Space Station 51 Escape Room lands at ESU's William Allen White Library
Emporia, KS (03/05/2026) — The lead-up to the groundbreaking Emporia State University event in which local students will speak to crew members aboard the International Space Station via amateur radio continues with activities that inspire all ages through fun, educational opportunities that highlight the wonder of science and exploration.
Beginning Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 5 to 9 p.m., William Allen White Library will host an interactive challenge called Escape Room: Escape from Space Station 51. Closed for spring break, the event will return Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.
The premise is simple: you and your team are locked in a room, trapped aboard Station 51 as it falls out of Earth orbit and plummets toward the surface at breakneck speed. You must use teamwork, intellect and ingenuity to solve the mystery of the space station's sudden demise and save the day before it's too late.
The escape room is open to the public. The cost is $5 per person, and ESU students can participate for free. Each 45-minute session can accommodate up to 5 individuals per group. A new session begins at the start of each hour.
Reserve a space by booking online at emporia.link/esubookings.
Payment will be taken at the door.
For questions, email libcirc@emporia.edu.
For more events and activities leading up to the ARISS, or Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, contact day, visit https://emporia.link/arissevents. The exact date of contact has not yet been determined by NASA.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Management and Library and Archives, Science and 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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