Trick-or-Treat in "Scary Space" at the Discovery Center Oct. 31 and Nov. 1

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2014) – The Space Foundation Discovery Center is offering a special treat on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 — two days of “Scary Space” with safe indoor trick-or-treating. Come dressed in costume and collect treats in our El Pomar Space Gallery while learning the science behind what’s scary in space.

As an extra treat for parents, discounted admission will be offered on both Friday Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1 — half off admission for children. “Scary Space” is part of the Discovery Center’s monthly Star Days space themes and included in the price of admission.

Friday “Scary Space” activities on Oct. 31, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.:

• Play Minecraft in our AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory
• Make your own alien antenna headband and other space crafts
• Drive our remote Mars rovers
• Science On a Sphere® presentations in the Northrop Grumman Science Center

Saturday “Scary Space” activities on Nov. 1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.:

• Cool Science® interactive science demonstrations
• Drive our remote Mars rovers
• Play Minecraft in our AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory
• Make your own alien antenna headband and other space crafts
• Science On a Sphere® presentations in the Northrop Grumman Science Center

About the Space Foundation Discovery Center
The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and is located at 4425 Arrowswest Drive in Colorado Springs, just off of Garden of the Gods Road. The Discovery Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Discovery Center is home to the Space Foundation’s collection of space artifacts. Our “Launch to the Moon” exhibit chronicles the 1959-1976 United States and Soviet Union space race, with focus on the goal to be the first to the Moon. Some highlights include:

• An actual Soviet Lunokhod robotic moon buggy, like two that were secretly launched during the Cold War and recently re-discovered on the surface of the Moon
• Learn about the U.S. Lunar Module (LM) – the first manned vehicle to land on the Moon
• See scale models of rockets
• Find out what astronauts eat in space
• See Soviet and U.S. space suits – and learn how they protect astronauts from space hazards

For more information, visit www.spacefoundation.org/museum, or call the Space Foundation at 719.576.8000.

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission “to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity.” Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center including the El Pomar Space Gallery and the Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere®, and is a member of the American Alliance of Museums. The Space Foundation has a field office in Houston, and conducts government affairs from its Washington, D.C., office. It annually publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity and through its Space Certification™ and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, the Space Foundation recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit www.SpaceFoundation.org, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.