May 2 Proclaimed Space Day for 2002

Space Day is celebrated each year on the first Thursday in May. This award-winning global celebration is dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration of space. The goal of Space Day is to advance science, mathematics, and technology education and to inspire young people to realize the vision of our space pioneers. Space Day 2002 . . . Adventure to Mars will focus attention on expanding our scientific frontiers to one of Earth's nearest neighbors.