CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT’S NEXT FOR NASA?
Meet an astronaut, get an autograph and hear about NASA’s future human exploration plans

September 28th, 2012

WHAT:
Meet NASA astronaut, Mike Foreman, and hear his remarks on NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which is guiding the development of several spacecraft and rockets that are expected to carry astronauts to the International Space Station before the end of the decade. Be sure to come early for an informal meet and greet prior to the presentation. Don’t forget your camera!

This event is in conjunction with our Space Saturdays programming, held one Saturday a month. During these events, check out our moon rock and witness special activities such as our vacuum pump, space shuttle tile and more. Visit www.GreatScience.com and click on NASA for details.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 6

12:45 pm – Public meet and greet event in NASA Glenn Visitor Center (first-come, first-served)

2 pm – Presentation in Auditorium (first-come, first-served)

WHERE:
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114

COST:
This event is free with paid admission to the Science Center. No advance reservations required. Presentation and meet and greet is first-come, first-served.

Media Contact:
Kristen Glaspell
Marketing & PR Manager
216-696-3823
glaspellk@glsc.org

About Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Science Center is one of the nation’s leading science and technology centers and home to Northeast Ohio’s NASA Glenn Visitor Center. Its mission is to engage visitors through fun, interactive experiences to stimulate curiosity about and encourage understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. It features hundreds of hands-on exhibits, themed traveling exhibits, daily demonstrations, the awe-inspiring OMNIMAX® Theater and the Steamship William G. Mather. 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.

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