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John C. Stennis Space Center
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000      KSB-03-007
(228) 688-3341         Jan. 21, 2003

Lanee Cooksey    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NASA News Chief
(228) 688-3341

STENNISPHERE'S ASTRO CAMP SATURDAY BLASTS OFF WITH SPRING MISSIONS

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. - Spaces are filling fast for the spring 2003 
Astro Camp Saturday sessions on Feb. 15, March 15, and April 12 at 
StenniSphere, the award-winning visitor center at Stennis Space 
Center. Astro Camp Saturday is a series of one-day camps for future 
rocket scientists ages 9-12. The camps are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
one Saturday each month during the school year.

The upcoming sessions will explore the mysteries of the night sky, 
discuss humans' goals for space exploration and show how the Space 
Shuttle is flown.

Campers at the Feb. 15 session, "What's in the Night Sky," will learn 
how to identify objects in the night sky. On March 15, "My Place in 
Space" will teach campers about the importance of space exploration, 
and on April 12, campers will learn about the Space Shuttle.

Campers will also enjoy interactive exhibits in the museum. The cost 
is $50, which includes lunch and all supplies. Lunch is provided by 
the RocKeTeria, serving famous local cuisine.

Attendance is limited to the first 25 campers who register. For more
information or to register, call (228) 688-2370 or 1-800-237-1821 
(Option 1) or go to www.ssc.nasa.gov/public visitors and choose the 
Astro Camp Saturday link. Astro Camp Saturday -- it's a blast!

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