Panel Discussion: The Right Stuff and the Life of an Astronaut
Date: Sat. October 11, 2008
Time: 11:00 am
Program: One Book, One Chicago
About this event:
How accurate was Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff in chronicling the personal and professional lives of the first astronauts? And how does the life of today's astronaut compare with those of the Mercury 7? Moderated by Paul Meincke of ABC 7, panelists include: Roger Launius, Senior Curator in the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum; Wayne Hale, former head of the Space Shuttle program with NASA; Ken Ham, commander of the recent STS-124 mission to the International Space Station; and Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey.
This program is presented through a partnership between the Chicago Public Library, the Museum of Science and Industry, Science Chicago and NASA.
This event will take place at:
Museum of Science and Industry
West Pavillion theater
57th St. and Lake Shore Dr.
Registration:
Free event, reservations required! Call (312) 747-8191. Admission to the museum is not required for the event, but for more information on museum and admission go to msichicago.org. Free parking on the east side of the museum.
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