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:
Museum of Science and Industry
West Pavillion theater
57th St. and Lake Shore Dr.
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 Phil Rogers of NBC 5, panelists include Roger Launius, Senior Curator in the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum, and Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey; invited guests include Commander Scott Carpenter, Project Mercury astronaut, and Ken Ham, commander of the recent STS-124 mission to the International Space Station. This program is presented through a partnership between the Chicago Public Library, the Museum of Science and Industry, Science Chicago and NASA.
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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