January 18, 1996 
 
RELEASE NO.: Wallops - 96-001W 
 
 
NASA Wallops Offering Space Adventure for Seniors 
 
 
Are you a senior citizen who has always been fascinated with rockets and space but never had the chance to  
actively participate.   The NASA Visitor Center at the Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight  
Facility, Wallops Island, VA, is offering a program for you. 
 
The Senior Citizen Space Adventure will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 15, 1996, at the NASA  
Visitor Center.  The free program is for anyone 55 years old or over. 
 
During the day, participants will build and launch their own model rocket, participate in a rocket mission  
simulation, tour the Wallops facility, and conduct hands-on experiments relating to rocketry. 
 
Space is limited.  Reservations can be made by calling the NASA Visitor Center at (804) 824-2298 or 824- 
2297. 
 
The NASA Visitor Center is located on Route 175 about six miles from Route 13 and five miles from  
Chincoteague, VA. 
 
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