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An evening with astronaut Michael Foale - Cambridge

Step-free access with accessible toilets
Past event - 2019
16 Sep Doors 7pm
Event 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) lecture theatre, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Rd,
Cambridge CB2 1EW
To mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing we're hosting some special astronaut events. Tonight in Cambridge hear from former NASA astronaut Michael Foale, veteran of six space missions and survivor of the worst crash in spaceflight history. Concessions available for all students, children, over 60s, and disabled.

What's it like being an astronaut?

Dr Michael Foale, CBE, PhD (NASA astronaut)
Michael Foale is the most experienced British-born astronaut in the history of human space travel, having clocked over 373 days in space, flown on six Space Shuttle missions and a Soyuz, and commanded the International Space Station. He was the first Briton to perform a space walk, during which he saved the Hubble Space Telescope. Mike was also responsible for saving the Russian Mir Space Station when it was hit by a supply craft, lost power and tumbled out of control. He was recently inducted into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame. Come and listen to him talk about these experiences and share his stories and videos with you at this event.

In partnership with:

International Space School Trust (ISSET)
This event is being held with thanks to ISSET. ISSET works in partnership with some of the world's leading space organisations to deliver unique learning opportunities for students of all ages. They utilise space and space exploration to inspire and motivate people of all ages to believe that they can become what they want to be. Visit isset.org for more information.

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