Meet two Christian astronauts!

Back by popular demand!

The response to our first-ever Astronaut Encounter in 2025 was so overwhelming that we’re doing it again! During a unique one-day event at the Ark Encounter, you’ll hear from two men who’ve both been to outer space and who give God the glory for what he’s made.

Come and meet:

• Captain Barry Wilmore, who was the 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 Word of His Hands

You’ll also hear from Living Waters’ founder Ray Comfort, a street evangelist and author of many books, including Scientific Facts in the Bible: 100 Reasons to Believe the Bible Is Supernatural in Origin.

It’s an out-of-this-world event for the whole family.

Registration includes a two-day Ark Encounter ticket, giving you access to the life-size Noah’s Ark, three decks of exhibits, our Ararat Ridge Zoo, playground, carousel, and so much more.

Upgrade your experience to enjoy a delicious dinner (it won’t be astronaut food!) with the astronauts in the evening.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity before it sells out again.