The NASA Solar System Ambassadors program is a public engagement effort that works with motivated volunteers across the nation to communicate the science and excitement of NASA's space exploration missions and discoveries with the people in their communities.
Upcoming Events
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- July 5, 2025
Aerospace Update for the Museum of Flight
Charles Simonyi Space GallerySeattle, Washington, United StatesAerospace Update: A weekly 20-minute recap of the latest news in astronomy, aviation, and spaceflight from our own experts. Q&A to follow.Contact:Ron Hobbs - July 7, 2025
Virtual Planetarium Show - Presented by the National Air and Space Museum
Largo-Kettering LibraryLargo, Maryland, United StatesAttendees are invited to watch this interactive virtual presentation in person at the library. What can we see looking up toward the sky? Stargaze (and planet-gaze!) with educators from the National Air and Space in this virtual planetarium show.Contact:Tamika Gaskins - July 7, 2025
Is there Extraterrestrial Life?
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Clemson UniversityClemson, South Carolina, United StatesWe have asked the question since the beginning of time...are we alone in the Universe? Come explore this question and see what we have done to answer it. We will identify further ways for you to keep abreast of this quest.Contact:David Leaphart - July 8, 2025
MEPAG Search for Life-Science Analysis Group (SFL-SAG)
VirtualEl Granada, California, United StatesMEPAG Search for Life-Science Analysis Group (SFL-SAG) Virtual Workshop: Part 1 of 2 Tuesday July 8th, 8am -- 10am PDTContact:Lisa Gethard - July 8, 2025
Unsolved Mysteries of Saturns Moons
Greenville County LibrarySimpsonville, South Carolina, United StatesWhile we've learned some amazing things about Saturn's moons, there are many open questions about the coterie of satellites and what they can teach us about the evolution of the solar system. We will explore unresolved mysteries surrounding themContact:David Leaphart - July 9, 2025
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp
Schweikert StadiumPeru, Illinois, United StatesIt's Scout night at the ballpark! SSA Scott Pellican will host an informational table highlighting the long history between NASA and Scouting.Contact:Scott Pellican - July 11, 2025
Exploring the Universe with JWST, Part 2
Skokie Valley AstronomersGlenview, Illinois, United StatesFollowing the successful launch and deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have explored new vistas and aspects of the Universe made possible with this remarkable instrument. Join the continuing exploration with JWST.Contact:James Kovac - July 11, 2025
Dyer Observatory Public Telescope Night
Vanderbilts Dyer ObservatoryNashville, Tennessee, United StatesChuck Schlemm will present “Apollo to Artemis and Beyond” using models of Saturn V, LM, ISS, Artemis’s SLS, Orion, Lunar Gateway and SpaceX’s & Blue Origin’s Human Landing Systems along with possible Moon and Mars bases.Contact:Chuck Schlemm - July 12, 2025
Sun and Moon Impacts to Earth Life
Greenville County LibraryTravelers Rest, South Carolina, United StatesExplore the how the Sun and Moon impact the types of life and how the life survives. This is a multi-media presentation for ages 9+.Contact:David Leaphart - July 12, 2025
Introducing NASAs Eyes
Lead, South DakotaLead, South Dakota, United StatesJoin us! South Dakota’s largest FREE science festival features interactive hands-on science, art, speakers, entertainment, and virtual reality, along with hoist room and garden tours throughout the City of Lead.Contact:Anya Hartpence - July 12, 2025
Project Gemini! Learning how to Fly to the Moon
Rowland Freedom CenterVacaville, California, United StatesCome and learn about Project Gemini, NASA's program to learn how to fly to the Moon!Contact:Zach Amis - July 12, 2025
Space Spinoffs: Things We Use Everday
Canyon Branch LibraryBoynton Beach, Florida, United StatesDid you know that the Dustbuster and GPS were developed as a direct result of our Space Program? Join Jeff Hessel, current NASA Solar System Ambassador, as he shares the stories behind many products that were derived from our Space ProgramContact:Jeff Hessel - July 12, 2025
The Lifespan of a Star (oh, how different they are!)
Nauvoo Public LibraryNauvoo, Illinois, United StatesLet's learn the differences between stars! Their sizes, ages, colors, and more! Craft following! This is a free educational event for the public, open to all ages!Contact:Mellissa Smith - July 12, 2025
James Webb Space Telescope
Von Braun Astronomical SocietyHuntsville, Alabama, United StatesJoin the Von Braun Astronomical Society in celebrating the third anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope's first images and learn about the exciting new discoveries by the Webb telescope.Contact:Naveen Vetcha - July 12, 2025
Should Pluto be a Planet?
Eagle Lake Observatory, Minnesota Astronomical SocietyNorwood-Young America, Minnesota, United StatesContact:Laura Hammerbeck
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