Yuri's Night Atlanta
April 12 · Under the Couch · 8:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Yuri's Night Atlanta 2008 is Atlanta's fourth celebration of Yuri's Night. Every April 12th, Yuri’s Night brings together young people from around the world creating a global community unified in support of mankind’s shared destiny in space.
Events
A number of exciting events are planned for Yuri's Night Atlanta 2008, including:
- Free BBQ with the Georgia Tech Barbeque Club
- Space trivia competition
- Raffle! Prizes include Tickets to the High Museum of Art, movie tickets, your name on the Mars Society Rover, and MORE!
- Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Rock Band Hour of Rock/Tournament
Sponsors
- Georgia Tech Student Government Association
- The Atlanta High Museum of Art
About Yuri's Night
Yuri’s Night is a gathering of people with diverse backgrounds that connects, educates, and motivates people of all cultures and backgrounds around a common inspiration—the future of space exploration. These global events are a showcase for elements of culture that embrace space including dance, music, fashion, and art.
Yuri's Night celebrates two pivotal events in spaceflight: Yuri Gagarin's first manned spaceflight on April 12, 1961, and the first flight of the Space Shuttle system on April 12, 1981. Gagarin was aboard Vostok 1 for a 1h 58' flight into space, completing one orbit. Commander John Young (Georgia Tech AE '52) and Pilot Robert Crippen flew the orbiter Columbia on a 54h 30' mission completing thirty-six orbits twenty years later to the day.
Location
The Yuri's Night Atlanta celebration will be held at Under the Couch on Georgia Tech's West Campus. Directions can be found at Under the Couch's directions page.
Links
- Yuri's Night Worldwide home of Yuri's Night. About Yuri's Night, other parties, and Yuri's Night merchandise.
- More information about Yuri Gagarin
- More information about Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia
Contact
- Emily Colvin · Executive Officer, Mars Society @ Georgia Tech
Organized By
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