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20th anniversary of the Mir space station collision (adult ticket)

This venue is fully accessible and has step-free access.
Concessions available for children, students (please bring student ID), over 60s and those with registered disability
Past event - 2017
25 Jun Doors 1.30pm
Event 2pm to 4.30pm including interval
Greenwood Theatre, 55 Weston Street,
London SE1 3RA
The 25th of June is the 20th anniversary celebration of the Mir Space Station collision in which British born astronaut Michael Foale played the lead role in saving the world’s only space station as it tumbled out of control around the earth. Join Michael Foale as he tells you what happened when he was on board the Russian Mir space station and was hit by an unmanned supply vessel. For children and student tickets please click at bottom of page. Unless you choose to opt out by emailing us, any proceeds from your ticket will be treated as a donation to the charity ISSET.

Saving a space station - celebration of British heroism

Dr Michael Foale, CBE, PhD (NASA astronaut)
In 1997 Mike was on board the Russian Mir space station with two other cosmonauts when it was hit by a supply craft - the worst collision in the history of spaceflight. It sent the space station tumbling out of control and left the team without power and contact with Earth. Come and hear the story of how events unfolded - a celebration of British heroism and technical creativity under extreme duress.

Mike has flown on 6 Space Shuttle missions, a Soyuz and commanded the International Space Stations. As well as saving the Mir space station, he was the first Briton to perform a space walk, during which he saved the Hubble Space Telescope.

International Space School Educational Trust

Chris Barber (Founder & Director, ISSET)
Chris Barber will be your host and is the Director of the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) and Founder of the Mission Discovery programmes.

This event is suitable for all ages including children.

ISSET works in partnership with some of the world's leading space organisations to deliver unique learning opportunities for students of all ages. Visit isset.org for more information.
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