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Robert Pearlman
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posted 04-29-2015 05:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
British Interplanetary Society (BIS) release
Alexei Leonov in London

May 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
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posted 05-22-2015 02:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for spaceman   Click Here to Email spaceman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Unfortunately could not make it to the event any feedback/photos?

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posted 05-22-2015 06:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for OWL   Click Here to Email OWL     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 05-22-2015 06:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for spaceman   Click Here to Email spaceman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Go on rub it in... any pics?

Nigel Mc
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posted 05-23-2015 09:57 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Nigel Mc   Click Here to Email Nigel Mc     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sounds Fantastic OWL - Very Jealous!

Stevek1804
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posted 05-23-2015 06:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Stevek1804   Click Here to Email Stevek1804     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Here he is joking about his spacewalk with his drawing of Voskhod 2 behind him.

An amazing event!

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posted 05-24-2015 07:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Tykeanaut   Click Here to Email Tykeanaut     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Alexei Leonov, Professor Stephen Hawking, Brian May, Helen Sharman and Rick Wakeman - that's a heck of a gig! Wish I had been there.

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posted 06-02-2015 01:59 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for David C     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Anyone recall if Leonov mentioned having a "suicide pill" available in his EVA suit during this lecture?

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posted 06-02-2015 02:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rsynge   Click Here to Email rsynge     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
No, he didn't mention anything about a suicide pill. Great lecture.

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posted 06-02-2015 03:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It was insightful and funny, I had a great time!

David C
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posted 06-02-2015 05:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for David C     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

Robert Pearlman
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posted 06-02-2015 05:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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...

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