May 1 - National Space Day

Happy National Space Day! The first Friday in May dedicates the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space.  

  

The goal of the observance is to promote math, science, technology, and engineering education in young people, The hope is to inspire them to pursue a career in science, especially a career in space-related jobs. 

  

Careers in space involve a wide range of specialties. Going to space requires many working parts, and that’s not just the parts that go into space. All kinds of engineers build the equipment, computers and make the computations. 

Accountants and public relations manage the books and the press. Meteorologists, chemists, physicists, and biologists analyze data and doctors monitor the health of the astronauts. As preparations are underway, photographers and writers record the events. 

While we’ve only been exploring space for less than sixty years, we continue to learn so much. Imagine all the roles in space you can fill. 

While National Day Calendar® has named a few here, how many more careers can you name? Do you know which one is yours? 

"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." ~Neil Armstrong

HOW TO OBSERVE' 

Teachers, students, space-related organizations, groups, and agencies hold celebrations, demonstrations, and educational programs each year. 

To learn more about these education programs, please visit the website below: 

https://www.airandspace.si.edu 

This day has grown so fast in recent years and is celebrated worldwide as International Space Day. Join an event near you. Other ways to celebrate include: 

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  • Build a model rocket and launch it. 
• • Watch your favorite launch. Is it the Hubble Space Telescope, Apollo 11, or SpaceX Falcon 9? 
• • Look for the International Space Station as it orbits the Earth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3ufJ7lcr08 

  

HISTORY 

  

Get involved by sharing your knowledge and skills, too! Host an event and share your experiences. Share your favorite space pictures using #NationalSpaceDay. 

  

#NationalSpaceDay 

@NASA 

@airandspace
@GoogleDoodles 

@nichecinema 

  

DATES 

May 07, 2021 
May 06, 2022 
May 05, 2023 
May 03, 2024 
May 02, 2025 
May 01, 2026 
May 07, 2027 
May 05, 2028 
May 04, 2029