Blast off at ESU's Peterson Planetarium with 'Space Explorers: The ISS Experience'
Emporia, KS (08/06/2025) — Join a crew of astronauts as they board the International Space Station for a life-changing mission of adventure when Emporia State University's Peterson Planetarium debuts the new presentation "Space Explorers: The ISS Experience" in August.
The first episode, "Adapt," documents the arrival of the astronauts in an immersive, 30-minute program as they discover the joy, wonder and dangers of living in space. The show features astronauts Anne McClain, David Saint-Jacques, Christina Koch and Kansas native Nick Hague.
Prior to the show, Mark Brown, Peterson Planetarium director, introduces audiences to the live night sky in a presentation that shows the stars, constellations and planets over Emporia.
Emporia State invites students, space enthusiasts and anyone interested in an engaging full-dome planetarium experience to see the wonder of "Space Explorers: The ISS Experience."
Four showtimes are offered for convenience:
- Thursday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m.
Show tickets are free and open to the public. Each attendee must register individually by visiting emporia.edu/planetarium.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.
For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.
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Gwendolynne Larson, ESU director of media relations, (620) 341-5528, glarson1@emporia.eduShare this Story
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