A Month Among the Stars: Key Moments in Space Exploration (June 21 – July 21)

The stretch between June 21 and July 21 is more than just the heart of summer—it’s a time of wonder, discovery, and historic moments in space exploration. It begins around the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, when sunlight lingers late and the skies invite us to look up.

This season is perfect for stargazing, whether you're camping, hiking, or just enjoying warm evenings outdoors. With clearer skies and longer nights following the solstice, summer offers some of the best opportunities to reconnect with the cosmos.

Fittingly, this same window has seen some of the greatest leaps in space history. Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969, and on July 20, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon, forever changing our place in the universe.

On July 4, 1997, NASA’s Pathfinder mission landed on Mars, deploying the Sojourner rover—humanity’s first robotic explorer on another planet’s surface.

So whether you’re watching the stars from a campsite or celebrating a historic launch anniversary, this month between June 21and July 21 reminds us how powerful our curiosity can be—and how far it can take us. Capitalize on our celebration of the cosmos with 15% off our space exploration collection. Use code Space til July 21 2025.