The Mid-Hudson region is dominated by its namesake river, which forms the backbone for numerous small cities that anchor the region's dynamic space ecosystem. The Mid-Hudson region is perhaps most notable for its significant academic space network, especially for younger New Yorkers.
The region is home to numerous high quality public planetariums, including the Andrus Planetarium in Yonkers and the John R. Kirk Planetarium at SUNY New Paltz. College level space programming can be found at Vassar College, SUNY New Paltz, and at the community college level.
The most impressive aspect of the Mid-Hudson region is the extensive network of K-12 planetariums spread throughout the region. 13 districts have planetariums on campus available to students, enriching thousands of lives year-after-year and entrenching space education at the family and neighborhood level throughout the region. This concentration of student planetariums is far above the state average, and truly sets the Mid-Hudson region apart.
The region is home to a modest concentration of aerospace and aviation companies, with some notable space education organizations located in the region as well.
The Mid-Hudson is home to a strong civic and academic space ecosystem, creating educational and community opportunities up and down the Hudson River.
Including 86 organizations and resources throughout the Mid-Hudson Region!
Unexpected error