Space Panel Series
07.20.09
The public are invited to join students who recently arrived at NASA Ames Research Center for the 2009 International Space University (ISU) Space Studies Program for a series of Space Panels in July and August.
Panel discussions will take place from 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. PDT in Building 3 in the NASA Research Park and will be followed by a reception from 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. PDT.
Monday, July 20: International Astronaut Panel. The Astronaut Panel is a long-standing highlight in ISU's Space Studies programs. The objective is to give the participants an opportunity to pose questions to astronauts. The astronauts come from different space agencies, with different areas of expertise, and provide a diverse perspective. Participating astronauts will include:
- Don Pettit, NASA;
- Dan Barry, NASA;
- Chiaki Mukai, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA);
- Chris Hadfield, Canadian Space Agency (CSA);
- Paolo Nespoli, European Space Agency.
Moderator: Walter Peeters, dean and vice president of academic affairs for ISU.
