| Event ID: | 96031 |
| Contact Name: | Jared Smith |
| Contact Email: | jsmith@ingeniumcanada.org |
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| Organization: | Canada Aviation and Space Museum |
| Event Web Site: | https://ingenium.ca/aviation/en/events/world-space-week/ |
| Dates: | 4th October 2025 to 10th October 2025 |
| Physical Event: | Yes |
| Type: | Public |
| Start/End Type: | Both Starts and Ends During WSW |
| Country: | Canada |
| State/Province: | Ontario |
| City: | Ottawa |
| Address: | 11, Aviation Parkway |
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| Event Name: | Various museum activities |
| Event Description: | Celebrate World Space Week with activities for space enthusiasts of all ages. Explore what it’s like to live and work in space with hands-on activities! Build and blast off in your own rocket ship, see gravity in action in an eye-opening demo, and get an up-close look at the Canadarm—one of Canada’s most iconic space technologies. Discover the challenges of daily life aboard the International Space Station, and don’t miss the chance to meet space experts for a lively conversation about our Solar System and beyond. Included with admission Rocket adventures Location: Mauril Bélanger Theatre Day/time: Daily October 4 to 13 (except October 8), 10:30 a.m. Build a rocket ship, climb aboard, and blast off! Once in space, put on your jetpack, and go on a spacewalk to repair your ship. After a quick snack on the Moon, fly back to Earth! Recommended for ages 3 to 6 years. Gravity visualized Location: Demonstration Area Day/time: Daily October 4 to 13, times vary Explore gravity in action! In this demonstration, we visualize gravity according to Einstein and discover the impacts of gravity on the Sun, Moon and planets in our Solar System. Orbit Ottawa Public Library Location: Front Lobby Day/time: Saturday, October 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover everything from books to telescopes and STEM programming. Whether you’re a regular visitor or new to the Library, staff will be happy to answer questions and help you make the most of your Library card. How to pick your first telescope with RASC Location: Front Lobby Day/time: Saturday, October 4, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Presentation at 1 p.m. in the classroom Interested in learning how to pick your first telescope? Members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be at the museum to share their knowledge and expertise. Daydreaming with space experts Location: Mauril Bélanger Theatre Day/time: Sunday, October 5, 1 p.m. Ever wonder what it’s like on other worlds in our Solar System? Ask a scientist! Join three space experts for a fun and fascinating event where you can ask all your burning space questions and learn about the exciting new book Daydreaming in the Solar System! |
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