Cosmic Chicago

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

Tune in this morning to see the crew announcement for Artemis III.

05/06/2026

The latest update regarding the air leak situation on the International Space Station.

NASA provides update on space station leak... https://go.nasa.gov/4e5oC5k

29/05/2026

At about 8 pm Central Time a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket experienced an anomaly on the launch pad. Here is a statement from CCSFS.

28/05/2026

16/05/2026

16/05/2026

Heads up, Chicago! Your chance to see Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan’s spacesuit on display at the Cernan Earth & Space Center is ending soon. The suit is heading to the Smithsonian for restoration, and Cernan is hosting a free to the farewell party that is free to the public this weekend.

After 40 years standing on duty at Triton College’s Cernan Earth and Space Center, Gene Cernan’s Apollo 10 spacesuit and twelve other artifacts will soon retire to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for restoration and relaxation.

The Cernan Earth and Space Center invites the public to offer a proper sendoff and final salute to Cernan’s flown spacesuit at a “Retirement Party” on May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.

There will be a trivia challenge and a short program in the planetarium, as well as special explanations about the artifacts on display in the exhibit hall. Visitors are encouraged to wear space-themed attire, ranging from a full costume to a NASA T-shirt. Guests can also capture the moment in front of an orbiting spaceship photo backdrop. Admission is free, and all visitors will receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Star Store Gift Shop during the event.

The Retirement Party for the Apollo 10 spacesuit is free and open to the public. For those unable to attend, the Cernan Center lobby exhibits are open 9 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday, except June 5, and Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. The last day to see the spacesuit will be June 6.

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14/05/2026

Data analyzed by UChicago scientists reveals exoplanet Kua’kua is dark and rocky, offering clues to search for habitable worlds

12/05/2026

Chicago’s Adler Planetarium is unveiling two new shows this summer!

This summer at the Adler Planetarium, find out how space science brings distant worlds within our reach with two new immersive dome shows.

30/04/2026