Observe the Moon Night
Rocket Launch Event
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2026-27 Competition Season Begins Sept 1!
We are over-the-moon excited about this event! Experience the wonders of space exploration through a variety of interactive activities, astronomy lectures, and model rocketry!
As a NASA-registered event host for International Observe the Moon Night, this event is free and open to the public. For more information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit the NASA page.
Rocket workshop attendees must sign a Hold Harmless Waiver. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The waivers will be available at the sign-in table.
Activities 6:00–8:00 PM
Activities 6:00–8:00 PM
Apollo 11 Landing Site Recreation | Campus Field
See just how small the Apollo 11 landing site and the astronauts’ lunar walking paths really were.
Build a Rocket | Fusion Lab
Design and build your own rocket for a colorful nighttime launch with glo-sticks! Rocket-building sessions begin every half-hour, with space for up to 20 participants per session.
Lunar Map | Outside Auditorium
Kids are invited to study the Moon and draw the lunar features they can identify on a take-home lunar map. Turn in your completed map to receive a small prize.
Straw Rockets | Hallway Near Fusion Lab
Build and launch an air-powered straw rocket to land on the "moon." Prizes awarded for closest spot landers.
Talks & Lectures
Talks & Lectures
6:15 p.m. — The Artemis Program
with Jeff Volosin, Engineering Program Director
Explore NASA’s Artemis program and its goal of returning humans to the Moon while laying the groundwork for future exploration.
6:45 p.m. — Exploring the Night Sky & the Moon
with Glenn Bock, Aerospace Engineering Adjunct Faculty
Discover what you can see in the current night sky, learn about interesting celestial objects and take a closer look at the Moon.
Activities 8:00–10:00 PM
Activities 8:00–10:00 PM
Observe the Night Sky | SFOTC & Area Behind Fusion Lab
Once darkness falls, take a closer look at the Moon and other highlights in the night sky through a collection of telescopes. More than a dozen telescopes, including the ALPHA Observatory, will be available for public viewing.
Night Rocket Launch | Campus Field
Watch your rocket launch under the night sky and see how close it can land to the large, glow-in-the-dark target on the field.
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