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An evening with astronaut Michael Foale - Birmingham

This venue is fully accessible and has an induction loop. Concessions: children, students, over 60s, registered disabled; carers go free (please email to let us know).
Past event - 2020
04 Mar Doors 6:30pm
Event 7:00-9:00pm
Great Hall, Main Building, Aston University, Aston St,
Birmingham B4 7ET
In this special event you'll hear from former NASA astronaut Michael Foale, veteran of six space missions and survivor of the worst crash in spaceflight history. Mike was born and raised in the UK but went on to join NASA to become one of the most experienced astronauts. Come and hear his stories!

Concessions available for all students (with ID), children (all ages welcome), over 60s, and those registered disabled; carers go free (please email to let us know and we will add to your order).

Please note this venue is fully accessible with facilities and has an induction loop.

What is 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 374 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 and during one of his space walks fixed 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 has been inducted into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame. Come and listen to him talk about these experiences and ask your questions.
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