Space Week on the Science Channel
THE SCIENCE CHANNEL LAUNCHES SPACE WEEK, FIRST ANNUAL SPACE PROGRAMMING EVENT MAY 6–12, 2007, AT 8 PM (ET/PT) (Silver Spring, Md.) – Colonizing the lunar surface… developing spacecraft technology to propel humans beyond Earth’s low orbit… exploring Mars in hopes of using the planet as a future home – SPACE WEEK immerses viewers in the ambitious, cutting-edge science of space exploration.
SPACE WEEK launches Sunday, May 6, with the network premiere of SPACE STATION AND BEYOND, and returns to Earth’s surface on Saturday, May 12. SPACE WEEK viewers will explore of one of the last mysterious, awe-inspiring places (un)known to man through in-depth programming on The Science Channel, as well as an information-rich, interactive experience online at ScienceChannel.com. The website will feature a space blog by an experienced science journalist; an interactive exploration of NASA’s ORION space vehicle; a timeline of Mars exploration from the 1970s through today; and the latest in space news from the Discovery News service.
Visit Discovery Science Channel’s on-line Press Kit to explore:
- Space Week Photos
- Space Week Video Factoids
- Full Space Week Program Schedule
- How viewers are updating the mnemonic for ordering the planets M.V.E.M.J.S.U.N
- Science Channel Website which includes games, interactives, featured videos, podcasts and much more!
- Lockheed Martin’s Space Day Website with sections for students and teachers to plan their own Space Day.