The event features real astronauts, actual astronaut artifacts and exhibits from NASA, and many valuable door prizes, including the Grand Prize of a three day trip to Orlando that includes the opportunity to tour the Kennedy Space Center and watch a launch by the space shuttle Endeavor.

The Astronauts' Ball offers fine dining, courtesy of Anne Marie's Catering, a cash bar, and Brian Catell & the Jump City Jazz for dancing. "We will celebrate the moon rising, the sun setting, our special honored guest Astronauts and NASA personnel, and all of our honored attendees, with an event that kicks off the summer social season in Bangor," remarked Nathan Michaud, executive director. "Proceeds from the event will benefit the Challenger Learning Center's mission, but just as importantly, we want to give the region a chance to experience a really unique, fun evening at a time of year when everyone is in the mood to celebrate life in Maine at its peak."

Advance reservations are required. To be added to the invitation list, please contact the Challenger Learning Center at 990-2900, ext. 4