Monster Rockets
Schedule
Fri Apr 10 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Daily Planet Cafe | Raleigh, NC
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Join us IN PERSON & ON YouTubeThis presentation compares the three biggest rockets ever built—the legendary Saturn V that took humans to the Moon, NASA’s powerful Space Launch System (SLS), and SpaceX’s ambitious Starship. Learn how these giants stack up in size, power, design, and mission goals. Discover how each represents a different era of space exploration and our evolving plans to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
About the presenter:
Alan Rich is a retired scientist and engineer now working with NASA as a JPL Solar System Ambassador and occasional software tester and tech spin-off developer. He also represents the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Alan enjoys taking deep topics such as astrophysics and rocket science and presenting them to any age group and education level in a way that's entertaining and easy to understand.
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Where is it happening?
The Daily Planet Cafe, 121 W Jones St,Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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