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Lunch Break Science – Virtual, hosted by the Science Museum of Virginia

Date(s)

  • December 10, 2020 | 12:00 pm

NASA Chief Technologist, Dr. Douglas Terrier, will be discussing NASA’s Artemis program and taking your questions LIVE!
It’s been almost 50 years since astronauts last walked on the lunar surface and NASA’s Artemis program aims to land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024. This program hopes to sustain human exploration on the Moon and explore the surface like never before using the latest technological advancements.
Come learn all about the program and what it takes to travel 250,000 miles from Earth and the plan for supporting life and maintaining long-term work. We’ll also discuss NASA’s global collaboration with various commercial and international partners who have helped further the goal of creating a sustainable presence on the Moon. This marks a new era of discovery as we move farther into the solar system and prepare for the for the next giant leap, the exploration of Mars!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about NASA and bring your questions to engage an expert.
What: “The Artemis Program: The Next Humans on the Moon,” presented by Dr. Douglas Terrier, Chief Technologist, NASA
When: Thursday, December 10, 10 – 10:45 am
Where: Zoom meeting in the comfort of your home
This digital Lunch Break Science is free to attend, but registration is required. Registration will be open until 9 am on the day of the event.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-artemis-program-the-next-humans-on-the-moon-tickets-130012110723
You will be sent a link and password to access the talk at 9:30 am on the day of the event.