NMMSH News:

Explore the connection between the Apollo moon missions and today’s Artemis missions through a guided rocketry experience from 5:30–7:30 p.m., July 18 with The Atomic Aggies of New Mexico State University, a student team that designs, builds, and launches high-powered competition rockets.

Build and launch your own rocket and learn basic principles of rocket design and enjoy a presentation on past and present space exploration. 

Rocket building is a hands-on way to connect with the engineering principles that supported Apollo’s Moon missions and continue to shape Artemis exploration today. Working alongside the Atomic Aggies it creates a clear link between historic lunar achievement, today’s return to the Moon, and the next generation of engineers and explorers.

Schedule of events:

• 5:30 p.m. – Check-in, welcome, and event introduction.
• 5:40 p.m. – Rocket-building activity begins.
• 6:10–6:40 p.m. – Presentation in collaboration with the Atomic Aggies.
• 6:40–7:10 p.m. – Final rocket assembly and launch preparation.
• 7:10 p.m. – Outdoor rocket launch activity, weather permitting.
• 7:30 p.m. – Event concludes.

This is a special ticketed event for adults ages 18 and up, with limited capacity, so advance registration is recommended. Reserve your spot and get ticket details at spacehalloffame.org, and learn more about the museum at nmspacemuseum.org.