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EXPERIENCING SPACE TRAVEL

Presented by OLLI of Greater Birmingham at Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park, Vestavia Hills AL

Oct 02 2018
EXPERIENCING SPACE TRAVEL

Alabama’s own astronaut will discuss his experiments and experience as a Columbia Space Shuttle crew member.

OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents Experiencing Space Travel with Dr. Larry DeLucas, former astronaut.  A biochemist at UAB, Dr. DeLucas flew as a payload specialist on Space Shuttle Columbia for STS-50, the U.S. Microgravity Laboratory-1 (USML-1) Spacelab mission.  Over two weeks, the crew conducted a wide variety of experiments relating to materials processing and fluid physics.  Afterwards, he served as NASA Chief Scientist for the International Space Station.  He will talk about his ... view more »

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Phone: 205-348-6482

Website: http://olli.ua.edu

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Civic Center address 1975 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills.

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Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park

1975 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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