Week of space-themed events, demonstrations, workshops and special-guest presentations
WHAT: Looking for a unique way to understand the challenges and accomplishments of voyaging into space? Forty-five years after the historic Apollo Moon landings, the International Space Station and Mars exploration are making today’s headlines. Explore how our local research and technology are impacting the world’s exploration of space. Representatives from NASA Glenn will be on-hand to describe the progress being made on Earth and in space.
WHEN: :July 21 – 28
Programs daily; details below. Get a complete schedule of programs at
http://www.greatscience.com/exhibits/nasa-glenn-visitor-center/space-programs.aspx
WHERE: Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
COST: Daily programs are free with paid admission to the Science Center. For more detailed information, visit GreatScience.com and click on NASA icon.
MORE: Highlights include presentations by NASA officials on how Technology Drives Exploration on Technology Day, Tuesday, July 22, beginning at 11 am:
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Jim Free, Director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center
The importance of Glenn technology to success of Apollo and the path to Mars -
Dr. David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist
Technology allows NASA to take the next giant leap in spaceflight on our path to Mars -
Astronaut Doug Wheelock
Challenges still need to be met by humans working with technology from the perspective of a veteran of two space missions
A meet-and-greet and autograph opportunity will follow with Colonel Wheelock at noon.
All three speakers will be available to the media after their talks. These talks will be held in the Reinberger Hall with free public access.
Other presentations include:
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NASA’s Path to Mars (Monday, July 21)
A science update and look ahead to our exploration of Mars. Orion, NASA’s next crewed spacecraft, has its first test flight in December. -
The International Space Station (Wednesday, July 23)
How the work at NASA Glenn is impacting life on the ISS and an update on the research that originated in Cleveland -
Solar System and Beyond, and the Earth Right Now (Thursday, July 24)
An overview of how NASA’s plans to explore the solar system and beyond, as well as an update of Earth exploration from space -
NASA is with You When you Fly (Friday, July 25)
How do things fly? The science of flight comes down to earth! A NASA research pilot also will talk about how testing NASA aircraft helps move technology from the laboratory into society - And more!
About Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, makes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) come alive for more than 300,000 visitors a year through hundreds of hands-on exhibits, traveling exhibitions, OMNIMAX® Theater, Steamship William G. Mather, daily science demonstrations, seasonal camps, family workshops and more. We know the value of using real scientific challenges to encourage curiosity and experimentation. And we remain committed to developing the collaborations and community partnerships needed to stimulate innovation, improve STEM education, and cultivate the creative, critical thinkers who will shape the future of Northeast Ohio. The Science Center is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted parking is available for guests in the attached 500-car garage. Great Lakes Science Center is generously funded by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. For more information, contact the Science Center at 216-694-2000 or visit www.GreatScience.com.
About NASA Glenn Research Center
The NASA John H. Glenn Research Center is one of NASA’s 10 field centers, empowered with the resources for developing cutting-edge technologies and advancing scientific research that strives to understand and protect our home planet, to explore the universe and search for life and to inspire the next generation of explorers…as only NASA can. Founded in 1941 as part of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, today the Center is responsible for developing and transferring critical technologies that address national priorities in aeropropulsion and space applications. Working in partnership with government, industry and academia, NASA Glenn serves to maintain the U.S. economy’s global leadership while benefiting the lives of people around the world.
Katherine K. Martin
Public Affairs Specialist
NASA Glenn Research Center
216-433-2406
Katherine.martin@nasa.gov
Ilana Katz
Marketing & PR Manager
Great Lakes Science Center
216-696-3823
katzi@glsc.org