Come back soon for highlights from the 2026 Myositis Moon Walk.

The Myositis Moon Walk Schedule of Events

for Saturday, May 1, 2026

Detailed Schedule & Descriptions

Arrival & Registration

8:45 - 10:00

You MUST complete the online registration by April 10th to attend.

Registration will take place at the black gate near the Pathfinder shuttle at 8:45. Please bring your printed ticket(s) with you.

Anyone arriving after 10:00 will have to enter through the museum gift shop.

Please head directly to the Astrotrek building behind the Pathfinder Shuttle as soon as you check in.

8:45 - 9:30 Prepare for Launch

Report to the Priovant Station at the Astrotrek entrance to secure your Mission Flight Kit. Before liftoff, perform a "fly-by" of our vendor booths to gather your gear and essential supplies. Be sure to submit your entry for the Lunar Door Prizes; winners will be announced at the mid-day fueling (Lunch). Remember, you must be in the Astrotrek at the time of the draw to claim your prize!

9:00 - 10:00 A New HOrizon Breakfast

Breakfast Provided by:

Before the first 'Small Step' is taken, all crew members are directed to Mission Control buffet to fuel up. We are serving a gourmet spread engineered to sustain you for the long haul. On the menu: protein-rich scrambled eggs, seasonal fruit, and savory cottage fries with peppers and onions. We’ll also have thick-cut bacon, flaky biscuits, and a variety of pastries for that extra orbital boost. Most importantly, we’ll have plenty of fresh coffee on tap to ensure a 100% successful lift-off. Fuel up—the moon is waiting!

9:30 - 10:30 Special Session

Patient-Reported Outcomes from the VALOR Trial:

Exploring a Potential New Therapy for Dermatomyositis

Provided by Priovant Therapeutics and Dermatomyositis.com

Join Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, a leading expert in dermatomyositis (DM), for a discussion on patient experiences in the VALOR trial, the largest study ever conducted for adults with DM. Explore what patients reported with an investigational once-daily oral medication about their symptoms, daily activities, quality of life, and overall well-being. Understand what these findings may mean for patients with DM and why patient-focused research is so important to advancing care for this condition.

10:30 - 10:40 Sponsor & Team Introductions

Our mission is powered by a stellar group of sponsors—thank you for lighting the way.

10:40 - 10:45 Pathfinder Photo

Final boarding call! Assemble at the Pathfinder Shuttle for a group photo. We need all hands on deck before we clear the pad for launch!

10:45 - 11:00 The Three Musketeer Shuttle Scuttle

Once we wrap up the group photo, please clear the track! The Three Myositis Musketeers are about to blast off on their race around the shuttle to the launch pad. Pick your favorite musketeer, cheer loud, and help us fuel the mission—don’t forget to donate to a team and share our fundraiser for Myositis Support and Understanding throughout the month of May! The winner will be announce at the end of the month.

11:00 - 11:30 The Myositis Moon Walk Launch

It’s time to walk among the giants! Join the Three Myositis Musketeers as we journey through the Rocket Park, traveling past the massive rockets that made history. We are heading to the Saturn V Hall for a legendary finish.

11:30 - 11:35 Lunar Landing Photo

Touchdown on the Moon! We’ll be gathering at the Moon—located at the top end of the rocket—for our group photo. We’ll gather for our group photo at the Moon, so check your countdown clocks and don't be late—we need you in our crew photo!

11:35 - 12:20 Return to Base

Once we’ve captured the Lunar Landing photo, feel free to explore the wonders of the Saturn V Hall at your own pace. When you're finished, please make a steady trek back to the Astrotrek building for lunch and special prizes. You won't want to be late. :)

12:30 - 1:30 Lunar Lunch

For our Lunar Lunch, we’re offering two stellar meal paths for our mission crew:

Earth Fare Picnic: Enjoy a selection of assorted deli meats and cheeses with hoagie rolls, a full relish tray, assorted potato chips, garden salad with your choice of dressing, pasta salad, and fresh baked cookies.
Mars Picnic: This option features chicken nuggets with dipping sauces, corn dogs, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and fruit cups.

Both missions include assorted sodas and bottled water to keep you hydrated for the journey ahead.

You may also purchase additional items at the Galaxy Grill. To see a menu, visit the U. S. Space & Rocket Center Information page.

Directions to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Map of the Myositis Moon Walk

We will launch from the Shuttle Park area along the green path. We will make our way under the Saturn 1 rocket, past the G-Force Simulator, through the Apollo courtyard and into the Davidson Center.

Map of the Davidson Center Saturn Hall

The Saturn v Rocket story

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