73rd Anniversary of the Meteor Commemorative Event

On March 3, 1952, The Meteor hit the Chesapeake Bay and changed the world. Now we have humans living on Mars and the Moon, but we still pause and reflect on that important day.

With much research and persistence, Mary Robinette Kowal has chronicled these events in her books The Calculating Stars, The Fated Sky, and The Relentless Moon.

Join Mary Robinette Kowal and the historic Lady Astronaut Club community as we commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of the Meteor with a Zoom gathering in the Astronaut Training Facility, including a virtual bartender, a book bar, and an opportunity to mingle. 

Mary Robinette Kowal will also share a non-spoiler cut scene from The Martian Contingency. 

The Lady Astronaut Club, first created as a social gathering for children who were fans of the original Lady Astronaut, Elma York, and who were displaced from their homes by the catastrophic event on March Third. As those children grew up, the LAC evolved into a society dedicated to kindness and helping their community. Many members are dedicated to raising funds for those targeted by discrimination.

The 73rd Anniversary will also serve as a fundraiser to support trans writers. All profits from ticket sales will be sent to a non-profit organization to support trans writers. You will also have the opportunity to make an additional donation. 

History is marked by people being targeted for discrimination and oppression. We are at our best when we pull together and lift up our neighbors. What we know now is that everyone on this planet and in space are our neighbors.

Join us in remembering that.