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About this event
Mass STEM Week:
Rockets and Space Science Night
New England Sci-Tech holds free public STEM events in conjunction with Massachusetts STEM Week. This year is a celebration of Moon and Mars observation and exploration. We want to encourage people to learn more about STEM in space science, to share Moon or Mars-inspired stories and artwork, and to continue observing the sky and the world around us.
Children will build and launch an air-powered paper rocket, hold a rock from the Moon, and see a Space Science 3D Show using 3D glasses.
Children can bring a homemade space artwork to show and/or wear space-themed shirts or costumes.
There will be take-home goodie bags for all participating children.
Program is for children in grades 1-6 with accompanying parent to help with paper rocket building and launching. No additional siblings below grade 1 are allowed in the facility.
Today's Schedule
- Wed, October 22, 2025, 6:00-7:30 PM - Paper Rocket Building/Launching, Touch a rock from the Moon, see a Space Science 3D Show.
Goals of Rockets and Space Science Night:
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Provide information, a platform, and resources in order to:
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Raise awareness of NASA’s lunar science and exploration programs.
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Empower children to learn about Rocketry, the Moon, Mars, and space exploration.
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Facilitate sharing of Moon or Mars-inspired stories, images, artwork, and more.
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Inspire continued observation of the Moon, Mars, the sky, and the world around us.
- Spark interest in STEM with Hands-on activities:
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Build and launch an air-powered paper rocket while learning about rockets and propulsion.
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Hold a rock from the Moon and learn about meteorites.
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Share your own artwork of Mars or Moon to help inspire other students.
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Use 3D glasses to watch a 3D space show to inspire students to learn more about space science.
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