On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave an historic speech at Rice Stadium publicly committing the nation to sending a human to the Moon and bringing them back safely. This set us on the road to becoming a space-faring species with almost all of our daily lives being impacted in some way or other by our presence in space. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of this momentous occasion, Rice University, in partnership with NASA, is hosting a series of events starting on Saturday September 10.

We are asking for your help in creating a unique opportunity for our students, faculty, staff and the broader Rice Community.

Spelfie.com and Airbus.

We need your help to mark the occasion by being part of the human image that will make up the number 60 on the Rice football field.

Location: Rice Football Stadium
Date: Saturday September 10
Timing:

11:00am – Congregate at Rice Stadium field
11:55pm: Final places
12:06pm: satellite flyover
12:45pm, end

Additional instructions: download spelfie app in advance at https://spelfie.com

Post event you are welcome to visit the space exhibits and to stay for the special commemorative football game against McNeese State at 6:30. Anyone who purchases a ticket at RiceOwls.com/RiceSpaceScarf will receive a scarf (as supplies available).

Parking Info: https://riceowls.com/sports/2022/7/7/rice-athletics-parking.aspx
Tailgating: https://riceowls.com/sports/2018/7/17/tailgate-owley.aspx