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Discovery Corner celebrates completion with a drone show and a chance to meet a former NASA astronaut

Drone show dazzled the crowd Friday night at The Launch of Discovery Corner. — Michael Albright

By Kelsey McGee

Published October 5, 2024 9:44 am

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- At Discovery West's new Discovery Corner in northwest Bend, "The Launch," a space-themed grand opening of the gathering spot began with a drone show Friday night and continued Saturday with live music, food trucks, open house tours and a chance to meet former NASA astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa.

Attendees also were able to get a signed book from her, as well as hear about her adventures in space.

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