Rotating Exhibits—Iron Room

EXPLORING SPACE
October 25 - January 10

An out of this world experience as you learn about our solar system, view a full size space suit, view photos of the international space station and touch a real space suit glove! A documentury on space is available for viewing during the exhibit.

International Space Station Photographs: In late 1998 the first Russian and American space station elements were placed into Earth orbit and docked. These 22 framed photographs with captions will help you become familiar with the international space station and our human presence as it was assembled and inhabited in orbit.

Apollo EMU (Cased) Spacesuit: Astronauts who walked on the Moon during the Apollo program (1969-1972) wore multi-layered suits designed for comfort, utility, and protection from the harsh environment of space. Special outer gloves, boots and helmet were also needed. A life support backpack was worn to provide cooling, oxygen and communications for the suited astronaut.

Exploring the Solar System Panel: America’s planetary program has successfully sent unpiloted spacecraft around the Moon, to all of the terrestrial planets (the four nearest the Sun) and to the first two outer planets (or gas giants) -- Jupiter and Saturn -- as well as their satellites. This data gathered remotely by spacecraft will allow scientists to study the nature and history of the solar system, thereby gaining a better understanding of our home planet and its environs.