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Topic: 4/17: Spacewalking in the Shuttle Era (NASM)
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-04-2015 10:08 AM
National Air and Space Society release Spacewalking in the Shuttle EraNational Air and Space Society Lecture Series Presenters: Michael López-Alegría, Story Musgrave, and Sunita (Suni) Williams* Friday, April 17, 2015; 8:00 p.m. Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC At the Spring National Air and Space Society lecture, three NASA astronauts with a combined 134 hours of extra-vehicular activity (EVA) will share their stories and experiences of spacewalking in the Shuttle era. A veteran of four space flights, Michael López-Alegría has logged more than 257 days in space and performed 10 spacewalks totaling 67 hours and 40 minutes. He currently holds the longest all-time EVA duration record of any American. Story Musgrave was a NASA astronaut for over 30 years and flew on six missions. He performed the first shuttle spacewalk on Challenger's first flight, was the lead spacewalker on the first Hubble Space Telescope repair mission, and spent 26 hours and 19 minutes on four EVAs. Sunita Williams* has spent a total of 322 days in space on two International Space Station expeditions. With 50 hours and 40 minutes on seven EVAs, she holds the record for cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut The lecture is for members of the Museum's National Air and Space Society and their guests. There is no charge to attend, but advance reservations are required. Visit this website to reserve yours. Seating is limited. There will also be a buffet reception before the lecture for Society members at the Mercury Friendship 7 level and higher. For more information, call 202.633.2603 or email. *Sunita Williams tentatively scheduled |
jiffyq58 Member Posts: 218 From: Durham, NC, USA Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 03-27-2015 09:21 PM
Anyone here planning to go to this? I plan to be there with my son Zachary. Will be his first visit to the downtown museum, though he has been to Udvar-Hazy with me once. It'll be a great opportunity for him to meet three shuttle astronauts. |
JBoe Member Posts: 959 From: Churchton, MD Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 03-28-2015 06:18 AM
Jeff, I've requested tickets for the family and hopefully nothing "unexpected" comes up. I think the kids will be excited to go! I'm sure it's too early, but have you gotten any confirmation email? I don't want to end up in the overflow |
Glint Member Posts: 1040 From: New Windsor, Maryland USA Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 04-08-2015 11:04 AM
I received a confimration email on March 17, shortly after submitting the request online. |
mf451 Member Posts: 61 From: NY, NY Registered: Nov 2014
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posted 04-08-2015 11:13 AM
I, too, received an email confirmation, indicating my tickets were reserved and would be at will call. I got it either the same day, or the next day after I submitted my request. If you haven't heard anything, you may want to check your spam folder or contact the museum direct. |
Lou Chinal Member Posts: 1306 From: Staten Island, NY Registered: Jun 2007
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posted 04-09-2015 06:43 AM
Steve, are you going to this? |
Glint Member Posts: 1040 From: New Windsor, Maryland USA Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 04-17-2015 10:53 AM
This is from an email that was sent to ticket holders: Please note that doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the Museum will not be open to the public. You can pick up your tickets at the Museum's Welcome Center. The Museum Store will be open, but McDonald's will be closed. The lecture will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. Please enter the Museum via the Independence Avenue and 6th Street door, as the Mall side of the Museum will be closed. After the lecture, Dr. Story Musgrave, Michael López-Alegría, and author Dr. Valerie Neal will sign copies of "Discovery: Champion of the Space Shuttle Fleet," which will also be available for purchase. They will not be signing any other items. I note that Sunita Williams is not mentioned in the note about the book signing. |
BMckay Member Posts: 3218 From: MA, USA Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 04-18-2015 11:46 AM
I thought this event went very well. I had to catch a flight home so I did not stay for the whole thing. They did a great job! |
JBoe Member Posts: 959 From: Churchton, MD Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 04-18-2015 11:47 PM
I too thought it was a great presentation and discussion. I really liked how Musgrave described manuevering/manipulating things in space, almost like a diffraction with objects in the water. I'd thought about sending him a thank you note via his email on his site. |
jiffyq58 Member Posts: 218 From: Durham, NC, USA Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 04-20-2015 07:10 PM
Jason, if you send Story an email about his presentation, he will probably send you a reply. At least, that's been my experience. |
JBoe Member Posts: 959 From: Churchton, MD Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 04-20-2015 07:42 PM
Jeff, I know he threw out the offer... maybe I'll take advantage of it! He seems easily approachable. |