Igniting Curiosity in a City of Innovation and Diversity
Tucked between the innovation corridors of Silicon Valley and the rolling East Bay hills, Milpitas is a city that thrives on technology, education, and community pride. At the heart of this energetic and diverse city, Galactic Getaway is proud to bring one of our most inspiring STEM displays to date – right into the Milpitas Public Library.
This rocket exhibit isn't just a visual centerpiece – it's a launchpad for young minds. Through awe-inspiring scale models and accessible storytelling, we aim to unlock a sense of wonder and possibility for every student, family, and dreamer who walks by.
How the Milpitas Exhibit Sparks Liftoff for Future Innovators
Walking into the Milpitas Library, visitors are immediately greeted by towering 1:144 scale models of the next generation of launch vehicles – from NASA's SLS to SpaceX's Starship, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and more. But the goal isn't just to impress – it's to invite exploration. Our exhibit encourages kids and teens to go beyond what they've seen in textbooks and YouTube videos.
In a library that already buzzes with student energy and multilingual voices, the display acts as a universal language of science, sparking curiosity and ambition in one of the Bay Area's most culturally rich communities. Milpitas students grow up in one of the most academically driven regions in the country, and we believe access to real-world science visuals can be a spark that helps turn academic interest into personal passion.
What's on Display
- Six cutting-edge rockets including Starship, SLS, Vulcan Centaur, New Glenn, Neutron, and Falcon Heavy
- Museum-quality 1:144 scale models not yet on public display anywhere else
- Informational panels on engines, launch missions, reusability, and fuel types
- Interactive QR codes linking to deeper educational content
By setting up this exhibit in a city known for blending cultures, languages, and educational excellence, we hope to do more than showcase rockets – we aim to inspire future leaders in space and science.
Because maybe, just maybe, a 10-year-old staring at our Starship model in Milpitas will be the one to design the spacecraft that takes us to Mars.
Bring the Display to Your Community
Milpitas is the latest stop in our growing journey across Bay Area libraries, following successful installations in Cupertino, Stanford, and beyond. We believe libraries are not just places for books – they're launchpads for imagination. By bringing space into public spaces, we hope to spark lifelong passions and plant seeds for careers in STEM fields.
Stay tuned. Galactic Getaway is just getting started. More cities, more exhibits, and more inspiration are on the way.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Santa Clara County Library District and to Librarian Don Philips and the Milpitas Library staff for their encouragement and collaboration. Your support is helping us bring space closer to every child and spark bold new dreams across communities.
The future belongs to those who look up – and in Milpitas, the countdown has begun.