The Link Observatory Space Science Institute will host its LinkLive presentation called “The Next Steps in Human Space Exploration” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. The Institute will talk about the unique challenges of space exploration, something no activity on Earth can match.
“2018 is the beginning of a new era in space exploration. NASA and commercial space companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin have plans to send humans into space,” said Greg McCauley, the Institute’s Executive Director. “This will fundamentally transform our world and pave the way for human expansion into the solar system.”
Space exploration has driven scientific and technological innovation that benefits people around the globe every day. Sending humans into space presents challenges that are overcome only by the utmost ingenuity; this leads to new knowledge and technical innovations that are used on Earth in ways that can be dramatic, unpredictable and world-changing.
“Humans are fascinated with what’s beyond our world. For decades, we have been sending rockets, satellites and people into space to learn about our own planet, as well as what lies beyond,” said McCauley. “Space travel is beneficial because it has led to many new technologies, provides information about Earth’s health, helps us understand our own biology and empowers our imaginations.”
The Institute will share moments of triumph and tragedy of the Apollo era, celebrate what is about to happen in space exploration and more during this free program to take place in the Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room, 55 4th Ave. SE, Carmel. The entire program is free, but seating is limited. Participants are encouraged to arrive early.
Registration is not required. For more information, visit carmel.lib.in.us.
The library programs are free because of generous support from local businesses and individuals. To continue these and other programs presented by the Link Observatory Space Science Institute, please visit LinkObservatory.org/support.