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Prepare to surround yourself with the history and mysteries of non-human visitors to our planet.

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Did you know? Sunday, July 20 (aka Space Exploration Day) marks 55 years since the first moon landing in 1969.

Today, Portlanders who are fascinated with space and extraterrestrial life have a chance to explore what could be lurking out in space at the Area 51 Encounter.

Visitors are invited to explore everything from life on an alien spacecraft to reproduced alien artifacts, an alien laser hunter game, and a VR station. Grab tickets to this out-of-this-world experience below.

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