20
Jul
Space Exploration Day, on July 20th, celebrates the exciting day when humans first landed on the Moon. On this day in 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin from the Apollo 11 mission became the first people to step onto the Moon's surface. It's a special day to remember this amazing achievement and to learn about space exploration, rockets, and astronauts. People might watch videos about space, draw pictures of planets, or even pretend to be astronauts. It's all about understanding how much humans can achieve when they work together to explore the universe beyond our Earth.
How to celebrate Space Exploration Day?
Start your day by making a cool spaceship craft with recycled materials. Watch a fun space-themed movie or an exciting documentary about astronauts. Play a space-themed game, like pretending to be an astronaut exploring new planets. Have a space-themed snack, like star-shaped cookies or rocket-shaped sandwiches. Read a picture book about planets or stars before bedtime. At night, with an adult's help, gaze at the stars and try to spot constellations. Write a simple story or draw a picture about your own space adventure. Share your activities and discoveries with family and friends to inspire them about space.
Where Space Exploration Day is celebrated?
- - International
- - United States
