Science at Sunset: The Science Behind Project Hail Mary

Saturday, June 20, 2026
1601 E University Blvd.
6:30PM to 9:00PM*

*Event times subject to change

Join Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium for an immersive evening exploring the real science behind the hit movie Project Hail Mary. Take a seat in the planetarium for a conversation with Steve Kortenkamp, a planetary scientist and astronomy educator at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, and Brittany Miles, a U of A astronomer whose research explores exoplanets and worlds beyond our solar system. Together, they’ll examine what’s scientifically possible, what’s pure fiction, and what may fall somewhere in between. The evening will also include access to science exhibits, special interactives, and other themed experiences. More details coming soon.

Image: MGM Pictures