# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intrepid Museum Astronomy Night - 50th Anniversary of Enterprise - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate 50 years of Space Shuttle Enterprise with a special Astronomy Night exploring the past, present, and future of human spaceflight!About this EventImportant information: This is not a ticket into the museum. You do not need to bring this the night of the program. This is just for a reminder for Astronomy Night. It is not a ticket. Please note only the Space Shuttle Pavilion and Flight Deck will be open during this event.The Intrepid Museum’s Astronomy Night is free from 5:30pm-9:00pm and features fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family. Don’t miss special programming, including a live, onsite broadcast of our Astro Live program with space professionals, interactives with the NYC Star Trek Away Team and Museum educators, and stargazing on our flight deck with observers from the Amateur Astronomers Association.This month, join the Intrepid Museum for a special Astronomy Night commemorating the historic 50th anniversary of the public rollout of the first Space Shuttle orbiter, Enterprise! Although Enterprise never flew in space, it fundamentally changed the course of human spaceflight, acting as the prototype that proved the Shuttle concept. It not only demonstrated the feasibility of reusable spacecraft but also inspired a generation of engineers and astronauts, and helped pave the way for three decades of Shuttle missions.The evening will feature an exclusive panel discussion with astronauts and leaders from across the space community exploring Enterprise's legacy, how the Shuttle continues to shape today's Artemis program and commercial spaceflight, and what the next fifty years of exploration may hold.Guests can also enjoy activities throughout the Space Shuttle Pavilion, and telescope viewing on the museum’s Flight Deck (weather permitting), making this a celebration of both the history and future of exploration. New York State teachers attending this Astronomy Night will learn more about our education programs and earn one-hour of CTLE credit. Teachers must sign-in and sign-out to receive credit by visiting our Education table in the Space Shuttle Pavillion.Livestreaming of the featured presentation will be available if you can't make it in person to the Intrepid Museum. View the live event on or .* American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available for the demonstration, featured speaker, and some of the educator stations.Doors will open promptly at 5:30pm, Last entry to the Museum is at 8:30 pm (doors are subject to close earlier, entry is not guaranteed). Please note only the Space Shuttle Pavilion and Flight Deck will be open during this event. All visitors must enter through the Welcome Center to receive a free ticket prior to entering the Museum.IMPORTANT INFORMATION: THIS IS NOT A TICKET INTO THE MUSEUM. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING THIS ON THE NIGHT OF THE PROGRAM. THIS IS JUST A REMINDER FOR ASTRONOMY NIGHT. IT IS NOT A TICKET. Please note only the Space Shuttle Pavilion and Flight Deck will be open during this event.Guest Panelists: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3be2bd30-aa10-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w572-h740-dc081828-gmir.jpg Charles F. Bolden Jr., Major General, USMC (Ret.), served as the 12th Administrator of NASA from 2009 to 2017, becoming the first African American confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead the agency. During his tenure, Bolden guided NASA through the transition from the 30-year Space Shuttle Program into a new era of exploration, overseeing development of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, expanding commercial space transportation, and advancing major science and technology initiatives.Before leading NASA, Bolden spent 14 years in the Astronaut Office and flew four Space Shuttle missions, twice as pilot and twice as commander. His missions included the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope and the first joint U.S.-Russian Shuttle mission. Following the Challenger accident, he also served as Chief of the Safety Division at Johnson Space Center, helping oversee efforts to safely return the Shuttle to flight.Bolden also had a distinguished 34-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps, flying more than 100 combat missions and ultimately retiring as a major general. Inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2006, his career spans military aviation, the Space Shuttle era, NASA leadership, and the beginnings of the Artemis and commercial spaceflight programs that are shaping human spaceflight today. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3c15b410-aa10-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w493-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Peggy Whitson, Ph.D., is America’s most experienced astronaut, with 695 days in space across her NASA career and Axiom Space missions. She flew three long-duration missions aboard the International Space Station, commanded the station twice, and completed 10 spacewalks totaling more than 60 hours. During her NASA career, she also became the first woman and first non-military astronaut to serve as Chief of the Astronaut Office.Now Director of Human Spaceflight at Axiom Space, Whitson commanded Axiom Mission 2 and Axiom Mission 4, becoming the first woman to command a private astronaut mission. Her career spans more than 38 years in spaceflight and science, including leadership roles in astronaut operations, mission science, and astronaut selection, as well as contributions to hundreds of experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science, and Earth science.Inspired to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 Moon landing as a child in Iowa, Whitson holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Rice University. Her honors include the Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement, recognition among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, and induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2025. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3c2b8600-aa10-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w592-h740-dc484858-gmir.jpg Amit Kshatriya serves as NASA’s Associate Administrator and Chief Engineer, making him the agency’s highest-ranking civil servant and chief operating officer. He leads NASA’s 10 center directors and advises the Administrator on the technical readiness and execution of the agency’s programs and projects.Kshatriya has spent more than two decades at NASA, with a career spanning International Space Station operations and the Artemis program. He served as an ISS flight director and held leadership roles overseeing station engineering and operations before becoming the first head of NASA’s Moon to Mars Program, where he was responsible for integrating the agency’s plans for human missions to the Moon and Mars. He also played a key role in Artemis I and the development of NASA’s broader Moon to Mars architecture.A software and robotics engineer by background, Kshatriya holds degrees in mathematics from Caltech and the University of Texas at Austin. His honors include NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal and the Silver Snoopy Award for contributions to human spaceflight safety and mission success. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3c3f0e00-aa10-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h218-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3c533240-aa10-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h224-dc486848-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3c86ec70-aa10-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h282-dc486848-gmir.png Astro Live is supported through a NASA Cooperative Agreement awarded to the New York Space Grant Consortium.The program is also supported, in part, by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:30 PMEducator Station: Learn About Spacecraft (Space Shuttle Pavilion)Info: (Ongoing) Talk with a Museum educator and learn about the unique design elements of various spacecraft.🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:30 PMEducator Station: Careers in Aerospace (Space Shuttle Pavilion)Info: (Ongoing) More than NASA Astronauts! Speak with a Museum educator to learn about exciting aerospace careers.🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PMDemonstration: Blast Off!* (Space Shuttle Pavilion)Info: Launching a space shuttle takes some science, engineering, and a whole lot of rocket fuel. Explore how space shuttles got into space and, more importantly, how they got astronauts home safely during this interactive demonstration.  *ASL will be provided.🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMFeatured Panel: Enterprise at 50* (Space Shuttle Pavilion)Info: To mark the 50th anniversary of Enterprise’s rollout, leaders from across the space community will reflect on its legacy and the past, present, and future of human spaceflight. Join us for a discussion on the Shuttle era, Artemis, commercial spaceflight, and the innovations and partnerships shaping the next generation of exploration.  *ASL will be provided.🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMTelescope Viewing (Flight Deck)Info: Explore the cosmos with observers from the Amateur Astronomers Association. (Weather Pending) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/intrepid-museum-astronomy-night-50th-anniversary-of-enterprise/100001997987939712 - **Event Categories**: art, business, workshops, theatre, trips-adventures, trekking, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Intrepid Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Intrepid Museum - **lat**: 40.7648801 - **long**: -74.0008306 - **full address**: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Intrepid Museum Astronomy Night - 50th Anniversary of Enterprise - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ebfe67ead9fb5994739b332a654969e57fc7778972a4c073d85afc6c0eaba6a5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc185878-gmir.jpg?v=1787152464 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intrepid Museum Astronomy Night - 50th Anniversary of Enterprise being held? - **A:** Intrepid Museum Astronomy Night - 50th Anniversary of Enterprise takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Intrepid Museum Astronomy Night - 50th Anniversary of Enterprise? - **A:** Intrepid Museum Astronomy Night - 50th Anniversary of Enterprise is organized by Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intrepid Museum Astronomy Night - 50th Anniversary of Enterprise is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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