Swedes in Space

Mon, July 29, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us for a program themed "A Universe fo Stories" to discover the wonders of space, and learn what it takes to become an astronaut. We will explore the life of astronauts and their intensive training to prepare for space.  We will talk about the careers of Swedish-American NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin (the second human to set foot on the moon in 1969 - and pictured here!) and Christer Fuglesand, who became the first Swedish astronaut in space, in 2006. Participants will experience astronaut training, then blast-off into space to complete a mission to the moon!  One goal of the program is to help children practice STEM and team-building skills through hands-on activities.  We will end our progam by making our own space shuttles to take home.  Program designed for elementary age students.

Program presented by the American Swedish Historical Museum.