Event dates: June 9-12, 2022
Event location: Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058. Media will check in at Guest Services.
Media RSVP: To attend, RSVP here.
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Event description: Media are invited to cover Space Center Houston’s Moon2Mars Festival, presented by Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU, June 9-12. The first annual Moon2Mars Festival celebrates the future of space from the Moon to Mars. The festival will highlight cutting-edge space technologies and Friday and Saturday will culminate with an evening concert featuring performances by Wade Bowen, American Authors, Katie Toupin and more.
This Moon2Mars Festival is one way Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, provides the public access to be a part of what’s happening now in space exploration.
The festival music line-up has something for everyone from pop to alternative rock and country music. The outdoor stage will kick off with live music entertainment at 4 p.m. Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. Friday’s live music features performances by Katie Toupin at 7 p.m. and Texas native Wade Bowen at 8:15 p.m. Saturday’s music features performances by Katie Toupin at 7 p.m. and American Authors at 8:15 p.m.
The Moon2Mars Festival will offer a one-day business-to-business conference on Thursday, June 9, and a three-day public festival Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12 celebrating NASA’s Artemis program and the innovations that will help us establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon.
Moon2Mars Festival offers something for everyone. Experience indoor and outdoor programming, panel discussions led by space experts, immersive learning opportunities, delicious food and beverage offerings from Wolfgang Puck Catering, live music and additional programming on the outdoor stage throughout the days and evenings of June 10-12.
Tickets are on sale now for Space Center Houston’s Moon2Mars Festival, presented by Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU, June 9-12. Moon2Mars Festival ticket prices are $34.95 for children (ages 4-11), $37.95 for seniors, $39.95 for adults (12 and older), and $34.95 (onsite only) for members of the military.
Visit www.spacecenter.org/moon2marsfestival for more information about the activities and hours of operation during this special period. Join the conversation, use #Moon2MarsFestival.
Photo ops include:
- See people driving an Astrolab’s next-gen FLEX rover
- Get up close to a spacesuit
- Explore Artemis, our new permanent exhibit
- See interactive booths engaging people about the latest in space
- Take a selfie with a robot
Potential Interviews:
- William T. Harris, Space Center Houston President and CEO (Spanish fluent)
- Mary Baerg, Space Center Houston Chief Operating Officer
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The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit science and space exploration learning center with extensive educational programs. Space Center Houston is the cornerstone of its mission to inspire all generations through the wonders of space exploration. The center draws more than 1.25 million visitors annually, was named “Best Museum in Texas” by USA Today and generates a $118.7 million annual economic impact in the greater Houston area. Space Center Houston is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Certified Autism Center. More than 250,000 teachers and students from around the world visit the center annually to experience the educational space museum with more than 400 things to see and do. For more information, go to www.spacecenter.org.
Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU, is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative proudly serving the Greater Houston Metro. Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU, was originally established in 1961 to serve the employees and families of Johnson Space Center. We have grown into one of the largest credit unions in Houston, serving more than 130,000 members with 17 solution center locations and more than $2 billion in assets. As a people-first organization, Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU, is open to all members of the Houston community who live, work, worship, or attend school in the Greater Houston Metro. For more information, visit wellbyfinancial.com. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. Equal Opportunity Employer.
