International Space Day

International Space Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday in May. An unofficial educational holiday created by Lockheed Martin in 1997 that named International Space Day aims to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields among young people.

International Space Day is dedicated to the first Friday of May honoring the extraordinary achievements, interests, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The goal of this event is to promote math, science, technology and engineering education among young people. The hope is to inspire them to pursue a career in science, especially a career in the fields of science and technology.

History of International Space Day

The history of International Space Day stretches back to the very beginning of the universe when the Big Bang appeared in history and kicked off existence, life, and everything else as we know it. In more modern terms, International Space Day began as a plain and simple International Space Day in 1997.

The day was made to observe the many wonders of the unknown space in which our planet and many other planets hover. Moreover, it will encourage children to be more interested in the science field. In 2001, Senator John Glenn, himself a former astronaut, changed the date to National Space Day to expand its celebration worldwide.

While there is no doubt there is controversy as to whether it will become International Space Day at some point in the near future, especially if we ever get to Mars, which seems to be a foregone conclusion.

Many scientific organizations celebrate International Space Day by holding some interesting demonstrations, gatherings, and educational programs. You can be sure your local science museum or observatory is up to something on this day, and it's a great opportunity for you or your kids to learn about the wonders of the galaxy and more.

How to celebrate International Space Day

Do you know what lies beyond our sky? Today is the day to find out! Go to your local library and check out some of the space books there, learn about your favorite planets, or even travel to space. Librarians will be happy to share information with you about the best books and other resources for you to learn more. Furthermore, some libraries may even host events with guest talks from experts in the space universe.

Even if you can't make it to the library, all the information you need is right at your fingertips. Look up details on the longest time spent in space, see interviews by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin themselves. Watch footage of spacewalks or even try to figure out exactly what the Wow signal really is.

And then, when you've got your education done, feel free to curl up on the sofa and watch some space documentaries. If you do not care for documentaries, you are in luck. Hollywood has long been obsessed with space, so check out some classic and iconic space movies, from Star Wars to Star Wars, and take you to a whole new world in this galaxy or somewhere far, far away.

Likewise, listen to podcasts on any extraterrestrial topic that interests you. Take yourself to a science museum and learn the structure of each planet in our solar system. You can even read about the work of astronauts throughout the decades. Likewise, the works of Carl Sagan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Stephen Hawking are voices in theories regarding life, the universe, and everything, so make sure you don't make your own spoilers by ignoring what they have to offer.

Or, if you're short on time, check out NASA's website or social channels and see what they're up to - there's bound to be something that catches your eye. The International Space Station even has a feed that beams directly into the vast black space beyond. With luck, you might see something that sparks the imagination and you'll discover a new passion for learning more about which we'll never know all about.

International Space Day is a day to celebrate humanity's strides into the unknown, how far science has evolved, and the wonders that lie just beyond our atmosphere. If you only learned one thing today, make it something about space!

International Space Day is the perfect time to take a moment to realize that we may not be as important as we think we are. There are so many secrets out there waiting to be discovered so it can be a challenge to turn around the potential that the rest of the galaxy and the known universe have to offer.

However, this day's most scientific and ambitious is also an opportunity to ask questions, seek answers, and learn a little more about what the universe is and who we are as humans. Are we alone in the universe? Maybe, maybe not, but this shouldn't stop us from exploring the stages, so make sure International Space Day becomes one you'll never forget and get ready to launch.