You don’t read the words, “We’re going to space!” very often. So, how about we soak up the joy of reading those words once more? Let’s add a little pizzazz and shout it by using all capital letters: “WE’RE GOING TO SPACE!” Yeah!
A Geocaching Travel Bug® is hitching a ride with astronaut Rick Mastracchio straight to the International Space Station. The mission is currently scheduled to launch from Kazakhstan at 4:08 GMT on November 7, which is 11:08 p.m. November 6 here in South Carolina.
Rick will live aboard the ISS for 6 months. He plans to use the Travel Bug as a tool to teach students on Earth, in his home state of Connecticut, about geography and science. He’ll also earn the Solar System’s most elusive smiley and find the International Space Station geocache.
We will come together at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday 11/6 to talk about the launch and grab some late night snacks. There will be a contest for the best home made rocket with a prize! (Please no real rockets! Think arts & crafts.) Carolina Ale House has been gracious enough to donate a $25 gift card for the best rocket!
Those that attend will also get a special Geocaching in Space Souvenir Image!
Please let me know how many in your log will be attending so I can inform Carolina Ale House.
