Launching the Next Era is a community event welcoming community supporters to reflect, learn, and look forward on the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine.

Join us for an inspiring evening that honors the legacy of Challenger while exploring the future of space exploration, innovation, and STEM education. The program will feature a special presentation by Dr. Kenneth Harris II, NASA engineer and nationally recognized STEM leader who worked on the James Webb Space Telescope. He will share insights from his work in aerospace and discuss the importance of inspiring the next generation of explorers, engineers, and problem-solvers.

Together, we will commemorate the past, celebrate resilience and discovery, and engage our community in conversations about how STEM education continues to shape the future for learners across Maine as we launch into the next era.