Coffee at the Cosmo: Saturday Edition

Start your Saturday with a stellar experience at Coffee at the Cosmo: Saturday, May 2, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am.

Join us for a special Coffee at the Cosmo: Saturday Edition, featuring Dr. Valerie Neal, Curator Emerita in space history at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, will talk about her most recent book, On A Mission, a culturally insightful history of women astronauts, the challenges they have faced, and how they earned their place in space.  Enjoy coffee and an engaging presentation, then meet Valerie Neal in person during exclusive book signing sessions throughout the day.

Event Schedule:

• 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Morning Presentation
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Book Signing
• 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Afternoon Presentation
• 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Book Signing

Celebrate the pioneers who expanded the boundaries of space exploration and be inspired by the stories that continue to shape its future.