Oct 02 2018
EXPERIENCING SPACE TRAVEL

EXPERIENCING SPACE TRAVEL

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

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 experiments, how they turned out, and his experience as as astronaut.  Don’t miss this unique experience to learn firsthand about space travel.

Admission Info

Free.  If you decide to join OLLI there is a small annual membership and minimal semester fee.

Phone: 205-348-6482

Dates & Times

2018/10/02 - 2018/10/02

Additional time info:

Civic Center address 1975 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills.

Location Info

Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park

1975 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216