What is LaunchPad?
We created LaunchPad to support planetariums as you reopen and reengage your communities. Let us help you fill your theater and connect with your audience like never before. We designed this free program to make a lasting impact on the planetarium community. E&S is proud to roll out LaunchPad and keep building the future together.
LaunchPad resources are FREE to all planetariums. Join us today.
Stage One: Choose a Free Show License
Mars: One Thousand One
32-Minute Version
Fulldome or Flatscreen Version
3-Month Term
Beyond the Sun
25-Minute Version
Fulldome or Flatscreen Version
4-Month Term
Birth of Planet Earth
27-Minute Version
Fulldome or Flatscreen Version
3-Month Term
Stage One: Choose a Free Show License
Mars: One Thousand One
32-Minute Version
Fulldome or Flatscreen Verison
3-Month Term
Beyond the Sun
25-Minutes
Fulldome or Flatscreen Verison
4-Month Term
Birth of Planet Earth
27-Minute Version
Fulldome or Flatscreen Verison
3-Month Term
The Countdown Has Begun!
The Countdown Has Begun!
Stage Two: Attend Ground School
Join us for the first LaunchPad Ground School on June 15
Social Media Momentum
Effective Social Media Campaigns
Learn to tailor your social media campaigns to reach your target audience, engage them, and inspire them to action
with fresh ideas and best practices to share.
🎙 Matthew Allred, Michael McConville
📅 June 15, 2021 at 1 p.m. EDT
The Stars of
Your Show
Team Training for the Dome
Those working in your planetarium are your greatest resource. We will collaborate with you to develop a custom plan for training planetarium staff and volunteers.
🎙 Michael McConville, Martin Ratcliffe, Paulette Epstein (Michigan Science Center), Mary Holt (California Academy of Sciences), Charissa Sedor (Carnegie Science Center)
📅 July 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. EDT
Ask & Receive
Grant-Writing & Fundraising
Our experts help you navigate the intricacies of fundraising and grant-writing, such as identifying grant sources, writing effective applications, and setting realistic objectives and goals. We will work together to uncover and maximize your funding options.
🎙 Zachary Noyce, Michael McConville
📅 September 1, 2021 at 1 p.m. EDT
By the Numbers
Analytics-Powered Decisions
We will explore how web, social, and in-person analytics can drive capital improvements, budget requests, and inform marketing and scheduling decisions.
🎙Michael McConville, Matthew Allred, Daniel Cowen
📅 TBD
Upcoming Ground School Topics
Home and
the Dome
Planetarium and
the Community
Stars on Stage
Night Sky Show
Best Practices
Maximize
the Ask
Writing Effective RFP’s
Are You Ready for Liftoff?
Stage Three: Access Collateral & Training Library
Sign Up to Access
Sign Up to Be a LaunchPad Cadet!
LaunchPad resources are free to all planetariums.
