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George Mason University

Space Day 2026

Save the Date: George Mason Space Day 2026

We look forward to seeing you at George Mason Space Day 2026 on Saturday, September 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. in and around the Johnson Center on George Mason's Fairfax Campus. Additional details will be shared here as they are confirmed.

Captain Hoot Gibson signing child's space suit.

Join Us for Liftoff: Space Day Activities

Participants looking through the college's solar telescopes.
Lectures and Lightening Talks

Hear engaging lectures and fast-paced lightning talks from experts at the forefront of aerospace and space discovery, featuring the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of exploration.

Tours and Shows 

Planetarium Shows: Shows will start every 20 minute and last 15 minutes. During a planetarium show, you will watch a tour through space and learn about celestial objects as you pass by them. This show is not suggested for guests with sensitivity to flashing lights, dark environments, or enclosed spaces.

Radio Dish Tour: Tours start every 40 minutes and last 30 minutes. On the radio dish tour, you will get to see George Mason’s 30-foot satellite communications dish. 

* The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.