Walking in space: NASA astronaut Dr James Reilly
Sunday 19 September
3.30pm to 5pm
Hear one of the few astronauts to have visited two space stations on three shuttle missions, Dr James Reilly, speak about his career as an astronaut. We will learn about his experiences during 853 hours in space which includes five spacewalks totalling 31 hours and 10 minutes. On Space Shuttle missions James has delivered other astronauts to MIR and helped assemble the International Space Station (ISS).
In 2007 Dr Reilly was one of the crew to repair the ISS, performing two space walks totalling 14 hours. In May 2008 when Dr Reilly retired from NASA the Astronaut Office chief Steve Lindsey said: "Jim Reilly performed superbly as an astronaut over the course of his career at NASA. His technical, operational and people skills contributed directly to the success of the space shuttle and International Space Station programs. He was a key leader in the Astronaut Office and will be missed."
He is one of NASA’s most experienced astronauts and is visiting us to support the Galactic Circle club for children run by Young Astronauts Australia.
The afternoon starts at Fort Street Primary School on Observatory Hill where Kerrie Dougherty, curator of Space Technology for the Powerhouse Museum, will be introducing Dr Reilly. After the talk you can visit Sydney Observatory and, weather permitting, view through the telescope. Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Cost: $10 children, $12 conc, $15 adults
Bookings essential by phoning 9921 3485 or booking online at the URL above.
