With help from their teachers and a few adventurous parents, the girls engaged in hands-on experiences that provided insight into how the astronauts launch into space, communicate with Mission Control, and eat and sleep in a micro-gravity environment.

The girls simulated suiting up for a space walk, moving through an air lock, and building modules for the International Space Station. They designed satellites, controlled a robot to complete a task, and experienced the challenges of making repairs in space.

Second grade teachers Ms. Petra Obley and Ms. Terri Wilson, and Lower School science teacher Ms. Diane Reckless collaborate to create Space Day each spring. Their goal is to encourage the girls to wonder, explore, create, and problem-solve. Space Day inspires the girls to consider careers in science and the importance of the space exploration.