October 27
Mission to Mir
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will host a special screening of the IMAX film "Mission to Mir" followed by remarks by a NASA Astronaut. The aquarium will remain open for the event with refreshments available.

Showtimes 4:30 -6 or 7 - 8:30 pm
Reservations required, call 203-852-0700, ext 206
Cost: $5 per person

Mission to Mir
Mission to Mir was filmed in space by the astronauts. This 40 min. giant screen tour of Russia's space station Mir gives viewers a unique look inside the weightless home in space that has been occupied by international teams of scientists since 1986. Blending historical footage with ambitious and breathtaking live action shots, the larger than life film illustrates the personal friendship forged by the former cold war rivals as they begin working together in orbit. In addition, it emphasizes the success of two nations as found by cooperating rather than competing in the race to space.

October 28
Space Station-Virtual Tour
Talcott Mountain Science Center

Hosted will be a virtual tour of the proposed International Space Station with a link from the Johnson Space Flight Center in Texas. Students will learn about life in space, and have an opportunity to ask questions live to those at Johnson Space Flight Center as they are virtually transported to full scale high fidelity mock-up components of the space station. Space is limited so reserve a spot early, or tune into the live broadcast via CCIT Cable.

Tour/broadcast, 1-2 pm
Call for details and reservations 860-677-8571


October 29
NASA/Odyssey
The Science Center of Connecticut

Hosted will be a presentation by a NASA Aerospace Education Specialist followed by a sneak preview of the Gengras Planetarium production "Odyssey: Defining Moments in Time." Learn how to incorporate NASA materials into your classroom.

Special Student Presentation *: 10:45 am
Teacher Presentation: 5:00-6:30 pm

Space is limited so book early, call 860-231-2830, ext 32
RSVP by October 16 (*Standard program fees apply for "Odyssey")


October 29
NASA/on-line with Teachers
Aero-Space and Environmental Education Center

Hosted at Eastern Connecticut State University, the Aero-Space and Environmental Education Center presents an exploration of the on-line resources available through NASA. An Aerospace Education Specialist will work with teachers as they learn to use these resources to improve student learning.

Teacher presentation 4-7 pm, preregistration required. Call for details and reservations 860-465-4532.


October 30
Discover Space
The Discovery Museum

The Discovery Museum staff will join forces with a NASA Aerospace Education Specialist to educate and excite students about space exploration through demonstrations, sky shows and hands-on activities. Some lucky students will chase a comet as they embark on a simulated space mission in the museum's Challenger Learning Center.

Fees will be charged for programs. Call for details and reservations 203-372-35221, ext 133