Space, Drinks & Trivia: An Evening with an Astronaut at the Aeronaut!
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Space, Drinks & Trivia: An Evening with an Astronaut at the Aeronaut!

Hang out with an astronaut, sip on drinks, and test your space knowledge at Aeronaut - it's gonna be out of this world!

By The Space Consortium

Date and time

Saturday, April 26 · 6 - 11pm EDT

Location

Aeronaut Brewing Company

14 Tyler Street Somerville, MA 02143

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours

Space, Drinks & Trivia: An Evening with an Astronaut at the Aeronaut!
Part of Massachusetts Space Week 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Aeronaut Brewing Company, where the cosmos comes to life through conversation, games, trivia, and a special guest from orbit! Whether you're a space nerd, trivia buff, or just in it for the beer, this event has something for everyone. As part of Massachusetts Space Week 2025, we're bringing together science, fun, and community for a truly out-of-this-world experience.

Join us for four stellar events in one night:

🌌 6:00–7:00 PM | Space Networking Happy Hour
Kick off the evening with a lively Space Networking Event, sponsored by Space Tango & Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Whether you're in the aerospace industry or just space-curious, this is your chance to meet professionals, students, and enthusiasts over a brew.

🚀 7:00–7:45 PM | Astronaut Talk: Making Oxygen on Mars
Ever wondered how humans might survive on Mars? Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a real astronaut who will share stories from orbit and present on MOXIE, NASA's innovative Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment. Learn how we're testing the technology that could one day sustain human life on the Red Planet.

🪐 8:00–9:00 PM | Space Trivia Night
Time to show off your celestial smarts! Join forces with friends (or make some new ones) for a Space Trivia Night co-hosted with Astronomy on Tap Boston. Compete for space-themed prizes and bragging rights.

🎲 9:00–11:00 PM | Space Board Game Night
Wind down, or gear up, with Space Board Game Night, co-hosted by The Game Guild. We'll have a curated selection of space-themed board games for all experience levels. Come solo or with a team—either way, it's game on!

🎟️ Admission is free, but registration is required. Drinks and food available for purchase at the bar.

📍 Location: Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville, MA
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26th
🕕 Time: 6:00–11:00 PM

Don’t miss this unique chance to mingle with a real astronaut, learn about the future of space exploration, and enjoy an evening packed with fun, learning, and cosmic connections.

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The Space Consortium

What is Massachusetts Space Week, Organized by The Space Consortium?

The Space Consortium organizes a series of space education & outreach initiatives, including MA Space Week, to help democratize space knowledge and connect MA-based space experts and enthusiasts with each other and with the public. Supported by the Massachusetts Space Grant and motivated by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Space Week stands as a testament to grassroots collaboration & community effort among space experts across the state, aiming to make space science accessible to all. This annual, week-long celebration seeks to bridge the gap between academia and the broader community and to foster a shared enthusiasm for space science. Through engaging events such as a Space Film Festival, a Space Career Fair, and more than 100 space events statewide, The Space Consortium invites you to join this dedicated effort to connect the academic world with the wider community.

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