Here's something that caught my attention — NASA's latest stage show isn’t just for kids. It’s using the beloved Muppets from Fraggle Rock to spark interest in deep space exploration. According to Robert Pearlman at TechCrunch, the show called 'Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure' now takes over the same theater at Kennedy Space Center that used to host Snoopy’s space adventures. And get this — Uncle Traveling Matt, the quirky Fraggle, is now helping promote NASA’s mission to explore what they’re calling 'outer outer space.' Now, here’s where it gets interesting: Pearlman points out that NASA is cleverly blending science with storytelling, making complex space ideas accessible and engaging. As he notes, using familiar characters like the Fraggles is a smart way to inspire curiosity beyond just scientists — it's about capturing imaginations. So what does this actually mean for you? It’s a reminder that space exploration isn’t just for scientists; it’s for everyone, and fun storytelling can open new doors to understanding our universe.
Move over Snoopy, because NASA has a new character helping to promote its deep space exploration plans. His name is Uncle Traveling Matt.
No really, move over.
Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure has taken over the same theater the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida previously used for All Systems Are Go, featuring the comic strip beagle. The new stage show stars the Jim Henson Company's subterranean Muppets as they discover outer (outer) space for the first time.
Move over Snoopy, because NASA has a new character helping to promote its deep space exploration plans. His name is Uncle Traveling Matt.
No really, move over.
Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure has taken over the same theater the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida previously used for All Systems Are Go, featuring the comic strip beagle. The new stage show stars the Jim Henson Company's subterranean Muppets as they discover outer (outer) space for the first time.