASA’s latest mission to return humans to the Moon and how local engineers are making that happen.
Registration Required Children will embark on an exciting adventure through the wonders of space as they explore the planetarium and learn about the brilliant colors of the universe. They’ll also get a chance to visit the observatory’s telescopes and create fun, space-themed crafts to take home as a special memory of their visit. KoperniKids is Read More …