Jul 01, 2020
The recent SpaceX/NASA launch to the International Space Station and the upcoming NASA Perseverance Mars 2020 rover launch are two recent launches in the United States. Did you watch the SpaceX launch in May? Do you plan to watch the Mars rover launch later this summer? We are witnessing these launches as the country struggles through the coronavirus pandemic and nationwide protests over racial inequality, but previous launches also happened during contentious times.
We invite you to Launch a Conversation with your friends and family about previous launches in our history and what was going on during those times. Encourage your kids to ask you and others questions like:
If your kids don’t quite know how to start the conversation, they can consider taking an interview approach. Check out this video featuring middle school reporter Jaden Jefferson on how to do an interview to help get your conversation started.
After your conversation, share what you discover here at this page in the comments section.
Our staff will review your comments and create short talks about social situations during other launches that we will release during our Mars Day programming later this month. Tune in to see if our staff highlight any of the comments you provided to us!
We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.
We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.
