Galactic Getaway Rocket Exhibit Touches Down at Stanford Again

After drawing attention at Stanford’s KIPAC Community Day and multiple Bay Area libraries, Galactic Getaway, a youth-led rocket exhibit, has landed at a new launch site: the lobby of Stanford University’s Aeronautics and Astronautics Department.

The museum-grade display features six meticulously crafted 1:144 scale rocket models representing the next wave of space exploration: SpaceX’s Starship, NASA’s SLS, Blue Origin’s New Glenn, Rocket Lab’s Neutron, ULA’s Vulcan Centaur, and Falcon Heavy. Each model is paired with QR-linked fact sheets and a vibrant infographic comparing engines, fuels, and missions.

The exhibit was created by Saanvi Phaneendra, a high school junior from Dublin and Eagle Scout candidate, through her nonprofit, Galactic Getaway, which brings professional-grade space exhibits to public libraries, and educational institutions to spark youth interest in space and science.

“Seeing the display at Stanford, right in the heart of a world-class aerospace program, feels like the ultimate joy of hitting mission objective,” said Saanvi Phaneendra. “Being surrounded by Stanford’s energy and vision is like rocket fuel and it’s already inspiring me to do more.”

Stanford’s Aeronautics and Astronautics Department has a long history of shaping leaders in aerospace and innovation, making it a fitting location for the growing exhibit tour. Previous stops have included Cupertino Library, and Stanford’s Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology.

Saanvi plans to continue the tour across Bay Area institutions and hopes to expand nationally in the near future.