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Join George Mason University Space Day 2026 on Saturday, September 26, from 1 to 5 PM at the Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus. Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, planetarium shows, tours of George Mason\u2019s 30-foot radio telescope, and presentations from Brigadier General Nick Hague, U.S. Space Force leader and NASA astronaut, along with experts from NASA, the Smithsonian\u2019s National Air and Space Museum, DarkSky International, industry, and universities across the region. Whether you are a space enthusiast or simply curious about the cosmos, there\u2019s something for everyone. <\/p>\n

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