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Satellites and Space DaySaturday, April 17, Noon - 4 p.m. Minnetrista's Family Day will be out of this world! From noon to 4 p.m. visitors to Minnetrista will participate in a variety of spacey activities inside and outdoors.
Meet astronaut Col. Kevin Ford
Perform weather experiments
Go geocaching
Try out a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit
And much more!
Make your own constellation to take home
Explore weather balloons
Experience wayfinding
Astronaut appearances will take place at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Col. Ford is a graduate of Blackford County High School in Hartford City, IN. He will be available for questions about his space shuttle experiences and how satellites are used everyday by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Cost: Included with Admission (Non-members, $5; Members and children three and under, FREE).
