WHAT:    Stars, planets and astronauts  ...  oh my!
           NASA Astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave kicks off Space Day 2004
           celebration

  WHEN:    Saturday, May 1
           11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

  WHERE:   Eisenhower Community Center
           1001 West Highway 7, Hopkins.

  DETAILS: Minnesotans of all ages will have the chance to blaze galactic
           trails and imagine a future of space exploration during Space Day
           2004, hosted by the Minnesota Planetarium and Lockheed Martin.
           The event is free and open to the public.  Featured events
           include (a complete event schedule is attached):

            -- 11 a.m. -- NASA Astronaut, Dr. Story Musgrave, one of NASA's
               most experienced astronauts. With a 30 year career spanning
               the Apollo era of the 1960s right through to the Space
               Shuttle program of the 1990s, he is the only astronaut to
               have flown on all five Space Shuttles.  He has traveled 20
               million miles, logged 1,200 hours of spaceflight and orbited
               the Earth 788 times.

            -- 1 p.m. -- The Physics Force, University of Minnesota,
               featuring demonstrations that make science exciting for
               students of all ages.  After all, why implode a pop can when
               a 55-gallon drum is available?

            -- 2:30 p.m. -- Mars Rocks!  See the red planet in 3-D with the
               Science Museum of Minnesota.  You can also view the latest
               pictures from the Mars Rovers Spirit & Opportunity and
               examine a real rock from Mars!

  Space Days Background

The Space Day educational initiative was established in 1997 and is supported by the Space Day Foundation, a non-profit organization that is committed to using space to motivate students to become involved in science, technology, engineering and math. More information is available at the Space Day Web site: www.spaceday.org .

The Minnesota Planetarium Society (MnPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to help build and operate a new state-of-the-art Minnesota Planetarium. The MnPS is a diverse group of business executives, astronomers, and educators who understand that a Planetarium provides an essential educational experience.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services.

                        SPACE DAY 2004 CELEBRATION
              EISENHOWER COMMUNITY CENTER -- SATURDAY, MAY 1

                            SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  11 a.m.      NASA Astronaut, Dr. Story Musgrave
               Story Musgrave is one of NASA's most experienced astronauts.
               With a 30 year career spanning the Apollo era of the 1960s
               right through to the Space Shuttle program of the 1990s, he
               is the only astronaut to have flown on all five Space
               Shuttles. He is also a pilot, surgeon, mechanic, poet and
               philosopher. Dr. Musgrave flew six Space Shuttle flights.
               During these flights, he traveled 20 million miles, and
               logged 1,200 hours of spaceflight and orbited the Earth 788
               times.  He retired from NASA in 1997, and today provides
               unique perspective into the future of space exploration.

  1 p.m.       The Physics Force, University of Minnesota
               The Physics Force is a fun and playful presentation by
               University of Minnesota professors that makes science
               exciting for students of all ages -- from 5 to 105.   Their
               interactive demonstrations emphasize the process of learning
               science, illustrate complex concepts, and prompt further
               exploration by students. Each segment of the show begins with
               an illustrative demonstration, then escalates the excitement
               through even more vivid examples of physics principles.
               After all, why implode a pop can when a 55-gallon drum is
               available?

  1 - 11 p.m.  Solar & Night Telescope Observing
               Keep your fingers crossed that the weather permits a
               spectacular view of the day & night sky.  See solar flares,
               sunspots, moon craters, a crescent Venus, the moons of
               Jupiter and Saturn's rings!

  2 - 9 p.m.   Ongoing Exhibits and Presentations throughout the day

               Family Activity Room:
               Make your own balloon rockets!   Learn how "Toys in Space"
               work.  Simulate your own Mars Rover landing with an egg!
               Activities courtesy of the Minnesota Space Frontier Society.

               3-D Astro-Wall Room:
               See an amazing array of astronomy images of the planets and
               far away galaxies in 3-D!  Immerse yourself in Mars, the
               Earth from space and many more.  Courtesy of the Science
               Museum of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota.

               Presentation Room:
               Get the latest and greatest about upcoming sky events and
               NASA explorations from the NASA's Jet Propulsion Solar System
               Ambassadors.  Preview the Transit of Venus coming up on the
               morning of June 8th -- the first one since 1882!  See the
               plan for grand Saturn when the spacecraft Cassini arrives on
               July 1st -- after a seven year trip. Also, discover how
               rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles work with a special
               presentation by Lockheed Martin.  Scheduled announced day of
               event.

               Observatory Room:
               Learn how a telescope works.  Find out what's a good
               beginning telescope and various costs.

  2:30 p.m.    Mars Rocks!  Science Museum of Minnesota
               Get up close and personal with the red planet and see Mars in
               3-D with the Science Museum of Minnesota.  You can also view
               the latest pictures from the Mars Rovers Spirit & Opportunity
               and examine a real rock from Mars!

  4 p.m.       The New Minnesota Planetarium & Space Discovery Center
               See plans and designs for the new Planetarium atop the
               Library, scheduled to open in Dec 2006 if funding is
               appropriated.

  5 - 10 p.m.  High Definition Space Theater
               See crystal clear, sharp "high def" films on the Sun, Venus,
               Mars, Jupiter & Saturn. Films are shown hourly during this
               time, with the exception of 7 p.m.

  7 p.m.       Science from the South Pole, Karina Leppik
               Educator Karina Leppik has traveled through Antarctica twice.
               Hear about her amazing journeys and how the South Pole has
               much in common with outer space.

SOURCE: Lockheed Martin