Spend an Evening in “Sweet Space” With America’s Hero Astronauts

On the evening of 2 September, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena’s residents will have the opportunity to attend “Sweet Space: An Evening of Astronaut Stories from the Cosmic Frontier.” The event will, of course, feature an amazing and tasty array of desserts, but the real draw will be the opportunity to meet and interact with astronauts, who will share their experiences from their missions in space.

 “Sweet Space: An Evening of Astronaut Stories from the Cosmic Frontier” is a rare opportunity to engage with not just one astronaut, but with

many astronauts, including Dr. Sandra Magnus the last woman to be part of a Space Shuttle mission, in one place at one time – a rare public event. Other astronauts will be announced shortly.

Event attendees will be able to interact with the astronauts and ask questions about their experiences living and working in space; about their missions; and about the everyday mechanics of space-life.  As an added bonus, attendees will be able to capture the evening’s memories through pictures with—and autographs from—their favorite astronauts. If anyone has ever had a question they wanted to ask an astronaut, this will be the evening to ask!

Residents of Pasadena and the surrounding area will have a unique chance to engage with America’s astronauts, and it is guaranteed to be a memorable experience for all, that will very likely sell out.

This event is a fundraiser for the AIAA Foundation and the Association of Space Explorers, two organizations that support innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  Sponsorship of this program will make the evening possible, allowing the astronauts share their stories, fueling the public’s imagination about space exploration, and helping inspire the next generation of aerospace enthusiasts and astronauts. In short – by participating and sponsoring, you and your organization will make the program and its memories possible. We hope your organization will support this program and join us in making “Sweet Space: An Evening of Astronaut Stories from the Cosmic Frontier,” a success.

For more information and the sponsorship opportunities that are available, please contact Merrie Scott, Development Director, AIAA Foundation at 703/264-7530 or merries@aiaa.org.