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Cosmic Cocktails & Conversations: Space & Time Networking Night at the Mars Society Convention

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Science, tech & space enthusiasts, unite!

Join us for an out-of-this-world evening at the Space & Time Networking Night 🚀, part of the 2024 International Mars Society Convention at UW Seattle.

Co-hosted by the Mars Society and Seattle Space Happy Hour, this event will take place on Friday, August 10th, from 7:00-9:00pm at the Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture, an intimate setting surrounded by pre-historic dinosaur fossils.

It’s your chance to rub elbows with fellow space geeks, chat about the latest in space exploration and career opportunities in the space field, and sip on some cosmic cocktails. Whether you’re a die-hard Mars fan or just curious about space, this is the place to be!

Ages 21+ and free for Mars Society convention attendees. Registration is a must so click here to sign up. Don’t miss out on the ultimate cosmic shindig! 

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