On April 12, 1961, one lone human, Yuri Gagarin, became the first man to orbit the Earth. The
This year, Yuri’s Night Houston, hosted by the American Astronautical Society, has teamed up with the Bay Area Rally, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and many others to bring a wide-ranging experience to the public. From motorcycles and rockets to the Outlaw Music Festival, there’s something for everyone at Yuri’s Night 2008!
Three main events make up Yuri’s Night Houston: a charity 5K Fun Run, a space day, and a celebration! Everyone in the
Starting bright and early, join a fun run at
Throughout the day, enjoy speakers ranging from Johnson Space Center Director Mike Coats to astronauts talking about space activities. Don’t forget to bring the kids and participate in our educational activities, watch a local rocket club launch model rockets, and enjoy the huge X-Prize banners brought in with the help of United Space Alliance, all while listening to the Outlaw Music Festival. After a day of music, education, and food, relax at Space Center Houston with the music of
There’s one more thing happening April 12. One lucky person will win a trip to experience microgravity! Jacobs Engineering has sponsored one person, to be chosen by raffle, to ride Zero-G’s G-Force One, a plane that performs flight maneuvers to produce the feeling of weightlessness experienced in space!
Some of you may not be able to attend Yuri’s Night Houston, but relax—Yuri’s Night is not just a
For more information about Yuri’s Night Houston, please visit www.yurisnighthouston.net or check us out at www.mycityrocks.com and Talk of the Bay on www.wiredin.cc starting March 24. Keep exploring!