Eureka! Teen Science Cafe Events: Spaceport Sustainability

Eureka! Teen Science Cafe Events: Spaceport Sustainability

When

June 27, 2026    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Type

For teens who are curious about space, science, and making a real-world impact…

Join us at the Virginia Living Museum, June 27th at 2:30 PM, step into the world of rocket launches and environmental science with Spaceport Sustainability, a unique conversation about what happens at one of the most important launch sites in the country.

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, which is located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore at Wallops Island is one of only four public launch facilities in the United States. It has supported missions to the International Space Station and even the Moon. Now it is your turn to explore what happens beyond the launch.

You will meet a real space industry professional, Sonia Watson from the Virginia Spaceport Authority, and learn how she helps protect the environment while rockets launch into space. Then, you will put your skills to the test with a hands-on water quality simulation based on real post-launch monitoring.You will also hear from a VSA education specialist about student opportunities and pathways into careers in space, science, and sustainability.

If you are interested in space, environmental science, or just want to try something completely different, this is your chance to learn directly from the experts and experience what it is like to work at a real spaceport.

Spots are limited, so do not miss out. Registration is FREE!

Heads Up!

The Virginia Living Museum will open at 11AM to the public today to allow staff to get operations up and running after extensive power loss last night.

This will NOT interfere with regular summer camp operations, camp will begin at 9AM. 

Thank you for your patience!

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!