Announcing Astronaut Encounter 2 at the Ark Encounter

The response to our first-ever Astronaut Encounter last year was so overwhelming that we’ve decided to host another one this year. Not only did last year’s sell out very quickly, but everyone who attended absolutely loved it! (Well, everyone but a few atheists who only came so they could mock the event online afterward—but they heard the gospel, and we pray it impacts them!) We had rave reviews, with many people asking us to please do it again.

So back by popular demand in 2026 is our Astronaut Encounter 2, July 11, at the Ark Encounter’s Answers Center. You’ll hear from two men who’ve been to outer space and who give God the glory for what he’s made:

• Captain Barry Wilmore, commander of Boeing’s Starliner on its test flight to the ISS and the author of the new book Stuck in Space: An Astronaut’s Hope Through the Unexpected.
• Colonel Jeffrey Williams, who flew 534 days on four space flights to the ISS and is the author of The Work of His Hands.

You’ll also hear from myself and my dear friend Ray Comfort (the founder of Living Waters, a well-known and highly respected street evangelist, and the author of many books—including Scientific Facts in the Bible: 100 Reasons to Believe the Bible Is Supernatural in Origin).

There’s also an add-on opportunity to enjoy dinner with the astronauts—that sold out very quickly last year, so if you would like to join us, be sure to secure your spot today.

Registration includes two-day Ark Encounter admission, and kids 10 and under can attend for free.

Thank you to our sponsor, BJU Press, and the ministry of Living Waters for helping us with this exciting event.

Register for Astronaut Encounter 2 today. I hope to see you there!

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for praying,
Ken

This item was written with the assistance of AiG’s research team.