NASA stage show explores “outer” outer space with Henson's Fraggles
Summary
The article describes NASA’s collaboration with the Jim Henson Company to stage Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure at the Kennedy Space Center, using Fraggle characters to introduce audiences to space exploration and the Moon. It explains how Uncle Traveling Matt serves as a bridge for learning, the scale-up of puppets for live performance, and NASA’s efforts to blend entertainment with scientific education and outreach.