Events / Tucson

3-2-1 Liftoff

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Sunday, June 28, 2026•12:30 PM
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and learns that he fell from a spaceship hovering above Earth. And the ship takes off tomorrow. Time is of the essence! That is the beginning of Alan's great adventure. Will he manage to get the robot back to his friends in time? 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wit it takes to get to space and back.
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About Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Located right on the University of Arizona campus, this center has served as a staple for generations of locals and alumni. It functions as a key educational landmark for the community to explore scientific wonders.story_potoo

1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721
Open
• Closes 5:00 PM
flandrau.org
+1 520-621-4516

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