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Topic: 5/21: Starmus/BIS present Alexei Leonov (UK)
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-29-2015 05:59 PM
British Interplanetary Society (BIS) release Alexei Leonov in LondonMay 21, 2015 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Science Museum, London, UK 50 years after his death defying first spacewalk, Alexei Leonov is to speak at an event hosted by Starmus and the British Interplanetary Society at the IMAX Theatre, The Science Museum, South Kensington, London at 7 p.m. on Thursday 21st May 2015. In March 1965, Alexei Leonov stepped out of his Voskhod 2 spacecraft and into the history books as the first human to walk in space. His spacesuit became overinflated and he could not get back into the capsule without deflating it, at the risk of his blood boiling. The return to Earth went wrong, stranding Alexei in a remote Siberian forest, where he survived freezing temperatures for two nights before skiing to the nearest point where a helicopter could land. He was then to have been the commander of the first Soviet Moon mission, cancelled after the success of Apollo 11, but went on to command the Apollo-Soyuz mission linking Soviet and American spacecraft. He has come close to death many times, and the story of Alexei's life — as an athlete, fighter pilot, artist, scientist, cosmonaut, world statesman – is one of breath-taking heroism, intelligence, integrity and luck! Tickets are £45 for BIS Members and £50 for Non-Members. Leonov will be signing copies of the book "Starmus: 50 Years of Man in Space," edited by Garik Israelian and Brian May, which can be obtained for £20 for BIS members, or £30 for non-members. You will be able to purchase the book on the night for £30. To book your ticket and reserve your copy of the book please click here. |
spaceman Member Posts: 1104 From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 05-22-2015 02:05 PM
Unfortunately could not make it to the event any feedback/photos? |
OWL Member Posts: 175 From: United Kingdom Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 05-22-2015 06:00 PM
Nick, it was a fabulous event and lecture by Alexei Leonov.Alexei conducted the lecture not by PowerPoint but by skillful drawings and figures on a blackboard. The lecture was conducted with passion and the right level of detail coupled with much humor. It was great to see so many members of both collectSPACE and BIS in attendance. We also had the privilege of meeting Professor Stephen Hawking, Brian May, Helen Sharman and Rick Wakeman all in one night. Well done to the BIS and the Science Museum for putting together such a great night. |
spaceman Member Posts: 1104 From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 05-22-2015 06:13 PM
Go on rub it in... any pics? |
Nigel Mc Member Posts: 182 From: Sheffield, UK Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 05-23-2015 09:57 AM
Sounds Fantastic OWL - Very Jealous! |
Stevek1804 New Member Posts: 1 From: Banbury, Oxon, UK Registered: May 2015
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posted 05-23-2015 06:44 PM
Here he is joking about his spacewalk with his drawing of Voskhod 2 behind him.An amazing event! |
Tykeanaut Member Posts: 2212 From: Worcestershire, England, UK. Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-24-2015 07:34 AM
Alexei Leonov, Professor Stephen Hawking, Brian May, Helen Sharman and Rick Wakeman - that's a heck of a gig! Wish I had been there. |
David C Member Posts: 1014 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 06-02-2015 01:59 AM
Anyone recall if Leonov mentioned having a "suicide pill" available in his EVA suit during this lecture? |
rsynge Member Posts: 63 From: UK Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 06-02-2015 02:31 PM
No, he didn't mention anything about a suicide pill. Great lecture. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-02-2015 03:42 PM
It was insightful and funny, I had a great time! |
David C Member Posts: 1014 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 06-02-2015 05:11 PM
quote: Originally posted by rsynge: No, he didn't mention anything about a suicide pill.
Thanks, I was surprised to see it in a Wiki article, never heard of such a thing before. Wish I'd been there.
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-02-2015 05:23 PM
Rex Hall and David Shayler wrote about it "The Rocket Men": More than thirty years later, Leonov revealed that he had, in his helmet, a suicide pill which he could take if he had been stranded outside... |