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LOMPOC, CA, Feb. 20, 2025 – The Lompoc Public Library is excited to partner with NASA to host two special pre-launch events for the upcoming launch of the SPHEREx & PUNCH mission. SPHEREx and its rideshare PUNCH is scheduled to lift off Thursday, Feb. 27 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Visit the pre-launch event for engaging presentations by NASA staff, activities for children and mission pins, posters and stickers.