Extreme Zone

Learn about the experiences of one of our amazing ambassadors and hear from our Executive Director!

Tara Sweeney

Join Tara from 9:30PM-9:50PM during a fireside chat about her recent 102-day expedition to Antarctica as a field geologist. Learn about her PhD research related to rocket seismology, impact cratering, and technology in preparation for extravehicular activity on the lunar surface.

Cosmic Odyssey Scholarship

Immediately following Tara’s presentation, hear from her and Tim Bailey, Executive Director of Yuri’s Night, as they talk about the Cosmic Odyssey Scholarship. Hear about how their partnership with The Austin Hatcher Foundation is helping send pediatric cancer survivors to Space Camp.