# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SPACE EXPO!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Save the Date: Space Expo 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
EXPERIENCE OUT OF THIS WORLD FUN AT THE NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM’S ANNUAL SPACE EXPO!

This in-person special event will feature guests from our region’s aerospace industry, activities for children and families, and much more!

This event is free with museum admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online below. Please note, promotions do not apply for this event.
Keynote Speaker: Dottie Metcalf-Lindenberger, NASA Astronaut (Ret.)
Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger grew up along the Front Range of Colorado. She graduated
from Fort Collins High School, where she ran on two state championship
cross-country teams and placed second as a Science Olympiad team member. 

A scholar athlete, she ran cross-country and track and earned her B.A. in Geology (with honors) from Whitman College. She went on to get a teaching certification
from Central Washington University, and she taught earth science and astronomy
for five years at Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver, WA. In addition to
teaching, she coached cross country and Science Olympiad. 

In June of 2004, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) selected
her to join the Astronaut Corps. After several years of training, she flew as a
mission specialist on the STS-131 crew, an International Space Station (ISS)
resupply mission. Dottie served as Mission Specialist 2 (also known as the
flight engineer), a robotic arm operator, the Intra-vehicular crew member (the
inside coordinator of the spacewalks), and a transfer crew member (helping move
six tons of hardware and equipment). The mission lasted fifteen days. 

During June of 2012, Dottie commanded the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operation
(NEEMO) in the Aquarius Reef Habitat off the Florida coast. The 16th underwater mission sought to develop techniques for working at an asteroid, while operating under a 100-second time delay.

In June of 2014, Dottie retired from the Astronaut Corps and returned to the
Pacific Northwest with her family. She earned her M.S. in applied geology at
the University of Washington and worked as a geologist for Geosyntec
Consultants. In 2023, Dottie founded her own business, Dottie ML, LLC. She is a professional speaker, continuing to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. She also volunteers for: Challenger Center (Chair Elect), the Seattle Museum of Flight (Board of Trustees), and the Presidential Advisory Board (Chair) for Whitman College.

Lectures: 11:00am and 1:00pm

Public Meet and Greets: 10:00-10:45am & 2:00-3:00pm
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE:
- Intergalactic Characters & Droids from the 501st Legion Connecticut Garrison

- Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford

- Bob Crelin, Author of Face of the Moon

- CATO Rocketry Club

- Danbury FIRST Robotics Teams

- EAA Chapter 166

- Stamford Museum & Nature Center

-Talcott Mountain Science Center

AND MORE!!
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Learn about telescopes and the face of the moon with author Bob Crelin! Books available for signing and purchase. Hosted in partnership with CT Book Festivals.

- Send a postcard to space! Design a postcard to be launched into space by Blue Origin, and then returned to your home!

- Build & Fly Straw Rockets

- Design your own mission patch for a flight to Mars!

- Build a planet popsicle!

- Test your skills at living and working in space with Satellite Stackers!

- Take photos with intergalactic characters and droids!

- Climb aboard historic aircraft!

AND MORE!
SMOKE N FIRE FOOD TRUCK ONSITE FOR LUNCH PURCHASES
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/windsor-locks/space-expo/200029922284641
- **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, art, festivals, literary-art, sports, workshops, food-drinks, meet-and-greet, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 474

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Windsor Locks
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 36 Perimeter Rd, Windsor Locks, CT, United States, Connecticut 06096
- **lat**: 41.94662
- **long**: -72.6864
- **full address**: 36 Perimeter Rd, Windsor Locks, CT, United States, Connecticut 06096

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: SPACE EXPO!
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SPACE EXPO! being held?
  - **A:** SPACE EXPO! takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 36 Perimeter Rd, Windsor Locks, CT, United States, Connecticut 06096.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SPACE EXPO!?
  - **A:** SPACE EXPO! is organized by New England Air Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SPACE EXPO! is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Windsor Locks, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 470+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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